Howell Osborne Band

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The Howell Osborne Band is a all acoustic band that plays around the Triad area of North Carolina. We play bluegrass, honky-tonk country and gospel music. We are fortunate enough to live in an area where music is so plentiful. Listen to our songs and watch our videos and give us some feedback. If you like what you hear, come out and join us at our shows. If you are looking for a band to book at your party, dance, church or whatever, email Howell Osborne for booking information.

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Howell Osborne was born and raised Bristol, VA. Howell ran around the neighborhood with his Roy Roger’s guitar singing old Jimmy Roger’s and Hank Williams tunes. While a young child he was introduced to bluegrass, country, and gospel music, by his uncle, Os Kessee, Os played a style of guitar known as "flatpicking". Os also played a mean harmonica. One day Os came over and took a wire coat hanger and bent Howell a harmonica holder and said, “Now you are ready to play the harp and guitar at the same time”, and he did. Howell soon learned to play the guitar and harmonica just like Os.

Howell’s dad purchased him a Gibson guitar when he was around ten. Howell continued jamming with his family and friends until one day he heard The Beatles on the radio. For the next six years or so, it was electric guitars for him. Then one day while driving down the road, the local Rock Radio station played, “I Can Tell You Never Been This Far Before”, by Conway Twitty. Howell says he turned his dial to the country station to find that song again. While listening he heard another country song, "When We Get Behind Closed Doors” by Charlie Rich. That day Howell pulled out his old Gibson guitar and sang them songs to his wife. Ever since, Howell has been playing them old country, bluegrass and gospel songs.

Howell joined his first bluegrass/gospel band in 1972. Howell started out performing with the Sahara Brother. Howell has played in bands such as the Bristol Boys, Gospel Grass, Redi-Mix, Branded, Cimarron and The Sounds of Bluegrass. Some of Howell's influences are Larry Sparks, Blue Highway, Seldom Scene, Charlie Pride and Merle Haggard. In addition to playing guitar, Howell also plays, mandolin, bass, harmonica and autoharp.

Howell formed the Howell Osborne Band in 2009. The band is comprised of seasoned esteemed musicians that perform acoustic music around the Triad area of North Carolina. They play bluegrass, gospel and honky-tonk country music.

Howell and his wife, Gail plays music all around Winston-Salem, NC. Howell & Gail do solo gigs as well as duets. They also assist other local groups and perform at a few local jams.

If you like what you hear, come out and join them in one of their shows. If you are looking for a band, solo or duet act to perform at your party, dance, church or whatever, email Howell Osborne for booking information or call (336) 546-8122.