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chouck
» genre:
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Cliff Houck
» label: unsigned
» for fans of: ZZ Top, Alman Brothers, Kenny Wayne Shephard, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton
» latest album:
"DOG DAZE"
11 tracks
running time 40:
$7.98
11 tracks
running time 40:
$7.98
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Cliff Houck
NEWS
HOPE YOU ENJOY THE TUNES! I'M WORKING ON MY SECOND CD, WHICH I HOPE WILL BE RELEASED IN EARLY SPRING. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.
THANX,
CLIFF
THANX,
CLIFF
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Cliff has developed a style which is a melting pot of influences. From ZZ Top to Gary Moore...and a bunch in between. He loves to experiment.One of his favorite expressions is " Ignorance is bliss...it's uninhibited creation." Because he typically performs all tracks on his recordings, he refers to the end result as " Self-inflicted "
Why this name?
Good Ol' Mom & Dad had something to do with it....
Do you play live?
Not for quite some time....Loved it when I did.
Nothing better than looking out over a crowd that is totally immersed in what you're playing!
Nothing better than looking out over a crowd that is totally immersed in what you're playing!
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
The internet, gives folks like myself the opportunity to share our music with people all over the world. I have long since retired from playing live and my wife and I managed to raise two beautiful daughters. The ability to upload and share music I've created enables me to, once again, experience the thrill of music without disrupting our family activities.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
In a heartbeat!
Band History:
Cliff has played with a variety of local bands in central Pa. over about a twenty year period in the Seventies & Eighties.Today he is recording in his home studio in Liverpool, Pa. He enjoys creating & sharing his music with anyone who shares his passion of getting lost in the licks of a grinding " Les Paul Tone Monster. "
Your influences?
Cliff Sr.(of course), Gary Moore, Jeff Beck, Toy Caldwell, S.R.Vaughn, Barry Mills, Eric Clapton, & just about every other guitar picker I've ever heard.
Favorite spot?
Sittin' in the home studio with my wife & daughters listening to a cut of the latest.
Equipment used:
1977 Les Paul Custom Delux,1957 Gibson Acoustic/electric, Digitec 2112 processor, Cry Baby Wah, MXR Distortion Plus, ZB double neck steel guitar, Honer 5 String Banjo.
Anything else...?
PRESS REVIEWS:.....
"Wind Me Up":
rockin!!!
love the way you don't mess around...get people's toes tappin right out of the chute! Cool! Nice arrangement and good changes throughout! Great marriage of guitars. Nice bass line...it moves when it needs to and it's isn't taking away from the guitar work, i like the feel when you switch gears and the bass line starts walking. Almost reminds me of Lynard Skynard, just need the vocal! Good luck!
Reviewed by: Greg Hauge, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
"Stomp Live":..
Raw Live Sound!
This track has some serious guitar power...... If you like some raw rocking blues, this track is for you!
Extra Credit: Guitars
Reviewed by: SOMEGROUND, Boulder, Colorado
"Wind Me Up":
rockin!!!
love the way you don't mess around...get people's toes tappin right out of the chute! Cool! Nice arrangement and good changes throughout! Great marriage of guitars. Nice bass line...it moves when it needs to and it's isn't taking away from the guitar work, i like the feel when you switch gears and the bass line starts walking. Almost reminds me of Lynard Skynard, just need the vocal! Good luck!
Reviewed by: Greg Hauge, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
"Stomp Live":..
Raw Live Sound!
This track has some serious guitar power...... If you like some raw rocking blues, this track is for you!
Extra Credit: Guitars
Reviewed by: SOMEGROUND, Boulder, Colorado