Eileen Howard
Eileen Howard is one of those rare entertainers with the sensitivity and flair to deeply evoke the human condition in her work. She’s received accolades and awards as a singer, songwriter and actress and is active on the New York and Atlanta scenes as a noted jazz and blues vocalist. She’s also received acclaim as a gifted songwriter. Her latest release, Big City Love, is generating buzz around town.
A delightful and spirited singer who loves to perform, Eileen puts on shows that are heartfelt, soulful, swinging and full of honest feelings. “My concerts are really storytelling with music. I like a variety of music so I perform jazz, blues, funk and sometimes folk or rock. The words that I sing must contain truth about the human condition. I want them to be uplifting, have a sense of hope and redemption, and be life affirming.”
Eileen’s very attractive voice and ability to interpret a wide variety of material with insight, humor and full understanding of the meanings behind the words she sings make her a superior song stylist who is always a joy to see.
Born in Evanston, Illinois, Eileen moved several times including spending periods living in Seattle, Chicago and Winnipeg, Canada. “My dad played piano and my mother was a classical singer. They were both involved in musical theater and after hearing them play and rehearse often when I was quite young, I fell in love with the theater, too.” Although Eileen often sang along with records, took piano lessons and began playing the flute in junior high, the arts took a back seat in her life for a long period. She earned a degree in International Studies and Marketing from American University in Washington, D.C., got married, was involved in international community development work, lived overseas (including in Australia and Venezuela) and raised a family. While she had rare opportunities to sing in Paris, Sydney and Caracas, it was not until she moved with her family to Toledo, Ohio, in the late 1980s that she began to pursue her dream of becoming a singer.
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October 14, 2016
NYC Vocalist Jumps Into Atlanta Scene; Looks For Ways To Serve
March 05, 2016
Eileen Howard Releases "Big City Love"--Schedules Release Party at West...
April 28, 2014
Bluesy Brunch Starring Eileen Howard: Date Change, New Dates
March 08, 2014
New "Bluesy Brunch" At The West End Lounge Starring Eileen Howard
January 16, 2014
Jennifer Milligan and Eileen Howard Unite for Wild Women Swing The Blues
December 20, 2013
Jennifer Milligan And Eileen Howard Return To Columbus For Wild Women...
October 22, 2013
Award Winning Actress/Singer Eileen Howard Now Appearing In New York
January 20, 2013
New York Actress/Singer Eileen Howard Returns To Short North Stage For...
May 13, 2007
A voice that is bluesy, occasionally theatrical (in the nicest sense of the term) and always totally immersed in the lyric....This lady is a singer, composer, arranger and one who makes you believe the words she is singing. Behind her are some of New Yorks finest all contributing to this rather special bite of the Big Apple
Primary Instrument
Voice / vocals
Location
Atlanta
Credentials/Background
Eileen is a successful vocal coach with over 15 years of teaching experience. Specialist in pop and musical theater styles. Identification of problem spots and impediments Specific practical techniques to overcome problems Methods of vocal placement and stylization to successfully sing a variety of musical genres. Proper breathing, pronunciation, and basic singing technique Children and Teens Eileen has particular experience and enjoyment in instructing children and teens
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Albums
Orange Colored Sky
From: All Kinds of WeatherBy Eileen Howard
Built for Comfort
From: Blues in the Green RoomBy Eileen Howard