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Bob Howe
"QUOTE.........UNQUOTE"
Early groups...
(Spaces, Bob Howe & Donna Jacobs, a) young and talented acoustic duo - ROLLING STONE 13 Jan 1977
(Nancy And The Cast)... a group which has won consistent acclaim in cabaret - THE STAGE and TELEVISION TODAY 23 Feb 1978
(In Elvis - The Stage Musical, the band) have no difficulty in coping with the different sounds of Presley's music, from the early twangy guitars to later sophisticated big band music - SOUTHERN NEWS 17 Mar 1981
EX-CITY BOY SCOOPS COUNTRY AWARDS...Congratulations to former (at the time) Sydney country musician, singer and all round top entertainer BOBBY HOWE, now with Johnny Chester's Hotspur based in Melbourne. Bobby scooped the pool at the Southern Hemisphere Country Music Awards for 1981-82. Bobby took out three awards, Most Popular Guitarist, Most Popular Musician, and Most Popular Newcomer. He also shared another award as Hotspur were voted Most Popular Group. - RAY BROWN, THE SUN 26 Jan 1982
Last Saturday was the launching of the band - Hot Diggity - and in one hit it established itself as the best cabaret showband in the country - FEYNE WEAVER, THE SUN 12 Aug 1982
On Record...
(Prime Country E.P.) all four tracks are good, but the outstanding one is Yakety Axe which is brilliant - RAY BROWN - THE SUN 8 Aug 79
An excellent showcase for Bob Howe's talents in all departments - JOHNNY HEAP, ACROSS COUNTRY
...quite honestly, it is damn good stuff. . . - BRYAN BOSWELL - DAILY TELEGRAPH 14 Aug 79
...some very fine pluckin' and gruntin' ... rather like this little disc - BENNY JOYNER, STEEL GUITAR AUSTRALIA NEWSLETTER, OCT 79
(On The Old G.P) Bob Howe has established himself as one of this country's top acoustic guitarists and some of his work on the LP will send shivers of appreciation through any country lovers soul - HEDLEY CHARLES - THE WEEKENDER 14 Mar 81
(Cowboy Blues E.P.)...instrumental tracks (and vocals), all of which would sound great on radio - BOB TAYLOR, ENCORE. APRIL 1981
...good tasteful music with feeling - BEN E. JOYNER, ACROSS COUNTRY
Hotspur deserve a mention for their top class work (on Love In The Meantime)- RAY BROWN, THE SUN 19 Nov 81
Bob Howe is one of our top acoustic guitarists and his fine work is heard to great advantage (on More Country Cream )- MARY MAXWELL, WEEKLY TIMES 16 Dec 81
Bob Howe has just released his third EP (Rags To Riches) and like the others it very clearly defines his multiple talents in producing country sounds that equal any in Australia - BOB TAYLOR, ENCORE FEB 83
One of country's finest pickers...all four (tracks) were written by Bob, and establish him not only as a great picker, but also as a fine songwriter and vocalist - FEYNE WEAVER, THE SUN 13 Jan 83
(If You Don't Like Slim Dusty) ...a good song, but weird - NICK
ERBY, NATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC JAMBOREE RADIO SHOW 1983
 "LENNON - The Musical of the Legend"
"Bob Howe deserves special credit for his splendid Liverpudlian Paul and
outstanding musicianship." ...DAILY MIRROR
"I"d give my vote to Bob Howe who plays Paul McCartney.
Ten points to Bob Howe." ...TREVOR SINCLAIR, 2UW
"Bob Howe, as Paul McCartney, regularly had the audiences
in stitches." ...ILLAWARRA MERCURY
"I particularly liked Bob Howe playing Paul McCartney
with a touch of parody." ...SUN-HERALD
"Bob Howe is splendid as Paul McCartney." ...JOHN HALL, 2BL
"Bob Howe establishes himself as Paul to great effect." ...SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
"I enjoyed Bob Howe as Paul McCartney...
some neat moments of character detail." ...DAILY MIRROR
"Bob Howe has the mannerisms of Paul McCartney down to a fine art." ...
ALBERT AND LOGAN TIMES
"Bob Howe was a magnificent Paul McCartney." ...SUNDAY SUN
Rock 'n' Roll and beyond...
