Peter Houser: Guitar, Lead Vocals
Sam Houser: Bass, Harmonica, Vocals
Terry Drysdale: Drums, Percussion
Ben Darwish, Organ
Chandler Rich, B3 tracks on American Echos EP
REVIEWS:
"ROYAL HOUSER's E.P. is an easy choice for those that are into Cry of Love, The Black Crowes and even Grand Funk Railroad. Marshall amps with Firebird guitar and Thunderbird bass with plenty of swagger, this band does have a throwback sound, but the guitar pyrotechnics never explode as big as we want them to, and solid vocals lack that whiskey desperation that their predecessors in rock and roll have done so well. Not a bad freshman effort and a band to watch for their sophmore release."
-George Shaw, REAX MAGAZINE April 2007.
"Friends,
Rock is not dead; it is being kept alive by a pair of twins, a drummer, and an organist who collectively call themselves... ROYAL HOUSER.
WHO ARE ROYAL HOUSER?
Life is not fair, and neither are bands. Royal Houser may have four band members, but identical twins Peter and Sam ARE Houser. They write the songs, lead the band's fashion sense, and master the vocals, guitar and bass.
I first saw these guys play the Alterknit at the Knitting Factory a year ago. Man, they were a force not to be reckoned with! Peter and Sam took control of the stage from the moment "go," and didn't stop until they were drenched with sweat and had nothing left to give. Both their height and their passion kept me captivated.
Peter has the tough task of being the only singer and only guitar player in the band, but he never sacrifices one to hold up the other; he is a double threat! Sam focuses solely on the bass and beats that thing into submission on every song. I would say he has the Flea philosophy of bass which refuses to sink into the background or just fill in where needed. Sam and his bass are a critical voice to the Royal Houser sound.
All of the guys in the band are natives to Portland, Oregon. Peter and Sam had spent a few months in L.A. last year playing gigs all over the city, but they have since returned to Portland to build up their hometown base.
Royal Houser list their influences as rock 'n roll icons such as The Who, Jethro Tull, Velvet Underground, The Rolling Stones, and Cream. I think Hendrix should be in there, too. Their songs are a moving blend of passionate rock and smooth lyrics that take you back to Woodstock."
-Julia Swanwick, Marketing Director KPM Music.
A Firebird-Strapped thundering herd that was reminiscent of early 70's Grand Funk- Great guys and we were glad to have met them. It's always a pleasure when the opening act is of high caliber and perfect- this was the case that wonderful night in Portland. -LEZ ZEPPELIN.
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