The Anna Howie Band

About

Anna worked as a session singer and backing vocalist for 25 years during which time she gigged across Europe and did live Radio 2 sessions with Brian May. Annas first solo EP An Idiots Guide to Love recorded in 2019 in Nashville and produced by Grammy Award Winner Bob Britt went straight to Number 5 in the UK country charts. In March 2022 Anna released her debut album The Friday Night Club named after a facebook live stream she started from her front room during lockdown which went on to have 2 million views. The album produced by Lukas Drinkwater at Polyphonic studios is made up of 11 self -penned songs telling tales of lockdown loneliness and human triumph described as Americana with a very British twist The Friday Night Club was released across all platforms on the 25th March on the Absolute Label ( Sony/Universal )
Angels Among Us was the first single released from the album it became song of the week across BBC the South with The Friday Night Club itself becoming one of Maverick Magazines Top Picks
In 2023 Anna released 2 singles - How to Stop Crying and Searching for Christmas
Anna was one of Black Deer Festivals Emerging Artists for 2023 and in 2024 went through to the finals to play the Pilton Stage at Glastonbury.
Good for Roses, Annas second album was recorded with her band at Real World Studios, the home of Peter Gabriel. produced by Kris Wilkinson Hughes it was released in April 2025 on the Absolute Label ( Sony/Universal). It is a collection of songs about searching for the beauty in the everyday, the light in the dark, the roses in the dirt and it solidifies Annas status as one of the UKs most exciting independent artists.
Following the release of Good For Roses in April 25 Anna and her band completed their first headline tour of the Uk playing over 25 dates across the country
Annas live performances are known for their warmth, humour, and emotional depth, she is joined by her long time musical friends Andy Evans on Guitar, Roger Nunn on drums and John Brooker on bass.

One of the Fastest rising stars on the scene Maverick Magazine

The Brightest Jewel in Americanas star - studded crown The Midlands Rocks

Sassy..endearing puts you in mind of the wonderful Dolly Parton Music Republic Magazine

Great songs and a fantastic band Michael Eavis

Infectious, quirky, soulful, Anna will make you laugh, cry and everything else Rocking Magpie

Delightfully Moving Fatea Magazine

Terrific .. seek her out at the earliest opportunity Red Guitar Music

Classy.. beautifully done folking.com

Good for Roses fractures light in every direction like a laser cut diamond
The Midland Rocks

True storytelling, every track is like picking up a new book Wall of Sound

Anna has the simple ability to connect with the listener
The Beat Magazine

Once you have seen Anna live you will want to see her again and again Building our own Nashville

Special Guest - Erika Olson

Heralded by Americana Highways as ' A modern day troubadour with impeccable musicianship and vocals' , Erika Olson is blazing her own trail through Americana and alt-country. A former lawyer turned songwriter, she delivers raw, fearless storytelling shaped by a life fully lived. Since releasing her debut album, 'This is How I Pray' in 2023, Erika has performed at Black Deer Festival, Purbeck Valley Folk Festival, The Green Note and toured across the Uk and Ireland. Fans of Brandi Carlile and Lori McKenna will feel right at home.