Bass Electric in Indianapolis

I've played bass over 1,000 independent recordings and can be seeing playing bass with Don Cheadle in the movie Miles Ahead.

Bass Player for John Mayer, Lana Del Rey, Lizzy McAlpine, Alanis Morissette, Lukas Graham, Jason Mraz, and many others.

I am a Nashville-based bass player that has played on several platinum albums and singles as well as Grammy and Emmy winning songs. You might have heard me on a country song like Girl Crush or Pontoon by Little Big Town or on a singer-songwriter song by Matt Nathanson or Juliana Hatfield. I love my job, and I hope that it is evident in my playing.

I am a professional studio musician/film & tv music producer specializing in bass, guitars, keys, drum programming as well as mixing and mastering. I have worked on many critically-acclaimed records & look forward to playing on yours! My work has been featured on the Today Show, ESPN, BBC, CMC as well as radio stations around the globe.

Adaptive and malleable, here to service the song. I've recorded bass on hundreds of songs and played over a thousand shows with 20 years of industry experience.

Grammy winning Producer, Mixer, Guitarist,Bassist. 20+ years experience from LA to Paris. -M- Matthieu Chedid, Angelique Kidjo, Asterix Obelix, Lamomali, Uh Huh Her, Ultraviolet Sound, Asterix Obelix, Adidas, ABC, HBO, Wildfox, TV and film for over 10+years. Let's DO IT! Let me help you Level Up and bring energy and cohesion to your music!

From rock to indie, groove, metal, funk, pop, RnB, hip hop, etc... I've worked on it! Spent the last 10 years touring for MANY different acts and the last 4 years producing. I am a songwriter and best know for my vocal and bass work.

I live in Indy, but make my $$$$ tracking/producing/mixing music remotely for my Nashville pals.

Stimulating, invigorating, soothing, relaxing, motivating, inspiring are but a few words fans use to describe their experiences when listening to the music of Michael Houston. My promise to you: I will listen...push you to explore new areas of your potential...deliver an exceptional finished product in a timely manner.

With 10 years of professional experience as a touring/studio musician and producer, I am passionate about helping translate the vision of my clients from starting ideas to completed works. Using only professional gear and having access to world-class facilities, I spare no expense in ensuring the quality your project deserves.

Artist first audio engineering. It's not my place to groom musicians into my idea my of success or how they should sound. I'm eager to work with artists who are willing to take risks and challenge the listener.

Specializing in producing, recording, and mixing singer-songwriters and independent artists. I have over 20 years of experience in the craft... and if you simply need a killer guitarist, I can help you there, too!

Collaboration with singer/songwriters is my specialty. I can take a stripped down vocal and guitar/piano recording and turn it into a fully produced, broadcast ready song that sounds like was produced by a major label at a world class recording studio. Your songs are a gift to the world and deserve every bit of my attention to detail.

Re-amping, mixing, mastering, and session tracking is my passion. I love music and I love to help people.

IMulti instrumentalism songwriter with a strong focus on lyrical content.

John Michael Howcott Productions ( Producer, Songwriter ) (Credits): Keith Sweat, Men In Black Soundtrack, Silk, Chante Moore, The Braxtons, Kut Klose, Jade , Kathy Sledge, Divine, Director Spike Lee, Vanessa Williams, For Real, Andrew Young