David Houston

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Meet David Houston, a versatile singer and multi-instrumentalist based in Austin TX. In addition to solo performances on piano and guitar, David also entertains audiences as a member of several bands including FAB! Austin's Premier Tribute To The Beatles, Mock Lobster, Brass In Pocket, Yacht Z, David Houston & The Hellmagnets, and was the bassist for Austin's legendary Beatles tribute band The Eggmen.

FRONT PAGE NEWS!

The austin chronicle, Dec 23, 2025

My fellow Mock Lobster members and I are honored to grace the cover of the Austin Chronicle! Check out the story, including interviews with the band:

Beyond Imitation or Flattery, Tribute Bands Make New Live Memories

Johnny Goudie!

Guest on the "HOW DID I GET HERE?" Podcast, 2/28/2025

After many years of being a fan of Johnny Goudie in his many endeavors (Mr. Rocket Baby, Skyrocket! The Band, and the How Did I Get Here? Podcast, it was a real honor and a great time chatting with Johnny as his guest. Listen below!

Episode 1464: David Houston

THE 2026 AUSTIN TRIBUTE BAND COMMUNITY AWARDS

Winners are announced!

The winners of the 2026 Austin Tribute Band Community Awards have been announced! Full list of winners and nominees is up at the Official ATBC Awards website.

Upcoming Shows!

Date	Event	Location
Tuesday, September 1 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM Tue, Sep 1 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM	Beatle Bash! NeWorlDeli, Austin TX	NeWorlDeli, Austin TX
Saturday, September 5 @ 7:00PM Sat, Sep 5 @ 7:00PM	Yacht Z at The Boat! The Boat ATX, Austin TX	The Boat ATX, Austin TX
Tuesday, September 8 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM Tue, Sep 8 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM	Beatle Bash! NeWorlDeli, Austin TX	NeWorlDeli, Austin TX
Tuesday, September 15 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM Tue, Sep 15 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM	Beatle Bash! NeWorlDeli, Austin TX	NeWorlDeli, Austin TX
Saturday, September 19 @ 6:00PM Sat, Sep 19 @ 6:00PM	FAB! Austin's Premier Tribute to The Beatles Private Event, College Station, TX	Private Event, College Station, TX
Tuesday, September 22 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM Tue, Sep 22 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM	Beatle Bash! NeWorlDeli, Austin TX	NeWorlDeli, Austin TX
Tuesday, September 29 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM Tue, Sep 29 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM	Beatle Bash! NeWorlDeli, Austin TX	NeWorlDeli, Austin TX
Tuesday, October 6 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM Tue, Oct 6 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM	Beatle Bash! NeWorlDeli, Austin TX	NeWorlDeli, Austin TX
Saturday, October 10 @ 7:00PM Sat, Oct 10 @ 7:00PM	Yacht Z at The Boat! The Boat ATX, Austin TX	The Boat ATX, Austin TX
Tuesday, October 13 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM Tue, Oct 13 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM	Beatle Bash! NeWorlDeli, Austin TX	NeWorlDeli, Austin TX
Friday, October 16 @ 8:00PM — 11:00PM Fri, Oct 16 @ 8:00PM — 11:00PM	David Houston & The Hellmagnets Little Woodrow's (Bee Cave), Bee Cave, TX 78738	Little Woodrow's (Bee Cave), Bee Cave, TX 78738
Tuesday, October 20 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM Tue, Oct 20 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM	Beatle Bash! NeWorlDeli, Austin TX	NeWorlDeli, Austin TX
Tuesday, October 27 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM Tue, Oct 27 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM	Beatle Bash! NeWorlDeli, Austin TX	NeWorlDeli, Austin TX
Friday, October 30 @ 7:00PM Fri, Oct 30 @ 7:00PM	Mock Lobster at The Sip Yard The Sip Yard, Port Aransas, TX 78373	The Sip Yard, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Saturday, October 31 @ 8:00PM Sat, Oct 31 @ 8:00PM	Halloween with Mock Lobster and Fragile Rock! Dan Electro's, Houston, TX	Dan Electro's, Houston, TX
Tuesday, November 3 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM Tue, Nov 3 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM	Beatle Bash! NeWorlDeli, Austin TX	NeWorlDeli, Austin TX
Friday, November 6 @ 7:00PM Fri, Nov 6 @ 7:00PM	Private Event (Piano & Vocal) Austin TX	Austin TX
Saturday, November 7 @ 7:00PM Sat, Nov 7 @ 7:00PM	FAB! Austin's Premier Tribute to The Beatles The Palacios Pavilion, Palacios, TX	The Palacios Pavilion, Palacios, TX
Tuesday, November 10 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM Tue, Nov 10 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM	Beatle Bash! NeWorlDeli, Austin TX	NeWorlDeli, Austin TX
Saturday, November 14 @ 7:00PM Sat, Nov 14 @ 7:00PM	Yacht Z at The Boat! The Boat ATX, Austin TX	The Boat ATX, Austin TX

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Photos

Performing with Encore, the Stage On Sixth, Austin TX, 2013. Photo: Erica Keoughan

City Lites Magazine press clipping, 1989, San Angelo TX

Recording vocals with Encore, at 512 Studios, Austin TX, August 2015

Performing with Encore, the Stage On Sixth, Austin TX, August 2013. Photo: Gwen Harkness

Scottish Thunder at Quinn's Round Rock TX, August 2015. L to R: Bridgid Bibbens, Heath Allyn, David Houston, Amy McSpadden

With Richard Vannoy and Darin Murphy, Saxon Pub, Austin TX, January 2024. Photo: Aleida Vangeli

The Eggmen 30th Anniversary show, Scottish Rite Theater, Austin TX, November 2022. Photo: Steven Mackie

The Four Seasons Hotel, Austin TX, 2022

The Salt Lick, Round Rock TX, 2021

Performing with Encore, the Stage On Sixth, Austin TX, 2013. Also pictured: Cherry Whitten. Photo: Sandra Holgerson

Brass In Pocket - America's Pretenders Tribute Band, September 2020. L to R: Matt Patterson, David Houston, Sheila Spensley, Heath Allyn

Private event, downtown Austin TX, January 2024

The Salt Lick, Round Rock TX, 2021

The Eggmen 30th Anniversary show, Scottish Rite Theater, Austin TX, November 2022

The Salt Lick, Driftwood TX, 2020

"Band On The Run", Saxon Pub, Austin TX, January 2024. L to R: Jason Garcia, Heath Allyn, Matt Patterson, David Houston, Chris Nine. Photo by Aleida Vangeli