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
Offical Royal Houser MySpace Page
Royal Houser Official Web Site
MEET THE BAND:
Peter Houser: Guitar, Lead Vocals
Sam Houser: Bass, Harmonica, Vocals
Terry Drysdale: Drums, Percussion
Chandler Rich: B3 Hammond Organ
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.
LISTEN UP:
The band's first EP is only available at House of Records in Eugene, OR. "Royal Houser is currently recording their first full album with the new lineup featuring Chandler and Terry. The album is scheduled to be released in 2008." - Sonicbids.com
FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE:
Live footage played to the studio recording of "I've Lost it All"
WHY YOU SHOULD LOVE ROYAL HOUSER, TOO:
***Have you ever seen an American flag shirt in person before? Check out a Royal Houser show and you will!
***Don't be fooled by the vintage '70s sound, these guys are not a cover band and rock a very modern sound.
UPCOMING SHOWS:
Jun 5 2008 9:00P Dublin Pub Portland, Oregon
Jun 13 2008 9:45P The Twilight Cafe Portland, Oregon
Jun 20 2008 9:30P Ash St. Saloon Portland, Oregon
Jun 27 2008 8:00P 3900’ Festival North Plains, Oregon
Jun 28 2008 8:00P 3900’ Festival North Plains, Oregon
Jul 23 2008 9:00P Dante’s Portland, Oregon
Aug 16 2008 8:00P Tumalo Festival 2008 Tumalo, Oregon
Aug 22 2008 8:00P The Twilight Cafe Portland, Oregon
Nov 7 2008 9:00P The Colorado Music Sumit Denver, Colorado
Nov 8 2008 9:00P The Colorado Music Sumit Denver, Colorado
Thanks!
Julia
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