The Howard / Hughes Project
Lisa Kay Howard-Hughes and Wally Hughes lead a five-piece American bluegrass band through high-octane picking and harmony.
Get Ready for an Evening of High-Octane Bluegrass at St. John's!
Direct from the heart of the American bluegrass circuit, The Howard/Hughes Project is bringing their explosive full five-piece lineup to St. John's for an unforgettable night of live music.
Led by the powerhouse duo of Lisa Kay Howard-Hughes (dynamic rhythm and sweet, soaring vocals) and Wally Hughes (masterful fiddle and dobro wizardry), this elite quintet features a stellar crew of top-tier US pickers:
Jack Dunlap delivering blistering acoustic guitar leads
Dean Phillips driving the rhythm on five-string banjo
Joe Hannabach anchoring the band with deep, rhythmic bass grooves
Expect a masterclass in traditional hard-driving bluegrass mixed with fresh contemporary acoustic sounds, razor-sharp instrumental solos, and pristine three- and four-part vocal harmonies. Whether you are a lifelong bluegrass devotee or just love the raw energy of world-class acoustic music, this is a five-performer powerhouse performance you cannot afford to miss.
Secure your tickets now and experience the finest American bluegrass live!
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