Released in March 2019, the band's debut single, "When Im Gone," became the first song by an unsigned artist to reach No. But it's persistence that gets you to the finish line. Or why not treat yourself? I've definitely seen Aerosmith the most. On May 7, the band opened for The Who at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan as part of The Who's Moving On! By the time the guys were done adding their thing to it, it became a stadium rock kind of sound big and powerful.. 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. That's what we're all about. 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. 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. But youve got to give people a little evolution or theyll lose interest. Then he laughs and adds, Or you can be AC/DC and just be badass like that your entire career.. Formed 2017 Origin Los Angeles , CA Genre Rock #1237 band Boost Dirty Honey Popularity Band #1237 Dirty Honey Fans Also Viewed Mneskin Wallows Calpurnia YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Dirty Honey - When I'm Gone [Official Video] "When I'm Gone" is from Dirty Honey's 2019 self-titled debut EP. 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. It just goes on and on. Dirty Honey opened for Skillet and Alter Bridge on their Victorious Sky Tour from September 22 to October 25. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. The band had planned to record it with producer Nick DiDia (who produced. The official music video for "The Wire'" by Dirty Honey. Hopefully, its exciting for the audience too., In addition to peppering in gems from the EP, expect a couple new covers in the live set. At a very young age, I was putting two and two together and realizing thatAerosmith from the 90s was the same group that recorded Toys in the Attic 20 years before. No cubicle haircuts or IT-guy clothing. 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. They also supported Guns N' Roses on their Not in This Lifetime Tour on November 1 and 2 in Las Vegas. WHAT'S YOUR ESSENTIAL ITEMS THAT YOU HAVE TO BRING WITH YOU WHILE ON TOUR? 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. Dirty Honey is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 2017. Marc LaBelle: Not really. We were diving a little too deep down the songwriting rabbit hole and it wasn't authentic to any of our styles. There was maybe like 50 people outside the station, and I was this little kid. 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. So long as you have a good start, really it's just about a great performance captured by a great recording, you know? 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. BEFORE YOU TAKE THE STAGE, WHAT DO YOU AND YOUR BANDMATES DO? ", Notto also admits that the creative process isn't necessarily always all fun and games. CBS SF: I know the pandemic delayed this tour for quite a while. Dirty Honey, L-R: Justin Smolian, Marc LaBelle, John Notto, Dirty Honey, warms up the Nashville crowd on Tuesday, July 20, opening night for The Black Crowes' "Shake Your Money Maker Tour." Its got to feel right, especially if its a cover. The microphone got catapulted out of that stand and hit Notto right on the side of his head while he was doing the guitar solo. Although each band member started playing music as kidsat the age of eight, Notto's parents even bought him a red-and-white Stratocaster . "If we had gone when we were supposed to in March, we wouldn't have had as many songs," Smolian says. Welcome to the Dirty Honey Official Store! Dirty Honey, L-F: John Notto (guitar), Marc LaBelle (vocals), Corey Coverstone (drums), Justin Smolian (bass) Daniel Prakopcyk* Los Angeles outfit Dirty Honey have released a new song,. / CBS San Francisco. Once nobody can tell me what to do, its gonna be off the chain, Notto deadpans. 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). Weve sort of taken an all-killer- no-filler kind of approach.. 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. It meant that we were able to workshop the songs a lot more, and I think it really made a difference.". The new album blossoms with hard-knuckle rockers, but as it winds down, you begin to realize that it isnt all bluster and ballsy. Not from dancing with Mr. Very dangerous, by the way. They dont give a fuck (and neither should you). I just think people are ready for rocknroll again.. I think right now, its GNR, AC/DC, Metallica, Aerosmith, and the Stones -- theyre all on their own level. While Clevelanders with a radio should already be familiar with Dirty Honey's sound, as they have reached #1 with their single "When I'm Gone," the Los Angeles natives will have a 30-minute set before giving way to Skillet and Alter Bridge at their aforementioned tour stop. In your case, Aerosmith is obviously an influence, but I'm sure there's other stuff too. These Los Angeles hard rockers dont need no stinkin label to land a #1 