Houseprouds, The – Open House

Bringing together a mixture of worldly influences in the form of well-crafted accessible songs, colourful melodies, watertight three part harmonies and sounds that are hearty and real, all wrapped in a modern Australian optimism.
Drawing influences from Folk/Rock, Roots and Reggae, Country, Latin and Afro-Celt, The Houseprouds effortlessly weave a common thread through songs that celebrate the human spirit and life in the lucky country.
The Houseprouds are an exhilarating four piece acoustic folk/rock outfit, (acoustic guitars, bass and drums), hailing from the Sunshine Coast of Queensland. The band was originally envisaged when Mark ‘Sparky’ Paltridge left nationally acclaimed band The Toothfaeries in 2000, looking for a new vehicle of expression. Joining forces with longtime friend, Erin Sulman, and new ex-American-on-the-block, Jay Bishoff, an energetic trio was born. The goal from the start was to form a band that would shine at festivals, (nationally & internationally), while establishing a grass roots fan base at diverse venues throughout Australia.