Parker House and Theory
Encyclopedia
Parker House and Theory is an American rock
band formed in December of 2003, based in Boston
, Massachusetts
. Parker House and Theory (PHT) is signed to indie label Rule of 4 Records and is currently touring in support of their debut full length album, Automatic Stranger produced by thirteen time Grammy winner Thom Russo
.
(Audioslave
, System Of A Down
, Juanes
, Maná
) “Automatic Stranger” delivers energetic rock, driving funk, infectious pop melodies, intimate moments and mature arrangements.
Labeled as a "soon to crack" band (Boston Herald
) and "one of the next generation of acts to watch" (Boston Globe), Parker House and Theory is on a mission to spread their musical seed far and wide. Having won over the audiences of and shared the stage with Of A Revolution
, Jurassic 5
, 311
, G. Love and Special Sauce, The Wailers, Dropkick Murphys
, John Butler Trio
, and State Radio
, they are on the right path.
They were scheduled to go on tour with James Brown
on December 27, 2006; however, the latter died on Christmas Day.
Their music has been classified as a mix of Red Hot Chili Peppers
, Maroon 5
, Blues Traveler
, The Police
, Jeff Buckley
, and Latin rock.
They were courted and signed by ICM
in Spring of 2008.
, Comcast Center, Boston City Hall
, Paradise Rock Club
, 68 Court St. Geneseo, NY, and many other arenas, amphitheatres and rock houses nationwide.
They toured with nationally acclaimed act Of A Revolution
(O.A.R.) in the Spring of 2008 in support of the release Automatic Stranger.
1 Bury it Low
2 AD4
3 Doctor
4 November
Automatic Strangers (2008)
1 Doctor
2 Get to Go
3 Love
4 Hey Hey
5 Home
6 Carried Away
7 Breaking Down
8 Next to Me
9 Bury it Low
10 Gone
11 Slept In
Live. The Great Lavanchy (2007)
1 Hey Hey
2 Bury it Low
3 Coral
4 Breaking Down
5 (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay
6 Jbabe
7 November Intro
8 November
9 Get to Go
10 Sube
11 Tell Me
12 Waiting
overheard at a show
Speculation exists as to why Carlos does not use his real last name.
American rock
American rock is rock music from the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and country music, and also drew on folk music, jazz and classical music. The creation of American rock music was highly influenced by the British Invasion of the American pop...
band formed in December of 2003, based in Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
. Parker House and Theory (PHT) is signed to indie label Rule of 4 Records and is currently touring in support of their debut full length album, Automatic Stranger produced by thirteen time Grammy winner Thom Russo
Thom Russo
Thom Russo is an American record producer, engineer, mixer and songwriter. His works range from Anglo-American pop/rock to Alternative Latin. He is a recipient of 13 Grammy awards, most of them in recognition to his work with Latin music.-Life and education:...
.
History
Boston based Parker House and Theory were recognized locally with a Boston Music Award for their EP release in 2006, PHT followed up with their highly anticipated full length album “Automatic Stranger”, released in the spring of 2008 on Rule of 4 Records. Recorded with 7x Grammy winner Thom RussoThom Russo
Thom Russo is an American record producer, engineer, mixer and songwriter. His works range from Anglo-American pop/rock to Alternative Latin. He is a recipient of 13 Grammy awards, most of them in recognition to his work with Latin music.-Life and education:...
(Audioslave
Audioslave
Audioslave was an American rock supergroup that formed in Los Angeles, California in 2001. It consisted of former Soundgarden lead singer/rhythm guitarist Chris Cornell and the former instrumentalists of Rage Against the Machine: Tom Morello , Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk...
, System Of A Down
System of a Down
System of a Down, also known by the acronym SOAD and often shortened to System, is a rock band from Southern California. The band was formed in 1994. It consists of Serj Tankian , Daron Malakian , Shavo Odadjian and John Dolmayan...
, Juanes
Juanes
Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez , better known as Juanes is a Colombian musician who was a member of heavy metal band Ekhymosis and is now a solo artist. In 2000, his solo debut album Fíjate Bien won three Latin Grammy Awards.Juanes has sold more than 13 million albums...
, Maná
Maná
Maná is a pop rock band from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, whose career has spanned more than three decades. They have earned three Grammy Awards, seven Latin Grammy Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards Latin America, five Premios Juventud awards, nine Billboard Latin Music Awards and 13 Premios Lo...
) “Automatic Stranger” delivers energetic rock, driving funk, infectious pop melodies, intimate moments and mature arrangements.
Labeled as a "soon to crack" band (Boston Herald
Boston Herald
The Boston Herald is a daily newspaper that serves Boston, Massachusetts, United States, and its surrounding area. It was started in 1846 and is one of the oldest daily newspapers in the United States...
) and "one of the next generation of acts to watch" (Boston Globe), Parker House and Theory is on a mission to spread their musical seed far and wide. Having won over the audiences of and shared the stage with Of A Revolution
Of a Revolution
O.A.R. is an American rock band composed of Marc Roberge , Chris Culos , Richard On , Benj Gershman , and Jerry DePizzo...
, Jurassic 5
Jurassic 5
Jurassic 5 was an American alternative hip hop group formed in 1993 from members of two previous groups, Rebels of Rhythm and Unity Committee by rappers Charles Stewart , Dante Givens , Courtenay Henderson , Marc Stuart , and disc jockeys Mark Potsic and Lucas Macfadden...
