A couple months ago, AgingHippie shared the site The Next Big Sound, a band-promotion site where you can play A&R man, with the NESP community. I checked it out, liked it, bookmarked a couple bands and subsequently forgot about it. (Hey, I’ve been busy.) Today, I’m going through my bookmarks to see what I can share with you and the first thing I came upon is Parker House and Theory.

I immediately remembered why I like this Boston-based band. Formed in 2003, the five-piece band cites among their influences The Police, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Matthews Band and Blues Traveler. I also hear a touch of (early) Barenaked Ladies, particularly in “November”.

They also fall occasionally into the Jason Mraz/John Mayer/etc. genre.

05 Home.wma – Parker House and Theory

Speaking of Mayer, as of a few weeks ago PH&T had a chance at playing on Mayercraft. They’ve previously played with O.A.R. (already on the bill) as well as Robert Randolph. If you like PH&T and want to support them, go vote for them at playmayercraft.com.