perry joseph - guitar, vocals...
gordon shawcross - piano, vocals...special guests - optional
Influences
the 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"...
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"
Remember the Haymakers? Well, the Haymakers remember you. That's why we are letting you know, right NOW, that there are 4 new songs up here on myspace for a low low price of ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!! Can you stand it?!?
How are you, the houseplants? Haven't checked in on you lately, so I swung by to wish you a happy September & hope you are feeling well! Listen, I have another track up on my page, "Attack Of The Mushroom People." You can hear it right now, if you'd like at: www.myspace.com/psychedelicpablo adios for now! Pablo
Such a sweet tribute to Laura, guys. I've sent a link to your page to a couple of Nyro discussion boards. And your song is so true. I've yet to come across a Laura fan who didn't have "goodness in their hearts".
DEADHEADS GET READY TO PARTY HEARTY WITH FAMILY GROOVE COMPANY~ROOTSTAND~IFDAKAR,AND MORE! Hey now! The 3Gs ('aka Grateful Garcia Gathering), is returning back to the Camp NCN Venue in beautiful Black River Falls Wisconsin July 30th though August 2nd 2009 where it all began over 6 years ago! A grateful place where Garcia fans will be gathering! It also marks the celebration of Jerry Garcia's 67th Birthday, plus the 14th Anniversary of Jerry's untimely passing. We have leased the campground venue for July 30th though August 3rd 2009 for our 6th annual music festival.
Other great music festivals have hosted at this venue such as Weedstock, Farmapalooza, Big Wu Family Reunion, Campout Roots Festival,just to name a few!
Artists included: Family Groove Company, Rootstand, Ifdakar, Boney Fingers, Baghdad SCUBA Review, Fungus Garden Reverb, Jam and the Playground Kids, In the Dark, MMC Trio, Elf Lettuce, Vinny Weible & Soul Logic, Groovitational Pull, The Reggie, Grateful Beth and the Volunteers, The Bar Tab Band, John Statz, Mr. Cab Driver, Brok'n Arrow, Greyleaf, and more Jambands to be added soon!
Our friends at Mystix Toyz will be on board at the 3G's for tons of family fun with juggling demonstrations, including juggling workshops, face painting, kids parades, plus drum circles and fire dance jams every night
Just stopping by to say hello and give you some news. The new album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is now available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website. You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.
The new album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is now available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website.
You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.
hi compadres!!!
