Hans Stockenberger, Shine

I hear people lament about the lack of talent in Houston all the time, and I always have to look at them like, “what are you talking about?” Houston is teeming with great talent; just stop watching NCIS for a night and get out to see a show. I was listening to local singer/songwriter Hans Stockenberger recently and couldn’t help but think that artists like him, and the countless other awesome bands out of Houston, debunk that myth.

Hans has performed locally and internationally, from Saudi Arabia to Italy to Boston to Houston. He’s a multi-instrumentalist, with his primary instrument of choice being his voice. On Shine, his latest full-length release, Hans explores the singer/songwriter genre with ten songs’ worth of rousing ballads and a few uptempo tunes that showcase his powerful and dynamic vocals. With a touch of early John Mayer, Shine incorporates touches of country, rock, and even R&B. Ultimately, Shine is about Hans and his guitar and the stories he belts with each rousing chorus.