Dirty Honey opened for Skillet and Alter Bridge on their Victorious Sky Tour from September 22 to October 25. And Chris, the whole time was like, "Hope you're ready to do some shows, man! That 2019 EP opened with Dirty Honeys signature track so far, When Im Gone, a goosestepping rocker with LaBelles AirPod-exploding rasp in full flight. Was there a personal connection between your band and those guys? Or, once Corey was in the picture, did you have a moment when things clicked and you knew this was the band? Vocalist Marc LaBelle and guitarist John Notto give us their view from the fast lane. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. Marc LaBelle: Not really. Notto recalls that the smooth opening for Rolling 7s was actually Labelles idea. For one, he leaves the lyrics for LaBelle. CBS SF: Is this the first large-scale venue tour the band has done? Their second single, Rolling 7s, a Top 5 hit with a saucy, slow riff that evolves into a punch in your gut was enhanced by a stylish, irreverent video. In fact, the chill LaBelle is the rare hard-rock frontman youd actually want to be roommates with. We were in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and I did one of those mic stand moves and I was on a mic cable. For example, drummer Coverstone has studied with jazz and L.A. session drummers but loves heavy metal; Notto grew up listening to 70s funk and R&B as well as rock 'n' roll, and bassist Smolian has a bachelor of music in classical guitar and loves Tom Petty and The Beach Boys. MARC LaBELLE I met guitarist John Notto at a gig in Santa Monica, California, when he sat in with a cover band I was singing for. Band friend and LA industry veteran Mark DiDia heard the band's promise in their tune "When I'm Gone" and offered to manage them, quickly getting the foursome on bills opening for Guns 'n Roses guitarist Slash. After a string of chart hits and live triumphs, one of rock music's most exciting new bands, Dirty Honey, is keeping the momentum going with the April 23, 2021 release of their self-titled debut full-length. Its been one hell of a ride for Dirty Honey. I know you did at least a one show at the Viper Room that was streamed at some point. "I also wanted to extend the artistic statement that we had already made. And it was kind of always a struggle to find a drummer who wanted to be in a band and was also an exceptional musician with the talent level that we were looking for. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Soundgarden. And recovering. 0:15. New-fashioned rock &roll from the soul. But the Dirty Honey singers yeah-yeahs and ooohs up a tracks energy, without wearing out their welcome. The band became the first-ever unsigned act to top Billboards Mainstream Rock Chart with their single When Im Gone, and kicked off the month by playing two shows as openers for Guns N Roses. Formed in 2017, the blues-tinged rock outfit came together after singer Marc LaBelle and guitarist John Notto -- who had been playing in the LA-based group Ground Zero -- decided to split with that band to follow their muse and find their own path. Heres how it works. When you get people with personality in their playing, you want that to shine through. Having to switch gears delayed the start of recording slightly, although this extra time ended up being a boon. Pick up tickets to the "California Dreamin' Tour . The EP and LP are both adorned with the bands orange and black logo, a design that despite being sexualized lips, manages to not come off like a complete Stones rip. So long as you have a good start, really it's just about a great performance captured by a great recording, you know? Then we recorded the record. Those are the biggest gigs you can get.. The song is reminiscent of something Jimi Hendrix or Stevie Ray Vaughn would record, though Notto points out that the solo was actually based on AC/DCs Angus Young. Additional Info. We rented a lockout and everybody got together for a couple of months, every day, just writing, rehearsing, writing, rehearsing. None of the stuff that I really liked as a kid was. 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. The Struts have this big, stomping glam-inspired sound that has brought comparisons to Queen and maybe T-Rex. ", LaBelle agrees. Los Angeles rock band Dirty Honey. The LP album jackets background color is cream. "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. I'm very attracted to the energy of like four or five guys playing rock and roll. We dont show up naked wearing socks, but well leave a mistake on if the take has the feel. Deleted user 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. But if you don't give up on it, you'll get somewhere. 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. Aside from the obvious toiletries, hats and coats. Rocknroll should be right on the edge, says Notto. You're coming out with us!". And literally one of the biggest radio stations in the country is playing your music. We worked with a producer that really tried to make us really radio-friendly, and we listened back to the record and said, We fucking hate this, says Marc with a laugh. Other LP hightides include jagged riff-fest The Wire and highway song Gypsy.. In your case, Aerosmith is obviously an influence, but I'm sure there's other stuff too. But he was just like: Im wearing em. But at the end of the day, Chris and Rich are picking the bands. "I've learned just a little bit more about what people might mean when they say, magicyou know, 'This one has the magic,'" he says. 