Honeybear, a soul, funk, blues, and roots quartet, offers a nostalgic expedition through the heartlands of American music. Founded in 2023, the band’s members share a rich history of collaboration spanning over a decade. Their musical adventures have taken them across Canada and down the West Coast, gracing renowned Folk and Jazz/Blues festivals. During the pandemic, they found solace in outdoor jam sessions, powered by makeshift setups. From these gatherings emerged a vibrant fusion of sound, rooted in resilience and camaraderie. Collaborations with celebrated artists like Dawn Pemberton, Harpdog Brown, and Ndidi O have enriched their musical tapestry, showcasing their enduring passion and creativity.
Fun fact: Keyboard player Mike Kenney has the distinction of playing more sold-out shows at Rogers Arena than any other musician – as the organ player for the Vancouver Canucks!
Name:
My name is Colin Brumelle, the guitar player of Honeybear
Genre:
Soul / Funk / Blues / Roots
Founded:
2023
# of Albums:
1 ep and more coming shortly!
Latest Album:
Latest Single:
Favourite musician growing up:
Howling Wolf
Favourite musician now:
So many! The New Mastersounds, Charlie Crockett, Khruangbin
Guilty pleasure song:
Shania Twain, Let’s go girls
Live show ritual:
2 hours before a show, I always get the terrible idea of trying to rebuild my pedal board. 10 minutes before we play, I’m always looking for a marker and paper to change out our set list.
Favourite local musician:
The Reviberators
EP or LP?
I like making EP’s but I enjoy listening to albums. Double standard!
Early bird or night owl?
Night owl
Road or studio?
We’re fans of both, but have to say live is more our jam
Where can we follow you?
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Nuba
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Anywhere with cherry blossoms
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
MacLean Park, because it’s near our house, it’s a great place to hang out and play some music in warm weather, and my dog loves stealing other dogs’ toys there.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
The Heatley. (Runner up: Green Auto)
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Soul Essentials, on commercial drive.
