Tom Howsman

Bass Guitar

Tom is originally from Marietta, Ohio but lived in Northern Virginia for many years. He started playing guitar and bass at age 10. His first bass was his Mom’s standup bass but soon after got his first Fender and played in a blues band at age 12. From a musical family, he studied piano, learned guitar and took band throughout most of high school playing trumpet before switching to the baritone/tuba. He played in metal/ classic rock bar bands for years around the Baltimore and D.C. areas before going country in the early 90’s. In the early 2000’s, he became a church bassist and still continues to serve today. Tom moved his family to Charleston for work in 2017 and has recently retired. His has been doing fill-in work with several bands in the LowCountry. He is psyched about what is ahead as he continues his musical journey as the bass player in Superfine!