Alex Howley

Drummer

Also Performs As: Function / Party Band, Pop Band, Soul / Motown Band, Wedding Band, Funk Band
Country: United Kingdom
Based In: Liverpool, North West England
Performs: Worldwide
From: £150

Session Drummer, 17+ years experience in a number of musical settings and genres. Click Track and IEM friendly. First Class Honours in Songwriting and Performance from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. Winner of the Avedis Zildjian Prize 2023.

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Description

Session Drummer/Keys player.
Click track and IEM friendly.
Experience as a Musical Director for Live Gigs.

Biography

I've been drumming for 17+ years, since the age of 5. In that time I've gained experience in reading and performing music through brass bands, into orchestras, into musical theatre shows. I then went on to do session work for bands both locally and on tour, while studying at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA), where I graduated with First-Class Honours in Songwriting and Performance BA (Hons) in July 2023, at which I was also awarded the Avedis Zildjian Prize for Percussion. I most recently completed a week-long tour across Spain with Madrid-based artist 'Tulsa'.

I've als ... o played keys for a number of years, recently gigging around the Liverpool area, as well as playing at weddings, and recording on tracks for other artists, as well as my own writing projects.

At the age of 19, I was voted in the top 100 songwriters under the age of 21 globally by Prospect100, having written and produced 3 solo albums at the time.

Reviews (6 Reviews)

Alex Howley - Cover Band - Liverpool, North West England Event Location: Liverpool Event Type: Live Gigs/Session Work 1st June 2023

Having taught Alex at various points during his time at LIPA he has always struck me as naturally courteous, respectful, engaged and engaging. These are all incredibly important to a career in the music industry and I haven't got to how good he is as a musician yet!. I now have Alex as a 1-2-1 Student and his skill set has developed exponentially. His range includes song writing, recording, mixing, production, pit band, covers and originals. He approaches each project with professionalism, humility, openness and respect. His ability to manage multiple projects and never seem as if he is dropping the ball is impressive. He will ask for advice when needed but will always try and push himself. I can't wait to see what happens to him once he graduates.

Reviewed by: Rick Jupp (Elbow)

Alex Howley - Cover Band - Liverpool, North West England Event Location: Liverpool Event Type: Live Gig (Session Work) 4th February 2023

Having you play with us... Honestly the honour is all ours. You're an incredible drummer and such a lovely guy!

Reviewed by: The Sukis

Alex Howley - Cover Band - Liverpool, North West England Event Location: Cheltenham Event Type: Session Work/Recording/Live Gigs 16th December 2022

Alex is a multi-faceted musician with a tenacious work ethic, a deep harmonic & rhythmic sensibility and unshakeable enthusiasm. His professional portfolio is rife with evidence of this. Whether it be the fields of song writing, improvisation, recording or performance, he displays musical maturity & consistency throughout.

Reviewed by: Oli Pickering

Experience

Reading music since the age of 5, through bass bands, into orchestras, big bands and musical theatre shows.
Toured the UK, as well as in Paris and across Spain as a session musician.

Previous Clients

Clients have ranged from small-scale headline acts in the UK to UK touring, to branching out on tour in Paris and touring with Spanish artist Tulsa, in Madrid, Zaragoza, Pamplona and Vitoria-Gastiez.

Suitable for

Concerts / Tours Corporate Event Cruise Ships Festival / Outdoor Event Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Session Work Theaters / Stage Wedding Reception

Acting Experience

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Modelling Experience

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Physical Characteristics

Height: 6"1

Weight: 90kg

Eyes: Brown

Hair: Brown

Shoe Size: 10

Meet the Act

I got started in music through my parents, who both played in brass bands. My dad went on to do some session work for the UK X-Factor and toured Australia with the #1 brass band in the world (The Cory Band). From there I chose the drums and largely self-taught myself by playing along to Queen Live at Wembley '86, which I had on DVD. Once discovering Stevie Wonder my focus turned to Funk/Soul/R&B drumming, although there really aren't many genres I don't enjoy playing!
I was awarded the Avedis Zildjian Prize for Percussion when I graduated university, and was given my degree from Sir Paul McCa ... rtney.