Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears

"It was Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears who were Splendour’s most unexpected triumph. Their modernised take on old school funk and blues set them apart from the 2004 hype bands which built the crux of the line-up’s remainder. With simple, measured grooves their spine, the Honeybears complemented the broken moan of Joe Lewis to perfection; the mingling of Matt Strmiska’s solos with guesting vocal troupe The Relatives making for one of the festival’s early highlights." Sound Republic

"A lengthy walk to GW McLennan for Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears proves totally worth it as the Austin, Texas combo virtually breathe fiery, feisty rock & soul. “This lot would have easily killed at Bluesfest” is the thought going through many heads – including ours – as many, many more feet keep dancing to the horn-drenched stompers." AAABackstage.com

"Black Joe Lewis and his merry Honeybears provided the kind of bluesy, alt. country soul you’d expect from the house bands from True Blood and Treme. Epic - and I couldn’t feel my feet." Junior Magazine

"Black Joe Lewis was the Friday highlight. They were probably booked off their live rep, and the astonishing spectacle of the slight Joe screaming curse words like a modern day Howlin’ Wolf was a sight to behold. With a swaying Honey Bears horn section (swaying!) and a tinny, but still brutal, double-guitar attack, any "modern-day pastiche" fears were put to rest with the call-and-response on ‘It’s Alright’ getting louder as it went on. A raucous ‘Booty City’ at Coachella followed (check it here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J8TjF2JlG0), featuring the band screaming together into the one mic as Black Joe stretched his wail to breaking point — they were that good." The Vine

With Tyra Hammond & THe Bluebirds
Tickets available through Ticketmaster Tuesday 11th October

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