About
Don't Fence Me In
Not tied to a particular genre, Kate Howard prefers to try a variety of styles on for size. Kate is more pop than folk, but she can also be jazzy and is known to rock out on occasion. She creates memorable characters with warped minds and shattered hearts. Whether the song is funny, poignant, or a combo platter, Kate’s performance is always honest and captivating.
Select Yourself. Create Destiny
As a girl in Savannah, GA, Kate was in choir for 7 years. She longed to perform solo or in a duo or trio but was never selected. At age 48, she started singing backup vocals for Austin musicians. At age 50, Kate wrote her first song. At age 55, she's written over 100 tunes; plays gigs fairly often; and is preparing to release her debut album. She's opened for Hamell on Trial, Jaimee Harris, Seela, and Beat Root Revival.
What People Are Saying
Tony Scalzo (Wrenfro, Fastball) says of Kate Howard, “Her lyrics take you to a place no other songwriter will.” Singer songwriter Elsa Cross calls her music “witty, authentic and heartfelt”. Celebrated musician Shane Cooley says Kate has “the wittiest lyrics in Austin”.