Was there a personal connection between your band and those guys? We were playing this song and before we knew it, there was like 150 people just watching us on the sidewalk and on the road. So with California Dreamin I wanted to go a little darker., While Dirty Honey were tracking balls-out album highlight The Wire, the boy king of the blues was covering his ears. It has a lot of qualities that the great classic rock records have, but also still sounds somewhat knew -- its four young kids doing their thing on a record. Weve sort of taken an all-killer- no-filler kind of approach.. At the same time, long-standing venues around the globe shuttered their doors for good. It consists of singer Marc Labelle, guitarist John Notto, bassist Justin Smolian, and drummer Corey Coverstone. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Although the pandemic has thrown some obstacles in the way, DIRTY HONEY knows that pushing through those tough times will only help them come out stronger on the other side. Great melodies, great chorus, great riffs, soulful, sexy rock &roll. I think right now, its GNR, AC/DC, Metallica, Aerosmith, and the Stones -- theyre all on their own level. Hes literally like a big brother to me. Deleted user After performing a gig of cover songs together at a bar, they then played on the sidewalk of Sunset Boulevard in front of about 100 people. In June, Dirty Honey hits the road on a headlining tour opening June 3 at Tempe, Arizonas Marquee Theater. Pick up tickets to the "California Dreamin' Tour . Oddly enough, my dad could definitely hold a tune, and so could my step dad. They've been nothing but kind to us and supportive. Chuck Taylors are cool forever. It's sort of a challenge any band that's doing music with clear touchstones in '70s classic rock. Read Full Biography Overview Biography Discography Songs Credits Related Share on facebook twitter tumblr Album Discography full condensed blue highlight denotes album pick Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. 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. First published on August 17, 2021 / 8:55 PM. And then as we kept writing and trying to find our groove, we sort of figured out our musical direction together; what came naturally to us that we were passionate about. Dirty Honey is an iHeartRadio On The Verge Artist. Were here for a good time., LaBelle says hes about to go grab lunch before departing for rehearsal at Nottos San Fernando Valley home. My dad and I used to listen to Aerosmith on hockey trips, and the Rolling Stones. It was very casual. It has a rawness to it, and a throwback familiarity while still feeling fresh. For example, drummer Coverstone has studied with jazz and L.A. session drummers but loves heavy metal; Notto grew up listening to 70s funk and R&B as well as rock 'n' roll, and bassist Smolian has a bachelor of music in classical guitar and loves Tom Petty and The Beach Boys. He's really amazing; a super tasteful player. But the songwriting, it varies. That's pretty much everything I love. Thats a good question. Although each band member started playing music as kidsat the age of eight, Notto's parents even bought him a red-and-white Stratocaster . "We did a lot of rehearsing and got tighter as a band. 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. Meanwhile, California Dreamin, the debut albums lead single, is firmly in the bands Aerosmith-y wheelhouse. 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. $30.00 - $65.00. I never like to be perfect in the studio. Dirty Honey opened for Skillet and Alter Bridge on their Victorious Sky Tour from September 22 to October 25. Marc LaBelle: Not really. I wanted to do that from day one, no doubt about it. He says the lyrics, about crawling back to a love you should instead be running away from, pretty much wrote themselves. Fortunately, DiDia was able to work his magic remotely. He's really fun to watch. Marc LaBelle: We have a couple of friends that own a weed shop on Sunset Boulevard. 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. We were just trying to be creative in any way he could and stay busy, you know? Hold my beer.'". Its got to feel right, especially if its a cover. Version 2, edited by Hope you're ready to do some shows. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Dirty Honey open for the Black Crowes at the Concord Pavilion on Saturday, Aug. 21, and the Shoreline Amphitheatre on Sunday, Aug. 22. 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". So long as you have a good start, really it's just about a great performance captured by a great recording, you know? Rocknroll should be right on the edge, says Notto. In fact, they were hired to open a two-week warm-up tour in June for Dirty Honey. You're blasting through all these cool cities and seeing the best part of everywhere you visit. For 5000, now you can, Watch David Bowie tease David Gilmour before joining him onstage for a spine-tingling duet on Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb, This stunning orchestral version of Stairway To Heaven, featuring Orianthi on guitar, will make you fall in love with Led Zeppelin all over again, Every issue delivered direct to your door. Its been one hell of a ride for Dirty Honey. 