Honeybear, the Band

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While Honeybear is a relatively new band formed in 2023, the 4 band members are old friends and have been playing together in other formations for over a decade, crossing paths on tours across Canada, down the West Coast, and beyond. As individual performers, they’ve played at most major Folk and Jazz/Blues festivals in Canada. When the pandemic struck and live music was at a standstill, the 4 friends found themselves jamming outdoors in parks, with amps and PA’s hooked up to jerry rigged motorcycle batteries, just to bask in the joy that is playing live music with like minded souls. Necessity is the mother of invention, etc. The rest is history.

Honeybear is a Vancouver BC based funk, soul & roots quartet, taking you on an old school road trip through the dusty back roads of American music.

Their live sets are dynamic and unpredictable, shifting effortlessly between high-energy, danceable numbers and deep instrumental grooves that showcase their talent and musical chemistry. With creative writing, skilled musicianship, and a clear sense of identity, Honeybear has audiences and listeners excited to see what’s coming next.

• Ian Beaty – Bass, Vocals
• Colin Brumelle – Guitar
• Mike Kenney – Keyboards, Vocals
• Timothy S. Watson – Drums, Percussion