CBS SF: I'm excited to see them. It's the Summer Solstice Music Festival; very casual, not official. By sheer coincidence, the band worked with Dave Cobb, Rival Sons producer, when they covered Aerosmiths Last Child., Then theres Greta Van Fleet, arguably the most scrutinized band of the new classic rock scene. I couldn't imagine it going any better for us professionally, and just in terms of having fun. Or, once Corey was in the picture, did you have a moment when things clicked and you knew this was the band? 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. We were doing that gig and Cory learned this song, "Fire Away." Notto notes how the song evolved. 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.. Listen to "The Wire'" https://orcd.co/dirtyhoneythewireListen / Buy the debut 'Dirty Honey' LP . To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. They burst onto the scene in 2019 with "When I'm Gone,' which zoomed to the top of Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart, making the band the first unsigned act to land at Number One. From covering Aerosmith songs to reviving classic rock with a modern twist, the band embraces bluesy riffs, nostalgic music videos and long hair, immersing listeners in the golden age of rock. The self-released six-song effort came out in the spring of 2019 and served as the band's calling card with "When I'm Gone" becoming the first tune by an unsigned group to hit #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts. 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). Welcome to the Dirty Honey Official Store! DO YOU HAVE HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF MUSIC? / CBS San Francisco. We werent looking to sound different, or prove our growth, necessarily. "I also wanted to extend the artistic statement that we've already made. I think right now, its GNR, AC/DC, Metallica, Aerosmith, and the Stones -- theyre all on their own level. Before our conversation ends, I say how it would be cool if in 30 years Dirty Honeys headlining an anniversary tour for their own debut album. 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. I know you've played with big bands and played bigger venues before, but is the first tour where you're playing large amphitheaters? LaBelle continues, I was playing some Stones stuff, just goofing off and having fun and stumbled upon a progression in that tuning that felt really soulful and nice.. All day long, you walk around in your bubble, do all the things you gotta do to be good at your job. 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. My dad was super into Tom Petty and the Stones, and my step brother was into the Black Crowes and he showed me a lot of stuff. Their self-titled extended play was self-released in March 2019. CBS SF: What is the band's writing process like? By contemporary, I'm thinking '90s forward Marc LaBelle: Audioslave, they're definitely one of them. "When you finally come through on those moments, that's where the real magic comes in," Notto says. Ages 16 and Up. They still have yet to sign with a label, that now obsolete rock-band brass-ring of yore. The bands members are no strangers to the rock and roll assembly line. It was about two days too late when quarantine started. Marc LaBelle: It can totally vary. WHAT'S YOUR ESSENTIAL ITEMS THAT YOU HAVE TO BRING WITH YOU WHILE ON TOUR? So, fortunately, we met Corey who came into the fold. Led by frontman Marc Labelle, guitarist John Notto, bassist Justin. IF YOU HAD TO DESCRIBE YOUR BAND'S MISSION STATEMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Dirty Honey's album indeed builds on the band's output to date, with airtight songwriting that plays up their strengths: sexy, bluesy, nasty rock'n'roll, melodic hard rock, and soulful '70s blues-rock. 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. Some musicians take a while to build an audience and connect with fans. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, CBS SF: I know the pandemic delayed this tour for quite a while. Now that things are getting back to the new normal, people are dying to get out and mingle. Were here for a good time., LaBelle says hes about to go grab lunch before departing for rehearsal at Nottos San Fernando Valley home. That's why we've created Crash Course, a recurring feature offering a concise introduction to a band or artist that we think slays, covering their origins, process and vision. It meant that we were able to workshop the songs a lot more, and I think it really made a difference.". Did you try to get some writing done? And he had to send a note over, like: Are you guys through? That was pretty funny.. And hes just a huge fan of the band and has been a huge supporter for a long time. But there really hasn't been a lot of other stuff that's really piqued my interest in terms of contemporary bands. In fact, the chill LaBelle is the rare hard-rock frontman youd actually want to be roommates with. Youre trying to write songs about relationships or the state of the world, but you havent really experienced anything like that in so long. And that was more of a bluesy, rock and roll thing. I love them both a lot. Members: Marc LaBelle - vocals; John Notto - guitar; Justin Smolian - bass guitar; Corey Coverstone - drums; Albums: Dirty Honey EP (2019) Dirty Honey (2021) Dirty Honey is a hard rock/blues rock band from California that formed in 2017. Its a sweet gig for LaBelle, who considers The Black Crowes one of his all-time favorite bands. To also receive updates for our other venues, select below: You've been successfully subscribed - thanks! By the time the guys were done adding their thing to it, it became a stadium rock kind of sound big and powerful.. We remained busy. The song snippet LaBelle just sang and strummed over the phone is from Another Last Time, the last track on Dirty Honeys first full-length album. Marc LaBelle: I would not disagree with you, and I know our guitar player would not disagree with you. 