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. Similarly, my stepdad was like super into older Aerosmith. CBS SF: Yeah, I honestly think he's one of the greatest living guitarists on the planet right now. I'm very attracted to the energy of like four or five guys playing rock and roll. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Young Guns 2022 Tour Tee. which is strange when I think about it. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. 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. Our latest subject is Dirty Honey, an Los Angeles-based blues-rock band that put a modern spin on the anthemic bluster of their heroes: bands like Aerosmith, Guns N' Roses and Pearl Jam. (Courtesy Daniel Prakopcyk). Tour. And then we made a plan to record the record. Sometimes it's five minutes, sometimes it's five years. Honestly, the biggest challenge was convincing the other band members to simply play what feels good. (Photo credit: Cardice Fairorth), L-R: bassist Justin Smolian, vocalist Marc LaBelle, drummer Corey Coverstone (Photo credit: Mike Savioa), Dirty Honey - When I'm Gone [Official Video], "Remedy" The Black Crowes@Star Lake Burgettsown, PA 7/28/21, Dirty Honey x Harley Davidson (Livestream 4.9.20), Dirty Honey - Down The Road (Suitcase Sessions), Dirty Honey - Fire Away (Live from Capitol Records Studio A), Dirty Honey - Rolling 7s (Live at The Troubadour), Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. I dont know if the instrumentation will change all that much. Heres how it works. We had a slight idea that maybe we could sneak into Australia, but we decided against that. For one, he leaves the lyrics for LaBelle. They also supported Guns N' Roses on their Not in This Lifetime Tour on November 1 and 2 in Las Vegas. California Dreaming was the last song we wrote, said bassist Justin Smolian. 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. I think we thought if there is one band to pay attention to and maybe imagined our model would be, we thought it was Rival Sons for a minute, he says. Great art is a little dangerous. "When you finally come through on those moments, that's where the real magic comes in," he says. 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. Listen to "California Dreamin'" https://orcd.co/californiadreamin Listen / Buy the debut 'Dirty Honey' LP . Tied Up and the albums lead single California Dreamin, both feature smoking guitar solos bookended by massive riffs and hooks. CBS SF: I wanted to get your take on a couple of other relatively new bands that -- when people write about them or talk about them -- there's a lot of discussion about how they recall bands from the past. It got Pro Tools-ed to death, and thats not what were about. It was after this second performance that they decided to officially form a band in 2017. 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. Later they bonded over motorcycles, even going overseas to places like Italy on motorcycle trips together. Skindred, Dana Dentata, Heriot and more join the Download 2022 line-up! If you do what feels good and right, that can't be wrong. But rocknroll isnt perfect.. The back of the van. I just knew that riff was good enough to be something great. "We would do two and three different demos of a song, so there would be a few versions. Notto also mentions another young band from Los Angeles: Joyous Wolf. $30.00. Their self-titled extended play was self-released in March 2019. TV Series Hot Theres nothing too heavy-handed or overly ambitious just Nottos crunchy guitar work and Marc LaBelles impassioned vocals stretched out over bassist Justin Smolian and drummer Corey Coverstones resolute foundation for a fulfilling elixir of blues-based rock. The LA hard rockers describe what it is about their sound that has catapulted them to such dizzying heights. Theyre just making more money, so they get more resources, more attention. . Were gonna be playing the record for the first time, a good chunk of it at least, LaBelle says. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. WHO IS DIRTY HONEY? We weren't looking to sound different, or prove our growth, necessarily. 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. The new Dirty Honey album indeed builds on the band's output to date, driven by the smoking lead single "California Dreaming" that muses about life's ebbs and flows, even in paradise. 