Honey Cellar
Chicago Folk Rock Band
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
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Honey Cellar share an optimistic outlook on rich single, "Dorma" - We Write About Music
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Interview: Folk N’ Roots Quintet Honey Cellar Discuss Climate-Conscious New Single "Dorma" - Music Mecca
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Interview: "Dorma" - Honey Cellar - Pop Passion
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"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
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