Strays and Misfits with Antar Goodwin and Sam Houseal Band

Stray and Misfits

Strays and Misfits are a husband and wife folk duo that hail from West Grove, PA. Their unique style combines elements of Americana, blues, gospel and rock. Their lyrics weave insightful perspectives on many tableaus of existence from the seemingly mundane to the epic wonder of life and death – placing importance on every aspect of the human experience

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Antar Goodwin

Antar Goodwin, a Philadelphia-based roots and blues artist, blends the grit of classic blues with the soul of Americana in his music. Before gaining recognition with his band, Antar Goodwin & The Faithful Sinners, he spent 15 years as a bassist in New York City’s vibrant music scene. During this time, he served as a musical director and co-writer for several national touring artists, including Sting, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Bruce Katz, Sean Chambers, Ruth Brown, Benny Golson, and co-wrote the album “On My Way,” which reached the Billboard top 10 twice. His raw honesty and emotional depth create a powerful invitation for listeners. With a deep well of storytelling and masterful guitar work, Antar takes audiences on a journey of truth and transformation through his timeless sound.

Antar and his band recently concluded the second leg of their UK tour in support of their 2024 album, “The Game,” recorded and produced by Ben Rice at Degraw Sound, known for his collaborations with Joan Osborne, Valerie June, and Norah Jones. Upon their return, Antar signed with Bigger Beast Records, an artist-centric record label based in Connecticut. Building on the momentum of “The Game,” Antar is eagerly anticipating the release of his new single in the second half of 2025.

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Sam Houseal Band

The Sam Houseal Band is a Lehigh Valley based folk/americana quintet focused on performing the music of Sam Houseal. Sam is a Pennsylvania-grown musician who’s performed across the world and back. Sam’s music is influenced by his roots in Americana, Rock, and Folk, with a dash of soulful tendencies sprinkled in. Lyrically, Sam has drawn from personal experiences and mainly sings about love and love gone bad, such as on titles like “Time Goes By” and “Wish You Were Here”. However, you still find story-telling folk-like lines on tunes like “Come In Out Of The Rain”.

Sam’s powerful voice and large vocal range is complimented by rich three-part harmonies and soulful lyrics. Combine that with unique catchy hooks, upbeat energy, and the band’s artful instrumentation, and the listeners are engaged from start to finish.

Sam and his bandmates released their first studio single “Time Goes By” at a 2022 performance at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, Pa. They followed with a 2023 release of a four song studio EP “Out Of The Rain”, accompanied by a performance at the Asbury Hotel in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

THE SAM HOUSEAL BAND IS:

Sam Houseal – Lead Guitar and Vocals

Hannah Noel– 2nd Guitar and Vocals

DB Thomas– Keyboard and Vocals

Chris Thomas– Drums and Vocals

Josh Krause– Bass Guitar

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