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. Dirty Honey Guitarist John Notto Talks New Album & Hitting The Road Styx | Crash Of The Crown New Studio Release Review, This Town (Still) Aint Big Enough For Both Of Us: Why Sparks Kimono My House Matters, Songwriter: The Other Side Of Colin Blunstone, Days Of Passed In The Future For John Lodge. He is the author of Walter Trout's official biography, Rescued From Reality, a music pundit on Times Radio and BBC TV, and an interviewer who has spoken to Brian May, Jimmy Page, Ozzy Osbourne, Ronnie Wood, Dave Grohl, Marilyn Manson, Kiefer Sutherland and many more. But for him and the rest of Dirty Honey, pushing through those tough times and coming out stronger on the other side is worth it. When it comes time for a solo once the song has shaped up, I just follow with what my ear hears. #CaliforniaDreamin 2023 in the EU kicks off tonight in Antwerp 2-Feb - Antwerp, Belgium 3-Feb - Cologne, Germany 4-Feb - Nijmegen, Netherlands 6-Feb - Eindhoven, Netherlands 7-Feb - Paris, France Get tickets now at DirtyHoney.com. Whats especially interesting about Dirty Honey is that in a world where everyone seems focused on the next big thing or the flavor of the hour, a band playing old-school rocknroll can conquer the world without any help from a label. In early 2023, they released "Heartbreaker 2.0." Members The band is comprised of Marc LaBelle, John Notto, Justin Smolian, and Corey Coverstone. / CBS San Francisco. ", Adds drummer Corey Coverstone: "Because of the pandemic, we had a lot more time to write and prepare, which was great. 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. The Mamas & The Papas were rad, but right now rock needs new songs as singles, not covers. I met Aerosmith before my first concert ever, literally watched Steven Tyler and Joe Perry walk out of the radio station and jump into a limo. None of the stuff that I really liked as a kid was. Were you in any groups leading up to that point? A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. I've seen the Struts live and they're amazing. Los Angeles' rock band Dirty Honey are gearing up for an ambitious 2019. Everybody loved rock and roll. Welcome to the Dirty Honey Official Store! It was more about, 'Oh, you thought that was good? ", In fact, if anything, all of the four band members are determined to better themselves going forward. But there was that one where we just captured it, and it was magic.". Additional Info. Because the group couldnt make it to Australia where their producer, Nick DiDia, is based, they opted to record the album in Los Angeles. To also receive updates for our other venues, select below: You've been successfully subscribed - thanks! CBS SF: How's the tour been going so far? After a string of opening slots with the Who, Guns N Roses, Slash, and Alter Bridge, appearances at various music festivals across the nation, and a few headlining gigs (including one in Los Angeles), Dirty Honey joined everyone else in the pandemic lockdown and sheltered at home. Henry Yates has been a freelance journalist since 2002 and written about music for titles including The Guardian, The Telegraph, NME, Classic Rock, Guitarist, Total Guitar and Metal Hammer. I dont usually encourage Justin or Corey to copy the parts that I put down because theyre such incredible players. 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. We don't want to bring anything back we just want to make music that's sexy and hard and rocking all at the same time. Released in March 2019, the band's debut single, "When Im Gone," became the first song by an unsigned artist to reach No. The band is an iHeartRadio On The Verge Artist. They literally would just jack lyrics and whole songs; it was that on the nose. Vocalist Marc LaBelle and guitarist John Notto give us their view from the fast lane. Dirty Honey's debut LP. "If we had gone when we were supposed to in March, we wouldn't have had as many songs," Smolian says. That would be amazing, the singer replies. "When you finally come through on those moments, that's where the real magic comes in," Notto says. Shows start at 8 p.m. Tickets for Mobile are $22.50 via ticketweb.com and $25 - $30 for Huntsville via eventbrite.com. But Dirty Honey flaunts their roots without sounding exactly like any of those bands. Catching Dirty Honey with the Black Crowes should be nothing less than a pure celebration of rock and roll. 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. The Struts have this big, stomping glam-inspired sound that has brought comparisons to Queen and maybe T-Rex. But the Dirty Honey singers yeah-yeahs and ooohs up a tracks energy, without wearing out their welcome. 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. The worst part is being away from home, your family, your friends. Notto notes how the song evolved. Dirty Honey L-R: Marc LaBelle, Justin Smolian, Corey Coverstone, John Notto. Not from dancing with Mr. My mom, not so much, but she tried. Feel free to contribute! Another talented Los Angeles band, Joyous Wolf, is the opening act. Dirty Honey - When I'm Gone [Official Video] by Dirty Honey on YouTube The self-released six-song effort came out in the spring of 2019 and served as the band's calling card with "When. LaBelle, a former college lacrosse player, is checking playoff hockey scores. Having scanned the horizon for rocks next generation of giants, they decided to take the job on themselves. And then, pretty quickly as time wore on, they were like, "You know what? 