event coordinator

Danielle Howle

Awendaw, SC ***** 803-***-**** ********@*****.***

Musician Educator Event Coordinator

With 25+ years’ experience as a touring performer

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Energetic performer and speaker with 25+ years’ experience sharing simple truths about life through songs, stories, and music. Collaborates with other creatives, including performing artists, visual artists, and filmmakers, to produce songs, albums, and soundtracks for documentaries and motion pictures. Known for captivating audiences through unique vocal ability, contagious energy, and thoughtful songwriting. A self-taught performer with proven mastery of musical styles, including jazz, Americana, country swamp blues, and Southern rock.

Highly organized event planner committed to producing high-quality events for audiences of all sizes, including intimate, invitation-only shows, large outdoor concerts, and intensive multi-day workshops.

Capable teacher, able to connect with students from youth through adulthood; effectively coaches and mentors individuals and groups to explore avenues for creative expression, and effectively teaches musical techniques.

Independent worker, who applies strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, to accomplish work in fast-paced, demanding work environments, with or without supervision.

An engaging, friendly, positive team member who collaborates well with others, communicates effectively, and acts as an effective representative of the organization.

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Administrative & Managerial: Budgets Cash Handling Cold Calling Contracts Customer Service Negotiation Networking Public Relations Purchasing Recordkeeping Sales Scheduling

Event Planning: Concerts Hosting/Emceeing Retreats Tour Planning Volunteer Management Workshops

Music & Performing Arts: Acting Guitar Producing Songwriting Vocals

Teaching: Creativity Performance Coaching Poetry Singing Songwriting Vocal Interpretation

Software & Web: Microsoft Office BandZoogle Live Streaming Social Media Video Editing Zoom

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Touring Musician & Songwriter 1987– PRESENT

Howle, Inc. Awendaw, SC

Earned regional and national acclaim as a singer-songwriter through 25 years’ experience touring across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Opened for diverse acts, including Bob Dylan, Fugazi, Ani Difranco, Indigo Girls, Shellac, Hootie and The Blowfish, Darius Rucker, Patterson Hood, The Melvins, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Sarah McLaughlin, The Avett Brothers, Elliot Smith, Junior Brown, and many others.

Wrote, performed, and released hundreds of songs and 16 full-length albums, including solo work and releases from the bands Danielle Howle + Firework Show, Danielle Howle & the Tantrums, and Lay Quiet Awhile.

Delivered guest lectures on performing, songwriting, and creativity at colleges and universities including Yale, Brown, Penn State, Columbia College, the University of South Carolina, the University of Georgia, and College of Charleston.

Collaborated with other performing artists to perform, record, and produce songs on their albums.

Contributed original music to films, television shows, commercials, and documentaries, including “The Station Agent,” an award-winning independent film, featuring actor Peter Dinklage’s “breakthrough performance.”

Artist in Residence 2008 – PRESENT

Awendaw Green Awendaw, SC

Serve as Musical Education Director and Concert Coordinator for a state-of-the-art music venue centered around an old barn in Lowcountry South Carolina, just outside the Frances Marion National Forest.

Plan and coordinate weekly Barn Jam concerts in collaboration with the venue owner, production staff, participating musicians, and volunteers.

Collaborate with the venue owner, representatives of partner organizations, and other stakeholders to plan, coordinate, produce, and present concerts, festivals, and special events.

Oversee the work of staff and volunteers involved in set-up, production, food service, donation collection, merchandise sales, and facility management for multiple events.

Interact with musicians, production staff, media representatives, and audience members; answer questions, give directions, and provide assistance to ensure the safety and comfort of all participants.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Music Educator & Producer 2008 – 2020

Swamp Sessions Francis Marion National Forest, SC

Founder and producer of three-day, two-night singer-songwriter retreats hosted at a solar-powered cabin in the Francis Marion National Forest.

Plan multiple retreats each year for up to 10 attendees, and coordinate all aspects of retreat planning, including marketing and outreach, attendee registration, scheduling, travel, and meals.

Plan curriculum, activities, and schedule for each retreat with Co-instructor.

Instruct creativity and songwriting workshops and provide one-on-one coaching to attendees.

Guitar and Songwriting Teacher, After School Program 2018

St. James Santee Elementary-Middle School McClellanville, SC

Lead instructional activities for 47 students involved in the After School program.

