HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND
WHEN: Wednesday, September 2nd with Bob Malone. Doors open at 7:30 P.M. Showtime is 8:00 P.M. Tickets are $15.00.
WHERE: The Sellersville Theater, W. Temple Ave., Sellersville, PA.
For more information http://www.st94.com/listing or call 215-257-5808.
2015 marks the 10 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. It also marks the anniversary of the formation of HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND when the members met in San Francisco while they were seeking shelter with friends in the wake of that devastating event. Honey Island Swamp Band is now one of most popular bands in New Orleans.
Honey Island Swamp Band’s music, described as “Bayou Americana,” is an amalgamation of layers of slide guitar, keyboards, strings, banjo and horns, perfectly blending Blues, Country, and Southern Rock. Revered in the Big Easy for their solid performances, the band has won multiple Best of the Beat Awards from Offbeat Magazine for “Best Emerging Artist,” “Best Blues Album” and “Best Roots Rock Artist.” In 2011 and 2012 they were named “Best Roots Rock of New Orleans” by the Big Easy Awards, New Orleans’ most prestigious arts and entertainment honors.
Their highly acclaimed CD Cane Sugar was released in 2013 on Louisiana Red Hot Records. Cane Sugar charted on the Americana Music Association, RNR Roots Radio and Jambands charts while receiving rave reviews from the press. Cane Sugar garnered the band more awards with “Best Roots Rock Band” and “Best Roots Rock Album” at the 2013 Best of the Beat Awards. Additionally, Cane Sugar was the # 4 best selling album of the 2014 NOLA Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Here is a sampling of the stellar reviews!
“Easygoing bayou rockers evoke Little Feat and Grateful Dead on their new Cane Sugar.” —USA Today
"It’s an energetic eclectic set that finds the sweet spot between soul, funk, rock, country, gospel, blues, boogie, reggae and yes, swamp . . . all supported by a strong Southern rock base. Cane Sugar does its best to transport you there with an effervescent, energized album that unearths the best musical aspects of the South and delivers them to wherever you might be." —American Songwriter Magazine
“Honey Island Swamp Band’s rustic, roots vibe follows the tradition of melding country, soul, funk and blues flavors to render a sound that is decidedly New Orleanian but with an Americana twist. Mandolin and Hammond B3 figure prominently alongside searing, swampy guitar. Cane Sugar is a sophisticated step forward for the group.” —Relix Magazine
Honey Island Swamp band continues to tour incessantly in support of Cane Sugar including Holland and Germany. The band has performed at Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, Wakarusa, Wanee Fest, and more winning audiences over with their blazing live show and Big Easy charm!
Honey Island Swamp Band includes: Aaron Wilkinson (vocals, mandolin, guitar, harmonica); Chris Mulé (vocals, guitar); Sam Price (bass, vocals); Garland Paul (drums, vocals) and Trevor Brooks (keys).
