Being in a bandit's a risk, you know? To also receive updates for our other venues, select below: You've been successfully subscribed - thanks! We were going to jump over to Japan real quick and do Download Fest Tokyo. The Los Angeles quartet has dropped a new single, "California Dreamin'", with a news feature and video that premiered today via Rolling Stone. Dirty Honey is built from LaBelles soulful yelp and the lean electric ruckus guitarist John Notto, drummer Corey Coverstone and bassist Justin Smolian kick up. Theyre just making more money, so they get more resources, more attention. Great melodies, great chorus, great riffs, soulful, sexy rock &roll. If you do what feels good and right, that can't be wrong. John introduced me to bassist Justin Smolian who in turn introduced us to drummer Corey Coverstone. As for the bands vintage style of rock, Notto is quick to recognize that Dirty Honey isnt the only relatively new and young band to leverage the sound and swagger for a rock-starved audience. The single "When I'm Gone" topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart, making them the first unsigned band to ever do so. Back then, Dirty Honeys yardsticks by which to judge success Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC seemed to doom them to disappointment. It meant that we were able to workshop the songs a lot more, and I think it really made a difference.". I'm very attracted to the energy of like four or five guys playing rock and roll. This is 2021 rock & roll, not 1987. Nothing but nice things to say about them. It will be interesting if Dirty Honey sticks entirely to a simple heavy sound, as a handful of greats like AC/DC and Motorhead have, or expand into exotica, whether in the music (for example, Middle Eastern vibes like those on Zeps Kashmir) or instrumentation (such as synths, a la 80s Stones)? $30.00. At the same time, long-standing venues around the globe shuttered their doors for good. Or do you try not to be too conscientious about that and just come together and play what feels natural? But at the end of the day, if you're really a good band, you have an X factor that you can't quite put your finger on. If a new comment is published from a "banned" user or contains a blacklisted word, this comment will automatically have limited visibility (the "banned" user's comments will only be visible to the user and the user's Facebook friends). Oh, he answers interview questions thoughtfully and considerately. By contemporary, I'm thinking '90s forward Marc LaBelle: Audioslave, they're definitely one of them. The song explores the darker, more, The third single from Dirty Honeys self-titled debut album. Labelle came up with the name Dirty Honey after hearing Robert Plant mention his band The Honeydrippers in a Howard Stern interview and thought it sounded like such a "dirty" rock and roll name. Thats a good question. Back in the old days, I used to know every band members name, because I could pinpoint Joe Perrys guitar playing versus Brad Whitfords guitar playing. Because a lot of the guys who we wanted to play with could go play with Christina Aguilera or whoever for five grand a week and have a nice life. Featuring another salvo of catchy, swaggering rock tunes that showcase LaBelle's raspy howl and Notto's crunching riffs, Dirty Honey is another band providing ample proof that guitar rock's often reported demise is still premature. However, Dirty Honey was still eager to work with DiDia, so they devised a Plan B: recording the full-length in a Los Angeles studio with one of DiDia's long-time engineers, and the producer beamed into the proceedings via the magic of modern technology. We remained busy. And he had to send a note over, like: Are you guys through? That was pretty funny.. We would have played the Byron Bay Blues Festival. The Underground Sounds Of America: Dirty Honey. We did the live stream at the Viper Room, then we did another live stream for Harley Davidson. I dont know if the instrumentation will change all that much. Originally it was supposed to be like maybe 10 or 15 shows of the run, like do a leg of the tour. Australia would have been about three weeks making an album. Shows start at 8 p.m. Tickets for Mobile are $22.50 via ticketweb.com and $25 - $30 for Huntsville via eventbrite.com. The band is managed by DiDias brother, Mark DiDia, who sibling rockers Chris and Rich Robinson tabbed to manage the Robinsons rebooted 90s blues-rock band The Black Crowes. Maybe in the early