Teach guitar techniques and songwriting methods through tutoring and demonstrations.

Songwriting Teacher Summers – 2015, 2016

Creative Spark School Charleston, SC

Teach songwriting to youth, ranging from ages 4 to 12, during weeklong summer camps. Four classes, ten students per class.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Housekeeper & Gardener Self-Employed Columbia, SC, and Charleston, SC 2005 – Present

Stockroom Clerk Barnes & Noble Columbia, SC 2001 – 2003

FOH and BOH Roles in Food Service – Line Cook, Waitress 1986 – 1997, 2000 – 2001

Line Cook Hanna Janes, The Peddler, Saluda’s Columbia, SC

Waitress Mr. Friendly’s Café Columbia, SC

RESIDENCIES

Artist in Residence Morganton Middle School Morganton, NC – Weeklong residency. 2009

Artist in Residence Heathwood Hall Episcopal School Columbia, SC – Nine-month program. 2008

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Delivered performances and lectures on creativity, songwriting, and her music career at Yale, Brown, Columbia College, Penn State, the University of South Carolina, the University of Georgia, and College of Charleston.

DISCOGRAPHY

Danielle Howle

Pot of Water (EP). Self-released, 2016.

New Year Revolutions. (With Firework Show). Self-released, 2011.

The Triangle Album (Live tracks recorded from 2003–2006). Self-released, 2011.

Swamp Sessions. Self-released, 2008.

Thank You, Mark. Valley Entertainment, 2005.

“In Your House.” Turbo’s Tunes (Kill Rock Stars Retrospective Sampler, KRS319). Kill Rock Stars. 2001.

Catalog. Kill Rock Stars, 1999.

“High School Dance” b/w “A Word from Our Sponsor.” (Single). Sub Pop, 1997.

“Cook You Good Food.” 45 RPM Sampler. Edisto Records.

About to Burst. Simple Machines, 1996.

Live at McKissick Museum. Mill Records, 1995; Daemon Records, 1996.

“Sitting on my Big Front Porch.” Columbia, SC Artists Sampler.

“Tomorrow Is a Long Time.” A Tribute to Bob Dylan, Vol. 2. Sister Ruby, 1995.

“The Wrestling Song” b/w “The Frog Song” & “Back of Your Mind.” (Single.) Simple Machines, 1994.

Danielle Howle and the Tantrums

Skorborealis. Daemon Records, 2002.

“I Don’t Know Where I’m Going.” Fields and Streams Compilation. Kill Rock Stars, 2002.

“Hey You” Handpicked Volume 1 Compilation. Handpicked Records, 2002.

“I’m in It.” The Manifest Colossal Music Crawl. Manifest Records, 2000.

“Host for the Notes.” Coming of Age in Babylon (Book & Compilation). Shut Eye, 1999.

Do a Two Sable. Daemon Records, 1997.

“Blue Halo.” (Credited to “The Tantrums”). Carolina Productions Compilation. Carolina Productions, 1996.

Lay Quiet Awhile

Delicate Wire. Daemon Records, 1993.

The Other Eggs Are Waking Up. (EP). Self-released, 1987.

MEDIA APPEARANCES & CONTRIBUTIONS

Educational Project

Artist in Residence Songwriting Project. Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, 2008.

Song: “I Am Here” by Danielle Howle and senior students.

Winner, South Carolina Silver Award. Three of four Addy Awards for the category educational marketing.

Commercials

“HomeGrown” Show. SC Educational Television, 2002

Song: “Host for the Notes” from Do A Two Sable on Daemon Records.

“Wash Hands.” Public Service Announcement. SC Educational Television / SC Department of Health and Environmental Control, 2020.

Song: “Wash Hands.” Directed by Lea Anne Kornegay

Winner, Freddy Award for International Medical Media.

Television and Radio Commercial. Yaklut of Japan, 2007.

Vocalist / lyrical arrangement.

Television Commercial. Columbia Visitor’s Bureau. Spot produced by Doreen Sullivan of Post No Bills

Song: “Let Me Take You There.”

Short Films

Parallel Chords (Overture). Written and directed by Catherine Dudley Rose, 2015.

Co-producer.

Songs: “I’m In It” from the Skorborealis on Daemon Records, “Feel So Bad for You,” and “Host for The Notes” from Do A Two Sable on Daemon Records.