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. Marc LaBelle: I felt like a rock star in middle school when I played like the school talent show with a band, so it goes back pretty far for me. Now that things are getting back to the new normal, people are dying to get out and mingle. WHAT'S YOUR ESSENTIAL ITEMS THAT YOU HAVE TO BRING WITH YOU WHILE ON TOUR? Dirty Honey's album indeed builds on the band's output to date, with airtight songwriting that plays up their strengths: sexy, bluesy, nasty rock'n'roll, melodic hard rock, and soulful 70s blues-rock. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. The band is managed by DiDias brother, Mark DiDia, who sibling rockers Chris and Rich Robinson tabbed to manage the Robinsons rebooted 90s blues-rock band The Black Crowes. The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Shows start at 8 p.m. Tickets for Mobile are $22.50 via ticketweb.com and $25 - $30 for Huntsville via eventbrite.com. 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. Marc LaBelle: Yeah, we played Houston last night and we've got Austin tonight, then we're heading home to LA for a few days in SoCal and then heading up to you guys. Listen to "California Dreamin'" https://orcd.co/californiadreamin Listen / Buy the debut 'Dirty Honey' LP . On the other end of the phone line, the frontman for the best new hard-rock band in recent memory sings and plays guitar for a few seconds. Dirty Honey L-R: Marc LaBelle, Justin Smolian, Corey Coverstone, John Notto. "It's just about getting the performance right and not thinking about it too much. That's more like Iron Maiden, Metallica, etc., in my opinion. So with California Dreamin I wanted to go a little darker., While Dirty Honey were tracking balls-out album highlight The Wire, the boy king of the blues was covering his ears. A month later, the groups self-titled album appeared. Released in March 2019, the band's debut single, "When Im Gone," became the first song by an unsigned artist to reach No. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Tour. Originally it was supposed to be like maybe 10 or 15 shows of the run, like do a leg of the tour. They both grew up playing hockey, Kitsch in Canada and LaBelle in Upstate New York, and initially connected in Los Angeles skating at various local ice-rinks. By contemporary, I'm thinking '90s forward Marc LaBelle: Audioslave, they're definitely one of them. I have to say, it was a rather uninspiring time to be making a record, says the lead singer Marc LaBelle. But I really wanted to go to the reunion show and see the first one. All rights reserved. More info at dirtyhoney.com. CBS SF: So if I have my tour dates right, you're in Texas currently? Other EP highlights include gambling metaphor stuffed Rolling 7s and amped-up Muscle Shoals ballad Down the Road. In possession of a less tasteful musician, LaBelles howl could be overdone, a la certain pop divas who do vocal melisma ad nauseum. Shop online for Dirty Honey merchandise, t-shirts, clothing, apparel, posters and accessories. I remember being like four and loving Aerosmith and the Rolling Stones. I mean, we share the same management company, so that obviously helps. Dirty Honey's album indeed builds on the band's output to date, with airtight songwriting that plays up their strengths: sexy, bluesy, nasty rock'n'roll, melodic hard rock, and soulful '70s blues-rock. Dirty Honey is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 2017. "He was able to listen to what we were laying down in real-time, through this app," says LaBelle. His top Crowes tracks include cosmic-rocker Wiser Time. He caught one of the few pre-pandemic reunion gigs Chris and Rich played, in New York. Where that danger is differs from artist to artist. I think right now, its GNR, AC/DC, Metallica, Aerosmith, and the Stones -- theyre all on their own level. #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. Still keen to work with DiDia, they came up with a Plan B: record the full-length at Henson Studios in Los Angeles studio with DiDia beamed into the proceedings via the magic of modern technology. We talk with frontman Marc LaBelle and other members of the band about the album and how the pandemic . Led Zeppelin was a White version of Black blues with longer arrangements. The band traveled to Australia to record their self-titled extended play with producer Nick DiDia. Once nobody can tell me what to do, its gonna be off the chain, Notto deadpans. I think we thought if there is one band to pay attention to and maybe imagined our model would be, we thought it was Rival Sons for a minute, he says. Louder is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. I guess I was also wondering what was your earliest band experience as a teen growing up in upstate New York? And then as we kept writing and trying to find our groove, we sort of figured out our musical direction together; what came naturally to us that we were passionate about. Notto recruited bassist Justin Smolian, and the trio had trouble finding a drummer until Smolian brought in Corey Coverstone, who enthusiastically asked to join. He's sort of playing around the solos that are on the records, but putting his own little spin on it. Read Full Biography Overview Biography Discography Songs Credits Related Share on facebook twitter tumblr Album Discography full condensed blue highlight denotes album pick I haven't heard much of the Struts' stuff, but from what I've heard, it's a little more produced sounding. I hope youre right.. Feel free to contribute! Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. The collection boasts airtight songwriting that plays up their strengths: sexy, bluesy, nasty rock 'n' roll. Im gonna start wearing polka dot. After a string of chart hits and live triumphs, one of rock music's most exciting new bands DIRTY HONEY is keeping the momentum going with the April 23 release of their self-titled debut full-length. I don't really see myself getting away from that too much in the future just because I think you lose the soul if you do it too many times, if it's too perfect. Band Members: groundzero.marc@gmail.com, Marc LaBelle: Lead Vocals, Justin Smolian: Bass, John Notto: Guitars, Corey Coverstone: Drums, Booking: Hometown: But Dirty Honey flaunts their roots without sounding exactly like any of those bands. See the full list of tour dates below, followed by our video Zoom interview with Dirty Honey singer Marc LaBelle and Wolfgang Van Halen. Dirty Honey is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 2017. I'm super into Gary Clark Jr. and his guitar playing. There are a lot of people in LA who don't want to take that risk. Featuring another salvo of catchy, swaggering rock tunes that showcase LaBelle's raspy howl and Notto's crunching riffs, Dirty Honey is another band providing ample proof that guitar rock's often reported demise is still premature. $30.00 - $65.00. The official music video for "The Wire'" by Dirty Honey. Marc LaBelle: Yeah, I think mostly you just want to start a song from a good place, whether that's a great melody or a great riff or a great lyric or title or something. LaBelle says on the record he can only tell me half of what Chris said, but will divulge Robinson said something along the lines of, Get a lot of tattoos and just live a full life. 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. In addition to being a simpatico musical pairing and their shared management, Dirty Honey will pick up a lot of new fans and The Crowes will be extra inspired to bring it every night, giving the tour extra buzz. We had a slight idea that maybe we could sneak into Australia, but we decided against that. 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. There was this event that takes place out in Silver Lake where like a bunch of storefronts will have music right on the sidewalk along Sunset. We were going to jump over to Japan real quick and do Download Fest Tokyo. The worst part is being away from home, your family, your friends. IF YOU HAD TO DESCRIBE YOUR BAND'S MISSION STATEMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I wanted to do that from day one, no doubt about it. I had to navigate a little more cautiously what I was doing after that. On "The Wire," LaBelle reaffirms his status as one of contemporary rocks best vocalists, while Another Last Time is a raunchy, timeless ballad about a toxic relationship that you just cant stop saying goodbye to. I'm specifically thinking about Greta Van Fleet and the Struts. Back when Dirty Honey was doing small clubs in L.A. or early touring dates, LaBelle learned a frontman guideline once he crossed it. However, Dirty Honey was still eager to work with DiDia, so they devised a Plan B: recording the full-length in a Los Angeles studio with one of DiDia's long-time engineers, and the producer beamed into the proceedings via the magic of modern technology. There was no soul in any of it. WHAT'S THE CRAZIEST THING THAT'S EVER HAPPENED AT ONE OF YOUR SHOWS? It really gave us the confidence we were on the right track.. And they agreed on us too [laughs], which is historically a tough thing to get those two guys to do. Its got to feel right, especially if its a cover. Everyones announcing big tours and raring to get back on the road. Australia would have been about three weeks making an album. Recently, Dirty Honey was announced as main support for the summer tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of Crowes debut album Shake Your Money Maker., Its the latest iconic band to have Dirty Honey open shows for them, including Guns N Roses and The Who. California Dreaming was the last song we wrote, said bassist Justin Smolian. The widescreen thunder of California Dreamin gave Dirty Honey their third straight top-15 rock radio hit. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. For instance, with "Rollin' 7s," John had two completely separate riff ideas that he was playing with, and I was like, "Dude, those go together!" A critical look back at the 'Knot's imposing catalog, These artists shook the world by rising from the ashes, From Alice in Chains to Temple of the Dog, "Dedication is way more important than talent", L.A. upstarts "snapshot our experience in this unfortunate time in history". Sign up below to get the latest from Classic Rock, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! Theyre just making more money, so they get more resources, more attention. The video is a dream through California that showcases the good, the bad and the ugly.". Although each band member started playing music as kidsat the age of eight, Notto's parents even bought him a red-and-white Stratocaster . They seem to be more a part of the record label machine, while Greta is kind of doing their own thing. Stop trying to re-invent the wheel. No cubicle haircuts or IT-guy clothing. John Mayer was in the next