One Man Band: Al Howard

Directed by Alan Govenar

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Details: 2014, 8 minutes, Director: Alan Govenar, Cinematographer: Robert Tullier, Editor: Jason Johnson-Spinos

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Blending an unusual contraption of a bass drum hooked to jingle bells, with harmonica, guitar, and his gruff voice, Al Howard is a one-man band unlike any other. Listeners request songs from hundreds of titles scrawled on faded wooden boards, and Howard plays them all from memory. In One Man Band: Al Howard, he talks about his start in music, the creation of his one-man band setup, and the audience response at the restaurants where he plays. Al Howard’s love of music and genuine spirit make him truly one-of-a-kind.