Steven Howard

Guitarist/Vocalist Steven Howard is a veteran to the music scene. He started performing professionally at the age of 17. He is an accomplished guitarist best known for his versatility, and work ethic. He is well versed in music and sound design for gaming, film, sonic branding, commercials, and foley work. Here are just some of Steven’s latest accomplishments:  

• 1985 Learned to Play Guitar
• 1987 Played first professional gig with “Affinity”
• 1989-94 Military Service and various bands
• 1995 Joined “Mother Load”
• 1996 Mother Load rebranded “Faces of Eve”
• 1998 formed “Vulgar Groove”
• In 2000 Voted best live act as part of the band Vulgar Groove by Cincy Music Online Magazine. 
• 2001 Military Service
• 2003 formed “Just Cause”
• In 2005 Steven was on the Zippo Hot Tour compilation CD with the Metal band Severed.  
• In 2008 Released “Catch the Party Train” with the Howard Brothers Band in which he engineered and produced.  
• In 2010 Steven won his local Sam Ash "Best in Shred" Competition hosted by Steve Vai.
• In 2011 Steven attended lutherie classes with Master Luthier Ryan J. Cobb
• In 2015 Released “Go a Li’l Faster” from the Howard Brothers Band mixed/produced by Steven Howard
• In 2015 Graduated Full Sail University as Valedictorian in the Music Production program.
• 2016 marks the 10 year anniversary of the Howard Brothers Band
• 2017 to Present - Steven continues his music education for Music Production, Theory and Guitar through Full Sail University affiliates.
• 2018 Steven recorded a demo for classic rock tribute band "Hoodwink" .
• 2019 Steven joined the party band "Rebel Sound Club" as guitarist and vocalist
• 2020-2026 Continued writing and Performing on national shows with the Howard Brothers Band
• 2021 Steven joined “Face” as guitarist and vocalist 
• 2024 Released “Zombie March” with the Howard Brothers Band
• 2025 Released “Bleed” with the Howard Brothers Band
• 2026 Twenty year anniversary of Howard Brothers Band
• 2026 Formed 6 was 9 
• 2026 (TBA) Release of “Let Me Go” by Howard Brother Band
• 2026 (TBA) Release of “Devils Doorbell” by Howard Brother Band
• 2026 Howard Brothers Band retires (TBA)  

Steven has gained the opportunity to share the stage with some of his idols and various national acts including the legendary Robin Trower, Pat Travers, Damon Johnson, Living Colour, and many more.... 

Steven is currently working on several projects to include his instrumental debut as well as the third release from the Howard Brothers Band. 

If you are interested in Steven working on music or sound design for your project please email him via the Contact page. You can hear work samples on the Music/Video page.