Howie Newman
MUSIC, COMEDY and MORE
KNOCK ON WOOD
Acoustic folk-rock duo
"They are highly accomplished musicians with a sound that is dynamic and delightful. As people, they are warm and genuine."
Marilynn Rea Beyer
Former on-air host, WUMB-FM
Howie and Steve Latanision
KNOCK ON WOOD
Knock on Wood is a high-energy acoustic folk-rock duo, featuring singer-songwriter Howie Newman on guitar, lead vocals and harmonica.
Howie is joined by Joe Kessler or Steve Latanision, two of the top fiddlers in the area. They also play mandolin and sing backup vocals.
The duo performs Classic Rock covers (list below) and funny original songs (suitable for all ages). It's a very lively show with great musicianship, nice vocal harmonies and a little humor here and there.
When appropriate, they play a few children's songs and music for senior citizens.
About Howie Newman
www.howienewman.com
One of the most engaging performers on the local music circuit, Howie combines music, comedy and audience participation to provide a truly unique entertainment experience.
His amusing compositions are up-tempo and catchy, and he keeps things lively with funny between-songs banter and short comedy bits.
Howie has opened for Tom Paxton, Vance Gilbert, Brewer & Shipley, Pure Prairie League, Bill Staines, Lui Collins, Don White, Modern Man and many others.
He has released six CDs, receiving national airplay on National Public Radio and the Midnight Special as well as dozens of other North American outlets.
About Joe Kessler
Joe Kessler, who plays fiddle and mandolin, has an
energetic improvisational style that includes folk, rock,
jazz and bluegrass. He is also an outstanding backup
vocalist.
Joe has toured extensively throughout the United
States and Canada as well as eight other countries. He
has performed with Morphine, Jimmy Page and Robert
Plant, the Boogaloo Swamis and many others.
Joe has played in bands that headlined at the Montreal
Jazz Festival and Winnipeg Folk Festival. Locally, he has
appeared at the Paradise Rock Club and the New
England Americana Festival.
About Steve Latanision
The versatile Steve Latanision will also be joining Howie
for Knock on Wood shows.
Steve has been playing bluegrass, Irish, Americana, folk,
jazz, and country music in the New England area for
the past 25 years, and has appeared on more than 200
albums.
A Berklee graduate, he plays fiddle, mandolin, pedal
and lap steel, banjo, dobro and guitar, and sings
backup vocals.
Steve has performed with many local musicians and
bands, including The Squeezebox Stompers, Matt
Borrello, Ashley Jordon and Lonesome Jukebox.
Howie and Joe Kessler
SAMPLE SONGS
Tracks from Howie's latest CD, When You're Happy, featuring Joe Kessler
2021 OUTDOOR CONCERTS
All shows are free
MORE TO COME! Check back for updates
Saturday, June 19, 11 a.m.
Sawyer Free Library
2 Dale Ave., Gloucester
Sunday, June 27, 6 p.m.
First Baptist Church
561 Main St., Melrose
BREAD OF LIFE BENEFIT
Wednesday, June 30, 6 p.m.
Neary Elemen. School
53 Parkerville Rd., Southboro
Thursday, July 8, 7 p.m.
Town Common
South St., Rochester, N.H.
Tuesday, July 13, 6 p.m.
Schanda Park
137 Main St., Newmarket, N.H.
Thursday, July 15, 6 p.m.
Whitin Mill
50 Douglas Rd., Whitinsville
Tuesday, July 20, 6 p.m.
Billerica Town Common
15 Concord Rd.
Wednesday, July 21, 6 p.m.
Codman Pool
6 Ballfield Rd., Lincoln
Thursday, July 22, 6:30 p.m.
Little River Park
39 N. River Rd., Lee, N.H.
Sunday, July 25, 5 p.m.
Sundays in Patton Park
284 Bay Rd., South Hamilton
Tuesday, July 27, 6 p.m.
Lakeville Public Library
4 Precinct St.
Wednesday, July 28, 6 p.m.
Bedford (N.H.) Concerts
Village Common Park
15 Bell Hill Rd.
Thursday, July 29, 6 p.m.
Asa Waters Mansion
123 Elm St., Millbury
Sunday, August 1, 6 p.m.
Castle Canyon Playgrnd.
97 South Franklin St., Holbrook
Tuesday, August 3, 6:30 p.m.
Goodwill Park
30 Green St., Holliston
Thursday, August 5, 6 :30 p.m.
Ellis Park, Ocean Ave.
York, Maine
Friday, August 6, 7 p.m.
Beals Memorial Library
50 Pleasant St., Winchendon
Wednesday, Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m.
