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In the spring of 2001, comical singer-songwriter Howie Newman decided it was time to hit the folk music circuit again after an 18-year hiatus. He had been promoting local folk musicians with his own small company, Northeast Publicity, as a means of transitioning into a public relations career.

"I went to folk shows, hung out with musicians and followed the scene more closely," he recalled. "And I thought to myself, 'Hey, I can do this, too. And I can do it a lot better than I did before.'"

So how did things turn out? After more than 150 shows, three CDs, opening slots for national acts, radio airplay and widespread media exposure, it would have to be considered a resounding success. His funny and satirical songs, combined with a wry sense of humor, have been a hit in area coffeehouses and clubs.

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“I just basically do the opposite of what everyone else does,” says Newman. “Most singer-songwriters throw in a funny song here and there to change the pace. I do mostly funny material and use my serious stuff for a change of pace. It kind of calms everyone down. For a while, anyway.”

Newman has opened for Tom Paxton, Vance Gilbert, Bill Staines, Lui Collins, Don White, Modern Man and many others. His songs have received national airplay on the Dr. Demento Show, National Public Radio and Midnight Special as well as dozens of other outlets across North America.

2006: NEW CD In May 2006, Newman released Trust Me You’ll Like It, a lively collection of funny and satirical songs (there are also four serious tunes). The album features some of the top local musicians, including guitarist Duke Levine (Mary Chapin Carpenter band), reed player Billy Novick (New Black Eagle Jazz Band) and keyboard whiz Jim Gambino (Swinging Steaks).

2001: THE COMEBACK In June 2001, he released Here We Go Again, a zany compilation of up-tempo folk-rock tunes that was well received by radio stations throughout the country. Newman kicked off his comeback with a CD release show in August.

BASEBALL MUSIC Later in 2001, Newman reissued his 1979 collection of baseball songs, Baseball’s Greatest Hits, Volume 1, as a CD. In July 2002, the album was accepted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame Archive.

Two of his songs (“AstroTurf” and “Doug Mientkiewicz”) have been included in baseball compilations produced by Hungry for Music, a Washington, D.C.-based organization that raises money and provides instruments for underprivileged youth.

Newman’s latest hardball classics include a whimsical look at the defection of Johnny Damon to the Yankees, a salute to the 2004 World Champions (“It’s the End of the Curse and We Know It,” an R.E.M. parody) and a dissertation on the legendary Mendoza Line. Baseball’s Greatest Hits, Volume 2, is scheduled for release in 2008.

PERSONAL The popularity of his baseball music led to an 18-year sportswriting career. Newman covered two World Series, five NBA Finals and four Stanley Cup finals writing for the Patriot Ledger, Lowell Sun, Boston Globe, Associated Press and Lynn Item.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he moved to Boston in 1968 to attend Northeastern University. He’s lived in the greater Boston area ever since.

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Song	Album	Length	Played	Overall	You	Tags	Single Request
Everybody's Talkin' On The Phone	Trust Me, You'll Like It	3:55	5	2 votes	You have to login to give your opinion about songs.
Drivin' In Boston Is Drivin' Me To Drink	Trust Me, You'll Like It	3:20	7	4 votes	You have to login to give your opinion about songs.
Weekend Warrior	Baseball's Greatest Hits Volume 2	3:45	2	4 votes	You have to login to give your opinion about songs.
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• Spotlighted: Wednesday, August 20th 2008
• Songs on WWR: 23
• Total plays: 181
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