Andy Hamilton

The music scene supports songwriter Mike Marchant as he battles cancer

Ten best (and sweetest) rock beards in Denver

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Ten things to do for $10 this weekend, June 15-17, 2012

There's a lot to celebrate this weekend. And whether you're celebrating gay rights, dads, seeing Old School projected on a sports field...or all three!, there's plenty of fun to be had for under $10. So get out and enjoy another eclectic Denver weekend. For a full listing of events, you can always ... More >>

Review: Tennis at Bluebird Theater, 2/16/12

Tom MurphyTennis at The Bluebird Theater TENNIS @ BLUEBIRD THEATER | 2/2/12 For a band whose music is so bright and sunny, the tinge of melancholia that swirled around "Waterbirds" gave this Tennis performance an otherworldly feel. The breakdown section in the middle was one of the most evocative ... More >>

Rock and Roll Superfriends: Andy Hamilton, Eric Halborg and Chuck French join forces

The most intriguing rumor we've heard lately is that Houses frontman Andy Hamilton may be putting together a project with Eric Halborg, long-time frontman and bassist of the Swayback, and Chuck French, lead shredder for Git Some and one-time member of the now-mythic Planes Mistaken for stars. Hamilt ... More >>

An exclusive sneak peek of Houses forthcoming Winter EP, due for August release at the hi-dive

​What a joyous morning this is! Houses has completed work on Winter, the final installment of its seasonal EPs, and we've managed to get on our hands on two tracks from the record, "Alone, Dear" and "Witches." The former opens the album, which we're told gets heavier and darker as it goes on. ... More >>

Houses new EP and pending name change

The band soon to be formerly known as Houses​After a lot of hard work and some trying starts and stops, Houses will be releasing Winter, the fourth EP in its seasonally-themed album series on August 5 and 6 at the Hi-Dive. The two-night stint will bring the band together with the likes of Bad ... More >>

Houses debut first single from long-awaited Winter EP

​It's been thirteen and a half months since we last heard new recorded music from Houses. The band returns with "Your Ghost," which is a likely candidate for inclusion on the band's forthcoming Winter EP. You can stream or download the track below. "The song is a precursor to what's coming on ... More >>

Houses is looking for a new keyboard player

That could be you.​Do you play keyboard and love AM gold? Want to join one of Denver's more promising bands and immediately start playing for grateful crowds that sing along with your choruses? Then you should email Andy Hamilton, because Houses is looking for you.

Andy Hamilton is giving away music

Here's to sharing.​Houses primary songwriter Andy Hamilton has a lot more where that came from. And he's feeling generous. Yesterday, he announced plans to start giving away music. "Well, I've got a hundred songs doing nothing but taking up space on my external hard drive," he tells us. "They ... More >>

Smoothed out: Mile High Music Festival eases into its first day with the Motet, Houses

Brian Landis FolkinsThe Motet​The Motet, noon on the Wolf Stage Two years of experience can make a difference. The organizers of the Mile High Music Festival seem to have learned from the mistakes of years' past for the 2010 version of the mega fest. Arriving at the massive soccer complex at ... More >>

UMS Day Three Travelogue: Jim McTurnan at the hi-dive, Mercuria at Fentress Architects and more

A.H. Goldstein​ UMS Travelogue, Day Three 7.24.10, Baker District/South Broadway I decided to change my pattern for my third crawl along Broadway for the UMS. I'd started late on Thursday and Friday nights, checking out the first venues at 10 p.m. at the earliest. I wanted to get a head star ... More >>

Andy Hamilton gearing for a solo album, while Mike Marchant prepares to issue another himself

Andy Hamilton​Maybe it's something about the time of year -- it is technically still spring, the time of new beginnings -- but it seems like a lot of musicians around town are brushing up their songwriting skills and gearing up to release solo efforts. Add two more to that list: Andy Hamilton ... More >>

Over the Weekend: Houses at Larimer Lounge

Houses​ Houses, The Knew, Action Packed Thrill Ride Saturday, November 14, 2009 Larimer Lounge Better Than: The fireside. It was seriously snowing out on Saturday, hard enough to cover the signs and turn the city into a giant hushed bobsled track. You would not have known this if you were ta ... More >>

The Weekend Showdown: Houses heads our list of the best shows in town.

Photo by Sarah Myers​ We would hate for you to miss out on all the awesome that happens every weekend in our fair city, so we've decided to run down three of the best shows in one easy-to-swallow post, with video and audio. Tell us -- and the rest of the world -- what we missed in the comments ... More >>

Over the Weekend: Hello Kavita CD release at the hi-dive

​Hello Kavita, Houses, It's True October 23, 2009 hi-dive Better Than: Prozac Omaha band It's True started things off with some sweet 'n simple melodies and starry-eyed vocals.  They cranked the feedback a bit because they're no pushovers, but theirs was certainly the odd performance out on ... More >>

Over the weekend: Houses at the Meadowlark

​Houses, Snake Rattle Rattle Snake, Joseph Pope III Friday, Aug. 7 Meadowlark Better than: The other performances I've seen from the same three acts. Houses' schedule has been demanding lately. The group's ambitious goal for the year -- to release four separate EPs, each bearing the name of a sep ... More >>

MP3 Freeloader: Tonight, Houses EP release party at the Meadowlark

Lulu Devil​With the release of its Spring EP this past April, Houses has quickly become one of Denver's most exciting bands, both live and on record. If there's any outfit that personifies the exuberance and exhilaration of living in the Mile High City, it's Houses. So it's fitting then that the g ... More >>

Westword Music Showcase reviewed: Curious Theatre

Aaron ThackeraySee more photos from Curious Theatre at westword.com/slideshow.Elin Palmer, 12 p.m.Overcoming technical difficulties and an initially cumbersome stage setup (the stage manager had to find room for a drum riser amid the creative and complicated set -- including a desk, a bed and a road ... More >>

Andy and Kinsey Hamilton built Houses together with some friends

The Class of 2009

Highlighting the most captivating music of the coming year

Live Review: The New Year, Houses, Fell at Larimer Lounge

Long Live the Revolution

Cubanismo! makes music in high Fidelity.