Harmony on the Southside continues to grow and provide meaningful musical opportunities to communities and those who are marginalized. This past summer the All People Band, led by Eileen, provided music for five of Mayor Coleman's Columbus Neighborhood Pride events and will be playing at their Christmas gala on December 17.
Jazz and Ribs Festival 2008 Eileen and her band played at the Jazz and Ribs Festival on Saturday, July 26 from 2-3:30 on the Bicentennial Stage. We had a terrific time.
Giant Wonka Bar Eileen directed 67 (yes SIXTY SEVEN) children in a production of Willy Wonka Junior at the Jewish Community Center, April 11-13, 2008. This was her biggest directing effort EVER and challenged every organizational skill she ever possessed!
Award for Jerry's Girls! In February, Eileen received an Award of Excellence in Musical Performance from the Central Ohio Theatre Roundtable for her role in Jerry's Girls, a review of songs from Jerry Herman musicals such as Hello Dolly, Mack and Mabel and Mame.
Commercial for Atlas Butler Yes! That was Eileen in that Atlas Butler commercial last fall, as a business woman who gets advice from everyone (including her pool boy!) to buy an Atlas Butler furnace.
Street of Dreams Receives Great Reviews
Check out the glowing review by jazzreview.com. Edward Blanco says, "A very impressive vocal performance from Eileen Howard and stellar musical support make Street of Dreams a compelling album and musical treat."
Fritz the Night Owl reviewed the CD in the Short North Gazette in July. He says, "Central Ohio jazz aficionados know her as one of the most creative and swingin’ singers ever to vocalize on the local jazz scene. This, her second CD, showcases the marvelous Howard voice and her superb interpretation and meaningful presentation of lyrics.".
Accidents at Home and How They Happen
Eileen was cast in a small role in this film funded by the Wexner Center for the Arts and directed by Jennifer Reeder. It was featured on the front page of the Arts section of the Columbus Dispatch in August and premiered in March. This interesting film has loads of quirky characters. Jennifer decided that Eileen's role of receptionist/nurse would be entirely SUNG. It was fun and crazy. Here's a link to one article about the film.
In 2007, Eileen and her trio, with guest artist Michael Cox, released her new CD, "Street of Dreams". Listen to clips and order the CD here.
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