“Powerful songwriting, mesmerizing vocals, outstanding musicianship, and a palpable camaraderie make for an experience unsurpassed on the contemporary acoustic scene.” – The Folk Music Notebook
“Together, on stage, Howe and Freebo are the perfect fit.” – Americana UK
Alice Howe & Freebo have undeniable chemistry. Rock bass legend Freebo – who is best known for his 10 years playing bass with Bonnie Raitt – weaves his fretless stylings into Alice’s soulful, impeccably tuned vocals for a harmony-driven performance showcasing two uniquely compelling songwriters.
Freebo has toured and recorded with some of the greatest artists of his generation, including John Mayall, Ringo Starr, Crosby Stills & Nash, Maria Muldaur, and Dr. John. He was recognized as Best Folk Artist by the Los Angeles Music Awards and has appeared on Saturday Night Live, The Muppet Show, The Midnight Special, and in concert with the legendary Spinal Tap. For the past 25 years, he’s been writing and performing his own award-winning music.
Alice Howe had the honor of being named Best Female Artist at the International Acoustic Music Awards. To hear her sing is to be enraptured by the natural, unaffected beauty of her voice. There’s no artifice, no histrionics — just honest, authentic, emotionally resonant singing in the tradition of the roots music that shaped her. Her poetic lyrics and melodic sensibilities take center stage on her latest solo album Circumstance, produced by Freebo and recorded at legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL.
Alice & Freebo have been working as a duo since 2017, and together they tour relentlessly, playing more than 85 shows annually in both 2024 and 2025 across the US and Europe. Their latest album Alice Howe & Freebo Live debuted as the #1 Most Played Album on the Folk Radio Charts and also landed on its Top Ten Albums of 2025.