The Native Howl

Played 2019

About The Native Howl

Alex Holycross (Guitar, Bouzouki, Vocals) had been briefly producing Jake Sawicki’s (Guitar, Banjo, Harmonica) solo project at C.A.D. Studios until they decided to join forces as The Native Howl in 2013. “The Revolution’s Dead” was recorded and released, and the duo started performing live and incubating the music that would soon form their 2015 release “Inukshuk”.

Soon after, long-time friend and C.A.D. Studios ally, David Robinson, joined on bass guitar, followed by Clean as Dirt drummer, Josh Lemieux. The quartet performed in cities all over the Midwest.

In September 2015, upon David Robinson’s friendly departure from the group, Mark Chandler (formerly a metal and classical guitarist) was asked to step in on bass guitar. Chandler had studied classical music at Oakland University with Holycross and had been playing shows in his band Ancient Chaos with Clean as Dirt (Holycross and Lemieux).

In March of 2016, “Thrash Grass” was released, redefining the band’s live image and musical intensity. The Howl continued to hone their performance abilities and compositional aptitude.

In October of 2017, the band embarked on their first headlining U.S. tour. The Spring of 2018 will see a month-long West Coast tour, followed by the release of their third full-length album on June 1st, several headlining tours in the summer, and several support tours in the fall.

What Passengers Think

My wife and I will NEVER MISS The Rock Legends Cruise. We make at least a 2 week vacation out of it, driving down from Cleveland. Pam and the staff at NAHA do an incredible job every year. Whenever we think it can’t get any better than this, it does. It’s a RocknRoll Fantasy. Love to all.

Brian and Karen, NEVER MISS Brian and Karen, NEVER MISS

Every year it gets better and better. All the hard work by NAHA and the organizers shines through every year making this such an outstanding rock festival at sea. The friendships I have made over the years have made life better all year round and I owe that all to this event. Line-up is always top notch and the non-stop music is what every music fan is desperately searching for, and here you have it, 4 unforgettable, amazing days that stay with you all year long as you anxiously await the next sailing. Bring on 2025!

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