single on the Billboard charts. The day before the band members were due to fly to Australia to track the album, Los Angeles entered lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and traveling was off the table. A bold opener with towering chorus hooks and slipshod grooves, "California Dreamin'" features smoking guitar solos bookended by massive riffs and hooks. We were going to jump over to Japan real quick and do Download Fest Tokyo. Great melodies, great chorus, great riffs, soulful, sexy rock &roll. If you listen to the iconic stuff by Queen, Aerosmith, Zeppelin, its timeless, says LaBelle. Marc LaBelle: It was mostly my dad and my step dad. CBS SF: A lot of your songs draw on a classic blues-rock sound, but "Take My Hand" is kind of reminiscent of something Audioslave might have done. In a world over-sweetened with pop syrup, Dirty Honey tell stories from the darker side of Los Angeles (Image credit: Daniel Prakopcyk) 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. 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. 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. And who knows by this time next year, Dirty Honey themselves could very well move up the ladder and start filling arenas on their own. Hold my beer.'". Henry Yates has been a freelance journalist since 2002 and written about music for titles including The Guardian, The Telegraph, NME, Classic Rock, Guitarist, Total Guitar and Metal Hammer. 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. This is 2021 rock & roll, not 1987. It consists of singer Marc Labelle, guitarist John Notto, bassist Justin Smolian, and drummer Corey Coverstone. The new Dirty Honey album indeed builds on the band's output to date, driven by the smoking lead single "California Dreaming" that muses about life's ebbs and flows, even in paradise. Notto recruited bassist Justin Smolian, and the trio had trouble finding a drummer until Smolian brought in Corey Coverstone, who enthusiastically asked to join. 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. 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 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. He says the band could also come up with a new tune during opening night soundcheck and play it during the show. I know you did at least a one show at the Viper Room that was streamed at some point. I don't know if I could say that about the Struts right off the bat without Luke being on the track immediately. CBS SF: What is the band's writing process like? The band Dirty Honey officially was formed when Corey joined the group. The result? (Courtesy Daniel Prakopcyk). All rights reserved (About Us). Later they bonded over motorcycles, even going overseas to places like Italy on motorcycle trips together. The band's members are no strangers to the rock and roll assembly line. Ages 16 and Up. Its never going to sound exactly like anything else, but its guitar, bass, drums, and vocals. The rest of the songs found on the bands self-titled LP, released in April, are also tuneful, but all no-nonsense forward-motion. I've seen them too. CBS SF: Do you remember what the first song you guys wrote together was? 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. To do so, click the downward arrow on the top-right corner of the Facebook comment (the arrow is invisible until you roll over it) and select the appropriate action. In June, Dirty Honey hits the road on a headlining tour opening June 3 at Tempe, Arizonas Marquee Theater. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Dirty Honey will open for The Black Crowes 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at Pelhams Oak Mountain Amphitheatre. That same year, Dirty Honey opened for The Who, Guns N Roses, Slash, and Alter Bridge and was the "do-not-miss-band" at major rock festivals such as Welcome to Rockville, Rocklahoma, Louder Than Life, Heavy MTL, and Epicenter. We were just trying to be creative in any way he could and stay busy, you know? CBS SF: Do you find it's hard -- as you look back through history -- to do stuff that has not been done? Dirty Honey is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 2017. If you do what feels good and right, that can't be wrong. Or, once Corey was in the picture, did you have a moment when things clicked and you knew this was the band? "We did a lot of rehearsing and got tighter as a band. Its a mixed bag, Notto says. In fact, they were hired to open a two-week warm-up tour in June for Dirty Honey. And hes just a huge fan of the band and has been a huge supporter for a long time. 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. Los Angeles rock quartet Dirty Honey releases its self-titled debut album on Friday, April 23. Version 2, edited by All of the four band members are determined to better themselves going forward. Where that danger is differs from artist to artist. That took a long time to find that special sauce for it. WHAT'S THE BEST PART OF BEING ON TOUR, AND WHAT'S THE WORST PART OF BEING ON TOUR? When Im Gone topped Billboards Mainstream Rock Chart, marking the first time an unsigned band had ever done so. There was no soul in any of it. 