Music business veteran and all-round nice guy Bob Howe is back in town after touring extensively overseas as Frank Ifield's musical director. The former Festival Records promo man played Paul McCartney in the musical LENNON before he left town. Now he is joining the highly regarded rockabilly band The Mighty Guys - BOB HUGHES,
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 4 Aug 88
(THE BIG ROCK SHOW, Bargo Bowling Club - 19/5/90)
The next act was someone I hadn't seen before: Bob Howe, who does a Buddy Holly tribute.
The crowd by this time were really in the groove and when Bob did Holly's old hit "Everyday" it became sing-along time. Howe cruised through the Holly standards with ease, showing what a great entertainer he is. His guitar licks also proved his versatility and he has in fact been the winner of three Southern Hemisphere FEIP Country Music Awards, having played with such country greats as Johnny Chester and DianaTrask, to name only two - DANNY DANIELS, 2WKT MUSIC ROUNDUP
HOT PICKERS
Also at the Leagues Club a bit later on (1pm) is the Barbie Davidson Band. Barbie is from New Zealand but she's got her pickers from all over. One of them is Bob Howe. Now he's some kind of muso alright.
- Mort Fist, Northern Daily Leader
Guitar legend joins show
Bob, how do you do it?...is what country music fans say about Bob Howe after being entertained by the extraordinarily talented singer and guitarist.
The man with the infectious smile will be appearing on the Reg Lindsay Nostalgia Night show at Wentworthville Leagues Club March 19 (1995).
He will be featured as one of the performers who were part of the Logie award-winning television show Reg Lindsay's Country Homestead.
Back in 1978, a youthful Bob took over the guitar chair that was vacated by first Phil Emmanuel, then later his brother Tommy.
"Bob...you are one of my favourite guitar players..."
- BILL CHAMBERS 2002
Rugby Advertiser (U.K.) 29 July 2004
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CD Reviews:
Alex Watt - Window Down : "...great harmonica playing by Bob Howe..."
- Country Update magazine, Feb. 2006
Saturday Night Country Hottest Hits - Vol 2 "...unusual inclusions like Bob Howe's LAST COWBOY WALTZ ...quality songs that are a bit out of the ordinary..."
- Country Update magazine, Feb. 2006
Bob Howe - Go West: "...Multi-talented guitar picker and musical director Bob Howe has come up with a great little collection of western themed classic tunes. Packaged in a simple cardboard slipcase, it's just right for travelling in the car...."
- The Country Music Store
 "What a pleasant surprise! I have known Bob for many years now - more than I (we) care to remember. Bob is known as a hot guitarist, songwriter, producer, whatever, mainly in the country field. This is Bob's first solo instrumental album and features eleven western-themed tracks, including a couple of Howe originals. The sound is authentic, with nods to the Shadows and lots of session players who were the backbone of those TV and movie westerns. Bob totes an Australian made Tomkins electric guitar plus Tomkins electric bass, and adds assorted acoustic guitars, classical guitars, mandolins, banjos, harmonicas, keyboards and percussion. More please, Bob! Visit Bob's website at www.bobhowe.com to order your copy pronto!"
- Issue #09 of 2 GOOD 4 WORDS, Geoff Jermy's Australian Instrumental Newsletter
 THEREBY HANGS A TALE
by Frank Ifield
"This little three track offering was a wonderful surprise because I'd just about thought that the art of the recorded monologue was dead.
Frank delivers two classics - I'm A Rolling Stone and You'll Never Be Missed - and one I'd not heard before - Daddy, You Know What - with panache and a beautifully emotional delivery that is enhanced by Bob Howe's understated musical arrangements and choral backing from Wayne Horsburgh, Amber Lawrence and Bob himself.
I suggest you add this to your collection - it's a 'must have' for anyone with a heart and a soul. Fantastic Frank!
- Jon Wolfe, Australasian Country News
 Emma Hannah - Wayfaring Stranger
"...however, my pick of
he songs are the traditional Negro
spiritual, All My Trials, and the
gorgeous Amazing Grace, which are
both sung by Emma with clarity and dignity.
The talented Bob Howe is not only the producer of this delightful album, he did arrangements for the songs, and played guitar. I was cranky and stressed when I started listening to Wayfaring Stranger, but by the time the album had finished I was a much calmer and nicer person!"
- Rosie Adsett, Country Update magazine - August 2006
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