who we are

Jesse Howard; Guitars & Lead Vocals

Jesse Howard was born on August 28th, 1984. He has lived in Colorado Springs his whole life. Jesse began playing tennis at age 4. He played competitive Jr. tennis until the age of 17, but after an injury was unable to play. It was at this time that he picked up guitar.

When high school was over, he knew he wanted to be a musician and has been pursuing that full time ever since. He is currently studying under Dave Beegle and he teaches guitar part time. Jesse is also an engineer, producer, and studio musician. He currently owns "The Ranch" studios.

Influences Include: Steve Lukather, Eric Johnson, Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani, Neil Schon, Alex Lifeson, Dann Huff, Dave Beegle, Steve Vai, Rick Greene, Michael McDonald, Bruce Hornsby, Chad Hornbaker, Vince Gill, Jonny Lang

Favorite Bands and Artists: Toto, Van Halen, Rush, Giant, Journey, Mike Landau, Fourth Estate, Joe Satriani, Dave Weckl Band, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Edwin McCain, Steve Lukather, Huey Lewis and the News, Eric Clapton, Bryan Adams, Bruce Hornsby, Richard Marx, Keb' Mo, Baby Face, Sting, Los Lobotomys, Vince Gill, George Winston, Nickel Creek, Scott Myers, Janos Starker

Jesse Uses and Abuses: Ernie Ball Musicman Luke guitar, Ernie Ball Musicman Luke guitar with piezo, Ernie Ball Musicman Axis guitar, Line 6 Vetta 2 HD head with 2 4x12 Line 6 Vetta Cabs, Line 6 FBV longboard, 65' Fender Twin Reverb Reissue amp, Line 6 DM4 Distortion Stompbox, Line 6 DL4 Delay Stompbox, Line 6 MM4 Modulator Stompbox, L6 Echo Park, Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer, Marshall Power Brake, Morely A/B switch, Shure UT14 wireless system, Michael Bashkin Custom Acoustic Guitar, Taylor 514ce Acoustic Guitar with expression system, Big Hollow Acoustic Guitar by Beven Frost, Takimine G series classical guitar, Ernie Ball medium Picks, Elixir electric strings (11 gauge), and Elixir acoustic strings (light gauge)

What's in the CD Player?

Jonny Lang — Long Time Coming

Jonny Lang — Turn Around

Brian Adams — The Best of Me

You can contact Jesse at jesse@abandonato.com