Steve Howe

02/03/2026

"I think the performance is not only about the moment, as you’ve got to be in the moment, but also about the preparation for that moment. I use techniques now that are very different from those that I used pre-2001. I enjoy that sense of organization."
—Steve Howe

The Yes, Asia and GTR legend explains why drinking and playing guitar are “stupidly incompatible” and gives some love for the Line 6 Helix

27/02/2026

"I like to review my own back catalogue periodically. I’m amazed that many musicians say they never listen to their own recordings. Why not revisit them? Maybe they sound different now, or maybe you can see different virtues. Perhaps you don’t like some things about them – but at least you’ll learn by listening to them again."
—Steve Howe

Steve Howe outlines what he and Yes want to achieve in the year ahead, and explains why musicians who don’t listen to their own recordings are missing out

01/01/2026

Hello and Happy New Year!

It's the 400th Year Anniversary of John Dowland (1568-1626) and there's so much to celebrate! He wrote countless songs, lute solos and other music. He was quite possibly the first 'songwriter'. He played and sung at the highest level and also worked at various European courts, eventually becoming the appointed lutenist to King James 1st.

Julian Bream brought all this music back to life through his recordings and concerts of lute solos, songs with Peter Pears and others and through his Elizabethan Consort. I attended many of these over the years with my wife Jan.

This year Thomas Dunford will be celebrated with concerts in many
different places, including London, besides all the other performers who'll take part in the appreciation of John Dowland's wonderful music this year.

Steve Howe
UK. 1/1/26

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSCvIc36Bik

24/02/2025

The guitarist hints he "may have something else I want to talk about, maybe later in the year as well."

16/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all from Steve Howe. Enjoy this new recording!

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
a Fender Telecaster
On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
2 Variax's & a Fender Telecaster

On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
3 mandolins, 2 Variaxs & a Fender Telecaster

On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
4 Statocasters, 3 mandolins, 2 Variaxs & a Fender Telecaster

On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
5 Rickenbackers, 4 Stratocasters, 3 mandolins,
2 Variaxs and a Fender Telecaster

On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me

6, 6 string basses. 5 Rickenbackers, 4 Stratocasters, 3 mandolins,
2 Variaxs and a Fender Telecaster

On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
7 CF Martins, 6 6-six string basses, 5 Rickenbackers, 4 Stratocaters,
3 mandolins, 2 Variaxs and a Fender Telecaster

On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
8 Gibson Les Pauls, 7 CF Martins, 6 6-string basses, 5 Rickenbackers
4 Stratocasters, 3 mandolins, 2 Variaxs and a Fender Telecaster

On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
9 steel guitars, 8 Gibson Les Pauls, 7 CF Martins,
6 6-string basses, 5 Rickenbackers, 4 Stratocasters, 3 mandolins,
2 Variaxs and a Fender Telecaster

On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
10 Gretsch Bikinis, 9 steel guitars, 8 Gibson Les Pauls,
7 CF Martins, 6 6-string basses, 5 Rickenbackers, 4 Stratocasters,
3 mandolins, 2 Variaxs and a Fender Telecaster

On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
11 DiAngelicos, 10 Gretsch Bikinis, 9 steel guitars,
8 Gibson Les Pauls, 7 CF Marttins, 6 6-string basses, 5 Rickenbackers,
4 Stratocasters, 3 mandolins, 2 Variaxs and a Fender Telecaster

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
12 Steinbergers, 11 DiAngelicos, 10 Gretsch Bikinis, 9 steel guitars,

8 Gibson Les Pauls, 7 CF Martins, 6 6-string basses, 5 Rickenbackers,

4 Stratocasters, 3 mandolins, 2 Variaxs and a Fender Telecaster

https://stevehowe.com/album/christmas-2024/

11/09/2024

Yes mastermind and guitar wizard Steve Howe talks to guitarguitar about his new solo record!

04/09/2024

Steve Howe is a guitarist best known for his work with Yes, who of course are a cornerstone of progressive rock. The albums “Close To The Edge”, “Fragile”, and “The Yes Album” are essential listening, as far as I’m concerned. Steve had a period of time out of Yes in the 80s and early 9...

03/09/2024

David Maida Presents STEVE HOWE 'guitarscape' Podcast Interview

Here is my current podcast with my friend, the legendary STEVE HOWE of YES. Steve is a world class legendary guitarist and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Steve Howe RULES! Please check out the upcoming release of STEVE HOWE Guitarscape on 27th September 2024. It is truly superb and on every guitar level 📸 photo credit - David Maida

Steve Howe YES (official) Original Asia QEDG Management The Publicity Connection David Maida Presents

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https://www.buzzsprout.com/2180471/15669814

03/09/2024

Steve Howe from YES Discusses His New Album GuitarScape: The Now Spinning Magazine Podcast with Phil Aston

27/07/2024

Steve Howe discusses his new album 'Guitarscapes' and talks about supporting the Alice Cooper group, Black Sabbath and the vandalised cow and why 'Heaven & E...