Housefires is an American worship band from Atlanta, Georgia. Forming in 2014, they have released five live albums.
Background Housefires originated at Grace Midtown Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The church had released two prior worship albums as Grace Midtown, with Pat Barrett and others leading. Housefires formed in 2014, with the addition of Kirby Kaple as a worship pastor at Grace, and signaled a shift in the church's musical style toward a more stripped-down style reminiscent of artists such as United Pursuit and All Sons & Daughters. Barrett and Kaple were joined by fellow Atlanta worship leader Tony Brown, and Grace Athens worship pastor Nate Moore. Additional members included violinist Vicki Schmidt, keyboardist Jonathan Jay, percussionist, Zac Brooks, and drummer Harold Brown. In 2016, the band also participated in the Outcry Tour, and continued touring independently in 2017. They often host monthly worship nights at Grace Midtown's campus. On February 1, 2020, Donald Hart joined Housefires as their bassist.
Music history The band has released four live albums. Their eponymous debut was released on March 19, 2014, with most songs reappearing in more polished form on Housefires II, released September 9, 2014. Housefires III followed on August 12, 2016, and their most recent album, We Say Yes, was released in mid-2017. The group is best known for Barrett and Brown's "Good Good Father," which attained massive popularity after Chris Tomlin recorded the song and released it as a single. Their album, Housefires III, charted on three Billboard magazine charts, The Billboard 200 at No. 106, Christian Albums at No. 3, and Independent Albums at No. 6. It also charted on the Official Charts Company from the United Kingdom on their Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart, at No. 2.
Members Current members Tony Brown – vocals, guitar (co-founder) Nate Moore – vocals, guitar Kirby Kaple – vocals Ryan Ellis – vocals, guitar Davy Flowers – vocals Ahjah Walls - vocals Vicki Schmidt – violin Jonathan Jay – keys Zac Brooks – percussion Harold Brown – drums (Formerly of Maverick City Music) Donald Hart – bass
Former members Pat Barrett – vocals, guitar Josh Stewart – keys Jonathan Kimsey – drums Mark Cole – guitar Blaine Keller – violin
Discography
Albums + List of live albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positionsUSUSChrist.USHeat.USInd.UKC&GHousefires Released: March 19, 2014
Formats: CD, digital download — — — — —Housefires II Released: September 9, 2014
Formats: CD, digital download — 30 23 — 10Housefires III Released: August 12, 2016
Formats: CD, digital download 106 3 — 6 2We Say Yes Released: June 2, 2017
Formats: CD, digital download — 6 — 23 4Housefires V Released: July 12, 2019
Formats: CD, digital download — 37 — — 9Housefires VII Released: June 25, 2021 Label: Capitol CMG/Bower & Bow Formats: CD, digital download — — — — —How To Start A Housefire Released: January 27, 2023 Label: Capitol CMG/Tribl Records — — — — —How To Start A Housefire, Pt. II Released: April 21, 2023 Label: Capitol CMG/Tribl Records — — — — —How To Start A Housefire, Pt. III Released: November 3, 2023 Label: Capitol CMG/Tribl Records — — — — —Chapel Sessions, Vol IReleased: October 24, 2024 - - - - -
Extended plays + List of extended plays, with selected chart positions Title Album detailsHousefires + Friends (Live) Released: May 1, 2020
Formats: CD, digital download
Singles Year Single Chart positions Album USChrist2015 "Good Good Father" 29 Housefires II2016 "Build My Life" 42 Housefires III 2019 "I'll Give Thanks" 50 Housefires V
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