Event Info
JP Houston
Experience music, story & showmanship, in an old school way!
8:00pm - 10:00pm
By Donation
Event Description
JP Houston returns to The Cove after way too many years…Owner Seamus Cowan was his former bass player, having a soul stirring experience within his group. Friday, May 3rd, 2024 5-8pm.
Enjoy an out of the ordinary experience of music, story and showmanship, in an old school way!
JP Houston is a singer-songwriter, producer, and storyteller. His performances have conjured comparisons to piano greats like Elton John, Randy Newman, Harry Nilsson, and Billy Joel. His humor and storytelling have been compared to Jean Shepherd and Will Rogers.
Houston has toured and recorded all over North America and Europe, sharing the stage or studio with Weezer side project The Relationship, Victoria Williams, Leon Russel, Kyuss, Gram Rabbit, The Nymphets, Glen Hansard, and host of other notable artists. In 2014, JP began his syndicated NPR show American Parlor Songbook. Weekly episode feature JP’s original songs and stories. In addition to his touring and recording, he has an extensive catalogue of material written for HBO, BBC, PBS, CBC, and a host of other major networks, including a Canadian Emmy Nomination.
Venue
2 Bedford St
Restaurant / Cafe / Pub
Capacity150
since 1988