Short Bio
Home: Boone, NC
Genre: Singer-songwriter, roots-rock
Website: josephhouckmusic.com
Email: [email protected]
About
Hailing from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, singer-songwriter Joseph Houck began his musical journey by drawing from his family’s eclectic tastes and a local tradition of mountain music. His passion for creative writing infuses his songs with a personal touch and a focus on storytelling.
In 2011, Houck’s music gained wider attention when he was named “Soundclouder of the Day,” introducing his songs to a new online audience. Since then, he has self-released a series of albums that reflect his artistic growth. Starting with the acoustic folk EP Forgotten (2012), he followed with the folk-rock album Roam (2015), a work praised by critics for its "Appalachian in spirit" sound and "finely crafted songwriting." He then explored a darker, more introspective sound with Congeries (2018), before collaborating with Bryan Ciliberto on the 2023 album Haunts & Wants, a project that blends folk, soul, and rock 'n' roll.
His latest release, the EP Blue Ridge Mountain Waterfalls, is a collection of songs that have been described by reviewers as a "marvellously written set" that captures a sense of "transportive beauty." For over a decade, Houck has performed band, duo, and solo shows across Western and central North Carolina, sharing his music in a variety of settings.
In 2011, Houck’s music gained wider attention when he was named “Soundclouder of the Day,” introducing his songs to a new online audience. Since then, he has self-released a series of albums that reflect his artistic growth. Starting with the acoustic folk EP Forgotten (2012), he followed with the folk-rock album Roam (2015), a work praised by critics for its "Appalachian in spirit" sound and "finely crafted songwriting." He then explored a darker, more introspective sound with Congeries (2018), before collaborating with Bryan Ciliberto on the 2023 album Haunts & Wants, a project that blends folk, soul, and rock 'n' roll.
His latest release, the EP Blue Ridge Mountain Waterfalls, is a collection of songs that have been described by reviewers as a "marvellously written set" that captures a sense of "transportive beauty." For over a decade, Houck has performed band, duo, and solo shows across Western and central North Carolina, sharing his music in a variety of settings.
Band Bio
Formed in the North Carolina high country, roots-rock trio Joseph Houck Band delivers a special brand of Americana music. From acoustic folk to rollicking blues, the group’s versatile live sound blends engaging originals with pleasing covers.
Houck recently released Haunts & Wants, his third full-length album of original music. Featuring full, colorful arrangements, the record was voted one of WNCW’s Top 100 albums of 2023.
Houck recently released Haunts & Wants, his third full-length album of original music. Featuring full, colorful arrangements, the record was voted one of WNCW’s Top 100 albums of 2023.
