Honeytribe Explained

Honeytribe
Origin:	Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Alias:	Devon Allman's Honeytribe
Genre:	Blues rock
Years Active:	1999–2001, 2005–present
Label:	Provogue, Livewire
Current Members:	Devon Allman George Potsos Gabriel Strange
Past Members:	Jack Kirkner Mark Oyarzabal Justin Hanson

Honeytribe is an American blues rock band formed in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its founder and bandleader is Devon Allman, son of Gregg Allman of the Allman Brothers Band, who is the lead guitarist, vocalist, and frontman. The other members are George Potsos on bass, and Gabriel Strange on drums^[1] In October 2012, Allman confirmed that Honeytribe was going on hiatus, while he continues to tour with Royal Southern Brotherhood and prepares for a tour to support his new solo album.^[2]

History

Honeytribe was formed by Devon Allman in 1999.^[3] In 2001, the band broke up so Allman could spend time with his newly born son.^[3] They reformed in 2005 and started Honeytribe's path as a career: making records and touring.^[3] They have toured throughout North America and Europe^[4]

Origin of Band Name

The name of the band is attributed to former member Marko (Mark Oyarzabal). According to Devon, one day the two of them were driving, and trying to think of names. They discussed how their dynamic sound could be super smooth and delicate, and also big, bad and fierce, and that they needed a name to reflect that dichotomy. Marko's first idea was "Honeytribe?", and Devon agreed with "Yeah! Sweet like honey, fierce like a tribe, it's perfect!"^[5]

Discography

Torch

In 2006, the band released their debut album, Torch,^[6] to favorable reviews.^{[7] [8] [9] [10]} The album was recorded at Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee.^[11]

Space Age Blues

Space Age Blues is the second album by Devon Allman's Honeytribe. It was released in Europe on October 12, 2010, and in U.S.A on October 25, 2010. In addition to the power-trio of Devon Allman, George Potsos and Gabriel Strange, the album also contains appearances by Huey Lewis on harmonica and Ron Holloway on tenor saxophone.

Members

• Devon Allman – guitar, vocals (1999–2001, 2005–present)
• George Potsos – bass guitar (1999–2001, 2005–2011)
• Gabriel Strange – drums (2008–2011)^[12]

Past members

• Mark Oyarzabal – drums (1999–2001, 2005–2008)
• Jack Kirkner – keyboards (1999–2001, 2005–2008)
• Justin Hanson – drums (2011–2012)
• Steve Duerst – bass guitar (2008–2009)

External links

• The Tribal Community: Devon Allman's Honeytribe
• Devon Allman biography at allmusic.com

Notes and References

1. Web site: LIVEWIRE RECORDINGS SIGNS DEVON ALLMAN'S HONEYTRIBE. JamVAW.. June 4, 2006. Jam Base. 2009-09-01.
2. http://www.allmanbrothersband.com/index.php Allman Brothers Band Forum
3. Web site: Flag Live online: your source for the events and culture of northern Arizona . 2007-08-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070920070014/http://www.flaglive.com/flagstafflive_story.cfm?storyID=155761&sid=122 . 2007-09-20 . dead .
4. Web site: Help Center - The Arizona Republic. 2022-01-14. help.azcentral.com.
5. http://blogcritics.org/music/article/an-interview-with-devon-allman-like/ An Interview with Devon Allman - Like Father, Like Son (by Rhys Williams, December 06, 2006)
6. Web site: Devon Allman's Honeytribe Rocks the Yard - Arts & Entertainment . 2007-08-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070928162501/http://media.www.udallasnews.com/media/storage/paper743/news/2007/04/04/ArtsEntertainment/Devon.Allmans.Honeytribe.Rocks.The.Yard-2828645.shtml . 2007-09-28 . dead .
7. http://www.glidemagazine.com/Articles/51578/Devon-Allman's-Honeytribe.html Glide Magazine Reviews - Devon Allman's Honeytribe: Torch
8. Web site: Devon Allman's Honeytribe - Music - The Phoenix. 2022-01-14. thephoenix.com.
9. http://www.jambase.com/Articles/Story.aspx?StoryID=9597 Devon Allman's Honeytribe: Torch on JamBase
10. Web site: Technique - September 29, 2006 - 'Nique writers review new buzz-worthy album releases . August 29, 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070929135748/http://www.nique.net/issues/2006-09-29/entertainment/3 . September 29, 2007 . dead .
11. Web site: An Interview with Devon Allman - Like Father, Like Son . 2007-08-29 . 2007-11-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071109214056/http://blogcritics.org/archives/2006/12/06/093638.php . dead .
12. Web site: Gabriel Strange biography . 2011-09-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120402222038/http://gabrielstrange.com/ . 2012-04-02 . dead .