Cliff Houck
Cliff Houck
Cliff has developed a style which is a melting pot of influences. From ZZ Top to Gary Moore...and a bunch in between.
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Frantic Boogie
Frantic Boogie
Some quick pickin' Les Paul licks & some gritty slide.
Independent artist Cliff Houck drops "Frantic Boogie", a Blues track on SoundClick. The track showcases Cliff Houck's instinct for crafting memorable music. This track does what good blues does best — it connects. If Blues, Southern Rock and Swamp Rock is your sound, "Frantic Boogie" is a strong addition to your playlist.
Porch Pickin'
Porch Pickin'
This is a somewhat informal "porch pickin'" type tune. There's no bass or drums, just some finger picking & a bit of slide. Enjoy!
Independent artist Cliff Houck drops "Porch Pickin'", a Blues track on SoundClick. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. This track holds its own in the blues landscape — a confident, well-executed piece. "Porch Pickin'" has peaked at #11 in the Blues General category on SoundClick. If Blues, Southern Rock and Swamp Rock is your sound, "Porch Pickin'" is a strong addition to your playlist.
4AM
4AM
This is the feature song from the DOG DAZE CD. It was written and recorded on one of those long, hot, sweaty, nights during the Dog Days of August.
Independent artist Cliff Houck drops "4AM", a Smooth R&B track on SoundClick. The track showcases Cliff Houck's instinct for crafting memorable music. This track holds its own in the smooth r&b landscape — a confident, well-executed piece. If Blues, Southern Rock and Swamp Rock is your sound, "4AM" is a strong addition to your playlist.
EJ Shuffle
EJ Shuffle
Shuffle with some guitar harmonies.
SoundClick artist Cliff Houck presents "EJ Shuffle", an outstanding release in the Blues genre. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. The kind of blues track that draws you in and holds your attention through to the end Cliff Houck continues to build a Blues catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.
STOMP LIVE
STOMP LIVE
"Blues-Fest 2002" in Central Pennsylvania. A crowd of 62,000 rowdy Blues-Dogs, whoopin'-it-up on the last night of the festival.
"STOMP LIVE" by Cliff Houck is a Rock production available on SoundClick. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. A rock track built for repeat listens — it reveals more with each play. SoundClick gives artists like Cliff Houck a platform to share original Rock music with listeners around the world.
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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 "
Band/artist 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. "
Have you performed in front of an audience?
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!
Your musical 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.
What equipment do you use?
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
Liverpool, PA
USA
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Comments (5)
Hey Cliff - kickin jams. Listening to Porch Pickin - nice. Fine PA pickin. Kevin
love your music ...cheers & the best of luck to you.....
Hi Cliff,
It's been awhile...
Hoping all is well
Great to find you here at SC
Cheers
HEY WAS UP I LOVE THE BLUES SRRY WE COULDNT GET BACK TO U AS FAST BUT HEY IF UR DAUGHTER LIKES US WE ARE HAPPY TO SEND HER A CD WE R CURRENTLY WORKING IN STUDIO CANT WAIT TO GET OUR NEW ORIGANALS OUT WATCH OUT FOR PIG IT IS HEAVY AS FUK..LOL SEND US A MESSAGE IN EMAIL IF U WANT A CD HELL ITS FREE :)
Lots of new tunes posted!
Check'um out.
Let me know what you think.
Cliff
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