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. Then we recorded the record. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Their self-titled extended play was self-released in March 2019. I flew out to New York when they were doing the Howard Stern Show and playing the show at the Bowery Electric that night. It will be one of the first tours out, Notto says. 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 . All rights reserved. CBS SF: Is this the first large-scale venue tour the band has done? So long as you have a good start, really it's just about a great performance captured by a great recording, you know? 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. And I made a point to get out there in the middle of the tour and was lucky enough to meet and hang out with the guys. Notto also mentions another young band from Los Angeles: Joyous Wolf. None of the stuff that I really liked as a kid was. That same year, Dirty Honey opened for The Who, Guns N Roses, Slash, and Alter Bridge and was the "do-not-miss-band" at major rock festivals such as Welcome to Rockville, Rocklahoma, Louder Than Life, Heavy MTL, and Epicenter. But it still doesn't have a meaning that's easy to pinpoint. If the world seems to weigh a little lighter when you listen to the louche swagger of their song Tied Up (That one is just about fucking, says LaBelle), thats because Dirty Honey planned it that way. Chuck Taylors are cool forever. I just think that without, shitting on anybody specifically, the sound of the music got too polished, Marc continues. 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. Their self-titled extended play was self-released in March 2019. Lyrically, the single puts a different spin on the idea of California as the promised land: vocalist/lyricist Marc LaBelle drew on the tough times he faced after moving west in the early 2010s to craft a bittersweet cautionary tale that hints at personal and emotional turbulence. It was just very lucky, spur of the moment thing that honestly changed my life forever. The Los Angeles quartet has dropped a new single, "California Dreamin'", with a news feature and video that premiered today via Rolling Stone. They've been nothing but kind to us and supportive. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. '", "Because of the pandemic, added drummer Coverstone, we had a lot more time to write and prepare, which was great. Back then, Dirty Honeys yardsticks by which to judge success Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC seemed to doom them to disappointment. Nobodys really heard the songs live before, so thats exciting for us. But you also see the darkest shit imaginable: heroin addiction under a bridge in Skid Row, poverty, homelessness; I slept in my car for nine months when I first moved here. (Courtesy Daniel Prakopcyk). The band was slated to play some opening dates for the highly anticipated Black Crowes reunion tour marking the 30th anniversary of the band's breakout debut albumShake Your Money Maker in 2020, but the coronavirus pandemic would derail those plans. They seem to be more a part of the record label machine, while Greta is kind of doing their own thing. He says the band could also come up with a new tune during opening night soundcheck and play it during the show. Feb 2. BLABBERMOUTH.NET reserves the right to "hide" comments that may be considered offensive, illegal or inappropriate and to "ban" users that violate the site's Terms Of Service. Whether its traveling, going to restaurants, or enjoying the company of others, it doesnt seem to matter. Dirty Honey Motorcycle Trucker Hat. Dirty Honey is an iHeartRadio On The Verge Artist. Dirty Honey is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 2017. He's really fun to watch. LaBelle says there were songs Dirty Honey chose to leave off the debut LP that are a little more expansive, including one called Rebel Son the bands considering playing on tour. It consists of singer Marc LaBelle, guitarist John Notto, bassist Justin Smolian, and drummer Jaydon Bean. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. We talk with frontman Marc LaBelle and other members of the band about the album and how the pandemic . Although each band member started playing music as kidsat the age of eight, Notto's parents even bought him a red-and-white Stratocaster . "He was able to listen to what we were laying down in real-time, through this app," says LaBelle. All of the four band members are determined to better themselves going forward. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. The vocal performance is autotuned, the guitar solos dont even really exist anymore We got into this radio-friendly format of recording that lost all its soul. It was like he was in the room with us. Always eating great food, getting recommendations, and enjoying the time you spend there. We were in the middle of nowhere going to a gig where we might have played for like 100 people, LaBelle recalls. There are a lot of people in LA who don't want to take that risk. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. This form needs Javascript to display, which your browser doesn't support. We were just nailing it on The Wire, recalls Notto. "California isn't always the 'land of milk and honey,' dreams don't always come true here, and that's the perspective this song and video take. Another talented Los Angeles band, Joyous Wolf, is the opening act. You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. Were you able to play together? WHAT'S YOUR PRE-SHOW RITUAL? They looked horrible. By all reports, the jaunt was well received. "I also wanted to extend the artistic statement that we had already made. Live Nation, the worlds leading promoter, claims their revenue fell 84% in 2020. Which begs the question: what is it about Dirty Honeys music, straightforward and earnest as it is, that has vaulted them above so many other bands trying so hard to make it? And who knows by this time next year, Dirty Honey themselves could very well move up the ladder and start filling arenas on their own. CBS SF: How old were you when you developed your interest in music? Pick up tickets to the "California Dreamin' Tour . Im gonna start wearing polka dot. The Rolling Stones | GRRR LIVE! "It's just about getting the performance right and not thinking about it too much. Dirty Honey open for the Black Crowes at the Concord Pavilion on Saturday, Aug. 21, and the Shoreline Amphitheatre on Sunday, Aug. 22. It meant that we were able to workshop the songs a lot more, and I think it really made a difference.". Thankfully, the song isnt a Mamas & The Papas cover. "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.". Released in March 2019, the band's debut single, "When Im Gone," became the first song by an unsigned artist to reach No. But at the end of the day, Chris and Rich are picking the bands. 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. Eight hours later, friends contacted the members and family telling them their music was being played on the radio. Dirty Honey is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 2017. But rocknroll isnt perfect.. Ive never been asked that before, LaBelle says. California Dreaming was the last song we wrote, said bassist Justin Smolian. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. Along with AC/DC, Notto cites Aerosmith and Van Halen as bands that give him ideas. Its a sound which quickly magnetized rock fans missing bluesy songs with hooks, upon the 2019 release of another self-titled disc, Dirty Honeys feisty six-song EP. A year ago, an unsigned Los Angeles band sprawled on a downtown fire escape for a photoshoot that accompanied a High Hopes piece in Classic Rock. The worst part is being away from home, your family, your friends. 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. The back of the van. We recorded live, in a room together, and I think you can feel that. There was maybe like 50 people outside the station, and I was this little kid. Although the Dirty Honey album may sound effortless, its genesis had a bumpy start. And then he suggested a melody for me to sing in the chorus. More info at dirtyhoney.com. Nothing but nice things to say about them. Marc LaBelle: It was mostly my dad and my step dad. If you do what feels good and right, that can't be wrong. We were diving a little too deep down the songwriting rabbit hole and it wasn't authentic to any of our styles. Marc LaBelle: No, the classic rock radio station was in my hometown. Band friend and LA industry veteran Mark DiDia heard the band's promise in their tune "When I'm Gone" and offered to manage them, quickly getting the foursome on bills opening for Guns 'n Roses guitarist Slash. Dirty Honeys self-titled debut album is out now (opens in new tab). Theyre just making more money, so they get more resources, more attention. Honestly, the biggest challenge was convincing the other band members to simply play what feels good. I also wanted to extend the artistic statement that weve already made, says the guitarist John Notto. And that was kind of the moment we were waiting for; for somebody to say that sort of thing. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. We want the band to grow to a place where Dirty Honey is just its own identity, like all of our predecessors. Hungry to bring their music to the masses and play more shows, Dirty Honey is now ready to make the big leap after being selected as the support act for the much-anticipated Black Crowes Shake Your Money Maker reunion tour, which kicks off July 20 in Nashville. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. . Listen to "California Dreamin'" https://orcd.co/californiadreamin Listen / Buy the debut 'Dirty Honey' LP . Which Rockers Love To Show Off Their Poker Face? Hidden comments will still appear to the user and to the user's Facebook friends. Time 8:00 pm Location The Hall at Fargo Brewing 610 University Dr N, Fargo, ND Cost $29.00 - $49.00 DETAILS Doors: 6:00 pm Audience: Ages 21+ Seating: General Admission Buy Tickets Presale: June 9 (10am-10pm) Password: SUMMERNIGHTS Onsale: June 10 @ 10am Once you 're logged in to an active personal account on Facebook hidden will... 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