days of writing, we were just thinking too much about how to be unique, and it maybe wasn't the best way to go about it. The demo I did was like real loose and kind of swampy. On a few occasions, the version that people kept going back to was the sloppiest, if you look at it from a performance standpoint. Although each band member started playing music as kidsat the age of eight, Notto's parents even bought him a red-and-white Stratocastereach one brings eclectic influences to Dirty Honey's sound. Singer Marc LaBelle: "Soulful, sexy rock & roll that's what we're all about". When Im Gone topped Billboards Mainstream Rock Chart, marking the first time an unsigned band had ever done so. And its perfect.. It'll be a nice escape. But to your point, this is our first amphitheater or arena sort of tour. History:When vocalist Marc Labelle moved to Los Angeles he met guitarist John Notto. Anyone who rocks. I'm super into Gary Clark Jr. and his guitar playing. LaBelle recently spoke with CBS SF about the new album and his musical influences ahead of his band's visit to the Bay Area as they open for the Black Crowes at the Concord Pavilion (Saturday, Aug. 21) and the Shoreline Amphitheatre (Sunday, Aug. 22). That's definitely my thing. LOS ANGELES, CA - Friday, March 5, 2021 After a string of chart hits and live triumphs, one of rock music's most exciting new bands, DIRTY HONEY, is keeping the momentum going with the April 23, 2021 release of their self-titled debut full-length.The Los Angeles quartet is also releasing a new single, "California Dreamin'," with a news feature and video that premiered today via . Whether its traveling, going to restaurants, or enjoying the company of others, it doesnt seem to matter. DIRTY HONEY rented a rehearsal space and demoed the album's songs in advance, meaning the tracks were in good shape when DiDia came onboard. That would be amazing, the singer replies. There's an overarching idea that is really cool, but it's not necessarily on-the-nose.". Connecting Dirty Honey with his brother Nick DiDia -- the longtime engineer of choice for famed producer Brendan O'Brien, who worked on recordings by Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Rage Against the Machine and many others -- the group would travel to DiDia's studio in Australia to track their debut EP. The bands members are no strangers to the rock and roll assembly line. Some musicians take a while to build an audience and connect with fans. Sign up below to get the latest from Classic Rock, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! Copyright 2023 by Project M Group LLC. It doesn't seem like they care what the label thinks, which is definitely more an attitude that I'm drawn to. Having to switch gears delayed the start of recording slightly, although this extra time ended up being a boon. CBS SF: Do you remember what the first song you guys wrote together was? Dirty Honey, L-R: Justin Smolian, Marc LaBelle, John Notto, Dirty Honey, warms up the Nashville crowd on Tuesday, July 20, opening night for The Black Crowes' "Shake Your Money Maker Tour." Were all open to the answer coming from everywhere, but mostly everybody takes care of their own part., Indeed, the four members of Dirty Honey each contribute to the whole, however and whenever inspiration strikes. Greta Van Fleet initially got a ton of Zeppelin comparisons for obvious reasons, though they have kind of veered off into a sound that is more prog with elements of Queen and Rush. WHO IS DIRTY HONEY? And then he suggested a melody for me to sing in the chorus. We were just trying to be creative in any way he could and stay busy, you know? It was his idea to start small and grow. I have a full kind of studio setup, so I just make the most of it. My mom, not so much, but she tried. The band had planned to record it with producer Nick DiDia (who produced there EP) in Australia, but they had to change plans because of Covid-19. Its a sweet gig for LaBelle, who considers The Black Crowes one of his all-time favorite bands. I don't really see myself getting away from that too much in the future just because I think you lose the soul if you do it too many times, if it's too perfect. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. CBS SF: How did that happen? Turns out, Kitsch and LaBelle have been friends for years. In your case, Aerosmith is obviously an influence, but I'm sure there's other stuff too. The official music video for "When I'm Gone" by Dirty Honey.Watch the behind-the-scenes video for a look at how the official music video was made https://s. I think certain recordings are too and you know it when you hit it.. Other highlights on that six-song release include the sauntering "Rolling 7s". YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. "What makes all of our songs fun to play and listen to is we don't allow ourselves to stop short of getting the best possible results out of each one of them. WHAT'S THE WEIRDEST PLACE YOU EVER SLEPT ON TOUR? And really, its not like contemporary rap and pop are that innovative. Although the Dirty Honey album may sound effortless, its genesis had a bumpy start. We werent looking to sound different, or prove our growth, necessarily. Notto notes how the song evolved. The Rolling Stones | GRRR LIVE! They burst onto the scene in 2019 with When Im Gone, which zoomed to the top of Billboards Mainstream Rock chart, making the band the first unsigned act to land at Number One. A critical look back at the 'Knot's imposing catalog, These artists shook the world by rising from the ashes, From Alice in Chains to Temple of the Dog, "Dedication is way more important than talent", L.A. upstarts "snapshot our experience in this unfortunate time in history". Expect setlists heavy on songs from the new album. In early 2023, they released "Heartbreaker 2.0." Members The band is comprised of Marc LaBelle, John Notto, Justin Smolian, and Corey Coverstone. IF YOU COULD ONLY PLAY ONE OF YOUR SONGS FOR SOMEONE TO INTRODUCE THEM TO YOUR BAND, WHAT SONG WOULD IT BE? Were you in any groups leading up to that point? And that's what we strive for. PAUL STANLEY Blasts MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE After She Complains Of Harassment, DAVE LOMBARDO To Tour U.K. With 'Progressive Grindcore' Band EMPIRE STATE BASTARD, MIKKEY DEE Is Open To Playing With KING DIAMOND Again: 'That'd Be Great Fun For Me'. They still have yet to sign with a label, that now obsolete rock-band brass-ring of yore. The single "When I'm Gone" topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart, making them the first unsigned band to ever top the chart. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The EP and LP are both adorned with the bands orange and black logo, a design that despite being sexualized lips, manages to not come off like a complete Stones rip. Or why not treat yourself? Were in the midst of an enjoyable 31 minute conversation, and this is what sticks with me the most: An impromptu musical moment beamed through my iPhones receiver. I never like to be perfect in the studio. Did you know someone or have family that worked at the radio station so you happened to be there? To do so, click the downward arrow on the top-right corner of the Facebook comment (the arrow is invisible until you roll over it) and select the appropriate action. I'd say we're more blues/rock-based and that certainly came from influences from all our parents and older siblings. Still keen to work with DiDia, they came up with a Plan B: record the full-length at Henson Studios in Los Angeles studio with DiDia beamed into the proceedings via the magic of modern technology. LaBelle, a former college lacrosse player, is checking playoff hockey scores. Great songs will stand the test of time if they're really great. I consciously tried to stay away from writing about the pandemic, I just didnt think that anybody would want to be reminded of it when this was all over. Catch Dirty Honey live at one of their upcoming shows: 13 Sacramento, CA, Holy Diver14 Fresno, CA, Strummers16 San Diego, CA, Voodoo Room @ House of Blues22 Los Angeles, CA, The Troubadour. Another key early break happened when Los Angeles rock radio station KLOS began playing Dirty Honey songs on air almost immediately after the EP dropped. IF YOU HAD TO DESCRIBE YOUR BAND'S MISSION STATEMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Honestly, we usually do a few shots of tequila right before we hit the stage. Young Guns 2022 Tour Tee. Marc LaBelle: He is f--king amazing, by the way. It was like he was in the room with us. '", "Because of the pandemic, added drummer Coverstone, we had a lot more time to write and prepare, which was great. But youve got to give people a little evolution or theyll lose interest. Then he laughs and adds, Or you can be AC/DC and just be badass like that your entire career.. I just think people are ready for rocknroll again.. Recently, Dirty Honey was announced as main support for the summer tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of Crowes debut album Shake Your Money Maker., Its the latest iconic band to have Dirty Honey open shows for them, including Guns N Roses and The Who. Could be an old soul song or could be an old Beatles song or something like that, LaBelle says. This form needs Javascript to display, which your browser doesn't support. $40.00. Version 2, edited by For a while, LaBelle had been sitting on the song title Another Last Time he wanted to write around. But the Dirty Honey singers yeah-yeahs and ooohs up a tracks energy, without wearing out their welcome. LaBelle meanwhile, takes cues from his songwriting idols (to name a few, Robert Plant, Steven Tyler, Mick Jagger, Chris Robinson, and the late Chris Cornell) when coming up with lyrics. Like everyone else, Los Angeles-based hard rock quartet Dirty Honey, who were just beginning to catch fire before everything went dark, stood in the wings to see what the future had in store. Maybe 20 to25 times by now. Stop trying to re-invent the wheel. Hold my beer.'". And we kind of knew then that we clicked. Do band members bring finished songs they write on their own or do you guys generally work things out together? Marc LaBelle: No, the classic rock radio station was in my hometown. See the full list of tour dates below, followed by our video Zoom interview with Dirty Honey singer Marc LaBelle and Wolfgang Van Halen. The band Dirty Honey officially was formed when Corey joined the group. After a string of chart hits and live triumphs, one of rock music's most exciting new bands DIRTY HONEY is keeping the momentum going with the April 23 release of their self-titled debut. BEFORE YOU TAKE THE STAGE, WHAT DO YOU AND YOUR BANDMATES DO? Do you remember a point when you realized that you wanted to be a singer? Hold my beer., California Dreamin' is the first song from Dirty Honeys self titled debut. Hes literally like a big brother to me. How did you guys spend the lockdown? Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Remember when Axl had his own shoes that said Axl on them? Marc LaBelle: It was mostly my dad and my step dad. To report spam or any abusive, obscene, defamatory, racist, homophobic or threatening comments, or anything that may violate any applicable laws, use the "Report to Facebook" and "Mark as spam" links that appear next to the comments themselves. Their self-titled extended play was self-released in March 2019. Recently, John was taking a guitar solo and somehow he started crowd surfing while taking the solo. Its got to feel right, especially if its a cover. "I've learned just a little bit more about what people might mean when they say, magicyou know, 'This one has the magic,'" he says. Dirty Honey rented a rehearsal space and demoed the album's songs in advance, meaning the tracks were in good shape when DiDia came onboard. My dad and I used to listen to Aerosmith on hockey trips, and the Rolling Stones. I've definitely seen Aerosmith the most. I was just sitting at my (recording) console playing guitar one day in open-G tuning. Hes referring to the alternate guitar tuning behind many of Keith Richards Rolling Stones riffs. Rocknroll should be right on the edge, says Notto. 0:15. It's flattering and good all at the same time. About Last Night, the final track, is a slow blues pattern shaped by LaBelles soulful vocal. User comments or postings do not reflect the viewpoint of BLABBERMOUTH.NET and BLABBERMOUTH.NET does not endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of, any user comment. After a year of empty stages, things are set to explode on the concert circuit. Marc LaBelle: Yeah, we played Houston last night and we've got Austin tonight, then we're heading home to LA for a few days in SoCal and then heading up to you guys. He says the lyrics, about crawling back to a love you should instead be running away from, pretty much wrote themselves. I'm not thinking too hard about guitar tones or unique arrangement ideas or weird time signatures. First published on August 17, 2021 / 8:55 PM. Dirty Honey with Mac Saturn California Dreamin' Tour Date August 27, 2022 Expired! Apart from great songs, were really selling ninety minutes of freedom, says Notto. So is Greta Van Fleet. Because the group couldnt make it to Australia where their producer, Nick DiDia, is based, they opted to record the album in Los Angeles. The official music video for "California Dreamin'" by Dirty Honey. 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