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Group Members: Chris Peters
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Household Names called Austin, TX, home. Led by vocalist/guitarist Jason Garcia, the band eventually included bassist Chris Peters, drummer C.J. Barker, and keyboardist Todd Mosier. Household made its official debut in 2000 with the Trouble With Being Nice LP. Co-produced by Lars Göransson of Cardigans fame, the album was a solid slice of big melody power pop, and enjoyed steady buzz both regionally and on the Internet. The Hold on Tight! EP followed in 2004 from area indie Sonic Therapy, and was similarly well-received.
Wikipedia:
Household Names is a 4-piece American alternative rock band based in Austin, Texas.
History
The Trouble With Being Nice (2000)
Household Names formed in Austin, Texas in 2000 when songwriter/guitarist Jason Garcia released the debut LP The Trouble With Being Nice, co-produced with Lars Goransson (Blondie, The Cardigans), playing most of the instruments himself or with the help of his drum machine. The album received reviews. The album played on the occasional college radio station(#67 on CMJ Top 200). The track "Bright Spot" was available for download on MTV.com. Additionally, "Secrecy" reached #1 on Garageband.com gaining mild internet exposure and a review from producer Steve Lillywhite.
In August 2002 the album was selected to be included on computer company Hewlett-Packard's Experience Music Project mobile tour.
Picture In My Head (2006)
The live band featured a rotating cast of Austin musicians until 2003, when Chris Peters (bass) and CJ Barker (drums) solidified Household Names into a trio. With Lars Goransson producing, the band released their second full-length album, Picture In My Head on May 6, 2006 to continued reviews On March 12, 2007, Household Names made their national debut on primetime television when their track "Only One" was used in an episode of ABC's now-cancelled mid season replacement television show "What About Brian?".
Stories, No Names (2010)
CJ Barker left the band in 2007 and was replaced by Joey Spivey; the band also added Eric Roberts on guitar. In 2008 this lineup began recording material for their third album, titled "Stories, No Names", which was released on January 1, 2010. The band is planning a video for the leadoff single, "Driving To L.A.".