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 full-length. For Notto, its anything but a competition. About Last Night, the final track, is a slow blues pattern shaped by LaBelles soulful vocal. I was curious about your thoughts on what those bands are doing as far as putting a modern spin on '70s sounds Marc LaBelle: I think -- of those two that you mentioned -- Greta Van Fleet is probably the one I'd be more likely to listen to. We did the live stream at the Viper Room, then we did another live stream for Harley Davidson. Marc LaBelle: Yeah, other than festivals that we've done here and there, this is definitely the first big, 10-15 thousand seat venue sort of tour that we've done on this scale ever. How did you guys spend the lockdown? The Underground Sounds Of America: Dirty Honey. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. There's no tickets or anything, you just do it. All of the four band members are determined to better themselves going forward. Apart from great songs, were really selling ninety minutes of freedom, says Notto. There's plenty of people you get to meet up with on the road, friends who have moved to Seattle or wherever, and it's nice to catch up with a familiar face in a random city. 0:15. We dont show up naked wearing socks, but well leave a mistake on if the take has the feel. By the time the guys were done adding their thing to it, it became a stadium rock kind of sound big and powerful.. Dirty Honey Albums and Discography | AllMusic Discography Dirty Honey Follow Artist + Hard rock combo out of Los Angeles inspired by titans like Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. PROVE YOUR FANDOM. For all their hard work, diligence and fortitude, great rewards most certainly await. 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. The band Dirty Honey officially was formed when Corey joined the group. I haven't heard much of the Struts' stuff, but from what I've heard, it's a little more produced sounding. Or, once Corey was in the picture, did you have a moment when things clicked and you knew this was the band? In a world over-sweetened with pop syrup, Dirty Honey tell stories from the darker side of Los Angeles (Image credit: Daniel Prakopcyk) 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. After hearing their song "When I'm Gone", the band's longtime friend Mark DiDia, a music industry veteran from Columbia Records, became their manager and quickly got them gigs opening for Slash in fall 2018. 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 talk with frontman Marc LaBelle and other members of the band about the album and how the pandemic . Back then, Dirty Honeys yardsticks by which to judge success Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC seemed to doom them to disappointment. The guitarist draws on any number of different influences when it comes to riffs, chord progressions and solos. We want the band to grow to a place where Dirty Honey is just its own identity, like all of our predecessors. "It's just about getting the performance right and not thinking about it too much. Marc LaBelle: I definitely was always interested in it. See the full list of tour dates below, followed by our video Zoom interview with Dirty Honey singer Marc LaBelle and Wolfgang Van Halen. But at the end of the day, Chris and Rich are picking the bands. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The collection boasts airtight songwriting that plays up their strengths: sexy, bluesy, nasty rock 'n' roll. 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. The single "When I'm Gone" topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart, making them the first unsigned band to ever top the chart. The band had planned to record it with producer Nick DiDia (who produced. So family was a definitely an influence. We worked with a producer that really tried to make us really radio-friendly, and we listened back to the record and said, We fucking hate this, says Marc with a laugh. But there really hasn't been a lot of other stuff that's really piqued my interest in terms of contemporary bands. Aw, man, obviously that was a dream come true for any young rock band, says frontman Marc LeBelle. 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. And the two of them were very nice to me and sign some stuff for me and I got to see them see them sign some, ummmmm, maybe questionable things for some female fans. Always eating great food, getting recommendations, and enjoying the time you spend there. The LA-based hard rock quartet have gone from the underground phenom to chart-topping rock stars, all on the back of their diligent work, DIY ethos, and refusal to compromise their sound. There was no soul in any of it. Its tough when youre not living a life to write about life.. 