ABOUT DJ BRIAN HOWE
The professional biography of DJ Brian Howe's beginnings, history, and professional story.
Brian Howe, known professionally as DJ Brian Howe, has nearly 40 years of experience in DJing, event management, and music production. Based in the Denver Metro Area of Colorado (originally from the San Francisco Bay Area), Brian's journey in the music industry began in 1985, when he was just a sophomore in high school and secured his first paid DJ gig for a classmate's 16th birthday party. This early start laid the foundation for a prolific career.
From those humble beginnings, Brian quickly became a sought-after DJ, performing at house parties, teen clubs, school dances and steadily building his reputation. Over the decades, he has graced some of the biggest stages in the US and Western Europe, and his expertise has led him to be one of the most requested DJs for weddings and special events across the United States, South America, Europe, and even Hong Kong and Australia. Recognized as a top industry leader, Brian has earned a spot among the top 100 most influential DJs by DJ Times Magazine and has been a prominent performance DJ alongside hip-hop legends such as MC Hammer, Tone Loc, Sir Mix-A-Lot, and Digital Underground.
In addition to his DJ career, Brian has made significant strides as a music producer. His initial foray into music production began in Northern California, where he worked in studios that produced albums for iconic artists like the Grateful Dead, Metallica, and Huey Lewis & The News. Brian's remix work is well-regarded, having crafted remixes for some of the world's biggest artists and labels, while also reviving classic hits to meet contemporary production standards.
DJ Brian Howe, backstage with MC Hammer and crew, after show in San Francisco.
Working at KABA Studios, Marin County, Ca. 1993. Where artists like Grateful Dead, Huey Lewis & The News, and more had their albums produced.
Brian's expertise extends beyond music production into the realm of fitness. With a background in martial arts and a close association with Billy Blanks, the founder of Tae Bo, Brian played a crucial role in developing fitness music. His contributions to fitness music include producing soundtracks for high-profile programs such as Turbo Jam, Turbo Kick, Turbo Fire with Charlene Johnson (Powder Blue) who then introduced Brian into the Beachbody family, to be included into some of the most respected fitness programs available. His music has also been featured in influential fitness programs and leading fitness brands like FitTV, Cathe Friedrich, Burn Bootcamp, Orange Theory Fitness, F45, and Lifetime Fitness, to name a few.
Today, Brian Howe leads a successful event and entertainment company in Colorado (HOWE EVENTFUL) and is actively engaged in innovative projects, including RockMyFitnessClass, Ultimix Records, CAPP Records, and World2beat. With an unwavering commitment to excellence and a forward-thinking approach, Brian continues to shape the future of both the music and fitness industries.
DJ Brian Howe, at the age of 13, in his garage, making beats & recording lyrics.