George Howard has been involved in playing the blues for over 25 years. His participation includes teaching, presenting workshops, photographing events of other blues musicians and being personally involved with these from the legendary line up of blues greats: John Lee Hooker, Syl Johnson Louisiana Red, Bo Diddley, Charlie Mussellwhite, Jimmy Thackery, and Johnny Lang.

George has also produced and co-produced records on independent labels, as well as buying shows and managing bands. George has recently been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, and has been playing for resorts, casino's and private parties as well as concerts

In the arena of blues, George Howard and the Roadhouse Hounds are considered in the heavyweight division. When they take the stage, the audience quickly senses that this band is something special. And when they hit the first chords of their opening number, it becomes apparent that these guys are master musicians.

The words most frequently used to describe this band are high energy, versatile, and unique. "High energy" because their love for their music emerges with each performance. "Versatile" because they interpret an unusually wide range of blues styles and dance rhythms. And "unique" because whether they are performing an old classics or an original, these individuals have a style that is very much their own.

The Roadhouse Hounds play all types of contemporary music with close blues origins: Muddy Waters chicago electric blues, Texas swing blues, and the compelling sounds of Mowtown. George Howard is the band's founding member. As the band's lead vocalist, George brings forth the band's soul, spirit and humor. And when drumming, his chops propel the wide variety of infectious dance rhythms behind the expert musicians who are the Roadhouse Hounds.

George Howard has also been recently playing and recording with friends around the country and has recently returned from touring in Europe and the U.S.A. Some of George's influences and musicians that he has shared the stage or recording studio with are:

• Albert Collins
• Kenny Neal
• Bo Diddley
• John Lee Hooker
• Syl Johnson
• Johnny Lang
• Louisiana Red
• Lonnie Brooks
• Charlie Mussellwhite
• Jimmy Thackery
• Willie Nelson
• Debbie Davies
• James Brown

All are influences that have helped guide him through the years. George holds them responsible for helping to shape his music path. The George Howard style, which varies from traditional to contemporary Rhythm and Blues, makes it impossible for listeners to sit quietly. Rather, the audience always finds themselves unable to stop shimmying, shaking or twisting either in their seats or on the dance floor.