David Stuart Howard (Poway, CA) has been active in the San Diego music scene since 1990. He was a mainstay of the vibrant 1990s local coffeehouse scene, and his acoustic catalog is augmented by his forays into garage rock (The Shamey Jays) and ambient electronic music (Upaya.) His unique blend of pop, rock, and folk influences has earned him a cult following, and a reputation as a "songwriter's songwriter."

Despite avoiding the grind of touring, Howard has garnered accolades from artists and songwriters across the U.S., including collaborations and covers by artists like Berkley Hart, A.J. Croce, and Gregory Page.