Honey & the 45's
Chicago-based band Honey & the 45's sweeten the music world with more than a few drops of music taste. And with each video they bring other members of the art community to further expand expressionism in a way that expands the experience of their song's message.
Building a velvet carpet for the music scene with the song 'Believe' is a touch much needed in the rise of cool jazz-oriented underground sound that Chicago has been simmering on low heat for through a variety of movements.
BuzznewsTV had a chance to correspond with Honey at the release of their new song 'Believe', a touching folk-blues song with cognizant lyrics and murmuring emotions that reminds of us of memorable impact resonance the likes of Mazzy Star's travels and shoe-gaze depth. With violin, lovely vocals, and a deep message of hope, we bring you the taste of Honey & the 45's.
BUZZ - Hi Honey.
BUZZ - How did the band come together?
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HONEY - We started out as a folk acoustic 3 piece in 2009 under the name Snow On Sunday. Kim and I are the only remaining members from that band. Although we've evolved into a rock/ soul/ blues band this trio beginning is why we still have our folk roots and why songs like Believe still exist for us. When we were playing out at clubs and bars we decided we wanted to fill out our sound. We went through a few different bass and guitar players. We've had some great collaborators over the years that have really helped contribute to our current sound. Collectively we love many different genres: Mo Town, Jazz, Rock n roll, Folk, Bluegrass. We kind of blend it all together. Just like everyone else, we hope to make our own musical DNA and leave our footprint on the music scene.
BUZZ - When is the next Honey Buzz?
HONEY - Good question! We love Honey Buzz, and thanks for asking. This is a contest we created to help encourage artistic endeavors. We've all been inspired artistically by music, and so we ask people to create a piece of art inspired by one of Honey & the 45's songs. If you go to our website, you can view the top 3 entries from our contest last March. We are hoping to do another Honey Buzz Creative Expression Showcase this Spring/ Summer. It's tricky because we have to plan it around a specific show, but we are looking into ways to expand the contest. Stay tuned! Promoting artists in general is very important to us. Not only do we have this contest, but we make a point to feature an artist in every music video that we shoot. Our first Music video "Got the Need" features, acro-yogaists, actors, comedians, gymnasts, dancers, etc. Our second Music video "Lolita's Lament" features amazing Belly Dancer, Kamani Raqs. Our third music video "Believe" features aerialist Lilly Steele( who also happens to be my cousin).
BUZZ - Can you tell us about the song Believe?
What inspired it?
HONEY - "Believe" is about the first moment of doubt. This song came out of a sense of hopelessness; the sinking feeling that my dreams may not come true. What would I do, who would I be? I was tired of being poor and unappreciated. The song is about the desire to go on believing in yourself, to keep that ever glimmering spark alive. "Believe" is about surrendering to hope.
BUZZ - How many cities has Honey played in already?
HONEY - We have played in 10 cities thus far, but we hope to expand our reach quite a bit in 2014!
BUZZ - Got the need is such a fun music video. Where was it filmed? That street looks familiar.
HONEY - We had so much fun shooting this music video! Many of the artists and people in this video are our good friends, so it made shooting all the more entertaining. The street in the beginning is on Giddings in Lincoln Square. Our videographer, Tyler Pistorious ran behind the motorcycles on foot to get that shot.
-How often do you all get together? We get together often.We're pals. We rehearse 2 days a week, and then with shows/ mini-tours/ radio interviews/ marketing etc...we probably average another 6-10 meetings per month.
BUZZ - Who are some of your biggest influences?
HONEY - Jon: Smoky Robinson and Stevie Wonder. Kim: Erykah Badu and The Beatles. Jarad: The Vibrations. Sean: Ray Charles. Kristina: Laura Marling and Muddy Waters
so many more, but we tried to limit ourselves a bit :)
Links:
website: http://www.honeyandthe45s.com
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/honeyandthe45s
twitter: https://twitter.com/honeyandthe45s
soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/honey45s
