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About Houston Calls
Shortly after the New Jersey ska punk group Face First disbanded in 2002, singer/guitarist Tom "Chitty" Keiger, bassist Jarrett Selzer, trumpet "Okie" Okamoto and drummer Tommie Clayton decided to reunite to play a poppier, more synthesized form of modern punk rock. Therefore, Okamoto switched from trumpet to keyboard, and Kenny Ryan, formerly of Hidden in Plain View, joined as a second guitarist. The name "Houston Calls", according to the band, is a combination of chapter titles from the Apollo 13 DVD. Other choices included "Zoltar Madness" (from Big), "Giant Green Insanity" (from The Toxic Avenger), and "Deeds in NY" (from Mr. Deeds).[1]
While they began performing live in June 2003, they soon released their 4 Song Sampler, produced by Hidden in Plain View's Rob Freeman, to help spread the word. Due to various national tours with bands such as Hidden in Plain View, The Academy Is... and Hellogoodbye, Houston Calls' fanbase grew steadily, until in spring 2004, Clayton left the band. Through mutual friends, Josh Grigsby was introduced to the band and became their drummer on May 15, 2004. The newly manned five-piece went into the studio with producer Jesse Cannon, to record their Sampler Volume 2 (2004). A few months after its release in August 2004, Houston Calls became the second band to sign with Rushmore Records, a subsidiary record label of Drive-Thru Records, who the band had been friends with ever since their formation.
On August 2, 2005, the band's official debut album, A Collection of Short Stories, was released. Produced by Ed Rose, the CD contained eleven songs, three of which had previously been released on their two samplers.
In November 2006, Kenny Ryan announced he was leaving the band, Houston Calls found a replacement in Jose Lopez in Feburary 2007 who had been filling in for Kenny.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Houston Calls
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Houston Calls on tour?
Yes, Houston Calls is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Houston Calls concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Houston Calls tour
is scheduled for 2 dates across 0 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2025-2026 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Houston Calls scheduled to play?
Houston Calls is scheduled to play 2 shows between 2025-2026. Buy
concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
When does the Houston Calls tour start?
Houston Calls’s tour starts Aug 01, 2025 and ends on Aug 02, 2025.
They will play 0 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Garwood at Crossroads and their next upcoming concert
will be in Garwood at Crossroads.
What venues is Houston Calls performing at?
As part of the Houston Calls tour, Houston Calls is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2025 Tour Dates:
Aug 01 - Garwood,
NJ @ Crossroads
Aug 02 - Garwood,
NJ @ Crossroads