The human voice is a terrible thing to waste – and the House Jacks make superb use of theirs. The New York Times praised their “astonishingly precise vocal drumming.” The Oakland Tribune
praised their “amazing voices, impressive arrangements, and dynamic
stage presence.” A rock band without instruments, these five amazing
musicians perform in an a cappella style that obliterates all
preconceptions about what a voice can do. Hard-driving drumbeats,
mind-bending guitar riffs, exquisite harmonies – the House Jacks do it
all, from tender ballads to churning funk, from pop classics to soulful
originals. They know how to make beautiful music, and they know how to
entertain.
The band started on the college a cappella circuit in the late
1980s and went on to tour much of the world. They’ve played Carnegie
Hall and the House of Blues, and been featured on NBC’s The Sing-Off and ESPN’s Monday Night Football. Their albums and songs have won six Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards, including best album for Unbroken and Level,
and best original song for “This Man’s Pride” and “Red Dress.” The band
includes co-founder and San Francisco native Austin Willacy, Nick Gerard, John Pointer, Elliot Robinson, and tonight new member, Troy Horne will be making his Freight debut. A
house jack is a piece of heavy equipment used to lift a house, and
these guys are a great bet to lift the Freight on Friday night!