Then we recorded the record. They burst onto the scene in 2019 with "When I'm Gone,' which zoomed to the top of Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart, making the band the first unsigned act to land at Number One. 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. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. "He was able to listen to what we were laying down in real-time, through this app," says LaBelle. Shop online for Dirty Honey merchandise, t-shirts, clothing, apparel, posters and accessories. The Rolling Stones | GRRR LIVE! When moved by the music onstage, LaBelle works a mic-stand like someone worthy of a poster. I hope youre right.. Theres a lot of songs, especially on the first album, that came about by us just playing together. "As a guitarist, I'm always inspired by the everlasting pursuit of the perfect riff," says Notto. 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". Other songs like The Wire, Take My Hand, and Gypsy pretty much jump out the gate and slap you across the face. Let's Go Crazy (Prince) this song kicked off the NHL Winter Classic on Jan. 1, 2022. and it doesn't . We were diving a little too deep down the songwriting rabbit hole and it wasn't authentic to any of our styles. The Stones were the same thing, and Aerosmith was a poor man's Stones; the Black Crowes were drawing from the same well. I dont usually encourage Justin or Corey to copy the parts that I put down because theyre such incredible players. I appreciate the fact that you guys might remind me of Aerosmith at points, but there aren't songs where I'm like, "Okay, that sounds like that Aerosmith song." 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. 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. My dad and I used to listen to Aerosmith on hockey trips, and the Rolling Stones. It was surprisingly seamless the way it all went down.". 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. Recently, John was taking a guitar solo and somehow he started crowd surfing while taking the solo. 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. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, 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. That's more like Iron Maiden, Metallica, etc., in my opinion. 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. And that was more of a bluesy, rock and roll thing. 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. It has a lot of qualities that the great classic rock records have, but also still sounds somewhat knew -- its four young kids doing their thing on a record. It really gave us the confidence we were on the right track.. 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. Did you know someone or have family that worked at the radio station so you happened to be there? We recorded live, in a room together, and I think you can feel that. Sometimes, Ill hear a style for the solo.. But it still doesn't have a meaning that's easy to pinpoint. Dirty Honey opening for The Black Crowes tour makes sense on several levels. Its got to feel right, especially if its a cover. Dirty Honey will open for The Black Crowes 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at Pelhams Oak Mountain Amphitheatre. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. CBS SF: You came to Los Angeles specifically to pursue a musical career in 2012 from what I was reading in the band's bio, but you didn't connect with the other members until like five years later. I know it's the Black Crowes, I know it's AC/DC, I know it's the Stones as soon as I hear it. The band became the first-ever unsigned act to top Billboard's Mainstream Rock Chart with their single When I'm Gone, and kicked off the month by playing two shows as openers for Guns N . "And then once you dive in, you realize, 'Oh, that's really thoughtful.' (Photo credit: Cardice Fairorth), L-R: bassist Justin Smolian, vocalist Marc LaBelle, drummer Corey Coverstone (Photo credit: Mike Savioa), Dirty Honey - When I'm Gone [Official Video], "Remedy" The Black Crowes@Star Lake Burgettsown, PA 7/28/21, Dirty Honey x Harley Davidson (Livestream 4.9.20), Dirty Honey - Down The Road (Suitcase Sessions), Dirty Honey - Fire Away (Live from Capitol Records Studio A), Dirty Honey - Rolling 7s (Live at The Troubadour), Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. Aw, man, obviously that was a dream come true for any young rock band, says frontman Marc LeBelle. Dirty Honey opened for Skillet and Alter Bridge on their Victorious Sky Tour from September 22 to October 25. And they agreed on us too [laughs], which is historically a tough thing to get those two guys to do. 0:15. And Chris, the whole time was like, "Hope you're ready to do some shows, man! Oddly enough, my dad could definitely hold a tune, and so could my step dad. Los Angeles rock quartet Dirty Honey releases its self-titled debut album on Friday, April 23. But you come to a Dirty Honey show and we give less of a fuck so you will too, yknow?, One of LaBelles fondest memories is a rare backstage encounter with Axl Rose (He was in a velvet robe, cowboy hat from the stage, sandals), and Dirty Honey arent shy of becoming mercurial rock gods in their own right. Notto: Its like, you look at someone in the sixties wearing Wayfarer sunglasses, and someone wearing them now if the picture is just right, you wouldnt know what time period it is. 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. Australia would have been about three weeks making an album. But it sounded kind of like two different bands. Los Angeles' rock band Dirty Honey are gearing up for an ambitious 2019. Marc LaBelle: No, the classic rock radio station was in my hometown. It was like he was in the room with us. After a string of opening slots with the Who, Guns N Roses, Slash, and Alter Bridge, appearances at various music festivals across the nation, and a few headlining gigs (including one in Los Angeles), Dirty Honey joined everyone else in the pandemic lockdown and sheltered at home. And the two of them were very nice to me and sign some stuff for me and I got to see them see them sign some, ummmmm, maybe questionable things for some female fans. 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!" Its never going to sound exactly like anything else, but its guitar, bass, drums, and vocals. And hes just a huge fan of the band and has been a huge supporter for a long time. COVID also kept Dirty Honey from returning to Australia to record their first proper full-length album, but thanks to technology producer Nick DiDia was able to monitor and advise the band virtually through sessions at a Hollywood studio, resulting in their eponymous debut that Dirty Honey once again put out on their own imprint Dirt Records back in April. 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). To also receive updates for our other venues, select below: You've been successfully subscribed - thanks! Hidden comments will still appear to the user and to the user's Facebook friends. We did the live stream at the Viper Room, then we did another live stream for Harley Davidson. I'm specifically thinking about Greta Van Fleet and the Struts. 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. We just met those guys in Nashville when we rolled through there and they were very sweet. I just knew that riff was good enough to be something great. 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. Thats not how we recorded. In June, Dirty Honey hits the road on a headlining tour opening June 3 at Tempe, Arizonas Marquee Theater. Another talented Los Angeles band, Joyous Wolf, is the opening act. Members: Marc LaBelle - vocals; John Notto - guitar; Justin Smolian - bass guitar; Corey Coverstone - drums; Albums: Dirty Honey EP (2019) Dirty Honey (2021) Dirty Honey is a hard rock/blues rock band from California that formed in 2017. Going to concerts is one activity music fans have been yearning for over the past year. '", "Because of the pandemic, added drummer Coverstone, we had a lot more time to write and prepare, which was great. Marc LaBelle: I would not disagree with you, and I know our guitar player would not disagree with you. Marc LaBelle: He is f--king amazing, by the way. Other highlights on that six-song release include the sauntering "Rolling 7s". Dirty Honeys headlining tour hits Alabama June 12 at Soul Kitchen Music Hall (219 Dauphin St.) Mobile and June 14 at Shagnastys (1117 Jordan Lan N.W.) 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