The LP album jackets background color is cream. I was super young, like seven or eight years old. When moved by the music onstage, LaBelle works a mic-stand like someone worthy of a poster. The EPs black. 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. Dirty Honey rented a rehearsal space and demoed the album's songs in advance, meaning the tracks were in good shape when DiDia came onboard. Los Angeles rock band Dirty Honey. Were here for a good time., LaBelle says hes about to go grab lunch before departing for rehearsal at Nottos San Fernando Valley home. The single "When I'm Gone" topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart, making them the first unsigned band to ever do so. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. The song captures the whole essence of what Dirty Honey are all about straight-up, no non-sense riff-rich rock with an old-school gloss and a modern-day attitude. Then this riff (and maybe, destiny) tapped him on the shoulder. Almost two months before its release, the guitarist John, Dirty Honeys debut LP. I love them both a lot. They burst onto the scene in 2019 with When Im Gone, which zoomed to the top of Billboards Mainstream Rock chart, making the band the first unsigned act to land at Number One. I'm super into Gary Clark Jr. and his guitar playing. 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. I know you did at least a one show at the Viper Room that was streamed at some point. Europe is about to get DIRTY! Dirty Honey open for the Black Crowes at the Concord Pavilion on Saturday, Aug. 21, and the Shoreline Amphitheatre on Sunday, Aug. 22. 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. The band Dirty Honey officially was formed when Corey joined the group. When Im here by myself, I just have fun. All rights reserved (About Us). I just think people are ready for rocknroll again.. Dirty Honey toured in 2019 as the opening act for Red Sun Rising on their Peel Tour. 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? Always eating great food, getting recommendations, and enjoying the time you spend there. Were you able to play together? If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. I Got Dirty Tee. Dirty Honey - When I'm Gone [Official Video] "When I'm Gone" is from Dirty Honey's 2019 self-titled debut EP. Meanwhile, California Dreamin, the debut albums lead single, is firmly in the bands Aerosmith-y wheelhouse. Not from dancing with Mr. I had to navigate a little more cautiously what I was doing after that. This is going back like almost two years already. 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. Let's have them do the whole thing." The bands members are no strangers to the rock and roll assembly line. "We would do two and three different demos of a song, so there would be a few versions. Interaction with others is what drives the world onward. 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. Marc LaBelle: I would not disagree with you, and I know our guitar player would not disagree with you. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. I have to say, it was a rather uninspiring time to be making a record, says the lead singer Marc LaBelle. 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. Back in the old days, I used to know every band members name, because I could pinpoint Joe Perrys guitar playing versus Brad Whitfords guitar playing. 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 That song, LaBelle tells me, was totally just a quarantine baby. Band Members: groundzero.marc@gmail.com, Marc LaBelle: Lead Vocals, Justin Smolian: Bass, John Notto: Guitars, Corey Coverstone: Drums, Booking: Hometown: 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. As a result, the songs on the Dirty Honey album hint at life's ebbs and flowsshattering heartbreak, romantic connection, intense soul-searchingwhile giving listeners space to draw their own conclusions. They're an amazing live band. Feel free to contribute! Dirty Honey with Mac Saturn California Dreamin' Tour Date August 27, 2022 Expired! 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. They put their time away from the road to good use by writing and recording new music. ", Adds drummer Corey Coverstone: "Because of the pandemic, we had a lot more time to write and prepare, which was great. Led by frontman Marc Labelle, guitarist John Notto, bassist Justin Smolian, and drummer Corey Co. CBS SF: Is this the first large-scale venue tour the band has done? We were diving a little too deep down the songwriting rabbit hole and it wasn't authentic to any of our styles. Tour. Youll ease in on the slumbering waves of California Dreamin before a new set comes in and takes you out for a ride. 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. And then he suggested a melody for me to sing in the chorus. Was there a personal connection between your band and those guys? "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. That last statement sums up what makes Dirty Honey a new must-hear amid a rap/pop era when rock has become almost career-suicide. "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. That's definitely my thing. But it still doesn't have a meaning that's easy to pinpoint. You dont want to just keep writing radio songs, quote unquote, that are all three-and-a-half minutes because you can get very cookie cutter. The worst part is being away from home, your family, your friends. Great melodies, great chorus, great riffs, soulful, sexy rock &roll. It was more about, 'Oh, you thought that was good? Los Angeles' rock band Dirty Honey are gearing up for an ambitious 2019. Dirty Honey is built from LaBelles soulful yelp and the lean electric ruckus guitarist John Notto, drummer Corey Coverstone and bassist Justin Smolian kick up. I just think that without, shitting on anybody specifically, the sound of the music got too polished, Marc continues. But yeah, the Struts are cool. Sure, belting lyrics about nightlife heartbreak over Les Paul thorns isnt bleeding edge. These Los Angeles hard rockers dont need no stinkin label to land a #1 single on the Billboard charts. 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. 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. Dirty Honey's debut LP. #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. I love Aerosmith, the Black Crowes, Guns N' Roses, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Audioslave, Pearl Jam I love them all. The video is a dream through California that showcases the good, the bad and the ugly.". Listen to "California Dreamin'" https://orcd.co/californiadreamin Listen / Buy the debut 'Dirty Honey' LP . But it's persistence that gets you to the finish line. Other LP hightides include jagged riff-fest The Wire and highway song Gypsy.. It just goes on and on. My influences play into the band when they need to, he reveals. The only criticism weve received is that the albums short about 30 minutes, Notto explains. CD & Blu-ray Disc Ira Kantors Vinyl Confessions: Driven To Sniff n the Tears. The official music video for "California Dreamin'" by Dirty Honey. The demo I did was like real loose and kind of swampy. 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. 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. Justin had this one riff for forever that just remained unfinished until we fit it into "Heartbreaker." Having to switch gears delayed the start of recording slightly, although this extra time ended up being a boon. And he had to send a note over, like: Are you guys through? That was pretty funny.. "When you finally come through on those moments, that's where the real magic comes in," Notto says. Were you in any groups leading up to that point? Other songs like The Wire, Take My Hand, and Gypsy pretty much jump out the gate and slap you across the face. 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. That's pretty much everything I love. 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). We just met those guys in Nashville when we rolled through there and they were very sweet. In June, Dirty Honey hits the road on a headlining tour opening June 3 at Tempe, Arizonas Marquee Theater. Those glasses are cool forever. / CBS San Francisco. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. In a world over-sweetened with pop syrup, Dirty Honey tell stories from the darker side of Los Angeles. He says the band could also come up with a new tune during opening night soundcheck and play it during the show. And that's what we strive for. So family was a definitely an influence. And they agreed on us too [laughs], which is historically a tough thing to get those two guys to do. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. What more contemporary rock bands would you say inspired you? 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. Hope you're ready to do some shows. All of the four band members are determined to better themselves going forward. 0:15. Tied Up and the albums lead single California Dreamin, both feature smoking guitar solos bookended by massive riffs and hooks. I hope youre right.. 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