Alice Howe & Freebo

Alice Howe’s voice is a rare gift—clear, soulful, and immediately arresting. There’s a timeless quality to her singing that calls back to the golden era of folk and Americana, while feeling fully alive in the present. Her music captures roots music at its best: honest, emotionally rich, and deeply human.

Alice recorded her most recent studio album, Circumstance, at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, stepping onto sacred musical ground shaped by generations of iconic artists. Surrounded by that history, she dug deeper—and delivered a powerful record blending southern rock, folk, blues, and classic soul, all anchored by the sheer beauty and emotional clarity of her voice. Her songwriting is introspective and fearless, reflecting on love, loss, resilience, and self-discovery with warmth and grace.

Joining her is the legendary Freebo—a true folk-rock-blues icon whose career has helped shape American roots music. Best known for his decade-long tenure as Bonnie Raitt’s bassist beginning in 1971, Freebo’s distinctive fretless bass lines can be heard on countless classic recordings. He has toured and collaborated with John Mayall, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Maria Muldaur, Ringo Starr, Dr. John, Neil Young, and many others. Beyond the studio, Freebo has appeared on shows like Saturday Night Live and Midnight Special, The Muppet Show and even performed with Spinal Tap. Freebo is also a gifted songwriter, known for compassionate, thoughtful songs that reflect on life, love, and legacy.

Together, Alice Howe & Freebo share undeniable chemistry. Freebo weaves his lyrical fretless bass into Alice’s soulful, impeccably tuned vocals, creating a harmony-driven performance that showcases two uniquely compelling songwriters in deep conversation with one another.

That connection is beautifully captured on Alice Howe & Freebo Live—a 14-song album recorded in front of a small audience at Rainshadow Recording Studio in Port Townsend, Washington. The result was to capture on record the magic Alice & Freebo make on stage.  Their music is steeped in tradition, alive with collaboration, and perfectly suited to the intimacy of a listening room. This is an evening of rich songs, shared stories, and the kind of musical connection that can only happen live.

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American Roots, Blues, Folk, Singer Songwriter

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