Artist description The driving force behind Houston Marchman is his ability to translate real life into music. Houston produce music both poetically humble and musically complex. Creating music that honestly and vividly portrays life, Houston mixes the sounds of country, Texas folk, polka, conjunto and blues. His fans love the honesty of his music as well as his smoky character-filled voice. Houston’s explains his philosophy of writing this way: “The point is not to be creative but to be accurate in your experience and therefore you will be creative. Don’t write what you think listeners want to hear, write what you know.”

Music Style Alternative Country

Similar Artists Robert Earl Keen, Steve Earl

Artist History Raised in Meridian, Texas, Houston spent his formative years soaking up the sights and sounds of America’s heartland. Houston received his first guitar at the age of 5. Influenced by his musical grandfather and poetic grandmother, Houston wrote his first song at the age of 13. Houston Marchman’s first full length CD, Leavin’ Dallas charted on Gavin Americana and prompted the “Blue Chip Radio Report” to carefully describe him as “… somewhere in the ballpark of Townes Van Zandt and Robert Earl Keen in the songwriting/storytelling department…” and “musically…a country rocker of the Mellencamp-Springsteen-Earl variety.” Other critics frankly called it “an impressive debut”. Released in October 2000, Tryin’ for Home gained success on the Americana Chart and remained in the Top 10 for several months. The opening track “Wichita Falls” is a mid-tempo, Cajun-tinged story of life-altering mistakes and deep blue regret which once again expels Houston’s knack for telling a story so succinctly you almost believe you are watching the events unfold right before your eyes. The singles “Wrong Side of Del Rio”, “Plano Texas Girl” and “Wichita Falls” maintain heavy radio play on Americana radio stations around the state. Houston’s recently released Live album recorded at Cheatham Street in San Marcos and The White Elephant in Ft. Worth, Texas, captures the true essence of his live performance. The Live album unfolds like a novel allowing listeners to identify with Marchman on an honest down-to-earth level while showcasing several new songs including “Down this Road” and “Ridin’ Buses in the Rain” while delivering songs previously released on Houston’s first album Leavin’ Dallas and the preceding record Tryin’ for Home.

Group Members Houston Marchman - Vocal;Rythm Guitar Rodney Pyatte - Lead Guitar Jerry Abrams - Bass Roger Rowe - Drums

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Dobro, Fiddle

Albums Leavin' Dallas, Tryin' for Home, Live

Press Reviews Houston Marchman has honed his craft of Texas rockin’ attitude country with his new CD “Tryin’ for Home… In this business, great songs equals longevity… Houston, we have no problems here. Mattson Rainer, KNBT, New Braunfels, TX I love this guy…He’s pure Texas, pure country and pure artist. That’s why he’s developing into a cornerstone for our Americana format. Dennis Lord, Vice President, SESAC When Houston sings Texas…he hits all four corners, but somehow ends up deep in the heart. Bruce Kidder, KHTI, Dallas, TX Houston Marchman is one to keep your eyes (and ear) on. His intelligent, thought-provoking lyrics have universal appeal. His smoky voice combined with his gracious personality make for an amazing listening experience Corbin Maclain, KORA, Bryan, TX I’d say about five records a year are made that one can listen to over and over and over... This is one of those records! Every dang song is great! Mark Mundy, KNON, Dallas, TX Houston Marchman is definitely a rising Texas star. Listen and enjoy… fresh, exhilarating, and best of all listener friendly…great phones, plus he’s a genuine nice guy. Steve Coffman, KTXN, Victoria, TX Houston Marchman is about to be a major Texas talent. His new CD “Tryin’ for Home” is original, unique and should put him on the Americana map. Mike Crow, KTFW, Ft. Worth, TX

Location Dallas, Texas - USA

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