Lafayette Park
9 Storer St., Kennebunk, Maine
Thursday, August 19, 6 p.m.
Town Common
4 Epping St., Raymond, N.H.
Thursday, August 26, 6:30 p.m.
GAR Park
99 Main St., Haverhill
PAST SHOWS
Saturday, May 1, 1 p.m.
Duxbury Free Library
77 Alden St., Duxbury
Monday, May 10, 4 p.m.
Ingram Senior Center
1 Sally Sweets Way, Salem, N.H.
Thursday, June 3, 6 p.m.
Kimball Library
5 Academy Ave., Atkinson, N.H.
Saturday, June 12, 3:15 p.m.
Brockton Public Library
East Branch, 54 Kingman St.
Howie is also doing a bunch of Zoom shows and outdoor solo concerts.
For the most up-to-date scheduling information, visit the calendar page.
2020 CONCERTS
Sunday, March 8, 3 p.m.
Morrill Memorial Library
33 Walpole St., Norwood
Monday, August 3, 6 :30 p.m.
Bigelow Free Library
54 Walnut St., Clinton
Thursday, August 6, 6 p.m.
Summer Concert Series
Raymond (N.H.) High School
Monday, September 14, 6:30 p.m.
Bigelow Free Library
54 Walnut St., Clinton
Tuesday, September 15, 4:30 p.m.
Rochester Farmers Market
Rochester (N.H.) Common
20 concerts cancelled due to the pandemic
To see where we performed in 2019, click HERE.
HERE'S WHERE WE'VE PLAYED
OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERTS
Amesbury
Andover
Ashburnham
Bedford
Bedford, N.H.
Billerica
Canton
Chelmsford
Charlestown
Clinton
Holliston
Hampstead, N.H.
Hanover
Holbrook
Hooksett, N.H.
Kennebunk, Me.
Lancaster
Lee, N.H.
Lexington
Lincoln
Litchfield, N.H.
Malden
Mansfield
Marshfield
Melrose
Mendon
Milford, N.H.
Millbury
Millis
New Boston, N.H.
Ogunquit, Me.
Plymouth
Quincy
Raymond, N.H.
Rochester, N.H.
Sharon
Sherborn
Southboro
South Hamilton
Stow
Sudbury
Topsfield
Walpole
Watertown
Wells, Maine
Weston
West Newbury
Weymouth
Whitinsville
Whitman
Wilmington
Windham, N.H.
York, Maine
LIBRARIES
Amesbury
Braintree
Brockton
Brookline
Clinton
Foxboro
Duxbury
Fitchburg
Gloucester
Haverhill
Hopkinton
Hudson
Kingston, N.H.
Kittery, Me.
Manchester, N.H.
Marshfield
Mansfield
Middleboro
Milford
Millis
Milton
Byfield
Northboro
Norwell
Norwood
Pembroke
Reading
Shrewsbury
Salem, N.H.
Tewksbury
Randolph
West Roxbury
Wilmington
Windham, N.H.
NEW YEAR'S EVE
First Night Worcester
2016
Rockport New Year's Eve
2017, 2018, 2019
COFFEEHOUSES
Cat in the Cradle
Byfield
Arts on the Green
Shrewsbury
Open Road Coffeehouse
Rockland
We play a wide array of songs and styles. Here's a sample of some cover songs:
Barenaked Ladies
If I Had $1 Million
Beatles
When I'm 64
Bob Seger
Old Time Rock 'n' Roll
Buffalo Springfield
For What It's Worth
Dion
Runaround Sue
Dire Straits
Sultans of Swing
Walk of Life
Dropkick Murphys
Shipping up to Boston
Eagles
Heartache Tonight
Hotel California
The Long Run
Elvis Presley
Don't Be Cruel
Eric Clapton
Lay Down Sally
Everly Brothers
Wake Up Little Susie
Fats Waller
It's a Sin to Tell a Lie
Frank Sinatra
New York, New York
Grateful Dead
Friend of the Devil
Guess Who
No Time
Hank Williams
Jambalaya
Huey Lewis & the News
If This Is It
Johnny Cash
I Walk the Line
Ring of Fire
Kinks
Sunny Afternoon
Lola
Little River Band
Cool Change
Mary Chapin Carpenter
He Thinks He'll Keep Her
How Do
Pure Prairie League
Amie
R.E.M.
Man on the Moon
Rolling Stones
Sympathy for the Devil
Steely Dan
My Old School
Stray Cats
Rock This Town
Tom Petty
Runnin' Down a Dream
I Won't Back Down
Yer So Bad
The Who
Won't Get Fooled Again
PLUS ... Original tunes, children's songs, music for senior citizens and more (as appropriate).