room, and he complained that he could hear our bass, it was bleeding through. Were you able to play together? I think certain recordings are too and you know it when you hit it.. Bath Dirty Honeys self-titled debut album is out now, Rick Wakeman: A Gallery Of The Imagination album review, Def Leppard's Joe Elliott hospitalised by altitude sickness in Colombia, Always wanted to record a Kiss song with Gene Simmons? We were going to go to Australia, John Notto, the bands guitarist, remarks during a phone call about their derailed plans for 2020. Its a sound which quickly magnetized rock fans missing bluesy songs with hooks, upon the 2019 release of another self-titled disc, Dirty Honeys feisty six-song EP. LaBelle says there were songs Dirty Honey chose to leave off the debut LP that are a little more expansive, including one called Rebel Son the bands considering playing on tour. Always eating great food, getting recommendations, and enjoying the time you spend there. Were all open to the answer coming from everywhere, but mostly everybody takes care of their own part., Indeed, the four members of Dirty Honey each contribute to the whole, however and whenever inspiration strikes. I have a full kind of studio setup, so I just make the most of it. DO YOU HAVE HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF MUSIC? We recorded live, in a room together, and I think you can feel that. It will be interesting if Dirty Honey sticks entirely to a simple heavy sound, as a handful of greats like AC/DC and Motorhead have, or expand into exotica, whether in the music (for example, Middle Eastern vibes like those on Zeps Kashmir) or instrumentation (such as synths, a la 80s Stones)? I wouldn't necessarily categorize us into hard rock. Their self-titled extended play was self-released in March 2019. CBS SF: I'm excited to see them. They're an amazing live band. That took a long time to find that special sauce for it. Not from dancing with Mr. Theres nothing too heavy-handed or overly ambitious just Nottos crunchy guitar work and Marc LaBelles impassioned vocals stretched out over bassist Justin Smolian and drummer Corey Coverstones resolute foundation for a fulfilling elixir of blues-based rock. A year ago, an unsigned Los Angeles band sprawled on a downtown fire escape for a photoshoot that accompanied a High Hopes piece in Classic Rock. These Los Angeles hard rockers dont need no stinkin label to land a #1 single on the Billboard charts. Youll ease in on the slumbering waves of California Dreamin before a new set comes in and takes you out for a ride. Dirty Honey are all about the spit, not the polish. Chuck Taylors are cool forever. CBS SF: Do you find it's hard -- as you look back through history -- to do stuff that has not been done? The single "When I'm Gone" topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart, making them the first unsigned band to ever do so. "As a guitarist, I'm always inspired by the everlasting pursuit of the perfect riff," Notto adds. The radio success led to higher profile gigs, opening for Alter Bridge and Skillet on a U.S. tour as well as festival appearances and slots supporting the Who in Michigan and Guns 'n Roses in Las Vegas. Although each band member started playing music as kidsat the age of eight, Notto's parents even bought him a red-and-white Stratocastereach one brings eclectic influences to Dirty Honey's sound. "And then once you dive in, you realize, 'Oh, that's really thoughtful.' Taylors one of my best friends, LaBelle says. Unlike many of the golden god vocalists hes descended from, a chat with LaBelle isnt a pull-quote-birthing or controversy-igniting session. Although the Dirty Honey album may sound effortless, its genesis had a bumpy start. We did the live stream at the Viper Room, then we did another live stream for Harley Davidson. And that was kind of the moment we were waiting for; for somebody to say that sort of thing. But rocknroll isnt perfect.. Welcome to the Dirty Honey Official Store! Led by frontman Marc Labelle, guitarist John Notto, bassist Justin. By sheer coincidence, the band worked with Dave Cobb, Rival Sons producer, when they covered Aerosmiths Last Child., Then theres Greta Van Fleet, arguably the most scrutinized band of the new classic rock scene. I've seen them too. We were in the middle of nowhere going to a gig where we might have played for like 100 people, LaBelle recalls. Interaction with others is what drives the world onward. CBS SF: How old were you when you developed your interest in music? Dirty Honey - When I'm Gone [Official Video] by Dirty Honey on YouTube The self-released six-song effort came out in the spring of 2019 and served as the band's calling card with "When. But it sounded kind of like two different bands. The self-released six-song effort came out in the spring of 2019 and served as the band's calling card with "When I'm Gone" becoming the first tune by an unsigned group to hit #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts. We caught up with singer Marc LaBelle to find out how they've pulled off such success without label backing, and also discussedmore important topics such ashis love of tequila, hats and motorcycles. CBS SF: I wanted to get your take on a couple of other relatively new bands that -- when people write about them or talk about them -- there's a lot of discussion about how they recall bands from the past. A bold opener with towering chorus hooks and slipshod grooves, "California Dreamin'" features smoking guitar solos bookended by massive riffs and hooks. Back then, Dirty Honeys yardsticks by which to judge success Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC seemed to doom them to disappointment. 