HowellDevine

HowellDevine serves up a thrilling mix of raw, foot-stomping blues that bridges vintage Delta grit with modern energy. Centered around Joshua Howell's soulful harmonica wails and gritty vocals, alongside Pete Devine's percussive drive (often using unconventional setups like washboards or cigar boxes), this California-based trio (sometimes a duo) channels the spirit of backwoods juke joints while keeping things fresh. Their releases like *Modern Sounds of Ancient Juju* and *Jumps, Boogies & Wobbles* showcase their love for loose, improvisational grooves, blending Piedmont blues rhythms with psychedelic-tinged swagger. Whether they're reviving forgotten standards or crafting originals that sound decades old, HowellDevine’s live shows feel like a sweaty, joyous time machine to blues’ roots.