He was recently known for incorporating music, especially guitar in his comedic performances and for his unique bagel based movie rating scale.
[1] Before going on the road full-time, Nave opened for such acts as Howie Mandel, The Smothers Brothers, "Weird Al" Yankovic and Neil Diamond.
[2] In addition to managing the Improv, Howie hosts a morning radio show on KRLT.
[citation needed] Nave occasionally acts as emcee at local community fund raisers and events.
Howie Nave went to High School and College in San Jose, California and later transferred to Humboldt State University to earn a BA in music.