In a world that seems to grow increasingly toxic around us, The John Howland Trio are musical organic farmers. Their debut Sunburn is an album of catchy songs harvested up from the roots of real experiences and influences. It’s serious and playful. It’s big slide riffs and intimate acoustic sing-alongs. It’s simple and sophisticated. It just feels genuine.

In 2004 John Howland moved from Boston to San Francisco for a change of scene after his east coast jazz/fusion band dissolved.... more