The Award winners will be announced on Tuesday 29th May 2012 at the Bankstown Sports Club. Bob is also a member of THE TROJANS who are nominated in the ACCOMPANYING BAND category.

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BOB HOWE & HILLBILLY HEAVEN are nominated for the third time in the COUNTRY GROUP/BAND category of the AUSTRALIAN CLUB ENTERTAINMENT (A.C.E.) AWARDS, alongside Buckshot, Feral Swing Katz, The Wolverines, Sunny Cowgirls and (the evential winners) The McClymonts.

Congratulations to all fellow Country category nominees including NICKI GILLIS and WAYNE HORSBURGH.

The 14th Annual ACE Awards were be held on Wednesday 21st March 2012, at 'The Juniors' in Kingsford.

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Busking in Bali...jammin' with a local at Tenganan Village.

"As I set sail from Darwin, headed for Singapore via Indonesia, I wish you and all your families a very safe and Happy New Year! Best wishes, Bob."

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"Whoever said country isn't country anymore forgot to tell Bryen Willems - he's still proudly sticking to old school rules...
The playing on the album is sensational, which is of little surprise considering the calibre of the personnel - Allan Tomkins, Tomi Graso and Bob Howe to name a few of the musicians...
This is definitely a must have album for those who like their country music the way it used to be." - Matt Lawrence, Oz Country Chronicles

"Willems, who has become a permanent fixture of the Australian country underground since relocating here from Louisiana has produced another cracking record with 'No Band Here Till Friday'...and the instrumental performances are consistently world class...there are very few people making country music this good in this country" - Martin Jones, Rhythms - Australia's Roots Music Monthly

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Thanks to the outstanding Radiance of the Seas 9-piece orchestra and the production crew for making this Christmas cruise a time to remember...

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Latest review of COLOUR MY WORLD in the November issue of the national Country Update magazine, by ROSIE ADSETT.... "BOB HOWE is an industry favourite whose career as a multi-instrumentalist has spanned four decades..." "...For his latest project, the multi-talented Bob has recorded a collection of all-time favourites..." Click here to read the full review...

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...the Brilliant Band - John Coker (bass), Leon Isackson (drums, vocals), Clare O'Meara (fiddle, vocals), and Dr Rick Best (keyboards).

Great review of COLOUR MY WORLD in the October issue of the national Capital News magazine.... "BOB HOWE is one of Australia's most respected musicians, and the reasons for his popularity are very evident on his new album, which brings his musical talents and warm personality to bear on an eclectic selection of classic songs. The album features a number of superb instrumental tracks, all interpreted by Bob with style and great taste, as well as technical brilliance..." "...There's something slightly retro and at the same time very cool about this album, which is a sheer joy to listen to." - SUSAN JARVIS Click here to read the full review...

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Bryen Willems, Wayne Horsburgh, Stacey Morris, Bob Howe, Nicki Gillis
(photo by Tracy Dann)

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Bob was in Los Angeles on his way to sail from Honolulu, through Kona, Pago Pago and Apia to Suva.

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Bob Howe
COLOUR MY WORLD
Just Released - July 2011
2 vocal songs and 10 instrumental tracks...

TRACK LISTING: 01. COLOUR MY WORLD 02. A WHITER SHADE OF BACH 03. HOW HIGH THE MOON 04. THE BLUEBELL POLKA 05. CANDY MAN 06. CAVATINA (The Deer Hunter) 07. BLUEGRASS MEDLEY 08. GREEN ONIONS 09. RECKLESS EYEBALLIN'      (Blue Heelers Theme) 10. THE WHITE RABBIT 11. PURPLE HEATHER 12. JAMES BOND THEME /      GOLDFINGER

Packaged in a fold-out cardboard sleeve... $15.00 includes p&p (Australian dollars)...   Click Here for more options...

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20 July 2011: At the 'The Australian Spirit' album launch
Frank Ifield, Martin Erdman, Bob Howe

A new CD compliation, compiled by Martin Erdman for his du Monde label.
The Australian Spirit includes 19 tracks from artists such as Steve Passfield, Graeme Connors, John Waters and Rolf Harris. Also featured is an all-new version of the song Yerranderie, written and performed by Frank Ifield with vocals by Nicki Gillis and music recorded by Bob Howe.

A bit of History: 35 years earlier, Martin was the producer of the first major recording sessions Bob ever played on, while Bob's connection as Musical Director for Frank Ifield began nearly thirty years ago.
                         CLICK HERE for more about The Australian Spirit...

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14 July 2011:
at
CANTERBURY COUNTRY

DONNA FISK
and BOB HOWE...

"...here's a song we recorded thirty years ago..."

Surely not!!!

(Photo by Big Dog Bites)

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19 June 2011: Direct from Nashville, Tennessee to the Bulldogs Leagues Club with a new suit and snazzy shoes! (Jim Piesse on drums) Later...putting on the style with Nicki Gillis (Photos by Tracy Dann)

June 2011 - Nashville, Tennessee

The music started in the Sessions Lounge, but couldn't be contained...

