Artist description Howie and the Hillcats, based in Springfield, Missouri, play their ownbrand of Ozarks music that has earned them a loyal following in theMidwest. Howie refers to their organization as "not as much a band as aninstitution", as they occasionally incorporate other area musicians intothe group. You never know who might leap up onstage during a show!

Music Style Rockabilly, but the band likes to call their music "psycho-hickabilly goober rock"

Musical Influences Bluegrass, Swing, R&B, the Beatles and The Ozark Mountain daredevils

Similar Artists Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Chet Atkins

Group Members Mark "Howie" Denny, Richie Rebuth, Bo Brown, Don Randolph, Benny Mahan, Kelly Brown

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Harmonica, Keyboards,

Albums Howie and the Hillcats: The Album

Location Springfield, Missouri - USA

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