"American musician" . . "1981-01-15Z"^^ . "Day, Howie"@en . . "Howard Kern Day"@en . "solo_singer" . . "1998Z"^^ . "1981Z"^^ . "Howard Kern \"Howie\" Day (born January 15, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter. Beginning his career as a solo artist in the late 1990s, Day became known for his extensive touring and in-concert use of samplers and effects pedals in order to accompany himself. He self-financed and self-released his first album, Australia, in 2000."@en . . . . "Howie Day"@en . . . . .