Winner: Best Short, Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival.

Winner: Curator’s Pick and Emerging Director, Post Alley Film Fest.

Winner: Excellence in Music, South Dakota Film Festival.

Winner: Best Sound, St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase.

Free Beer Tomorrow. Written and directed by Ashlon Langley, 2005.

Songs: “Conversation” and “Swamp Song” from Skorborealis on Daemon Records and “Roses from Leroy’s from Thank You Mark on Valley Records.

Feature Films

Parallel Chords. Written and directed by Catherine Dudley Rose, 2018.

Songs: “Lullabye” from Catalog on Kill Rock Stars, “Old Light” (unreleased), “Camaro Power” from Skorborealis on Daemon Records, “Where Were You” from Do A Two Sable on Daemon Records.

Winner: Best Narrative Film, LA Femme International Film Festival.

Winner: Best Cinematography, Best Production Design. St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase.

Nominee: Emerging Director, St. Louis International Film Festival.

The Wise Kids. Written and directed by Stephen Cone, 2011.

Song: “Could Be Here” from Skorborealis on Daemon Records.

Cast as character “Mom.”

The Four Children of Tander Welch. Produced by Karla Berry, 2008.

Cameo appearance in the film.

Soundtrack by Danielle Howle. Written, produced, and performed by Danielle Howle.

Bam Bam and Celeste. Written by Margaret Cho, directed by Lorene Machado, 2005.

Song: “Lonely is A Word” from About to Burst on Simple Machines Records.

Mine. By Schroder, 2003.

Music contributor.

Songs: “Oh Brother” and “Hunger of the Ant Mutants” by Lay Quiet Awhile from Delicate Wire on Daemon Records.

Intentions. By Luane Beck, 2003.

Music Coordinator and Contributor.

The Station Agent. Written and directed by Tom McCarthy, 2003.

Song: “Subclassic” from the Skorborealis on Daemon Records

Winner, Best Feature at the Cannes Film Festival.

Glissando. Written and directed by Chip Hourihan, 2002.

Assistant Music Coordinator and Contributing Musician.

Song: “Woodstock” by Joni Mitchell. Danielle Howle sang the cover and performed on other tracks, courtesy of Daemon Records.

Documentaries:

“SC Model One-Stop Video.” produced by Hindell Garrison, 2001.

Song: “Hometown Heroes” by Danielle Howle.

Winner: National Telly Award.

“And the Sad Will Fall Away.” by Beck Sullivan. Produced by Mad Monkey, 2001.

Song: “And the Sad Will Fall Away” by Danielle Howle, produced by Jay Clifford.

“Faces of Columbia.” SC Chamber of Commerce, 1999.

Songs: “From the Tops of Trees,” “Ode to the Group Boys,” and “Tie Up the Moon” from Catalog on

Kill Rock Stars and “Hey You” from Handpicked Records Compilation on Handpicked Records.

“Alma.” by Ruth Leitner. 1998.

Song: “The Parlor” from About to Burst on Simple Machines Records.

Television

“Remember My Name.” Five-part series on domestic violence. SC Educational Television, 2005.

Songs: “Remember My Name,” “Ignition,” and other materials. Written for television and performed by Danielle Howle.

“Deputy Billy” show. Guest appearance. SC Educational Television, 2004.

“HomeGrown” show. Performance by Danielle Howle and The Tantrums. SC Educational Television, 2002.

Final Four Women’s Basketball Half Time Game Biography. ESPN, 1998.

Song: “She Has a Past” from Do a Two Sable on Daemon Records

Indigo Girls and Michelle Malone show. Pay-per-view show, 1997.

Opening act for pay-per-view show.

Video Game

Sweet 16 and a License to Drive. Featuring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, 2003.

Songs: “Hello Kitty” and “Camaro Power” from the Album: Skorborealis on Daemon Records.

EDUCATION

Undergraduate Coursework in Theatre 1987 – 1989

Columbia College Columbia, SC

Diploma 1986

Spring Valley High School Columbia, SC

Awards:

“Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You,” Best supporting actor. Southeastern Drama Competition, 1985.

Creative Writing Award – Spring Valley High School English Department, 1986.

Journalism: State-wide feature photography/newswriting. 1984.

Activities:

Yearbook: Feature writer, 1984.

Journalism: School paper, 1984-86.

Drama Club, 1983-1986.

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