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. But it sounded kind of like two different bands. Did you know someone or have family that worked at the radio station so you happened to be there? 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. Apart from great songs, were really selling ninety minutes of freedom, says Notto. Their self-titled extended play was self-released in March 2019. $40.00. We did the live stream at the Viper Room, then we did another live stream for Harley Davidson. We dont show up naked wearing socks, but well leave a mistake on if the take has the feel. Sometimes, Ill hear a style for the solo.. CD & Blu-ray Disc Ira Kantors Vinyl Confessions: Driven To Sniff n the Tears. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. I have a full kind of studio setup, so I just make the most of it. But for him and the rest of Dirty Honey, pushing through those tough times and coming out stronger on the other side is worth it. 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. Did you try to get some writing done? As soon as this tour ends, my dad and I are taking a trip up the coast to the California Redwoods to do some riding. CBS SF: How did you end up opening for the Black Crowes on this big reunion tour? I've been seeing Isaiah in Earthless and other bands for years. Marc LaBelle: Honestly, it's been a dream come true for me. 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. IF YOU COULD ONLY PLAY ONE OF YOUR SONGS FOR SOMEONE TO INTRODUCE THEM TO YOUR BAND, WHAT SONG WOULD IT BE? 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. We started a video series called "The Suitcase Sessions," where we went out into nature and played acoustic. Thats a good question. A month later, the groups self-titled album appeared. Nothing but nice things to say about them. I mean, we share the same management company, so that obviously helps. None of the stuff that I really liked as a kid was. But I really wanted to go to the reunion show and see the first one. Los Angeles' rock band Dirty Honey are gearing up for an ambitious 2019. 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. I play a lot of hockey and love riding motorcycles. Dirty Honey toured in 2019 as the opening act for Red Sun Rising on their Peel Tour. CAN YOU GIVE US A BRIEF HISTORY ON HOW YOU CAME TOGETHER? But the studio recordings are a little more polished and produced. "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. John introduced me to bassist Justin Smolian who in turn introduced us to drummer Corey Coverstone. That would be amazing, the singer replies. Dirty Honeys self-titled debut album is out now (opens in new tab). $30.00. The LA hard rockers describe what it is about their sound that has catapulted them to such dizzying heights. Everyones announcing big tours and raring to get back on the road. Back then, Dirty Honeys yardsticks by which to judge success Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC seemed to doom them to disappointment. It was self-released on March 22, 2019. But Dirty Honey flaunts their roots without sounding exactly like any of those bands. 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. . My mom, not so much, but she tried. Singer Marc LaBelle: "Soulful, sexy rock & roll that's what we're all about". It's the Summer Solstice Music Festival; very casual, not official. 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. Hungry to bring their music to the masses and play more shows, Dirty Honey is now ready to make the big leap after being selected as the support act for the much-anticipated Black Crowes Shake Your Money Maker reunion tour, which kicks off July 20 in Nashville. Their second single, "Rolling 7s," went into the Top 5 and was still headed up when COVID changed everything. It's that classic thing: if I hear Angus Young and AC/DC playing on the radio, I know it's them. LOS ANGELES, CA - Friday, March 5, 2021 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.The Los Angeles quartet is also releasing a new single, "California Dreamin'," with a news feature and video that premiered today via . 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. Europe is about to get DIRTY! But there was that one where we just captured it, and it was magic.". There's no tickets or anything, you just do it. First published on August 17, 2021 / 8:55 PM. PAUL STANLEY Blasts MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE After She Complains Of Harassment, DAVE LOMBARDO To Tour U.K. With 'Progressive Grindcore' Band EMPIRE STATE BASTARD, MIKKEY DEE Is Open To Playing With KING DIAMOND Again: 'That'd Be Great Fun For Me'. 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