Hitting the 'high notes' at The Sheraton....rockin' out with Nicki Gillis

Another Tomkins Guitar Showcase, this one at the
Fiddle & Steel Guitar Bar in Printer's Alley (photos above by Tracy Dann)

At the Full Moon Saloon showcase with Chuck Vandenbelt,
Allan Tomkins and Warren Neilsen (photo by Dawn Ray)

More photos, including Victoria & Barbara Baillie, Darren Carr, Briana Lee, Travis List, Kimberley Bowden, Craig Morrison, Sandra Humphries, Doug Bruce & The Tailgaters, Dan Murphy & Murphy's Law, and more at the Tomkins Guitars site...

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In the ACCOMPANYING BAND category,
THE TROJANS (Graham Simpson, Peter Kenny, Bob Howe)
were named joint winners in a tie with the Vince Lombardo Band!
Pictured above: Bob, Karen, Gisele and Graham Simpson

The star-studded ceremony was held on Tuesday 24th May 2011 at Bankstown Sports Club in Sydney.

Celebrating the night...L to R: Graham Simpson, Lee Gillis, Nicki Gillis,
Frank Ifield, Karen Versace, Bob, (front) Wayne Horsburgh

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L to R: Greg, Wayne, Bob and over-qualified sound technician Grant Luhrs (lying down on the job!)

Photo, thanks to
Bev & Barrie Price.

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April-May 2011:
Bob has been cruising French Polynesia on the Dawn Princess (pictured above, anchored off Moorea). The cruise began in Tahiti and ended in Fiji, from where Bob sent this Mother's Day wish back to Australia...

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If you missed the article, you can read it HERE
at Cowboys in Cyberspace.

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While cruising on the Rhapsody of The Seas (along with fellow headline entertainers that included Bruno Lucia, Jenifer Green and Keith Scott), Bob explored the lovely city of Adelaide and found Hindley Street where Roy 'MO' Rene was born.

Bob already has a couple of 'MO' Award statuettes, but he would need a bigger shelf for this one!

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Nicki's new album 'Woman of Substance' is out now, recorded and produced by Bob Howe at his Kenilworth Studios in Sydney.
Click here to order your copy!

Nicki and Bob at Smithfield RSL - 27 Feb 2011 (Photo by Tracy Dann)
Thanks to the wonderful audience and the
fabulous Graeme Fisher Allstars band for a great day!

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Feb 16: Celebrating at the MO Awards Nomination Party
L to R: Wayne Horsburgh, Frank Ifield, Bob, Karen, Glenn Ware

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BOB HOWE & HILLBILLY HEAVEN were nominated for the second time in the COUNTRY GROUP/BAND category of the AUSTRALIAN CLUB ENTERTAINMENT (A.C.E.) AWARDS, alongside Buckshot, Feral Swing Katz, The Wolverines, Sunny Cowgirls and the eventual winners - The McClymonts.

Congratulations to fellow Country category nominees including NICKI GILLIS, DONNA BOYD and WAYNE HORSBURGH.

Bob is also a member of THE TROJANS who were nominated in the ACCOMPANYING BAND category.

The 13th Annual ACE Awards were held on Wednesday 9th March, 2011 at Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Club.

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Catching up with friends on a hot summer's day
at the 2011 Tamworth Country Music Festival.
L to R: Bob, Anne Kirkpatrick, Michael Vidale

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Order online from The Country Music Store.

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2009 News Archive...
Merry Christmas video from Canterbury Country, CD reviews in Country Routes, Up Country, Maverick and Capital News, Classic Twang! live in concert, Chart action - It Doesn't Matter Anymore # 6, Chasing Cars # 3, A.C.E. AWARDS nominations, Brisbane Water Oyster Festival, TV with Jimmy Little, The Debonairs, Canberra Country Music Festival, Maui, NICKI GILLIS + BOB HOWE = collaboration CD, U.K. tour, Saturday Night Country Presents TRACKS OF TRAGEDY, Deniese Morrison No Charge, BlakHatz Too Pretty For Pop and The ABC Book of Australian Country Music, Emma Hannah, Bob and Nicki live on Saturday Night Country with Amber Lawrence, 'MO' Award nominations, FRANK IFIELD OAM, Canterbury Country 9TH Birthday, Felicity Urquhart, Hungry Man's Army, Tania Kernaghan, Papua New Guinea, John Nutting's Saturday Night Country - 15th Anniversary Edition, 2009 Tamworth Country Music Festival, Roll of Renown concert, The Country for Lifeline, Allan Caswell, Tomkins Guitar Showcase, the Travis List Band, Honky Tonk Nights and more...

