Founding member of Billboard No.1 band We Banjo 3, David Howley’s new solo album, For Venus has been called “a thing of rare beauty” by the Irish Times. The four star review commends the album as pointing to “a richly creative period that he has embraced to the full. All of which augurs well for this album’s transition to live performance.”

An indie folk artist from Ireland, David Howley has been at the forefront of Irish guitar, banjo, and mandolin for over a decade. An award-winning vocalist, he has performed with The Chieftains, Eileen Ivers, Carlos Nunez, Billy Strings, Bela Fleck, Altan, Ajeet and Mumford & Sons, amongst others.

His songs resonate with a wide range of audiences, taking them to places undiscovered. With soulful vocals, evocative storytelling, and enchanting melodies, he creates an otherworldly, time-bending magic. Inspired by ancient legends and raw emotions, Howley is a modern poet with traditional chops. Enter his unique musical imagination through indie folk’s depths, where the dreamworld and daily life meet.