Formed during the isolation of 2020, Houseplant has steadily evolved into a genre-fluid band rooted in Louisville, Kentucky, blending improvisation, indie-rock storytelling, lush psychedelic soundscapes, and groove-driven rhythm. The band’s music lives at the intersection of structure and exploration—balancing emotionally resonant songwriting with an open-ended, collaborative approach to performance.
While the early years saw Houseplant cultivating a grassroots following, 2025 marks a clear turning point in the band’s trajectory. The additions of Ben Atkind (formerly of Goose), Chris “Roadie” Rodahaffer, and the official onboarding of Sam Richardson—who began performing with the band in late 2024—have brought new energy and cohesion to the group’s sound. Built on the creative foundation laid by founding members Tavis Conley and Tommy Arnspiger, these lineup shifts have deepened the band’s improvisational instincts and sharpened their musical identity.
The band’s live show remains the centerpiece of its creative output: dynamic, immersive, and ever-changing. Setlists are structured but designed to stretch—anchored by thoughtful compositions that allow the music to breathe, shift, and surprise. While improvisation is central to their identity, Houseplant’s focus on lyrical craft and song structure sets them apart within the broader jam landscape.
With a growing slate of live dates and new recordings underway, Houseplant is entering a new chapter—focused, fully formed, and ready to expand their reach on and off stage.
REPRESENTATION
AGENT
DAVID LIMENTANI, Mint Talent Group
MANAGER, TOUR MANAGER
COLLEEN CONLEY, Loose Leaf Talent Agency
BAND
TOMMY ARNSPIGER bass
BEN ATKIND drums
TAVIS CONLEY mandolin, vocals
SAM RICHARDSON keys, vocals
CHRIS RODAHAFFER guitar, vocals
CREW
BRAD CULVER stage manager, tour operations manager
RACHEL LOPEZ merchandising manager, web designer
BRIAN PAYNE production manager, recording/mix/FOH sound engineer
NOAH RAY video director and editor
DRAKE WHITNEY photographer
PRESS CLIPPINGS
May 2, 2025 - Goldmine
Houseplant recruit drummer Ben Atkind to add even more depth to their music
Apr 26, 2025 - Grateful Web
Houseplant Announces Addition of Former Goose Drmmer Ben Atkind
Apr 25, 2025 - JamBase
Deeper Grooves Ahead: Houseplant Names Ben Atkind As New Drummer
Mar 19, 2025 - Live For Live Music
Houseplant Returns To Louisville Roots With Drummer Ben Atkind
Jul 6, 2024 - The Music Lab Podcast
interview with houseplant
Feb 13, 2023 - Yesterday’s Concerts
interview with tavis conley
Nov 2, 2022 - wook+live
interview with tavis and tommy
Aug 4, 2022 – LEO Weekly
Acetone Review
Jul 8, 2022 – WFPK
Acetone listen hear! Song of the Day