Welcome to BRIANHOWELL.com!
Strongly drawn to my Spanish Gypsy heritage, I grew up listening to Flamenco music, and have studied and played it myself since I was a young teenager.
Somewhere along the way I discovered Celtic music, and even played in a couple of Celtic bands. I've always loved learning about music, language, history and culture from all over the world. My avid curiosity eventually led me into Arabic and Vedic music.
In addition to acoustic and classical guitar, I play the oud, bouzouki, balailaika, mandolin, banjo, saz, cümbüş, bass guitar, clarinet, and an assortment of folk drums and other instruments. (And if you're interested, I sell them as well.)
My fascination with all these different instruments and the diverse cultures and different periods from which they come, inspired my current project, Musical Heresy.
ARE YOU PLANNING A WEDDING, PARTY OR OTHER SPECIAL EVENT?
I can help make your wedding, reception, party or other special event even more memorable, with live solo acoustic, classical or flamenco guitar.
If you're looking for something more exotic, my wide range of musical styles and world instruments makes it possible for me to help set just the right mood.
Visit my Bookings page for more information. To discuss your event and find out about my rates and availability, email me at brian AT musicalheresy DOT com.
Brian strumming a Turkish SAZ
