Brad Houser

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Brad Houser
Born September 7, 1960 (1960-09-07) (age 47)
Origin Dallas, Texas, United States
Genre(s) Alternative rock, jam band
Occupation(s) Musician
Instrument(s) Bass guitar, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet
Years active 1985–present
Associated acts Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, Critters Buggin

Brad Houser (born September 7, 1960) is an American bass guitar, baritone saxophone and bass clarinet player, originally from Dallas, Texas. He was a co-founding member of the New Bohemians, later to become known as Edie Brickell & New Bohemians. He also co-founded Critters Buggin (of Seattle, Washington) with fellow New Bohemian Matt Chamberlain and Skerik.

In 2006 he stated, "In Austin I play with the Patrice Pike Band, Steve Wedemeyer, Colin Brooks, Oliver Rajamani, Zydeco Blanco, and The Summer Wardrobe..."[1] In 2007 he could also be seen playing with Laura Scarborough & Boombox in Austin, Texas. In 2007 Houser toured nationally with Skerik and Mike Dillon.

Houser is credited on recordings by other Austin-based artists such as Aimee Bobruk (2006), OHN (2005) and Mastica (2002). He rejoined members of Critters Buggin for Black Frames Solarallergy (2003) and for Stampede (2005). In 2006 he reunited with Edie Brickell & New Bohemians to release Stranger Things.

Houser has also co-designed a line of bass guitars with Reverend Guitars named the "Brad Houser 5".[2]

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  1. ^ http://www.newbohemians.com/mt/brad/ 02-19-2007
  2. ^ BRAD HOUSER 5 BASS Retrieved February 19, 2007

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