Houdek is a band born from a conversation between two former South Dakotans living in Minnesota. We thought music would be a good way to reconnect with our roots, as it's been a few years since we have lived there.
Musically, our aim is to touch on country, roots, rock, folk ... any style that might speak to the simple yet profound origins of American music, sounds that might grow from the fertile soils of South Dakota - the Houdek.
Musically, our aim is to touch on country, roots, rock, folk ... any style that might speak to the simple yet profound origins of American music, sounds that might grow from the fertile soils of South Dakota - the Houdek.
► Houdek will perform Sept. 17 at the 2011 Deadwood Jam musical festival, sharing the same stage as Blues Traveler and Grand Funk Railroad.
► Houdek performed at the 2010 JazzFest in Sioux Falls, S.D.
► Houdek headlined the inaugural Summer's Last Dance outdoor festival in Mitchell, S.D., to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Dakota.
► Houdek made its live debut, as well as premiered the original music comprising the debut album Return to Houdek, over a two-night stand at the Grand Opera House in Pierre, S.D., with a story-tellers-style performance. The experience was made into a documentary/concert DVD entitled Return to Houdek: Live at the Grand.
► Ricky also was a part of The Deadwood Songbook project with Hank Harris and Kenny Putnam.
► Tom co-wrote an original musical theater comedy Show Choir – A Crock Opera that played two runs in
Minneapolis theaters.
► Jen and Pat Baker played the main stage at Oahe Bash in 2001.
► Pat O’Connell was the drummer with Marlys Roe & The Talismen. Based out of Brookings in the 1960s,
The Talismen played dance halls all over the Upper Midwest and will be inducted into the
South Dakota Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2010.
► Pat B. has opened for Martin Zellar (Gear Daddies) as well as Todd Snider and The Nervous Wrecks.
► Tom has performed in bands that appeared at many popular Twin Cities clubs – including the Fine Line,
The Cabooze, 400 Bar and Turf Club. Pat B. has played onstage at First Avenue and 7th St. Entry.
► Molly and Tom were both involved for many years in SDSU’s Prairie Repertory Theatre company. Brian also
played in the pit band for a few of the musicals.
► Pat, Jen, Tom and Molly all recorded songs at Minnesota’s famed Pachyderm Studios (artists having
recorded there include Nirvana, Soul Asylum, They Might Be Giants and Indigenous) as part of a Minnesota
Music Mafia initiative.
► Houdek performed at the 2010 JazzFest in Sioux Falls, S.D.
► Houdek headlined the inaugural Summer's Last Dance outdoor festival in Mitchell, S.D., to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Dakota.
► Houdek made its live debut, as well as premiered the original music comprising the debut album Return to Houdek, over a two-night stand at the Grand Opera House in Pierre, S.D., with a story-tellers-style performance. The experience was made into a documentary/concert DVD entitled Return to Houdek: Live at the Grand.
► Ricky also was a part of The Deadwood Songbook project with Hank Harris and Kenny Putnam.
► Tom co-wrote an original musical theater comedy Show Choir – A Crock Opera that played two runs in
Minneapolis theaters.
► Jen and Pat Baker played the main stage at Oahe Bash in 2001.
► Pat O’Connell was the drummer with Marlys Roe & The Talismen. Based out of Brookings in the 1960s,
The Talismen played dance halls all over the Upper Midwest and will be inducted into the
South Dakota Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2010.
► Pat B. has opened for Martin Zellar (Gear Daddies) as well as Todd Snider and The Nervous Wrecks.
► Tom has performed in bands that appeared at many popular Twin Cities clubs – including the Fine Line,
The Cabooze, 400 Bar and Turf Club. Pat B. has played onstage at First Avenue and 7th St. Entry.
► Molly and Tom were both involved for many years in SDSU’s Prairie Repertory Theatre company. Brian also
played in the pit band for a few of the musicals.
► Pat, Jen, Tom and Molly all recorded songs at Minnesota’s famed Pachyderm Studios (artists having
recorded there include Nirvana, Soul Asylum, They Might Be Giants and Indigenous) as part of a Minnesota
Music Mafia initiative.
