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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!
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!
Photos
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
Performing with Brass In Pocket, America's Pretenders Tribute Band, September 2020, The Uptown Theater, Marble Falls TX. Photo by Ralph Arvesen
1965 Airline Bobkat guitar
David Houston, piano and vocal entertainer
Performing with Brass In Pocket, America's Pretenders Tribute Band, September 2020, The Uptown Theater, Marble Falls TX. Photo by Ralph Arvesen
Performing with Brass In Pocket - America's Pretenders Tribute Band, Sam's Burger Joint Music Hall, San Antonio TX, March 2024. Photo: Aleida Vangeli
Performing at Kitchen On The Bend, Austin TX, 2022. Photo: Aleida Vangeli