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. . Ittopped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart,making them the first unsigned band to everdo so. If a new comment is published from a "banned" user or contains a blacklisted word, this comment will automatically have limited visibility (the "banned" user's comments will only be visible to the user and the user's Facebook friends). I'd play "Rolling 7s." Dirty Honeys self-titled debut album is out now (opens in new tab). You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. LaBelle meanwhile, takes cues from his songwriting idols (to name a few, Robert Plant, Steven Tyler, Mick Jagger, Chris Robinson, and the late Chris Cornell) when coming up with lyrics. That song, LaBelle tells me, was totally just a quarantine baby. Dirty Honey is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 2017. Nobodys really heard the songs live before, so thats exciting for us. Were in the midst of an enjoyable 31 minute conversation, and this is what sticks with me the most: An impromptu musical moment beamed through my iPhones receiver. There's an overarching idea that is really cool, but it's not necessarily on-the-nose.". 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 But the songwriting, it varies. Then this riff (and maybe, destiny) tapped him on the shoulder. I think Luke [Spiller] is a great singer, but if you were just listening to the music part without Luke singing, I was not near as much of an identifiable band. 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. With people salivating for piping hot rock and roll, the eight-song LP is a satisfying slab thatll have you violating every social distancing law in the book. "When you finally come through on those moments, that's where the real magic comes in," Notto says. More info . I love Nirvana. 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. The more we came up, the more we saw Greta Van Fleet fans coming to our shows, which is nice.. 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. Check out the single and pre-order the album here. Sometimes, Ill hear a melody. "We would do two and three different demos of a song, so there would be a few versions. I flew out to New York when they were doing the Howard Stern Show and playing the show at the Bowery Electric that night. Skindred, Dana Dentata, Heriot and more join the Download 2022 line-up! When it came time to record its self-titled full-length debut album, the bandvocalist Marc LaBelle, guitarist John Notto, bassist Justin Smolian, and drummer Corey Coverstonewasn't about to mess with what was already working. These guys are awesome. By the time the guys were done adding their thing to it, it became a stadium rock kind of sound big and powerful.. Ages 16 and Up. The Los Angeles quartet has dropped a new single, "California Dreamin'", with a news feature and video that premiered today via Rolling Stone. And its perfect.. Except for Marc's lyrics, everything was pretty much written by the time we got into the studio, there really wasn't a lot of, 'Let's try this, let's try that.' That's what we're all about. Its tough when youre not living a life to write about life.. Catch Dirty Honey live at one of their upcoming shows: 13 Sacramento, CA, Holy Diver14 Fresno, CA, Strummers16 San Diego, CA, Voodoo Room @ House of Blues22 Los Angeles, CA, The Troubadour. User comments or postings do not reflect the viewpoint of BLABBERMOUTH.NET and BLABBERMOUTH.NET does not endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of, any user comment. '", "Because of the pandemic, added drummer Coverstone, we had a lot more time to write and prepare, which was great. Dirty Honey Albums and Discography | AllMusic Discography Dirty Honey Follow Artist + Hard rock combo out of Los Angeles inspired by titans like Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin. Its a mixed bag, Notto says. It was his idea to start small and grow. On a few occasions, the version that people kept going back to was the sloppiest, if you look at it from a performance standpoint. Dirty Honey - When I'm Gone [Official Video] "When I'm Gone" is from Dirty Honey's 2019 self-titled debut EP. It got Pro Tools-ed to death, and thats not what were about. Were you in any groups leading up to that point? Like everyone else, Los Angeles-based hard rock quartet Dirty Honey, who were just beginning to catch fire before everything went dark, stood in the wings to see what the future had in store. On its first U.S. headline tour in January and February 2020, the band sold out every date. BEING IN A BAND, WHAT'S THE HARDEST CHALLENGE YOU HAVE COME ACROSS SO FAR, AND HOW DID YOU OVERCOME IT? Recently, John was taking a guitar solo and somehow he started crowd surfing while taking the solo. Dirty Honey's debut LP. Stay up to date with in depth music reviews, exclusive interviews and widespread coverage of whats happening from your favourite music genre. Los Angeles' rock band Dirty Honey are gearing up for an ambitious 2019. We want the band to grow to a place where Dirty Honey is just its own identity, like all of our predecessors. It will be one of the first tours out, Notto says. 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