The Anna Howie Band live at The Chapel with special guests Electric Blue Yonder

About this event

Anna worked as a session singer and backing vocalist for 25 years during which time she gigged across Europe and did live Radio 2 sessions with Brian May.  Annas first solo EP ‘An Idiots Guide to Love’ recorded in 2019 in Nashville and produced by Grammy Award Winner Bob Britt went straight to Number 5 in the UK country charts.  In March 2022 Anna released her debut album ‘The Friday Night Club’ named after a facebook live stream she started from her front room during lockdown which went on to have 2 million views.  The album produced by Lukas Drinkwater at Polyphonic studios is made up of 11 self -penned songs telling tales of lockdown loneliness and human triumph described as  ‘Americana with a very British twist ‘ The Friday Night Club’  was released across all platforms on the 25th March on the Absolute Label ( Sony/Universal )

 ‘Angels Among Us’ was  the first single released from the album it became song of the week across BBC the South with ’ The Friday Night Club ‘ itself becoming one of Maverick Magazines Top Picks

In 2023 Anna released 2 singles - ‘How to Stop Crying’ and ‘Searching for Christmas’
Anna was one of Black Deer Festivals Emerging Artists for 2023 and in 2024 went through to the finals to play the Pilton Stage at Glastonbury.

‘Good for Roses’, Annas second album was recorded with her band at Real World Studios, the home of Peter Gabriel. produced by Kris Wilkinson Hughes it was released in April 2025 on the Absolute Label ( Sony/Universal). It is a collection of songs about searching for the beauty in the everyday, the light in the dark, the roses in the dirt and it solidifies Anna’s status as one of the UK’s most exciting independent artists.
Following the release of Good For Roses in April 25 Anna and her band completed their first headline tour of the Uk playing over 25 dates across the country
 

Anna's live performances are known for their warmth, humour, and emotional depth, she is joined by her long time musical friends Andy Evans on Guitar, Roger Nunn on drums and John Brooker on bass.
 
‘One of the Fastest rising stars on the scene’ Maverick Magazine
 

‘The Brightest Jewel in Americanas star - studded crown’ The Midlands Rocks 

‘Sassy..endearing puts you in mind of the wonderful Dolly Parton ‘Music Republic Magazine’
 
‘ Great songs and a fantastic band’ Michael Eavis 
 
‘Infectious, quirky, soulful, Anna will make you laugh, cry and everything else’  Rocking Magpie 
 
‘Delightfully Moving’ Fatea Magazine
 
’Terrific .. seek her out at the earliest opportunity ‘ Red Guitar Music
 
‘Classy.. beautifully done’ folking.com
 

‘Good for Roses fractures light in every direction like a laser cut diamond’ 
The Midland Rocks 
 
‘True storytelling, every track is like picking up a new book’ ‘ Wall of Sound
 
‘ Anna has the simple ability to connect with the listener’ 
The Beat Magazine
 
‘ Once you have seen Anna live you will want to see her again and again’  Building our own Nashville

Special Guests 
 Electric Blue Yonder

SPACE FOLK EXPLORERS
Electric Blue Yonder (EBY) researches the human condition and reports its findings through harmonious song. Exploring what it means to be human while discovering the mysteries of the universe, the intrepid band of Space Folk seeks to find others of their kind. Human. Kind. Described as “Real American Space Folk,” the band draws its inspiration from the psychedelic folk, surf, and cosmic country rock of the 60s and the Space Age prog/art rock explorations of David Bowie and Pink Floyd, all while shifting time to the early roots and parlour style guitar of the 20th century. The result is a genre-bending mix that captures a nostalgic familiarity while simultaneously transporting you into uncharted territory.

Event Details

Doors Open at 7:00PM
Starts at 7:30PM