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the houseplants
Other / Folk / Indie

"greetings from the town with evil in her name"

orangeville, Ontario
Canada

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Last Login:  10/5/2008
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   the houseplants: General Info
Member Since2/2/2006
Band Websitethehousplants.ca
Band Membersperry joseph - guitar, vocals... gordon shawcross - piano, vocals...special guests - optional
Influencesthe anthology of american folk music, peter blegvad, poverty playlist, the band, sam phillips, hank williams, joni mitchell, t-bone burnett, james paul, most people named "bob", gillian welch, tchad blake, many people named "elvis" or "jesus", becker and fagan, johnpaulgeorgeandringo, rickee lee jones, leon russel, john martyn, nick drake,freedy johnston, andyandcolin, few people named "bruce"...
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Record LabelManwee Records
Type of LabelIndie



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   About the houseplants
The Houseplants are Gordon Shawcross (piano/vocals) and Perry Joseph (guitar/vocals). They are joined on-stage and in the studio by a growing list of friends including: Mark Mariash - Drums ~ Michael Herring - Bass ~ Nichol S. Robertson - Banjo/ Guitar ~ Meredith Grant - Accordion ~ Rob Gusevs - Organ ~ Kevin Breit - Guitar ~ Burke Carroll - Pedal Steel/Lap Steel/Dobro ~ Mark Duggan - Vibes/Marimba ~ Sarah McElchearn - Trumpet ~ Matt Brubeck - Cello ~ and growing.... The second album is nearing competion under the title "Sunday Morning Record" and a third album is in the works and will be presented in book form with artwork from our favourite visual artists to accompany each song. It has the working title "Almost Suitable For Children"

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Rhythm Nomad





Oct 7 2008 6:09 PM

Hey guys, I just wanted to let you know that I have posted a few new songs on my profile. If you get a chance, come check them out. I would love to hear what you think!
Take care,
Jeff
Laura C Chord (www.breakthruradio.com)





Sep 14 2008 2:16 PM

Whoooooooooo! Sunday Morning Record!!!
Pant City





Aug 25 2008 1:54 AM

I'm Not Something I'd Want, solid-gold booty-shaker, now available for your ears and hearts....OHhh-nly at Pant City!!
Ninure da "Praying" Hippie





Aug 23 2008 1:17 PM

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Project McIntosh





Jul 27 2008 12:24 PM

Great seeing you guys at Hancock Stock again.
Great tunes guys!!!
Rhythm Nomad





Jul 26 2008 10:23 PM

By the way... "Honey Believe Me" is a seriously excellent song.... goosebumps
Rhythm Nomad





Jul 26 2008 10:19 PM

Hey, thanks! It's always good to see you guys too, good vibes. Hancockstock was a good time, maybe next time we're on the same bill I'll be playing my own material instead of backing someone up... see you soon guys, take care, Jeff
the james clark institute





Jul 23 2008 3:55 PM

hey you houseplants! heard you on cbc last sunday morning.
great song!
Ninure da "Praying" Hippie





Jul 10 2008 1:01 PM

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GigDoggy





Jun 14 2008 10:51 PM

This link is a blog for musicians written by musicians:

www. gigdoggy. wordpress. com

It's a place for bands to explain how they book shows.

Regards,

gigDoggy
Justin McDonald





Jun 8 2008 11:41 AM

Just wanted to say...Great set on Friday night. Everything sounded awesome.
Rhythm Nomad





May 28 2008 9:50 PM

Are you guys playing Hancockstock this year??
Ninure da "Praying" Hippie





May 25 2008 12:41 PM

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Crystina Maez





May 24 2008 10:53 AM

Maintain the magic on your way!
Spoons of the Credit





May 21 2008 4:31 PM

hey guys! i couldn't actually 'see' you on sunday, but it sounded awesome!
hope the gang vocals were everything you hoped for (and more!)
Devin and the Dark Light





May 20 2008 9:50 PM

Nice nice nice nice nice nice on Sunday nice
Spoons of the Credit





May 16 2008 3:04 PM

i'm excited to see you guys play sunday!
woop!
Rhythm Nomad





May 14 2008 7:15 PM

Hey guys, greetings from an Orangeville musician displaced in Toronto, you may know me from the store, or Baba Ganoush previously... just thught I'd say hello... keep me posted on any Toronto concert dates, take care, Jeff
stellagunn





May 1 2008 7:50 PM

WooooooooooooHhhhoooooooooooooo!!!New Houseplants = super cool!
Ursula





Apr 28 2008 3:10 AM

oooo la la... 4 shows on the roster -- how exciting!!!
Grande Fir





Apr 24 2008 5:26 PM

Word. Thanks for the info...
Ninure da "Praying" Hippie





Apr 18 2008 3:32 PM

earthday
Heather Needham





Mar 20 2008 3:31 PM

Hope the show went well the other night guys! Was thinking of you... xxx
Pant City





Mar 20 2008 1:29 AM

Hope you had a great show.
Meredith Grant





Mar 19 2008 9:04 PM

had a great time sharing the bill with you guys last night.
hope you had fun!
Boke





Mar 19 2008 1:57 PM

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Ninure da "Praying" Hippie





Mar 13 2008 1:43 PM

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Eastwood





Mar 12 2008 7:39 PM

Hey boys.

Your both invited to a b day party on Friday if you are around 123 Woolwich st. about 8.

xoxo
Heather Needham





Mar 12 2008 6:23 PM

awww! hugs right back atcha p_jo! i miss you guys lots... hope things have been a little less cloudy lately for you sunshine...
xxx
Carlos





Mar 12 2008 4:09 PM

You guys are folkin' awesome.
Laura C Chord (www.breakthruradio.com)





Mar 11 2008 10:14 PM

I bet I miss you more! Thanks for saying Hello :-)

How is home? I wish I could go to the show in Guelph :-(
andrew thomas hunter





Mar 4 2008 12:02 PM

thanks buddy. drake is the best.
Janine





Feb 26 2008 8:15 PM

you are so welcome! it's my pleasure.
i'll keep you posted.
hope you're having a delightful day.
much love
sid jackson





Feb 24 2008 6:55 PM

new track up... a Jewish French pop song.... see you guys soon... seth
Janine





Feb 24 2008 1:44 PM

consider it done. i will keep that ball rolling...
love and happy sunday.
Boke





Feb 21 2008 7:27 PM

cheers for adding me you guys
I'm gonna listen some more
love