The J Houston Band consisting of Jim Houston, Carolyn Houston, and Rob Joanisse enjoy the challenge of performing original and familiar cover material as a power trio. Strong elements of blues underscore many of their original compositions as well as elements of rock and jazz. The band has years of experience playing a wide range of styles adjusting their set list to fit the needs of the audience.
Highlights for the band include opening for acclaimed blues harpist Carlos del Junco, blues guitarist JW Jones, Juno award winner Crystal Shawanda and playing the Toronto Fringe Festival. The band has also had many songs featured on internet radio in Canada, the United States and the UK.
We hired the J Houston Band for a fundraiser event and they did a great job! They played a variety of music that was known to the crowd and the guitar and vocals were great. Would definitely book again!
Response from J Houston Band:
Thanks Crystal, it was a pleasure working with you and performing for your group.
What a talented group of musicians. Love the bluesy rock vibe and my hubby is Neil Young fan and they nailed that. Thank you so much for adding to the celebration of my husbands 60th Birthday!!!!
Response from J Houston Band:
What a great pleasure to perform for such a wonderful group of people. Olivia was a great and host that went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and provide great hospitality.
Thank you so much gang. It was awesome.
Price Range: $400 and up
We offer a well rehearsed and professional show. We thoroughly enjoy playing and display this to the audience. We gear our sets to the type of event and are very flexible about meeting the needs of the client. We endeavour to provide a sound that is enjoyable for the listener and the dancer. We provide our own equipment including PA and lighting.
The J Houston Band is a power trio consisting of Jim Houston on guitar and vocals, Carolyn Saini on bass and back up vocals, and Rob Joanisse on percussion. The group performs a unique repertoire, of original and cover tunes, within the unique style of the group. The band has just completed their fourth CD, all of which are available on Spotify, iTunes and most other sites.
The focus of the band is to write and develop an ever growing list of original material. The band thrives on performing and recording their original music as well as blues rock covers. They have gained notoriety for their ability to provide something unique in a blues rocking style.
Highlights for the band include opening for acclaimed blues harpist Carlos del Junco, blues guitarist JW Jones, Juno award winner Crystal Shawanda and playing the Toronto Fringe Festival. The band has also had many songs featured on internet radio in Canada, the United States and the UK
We are self sufficient for most venues.
| November 09, 2024 • 9:00pm - 10:30pm | Fundraiser |
| October 01, 2022 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday Party |
| April 19, 2019 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| September 14, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | ALTZHEIMER SOCIETY FUNDRAISER/ NORTH BAY |
| September 07, 2018 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | BLUEFEST/CAPITAL CENTER NORTH BAY |
| August 26, 2018 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | NIPISSING HERITAGE FESTIVAL |
| August 18, 2018 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | CHISHOLM CORNROAST |
| August 11, 2018 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | LANDMARK PUB/BURKS FALLS |
| August 10, 2018 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | RAVEN AND REPUBLIC/NORTH BAY |
| August 01, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | NORTH BAY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES |
| July 13, 2018 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | NORTH BAY RIBFEST |
| July 10, 2018 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL |
J HOUSTON BAND COVER SONGS
AIN’T NO SUNSHINE / BILL WITHERS
BEARCAT / DAVID WILCOX
BEFORE YOU ACCUSE ME / ERIC CLAPTON
BIRTHDAY / BEATLES
BLACK GIRL / LEADBELLY
CABIN DOWN BELOW / TOM PETTY
CINNAMON GIRL / NEIL YOUNG
CLAP FOR THE WOLFMAN / GUESS WHO
COCAINE / ERIC CLAPTON
CROSSCUT SAW / A KING
DOWNTOWN CAME UPTOWN / DAVID WILCOX
FOLSOM PRISON / JOHNNY CASH
GOOD NIGHT IRENE / LEADBELLY
HEAVEN'S DOOR / BOB DYLAN
HEY HEY, MY MY / NEIL YOUNG
HIGH WAY 6 / JOHHNY WINTERS
HONEY BEE / TOM PETTY
HOUND DOG / ELVIS PRESLEY
HYPNOTIZING BOOGIE / DAVID WILCOX
I AIN’T DRUNK / A COLLINS
KILLING FLOOR / C BURNETT
LAST DANCE WITH MARY JANE / TOM PETTY
MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB / STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN
MIDNIGHT HOUR / WILSON PICKETT
MIDNITE SPECIAL / JOHN FOGERTY
MUSTANG SALLY / WILSON PICKETT
NOBODY KNOWS YOU / ERIC CLAPTON
OLD LOVE / ERIC CLAPTON
POLK SALAD / TJ WHITE
PRIDE AND JOY / SR VAUGHAN
RED HOUSE / JIMI HENDRIX
ROLLIN AND TUMBLIN / MCKINLEY MORGANFIELD
SLIPPEN AND SLIDEN / PENNIMAN
SQUEEZE BOX / THE WHO
STORMY MONDAY / ALLMAN BROTHERS
SUNNY AFTERNOON / THE KINKS
SUMMERTIME BLUES / THE WHO
SUZIE Q / JOHN FOGERTY
THE JOKER / STEVE MILLER
WALKIN BLUES / ROBERT JOHNSON
WIND CRIES MARY / JIMI HENDRIX
WISH YOU WERE HERE / PINK FLOYD
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