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Alice Howe and Freebo to play The Artisan Tap in Stoke-on-Trent on October UK tour
****THE SIGNAL BRIEF****
****What’s new:**** Alice Howe and Freebo have announced an October UK tour with a date at The Artisan Tap in Stoke-on-Trent.
****Worth knowing:**** Freebo is best known for his ten years as Bonnie Raitt’s bassist, while Howe was named Best Female Artist at the International Acoustic Music Awards.
****What’s next:**** The Stoke-on-Trent performance is on Wednesday 28th October 2026.
**BEST FEMALE ARTIST INTERNATIONAL MUSIC AWARDS**
**LEGENDARY ROCK BASSIST (BONNIE RAITT, CSN, JOHN MAYALL, RINGO STARR)**
**Alice Howe & Freebo** have undeniable chemistry. Rock bass legend Freebo weaves his fretless stylings into Alice’s soulful, impeccably-tuned vocals for a harmony-driven performance showcasing two uniquely compelling songwriters. Following the release of their live album last year, the duo have announced a UK tour through October kicking off at London’s Green Note on Tuesday 20th October.
Freebo is a genuine folk, rock, and blues icon who has toured and recorded with some of the greatest artists of his generation, and is best known for his ten years as bassist with Bonnie Raitt. His fretless bass can be heard on records by John Mayall, Ringo Starr, Crosby Stills & Nash, Maria Muldaur, Joe Walsh, Dr. John, and many more. Freebo is also a multi award-winner and finalist in numerous songwriting contests, was recognized as Best Folk Artist by the Los Angeles Music Awards, and has appeared on Saturday Night Live, The Muppet Show, The Midnight Special, and in concert with the Legendary Spinal Tap.
Alice Howe had the honor of being named Best Female Artist at the International Acoustic Music Awards. To hear her sing is to be enraptured by the natural, unaffected beauty of her voice. There’s no artifice, no histrionics — just honest, authentic, emotionally resonant singing in the tradition of the roots music that shaped her. Her poetic lyrics and melodic sensibilities take center stage on her latest solo album _Circumstance,_ produced by Freebo and recorded at legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL. _Americana Highways_ writes of _Circumstance:_ _“One of 2023’s best albums. This isn’t just a singer – this is an artist.”_
Alice & Freebo have been working as a duo since 2017, and together they tour relentlessly, playing over 85 shows annually in both 2024 and 2025 across US and Europe. “ _A beguiling blend of folk, rock, blues, and soul,_ ” their collaboration reveals a deep musical kinship that transcends their generational divide. Their latest album _Alice Howe & Freebo Live_ debuted as the #1 Most Played Album on the Folk Radio Charts, and also landed on its Top Ten Albums of 2025.
**UK TOUR DATES**
Tuesday 20th October 2026: LONDON - Green Note
Wednesday 21st October 2026: SHEFFIELD - Café #9 (night 1 of 2)
Thursday 22nd October 2026: SHEFFIELD - Café #9 (night 2 of 2)
Friday 23rd October 2026: BETHESDA - Neuadd Ogwen
Saturday 24th October 2026: ALNMOUTH - Hindmarsh Hall
Sunday 25th October 2026: WHITBY - MusicPort Festival
Tuesday 27th October 2026: GLASGOW - The Glad Café
**Wednesday 28th October 2026: STOKE-on-TRENT - The Artisan Tap**
Thursday 29th October 2026: BARNOLDSWICK - Barnoldswick Music and Arts Centre
Friday 30th October 2026: SMETHWICK - Thimblemill Library
Saturday 31st October 2026: LANGSTONE - Langstone Sailing Club
www.alicehoweandfreebo.com
Alice and Freebo by Jim Shea
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