What’s Howie Day’s Secret?
By Christine R. Fry ARTS EDITOR Howie Day writes a lot of songs about waking up next to beautiful women. And it’s no surprise that the singer, who played a two-hour set at the Orpheum last Wednesday, has probably had several women in his bed. With his poofy chipmunk cheeks and trademark spikey hair, he looks like a cuddly porcupine. Every woman wants a cutie like Howie to take home. Opening for Howie Day were Stereophonics, a British emo-y group masquerading as a 70s throwback rock band. There’s no question, though, that they could rock. The guitar and drums overpowered the lead vocals a bit, but overall they put on a good show, stalling for Howie Day, who, according to the lead singer of Stereophonics, was “upstairs with some blow and hookers.” Once the cocaine supply ran out, Howie Day dramatically took the stage, backed by a full band. He opened the concert playing “Sorry So Sorry” in complete darkness, except for a single spotlight behind him. The spotlight created a haunting silho
