The Desert Howlers
The Desert Howlers are fast establishing themselves as Central Oregon’s premier roadhouse blues band.
The Desert Howlers deliver powerful performances that resonate like a slapback echo across time from the heyday of Electric Blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll to the present day.
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- Howard Dyer (Bass, Vocals) a stalwart of Central Oregon’s blues community, Howard Dyer has spent decades refining his warm, expressive vocal style and impeccable bass grooves. Beyond his work onstage, he champions the genre through his long-running radio show Shake and Bake on KFSL, where he spotlights both legendary blues artists and emerging talent.
- Karl Lindgren (Drums) Known for his solid pocket and dynamic fills, Mitch Peay provides the backbone that drives The Desert Howlers high-octane performances. His deep understanding of blues rhythms and his ability to lock in with Dyer’s bass lines ensure every gig pulses with authentic backbeat grooves.
- Steve Counsel (Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals) British-born and steeped in the legacy of the U.K. Blue Boom, Steve Counsel brings a distinctive edge to the band on both Guitar and Blues Harp. His critically acclaimed album Out of the Shadows, produced by Savoy Brown’s legendary Kim Simmonds, earned high praise from critics and fans alike.
Ira Robbins of New York Newsday observed, “Steve Counsel is a gritty, engaging singer and a roaring harmonica powerhouse,”
while Mike Rimmer in Cross Rhythms noted, “Counsel blows a mean harp … he sounds like a young Van Morrison spitting out the words here with a raspy soulful passion.”
