Honey Cellar is a folk rock band from Chicago featuring beautiful harmonies, an eclectic mix of Irish-inspired violin and mandolin, and original songs. They’ve toured throughout the Midwest and have been compared to the kind of warm, jangly folk rock band you could have danced to at a festival in the ‘60s or ‘70s. The vibrant instrumentals and earnest lyrics come together to make each show an intimate yet electrifying experience.

Their second album, Borders, was released in the summer of 2022 to national acclaim. Their new sound brings the band to spacey heights with the introduction of a new lead guitarist and a more collaborative blend of songwriting. Each song is still shaped by their deep roots in folk music.

Catherine Krol: vocals, bass

Danny Connolly: vocals, guitar

Lucy Holden: vocals, violin, mandolin

Tariq Shihadah: vocals, guitar, flute

Joey Buttlar: drums, percussion

Photos by Ash Dye

Press

Interview on the 21st show - NPR Illinois

Sessions from Studio A - Honey Cellar - Northern Public Radio

Honey Cellar "Borders" - Americana UK

Honey Cellar Captures a Collage of Human Experiences on Sophomore Album Borders - Two Story Melody

Folk-Rock Group Honey Cellar Releases New Album “Borders” - Roots Magazine

Honey Cellar “Curtain” – drop the safety… - Americana UK

Honey Cellar Incites Activism with Evocative New Track “Dorma” - V13

​

Honey Cellar share an optimistic outlook on rich single, "Dorma" - We Write About Music

​

Interview: Folk N’ Roots Quintet Honey Cellar Discuss Climate-Conscious New Single "Dorma" - Music Mecca

​

Interview: "Dorma" - Honey Cellar - Pop Passion

​

"Students bring back Honey Cellar to perform on campus" - Beloit College Magazine

Interview on Community Voices - NPR Illinois

Video Sessions and Interview from Studio A - Northern Public Radio

"Gibson Moon" Review - Ear to the Ground Music

"In Our Time" Album Release - Deli Magazine