2008 News Archive...
The Tomkins Guitar Showcase in Nashville, Tennessee, CD reviews from France, recording sessions for Allan Caswell and more, Reg Lindsay tribute, CLASSIC TWANG 'live show' debuts, 'I LISTEN TO MY HEART' added to playlists world-wide, 3 'MO' Awards Nominations, Bob produces new CD for Wayne Horsburgh, plus photos - Miss Connie Smith, Jerry Arhelger, Leo Sayer, Audrey Auld, Travis List, Amber Lawrence, Saturday Night Country with John Nutting in Tamworth plus Lee Kernaghan, The McClymonts, Adam Brand, Sharnee Fenwick and Makaylie Foodey, Geoff and Tabbi Mack, Nicki Gillis, Glen Campbell, Tracy Killeen, Donna Boyd on radio 2CCR, The Howie Brothers at the Smoky Dawson tribute concert, Little Pattie, Frank Ifield, Normie Rowe, Canterbury Country 8th Birthday with The Harmonators, Peter Pratt, Camille Te Nahu and Stuie French, Santa makes a new Tomkins guitar for Bob who's been good all year, Christmas Back To The Tivoli show and more...

2007 News Archive...
BOB WINS 2007 AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY MUSIC PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS - MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR, plus photos with Barry Crocker, Louie Shelton, Little Pattie, Judy Stone, Lucky Starr, Ian Turpie, Warren Williams, Sara Storer, Lee Kernaghan, Felicity Urquhart, Amber Lawrence, Jim Haynes, Albert Lee, Gina Jeffreys and Adam Brand, Canterbury Country photos and videos, Bob releases new instrumental album CLASSIC TWANG, produces FRANK IFIELD E.P. and WAYNE HORSBURGH album tracks, cruises New Zealand, Norfolk Island, Far East, co-hosts John Nutting's Saturday Night Country and sings live on ABC Radio, nominated for MO Award, presents ACE Awards, appears at Tomkins Guitar Showcase, plays on Lifeline EP and more...

2006 News Archive...
BOB WINS MO AWARD, releases solo instrumental album - GO WEST, photos in Where Country Is book, live radio with LEE KERNAGHAN, Felicity Urquhart, Bill Chambers and John McEuen, Nokia Music Recommenders, Tomkins Guitar Showcase, ACRA Awards with SWEENEYKILLEEN, interviews with Barbara Morison, Lennon reunion, Hank Williams Birthday Bash, Karen Beckett, Tivoli show tours Queensland, Tony Pantano, Saturday Night Country with John Nutting and Melinda Schneider, reviews for GO WEST, GO WEST festival on OXFORD ST WEST Bondi Junction, Helen Kay Show interview, Sunday TV cover story - Remembering Frank Ifield, Capital News magazine article 'Gone West', EMMA HANNAH new album, Go Hannah Presents Donna Boyd In Concert, 30 year recording anniversary, Don Spencer and BABY KARAOKE, Patti and Bert Newton, Desmond de Silva, Saturday Night Country Hottest Hits - Vol 2, REDD VOLKAERT and more...

2005 News Archive...
Saturday Night Country hottest 100 voting, Mark Lucas and The Dead Setters CD cover photo, Mildura Country Music Festival, Session Work (COL ELLIOTT and ALLAN CASWELL, ALEX WATT, CRAIG GILES, Bob's remix of FRANK IFIELD's I Remember You, DONNA BOYD releases new album and E.P., WAYNE HORSBURGH releases two albums, Chan Romero tours, 'This Train Terminates at Redfern' theatre production, Crows Nest Country Music Street Fair, interviews with Barbara Morison, Saturday Night Country live broadcasts with REBECCA LEE NYE - ALEYCE SIMMONDS - Trev (T-Bird) Warner - Lex Marinos - John Nutting and Jim Haynes, FRANK IFIELD Autobiography Volume One, Tomkins Guitar Showcase, Love That Country Music show, Telstra Road to Tamworth, Jimmie Crawford R.I.P., Tamworth Tonight with Bushfaery, Pandora Box and Normie Rowe and more...

2004 News Archive...
BBC 2004 Bondi Band Compilation CD, Mildura Country Music Festival, DONNA BOYD, BBC Radio Shetland, Barbara Morison, Donna Fisk and Michael Cristian, Songwriters: Up Close & Personal, Sydney Country Music Week, Judge Bob, ALBERT LEE, The First World Guitar Congress, The Charlie Lamb Award for Excellence in Country Music Journalism, 21st Annual International Country Music Conference, Brenda Lee, Nashville - Tennessee, John Nutting, The Rotary Club of Galston Community Service Award, LITTLE PATTIE, Tamworth Festival, JESSICA MAUBOY and more...

2003 News Archive...
THE MIGHTY GUYS, SLIM DUSTY, JIMMY LITTLE, RE'AL CROCHE Festival de Musique Nord-Américaine, KEITH GLASS, Barbara Morison, Canterbury Country 3rd Birthday, Belinda Miller, crusing from India to the Maldives, Finalist for 3 Country Music Awards, John Nutting, Metro Magazine and more...