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.. Or why not treat yourself? Soundgarden. It meant that we were able to workshop the songs a lot more, and I think it really made a difference.". Then there's other times like I'll have a whole song worked out on an acoustic, like "Another Last Time" for example, and then you bring it to the band and everybody puts their own spin on it and it becomes a Dirty Honey song. I've actually never seen the Black Crowes before. It consists of singer Marc LaBelle, guitarist John Notto, bassist Justin Smolian, and drummer Jaydon Bean. Notto had moved to Los Angeles from Maine. Dirty Honey, L-F: John Notto (guitar), Marc LaBelle (vocals), Corey Coverstone (drums), Justin Smolian (bass) Daniel Prakopcyk* Los Angeles outfit Dirty Honey have released a new song,. I play a lot of hockey and love riding motorcycles. It's that classic thing: if I hear Angus Young and AC/DC playing on the radio, I know it's them. I wouldn't necessarily categorize us into hard rock. I remember being like four and loving Aerosmith and the Rolling Stones. I wrote some of the demos that became songs like California Dreamin. We just tried to push the ball forward., California Dreamin was the first glimpse of what would become the bands fully formed album for 2021. CD & Blu-ray Disc Ira Kantors Vinyl Confessions: Driven To Sniff n the Tears. Shop online for Dirty Honey merchandise, t-shirts, clothing, apparel, posters and accessories. And that was kind of the moment we were waiting for; for somebody to say that sort of thing. We were going to go to Australia, John Notto, the bands guitarist, remarks during a phone call about their derailed plans for 2020. "Sometimes, if you just let lyrics pass behind your ears, they sound like cool shit is being said," LaBelle says. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The widescreen thunder of California Dreamin gave Dirty Honey their third straight top-15 rock radio hit. CBS SF: Is this the first large-scale venue tour the band has done? Notto recalls that the smooth opening for Rolling 7s was actually Labelles idea. And its perfect.. Which Rockers Love To Show Off Their Poker Face? As soon as this tour ends, my dad and I are taking a trip up the coast to the California Redwoods to do some riding. I know you did at least a one show at the Viper Room that was streamed at some point. 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 Led by frontman Marc Labelle, guitarist John Notto, bassist Justin Smolian, and drummer Corey Co. Interaction with others is what drives the world onward. Band Members: groundzero.marc@gmail.com, Marc LaBelle: Lead Vocals, Justin Smolian: Bass, John Notto: Guitars, Corey Coverstone: Drums, Booking: Hometown: CBS SF: I know the pandemic delayed this tour for quite a while. My brother and I had a Red Hot Chili Peppers phase for sure. Formed 2017 Origin Los Angeles , CA Genre Rock #1237 band Boost Dirty Honey Popularity Band #1237 Dirty Honey Fans Also Viewed Mneskin Wallows Calpurnia It will be one of the first tours out, Notto says. The Black Keys are great. Check out the single and pre-order the album here. 1,251 talking about this. History:When vocalist Marc Labelle moved to Los Angeles he met guitarist John Notto. CAN YOU GIVE US A BRIEF HISTORY ON HOW YOU CAME TOGETHER? Marc LaBelle: It was mostly my dad and my step dad. Bath When Im Gone has now been streamed more than 10 million times on Spotify. We were just nailing it on The Wire, recalls Notto. My stepdad pulled into the driveway and said, "Steven Tyler and Joe Perry are down there at the radio station right now. But the studio recordings are a little more polished and produced. 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 who knows by this time next year, Dirty Honey themselves could very well move up the ladder and start filling arenas on their own. I couldn't imagine it going any better for us professionally, and just in terms of having fun. 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. ", Notto also admits that the creative process isn't necessarily always all fun and games. DO YOU HAVE HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF MUSIC? SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) -- In the space of four short years, Los Angeles band Dirty Honey has risen from playing local clubs to sharing stages with the likes of the Who, Guns n' Roses and the Black Crowes. And he had to send a note over, like: Are you guys through? That was pretty funny.. Thankfully, the song isnt a Mamas & The Papas cover. Dirty Honey opening for The Black Crowes tour makes sense on several levels. John introduced me to bassist Justin Smolian who in turn introduced us to drummer Corey Coverstone. If you cant write a song around the title Another Last Time youre not very good at your job if youre trying to be a songwriter, LaBelle says. These guys are awesome. The band has released several albums, and their fan Dirty Honey Band is a popular rock band that is known for their catchy hooks and energetic live shows. He says the band could also come up with a new tune during opening night soundcheck and play it during the show. 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