"A bizarro world Elliott Smith who somehow makes you laugh instead of cry"
-Bang Bang Magazine
"Check out the songwriting genius of JP Houston"
-Montreal Mirror
"A heartbreaking voice and a continuous flow of impressive musical arrangements"
-Nitelife Magazine
"Simply the best ditties"
-Chicago Sun-Times
"Bringing back all that was endearing about old time storytelling and songs"
-Coachella Valley Weekly
"Refreshingly passionate and honest"
-The Brock Press
"JP sets it up and his parlor becomes your entire world"
-Money Mark
"Vivid narratives with a perspective that recalls Jean Sheppard"
-The Theatre Times
Songwriter • Host • Producer
JP Houston is an entertainer and media creator.
He is the producer and host of his syndicated NPR show American Parlor Songbook. Episodes feature JP's original songs and stories. The program is carried on stations from Florida to Alaska, with upwards of 200k weekly listeners.
He has toured and recorded all over North America and Europe, with opening slots for artists like Leon Russell, Glen Hansard, Kyuss, and more. He has shared the stage and studio with notables like Victoria Williams, Tim Easton, Gram Rabbit, and he was a member of Weezer side project The Relationship.
JP also has an extensive catalogue of material written for television and advertising. His work has appeared on virtually every major network on shows from The Big Comfy Couch to Shark Tank. He has high profile brand work for clients from Meta to Nasdaq. His catalogue includes a Gemini (Canadian Emmy) nomination, and a song for the Macy's Parade.
EVENTS
Friday May 3 - The Toucan - Kingston, ON
Saturday May 4 - The Cove - Westport, ON
Saturday May 18 - Joshua Tree Music Festival - Joshua Tree, CA
Check back soon for more summer 2024 dates!
