Originally from Motown, Howard has appeared at various Southern California venues including House of Blues, The Coach House and The Orange International Street Fair.

His Great uncle is Barney Kessel, one of the most respected jazz artists in the world. As reviewed by Robert Kinsler of the Orange County Register, "Howard's electric guitar and classical guitar is highly respected for instrumental arrangements of classics that have enjoyed a wide audience appeal." Howard is also the host of "The Guitar Show" as seen on TV6.