, 311
311 (band)
311 is an American rock band from Omaha, Nebraska. The band was formed in 1988 by vocalist/rhythm guitarist Nick Hexum, lead guitarist Jim Watson , bassist Aaron "P-Nut" Wills and drummer Chad Sexton...
, G. Love and Special Sauce, The Wailers, Dropkick Murphys
Dropkick Murphys
Dropkick Murphys are an Irish-American punk rock band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1996. The band was initially signed to independent punk record label Hellcat Records, releasing five albums for the label, and making a name for themselves locally through constant playing and yearly St....
, John Butler Trio
John Butler Trio
The John Butler Trio are an eclectic roots and jam band from Australia led by guitarist and vocalist John Butler. They formed in Fremantle in 1998 with Jason McGann on drums and Gavin Shoesmith on bass guitar...
, and State Radio
State Radio
State Radio is an alternative rock band from Sherborn, Massachusetts, consisting of Chad Urmston , Chuck Fay and Mike Najarian...
, they are on the right path.
They were scheduled to go on tour with James Brown
James Brown
James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
on December 27, 2006; however, the latter died on Christmas Day.
Their music has been classified as a mix of Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis on funk, as well as elements from other genres such as punk, hip hop and psychedelic rock...
, Maroon 5
Maroon 5
Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. While they were in high school, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Adam Levine, keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, bass guitarist Mickey Madden, and drummer Ryan Dusick formed a garage band called Kara's Flowers and released one album...
, Blues Traveler
Blues Traveler
Blues Traveler is a rock band, formed in Princeton, New Jersey in 1987. The band has been influenced by a variety of genres, including blues-rock, psychedelic rock, folk rock, soul, and Southern rock...
, The Police
The Police
The Police were an English rock band formed in London in 1977. For the vast majority of their history, the band consisted of Sting , Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland...
, Jeff Buckley
Jeff Buckley
Jeffrey Scott "Jeff" Buckley , raised as Scotty Moorhead, was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He was the son of Tim Buckley, also a musician...
, and Latin rock.
They were courted and signed by ICM
ICM
-Organizations:*International Confederation of Midwives* International Creative Management, a talent and literary agency* ICM Research, a polling company ; a subsidiary of Creston plc, a marketing services company registered in England and Wales* ICM Registry LLC, the company that sponsors the .xxx...
in Spring of 2008.
Touring
They have played over 500 shows since 2003. They have played Fenway ParkFenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball park near Kenmore Square in Boston, Massachusetts. Located at 4 Yawkey Way, it has served as the home ballpark of the Boston Red Sox baseball club since it opened in 1912, and is the oldest Major League Baseball stadium currently in use. It is one of two "classic"...
, Comcast Center, Boston City Hall
Boston City Hall
Boston City Hall is the seat of the municipal government of Boston, Massachusetts. Architecturally, it is an example of the brutalist style. It was designed by Kallmann McKinnell & Knowles...
, Paradise Rock Club
Paradise Rock Club
The Paradise Rock Club, formerly known as the Paradise Theater, is a small music venue in Boston, Massachusetts which opened on September 22, 1977...
, 68 Court St. Geneseo, NY, and many other arenas, amphitheatres and rock houses nationwide.
They toured with nationally acclaimed act Of A Revolution
Of a Revolution
O.A.R. is an American rock band composed of Marc Roberge , Chris Culos , Richard On , Benj Gershman , and Jerry DePizzo...
(O.A.R.) in the Spring of 2008 in support of the release Automatic Stranger.
Band members
- Eric-jon Tasker - Lead Vocals, Guitar and Sequencing
- Andy Wesby - Harmonica, Keyboards, Percussion and Vocals
- Marcos Valles - Drums, Vocals, Percussion
- Colin Lewis - Bass and Vocals
Discography
Soon (2007)1 Bury it Low
2 AD4
3 Doctor
4 November
Automatic Strangers (2008)
1 Doctor
2 Get to Go
3 Love
4 Hey Hey
5 Home
6 Carried Away
7 Breaking Down
8 Next to Me
9 Bury it Low
10 Gone
11 Slept In
Live. The Great Lavanchy (2007)
1 Hey Hey
2 Bury it Low
3 Coral
4 Breaking Down
5 (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay
6 Jbabe
7 November Intro
8 November
9 Get to Go
10 Sube
11 Tell Me
12 Waiting
Name Origins
from amiright.com
The band used to jam at their good friend Sean Parker's house in Metuchen NJ. There, he trained them and taught them an intense amount of intricate music theory. Sean died of a rare form of cancer days before they were to all play a big show. On his deathbed, he supposedly had a closed meeting with the rest of PHT and no one knows what he said. But the boys played the show in honor of Sean and unveiled their moniker. If you look at the name Parker House, it is obvious. So is Theory, but the creepy part is that SEAN's name is also spelled out, with the SE from 'house' and the AN from 'and'.
overheard at a show
I heard that they got the name from Miles Davis and Charlie Parker, and how they used to jam at The Bird's house, and they just went crazy redefining the musical boundaries and theories that existed
Rumours
Andy Wesby is rumoured to have been involved with a very famous Motown Recording ArtistSpeculation exists as to why Carlos does not use his real last name.