MOUNT PLEASANT SC (August 25, 2009) – The fifth performance in the new and successful series Wednesdays on the Waterfront continues to attract listeners and park visitors with a lineup of talented artists. Danielle Howle, a well-known regional musician, will perform on Wednesday, August 26, from 7 to 9 p.m., Memorial Waterfront Park. The event is free and sponsored by the Mount Pleasant Community and Development Office.

“Danielle has been described as ‘a powerful front woman whose vivid yet off-kilter musical stories weave a sweet sensibility and bare honesty into her work. Her solo performances are breathtaking, with captivating vocals’,” said Su McManus-Frost, event planner with the Town of Mount Pleasant Community Development and Tourism Office. “She is known for her comedic skits between songs and will bring a unique voice to our Wednesdays on the Waterfront.”

About Danielle Howle
www.daniellehowle.com

Howle’s polished yet spontaneous hilarity creates a singular experience on the music scene. The New York Times calls her “an extraordinary mind, a southern storyteller with a gorgeous sense of melody that should be pouring out of stereos everywhere. She is one to be treasured.”

Consistent critical acclaim has kept press and fans eagerly anticipating her new album, scheduled for release this year. A realized performer and songwriter constantly reinventing herself, Howle’s latest album is the signature album of her career and is produced by musical peer Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish. Danielle’s exceptional vision and sensibility are captured best to date on her new album.

Her expression is both classic and beautiful, and the new record stays focused on her unique vocal ability. This album is a pure crystallization of Danielle’s essence and personality. Skillfully accompanied by top-notch musicians Sam Bush, Byron House, Tim Vaill, John Young (Spottiswoode and His Enemies) and Les Hall of Howie Day, the music is a timeless blend of Americana, with the freedom of jazz, R&B and a little modern swing.

While an extensive tour schedule keeps Danielle on the road most of the year, she also works as an artist-in-residence at various schools. With a recent song placement in the smash independent film, “The Station Agent” (winner of three major awards at the Sundance Film festival) and several other indie films under her belt, Howle continues to pursue a blossoming career in writing for feature and documentary films. Interview magazine referred to Howle as “one of the most important voices of her generation,” and Playboy Magazine cited Howle as one of ten women to watch upon her last full-length release with the Tantrums.

Danielle has released records with a roster of luminary labels, including Kill Rock Stars, Daemon Records, Sub Pop and Simple Machines, and has become the toast of folk and D.I.Y. communities all over the United States. Her creativity has helped to inspire other artists in cultivating their own styles. Her music, spoken word, and theatrical work are inventive and magnetic.

Danielle has been featured in music showcases at CMJ, SXSW, Future of Music Coalition, and others, attracting high-profile and cutting edge artists. She has opened for Bob Dylan, Steve Earle, Gillian Welch, Edwin McCain, and has toured with Elliott Smith, Ani DiFranco, Indigo Girls, Hootie and The Blowfish, and Throwing Muses, to name a few. Ani DiFranco offers, “She is an effortlessly powerful singer and a melodically nimble being.”

About Wednesdays on the Waterfront

The event is free to the public. Refreshments can be purchased at the pier shop. You may bring your own chair but benches and tables are available at the pier. Wednesdays on the Waterfront will continue through the end of September. On site parking is available at 50 cents per hour, payable at the conveniently located self service kiosks.

For more information about Danielle Howle, visit her online at www.daniellehowle.com. To contact the Town of Mount Pleasant Office of Community Development and Tourism, call 884-8517, or email Su McManus-Frost at smcmanus@townofmountpleasant.com.

Photograph by J.P. & Wendy Stephens of Lumos Studio Photography