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Digging deep into the roots of American music, The California Honeydrops embrace the traditions of Blues, Gospel, Second Line New Orleans Jazz, and early R&B. With stellar performances of traditional material as well as their own innovative music, The California Honeydrops get people out of their seats and onto the floor, dancing, sweating, and singing along. Since their formation 4 years ago in the subway stations of Oakland, CA, The California Honeydrops have completed 6 European tours, spread honey on crowds throughout the US, and recorded 2 full length albums of original music, all without the help of a record label or major booking agency. Their secret? An irresistible sound that blends the energy and intimacy of a street performance, undeniable talent and musicianship, and the soul and fervor of a spiritual street parade. Born in Warsaw, Poland, band leader and front man Lech Wierzynski began playing blues and jazz as a teenager at after-hours jam sessions in Washington D.C. After studying trumpet with Marcus Belgrave (Ray Charles), Lech continued his career after moving to Oakland, honing his craft with some of the biggest names in American music, such as Maria Muldaur, Dan Hicks, and Jackie Payne, allowing Lech to grow equally as a trumpeter, singer, and guitarist. The vibrant rhythm section of The California Honeydrops is fueled by the unprecedented energy of saxophonist Johnny Bones (Eddie Palmiere, Nell Carter, Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums), and drummer Ben Malament (Terry Reid, The Marvelettes, The Jelly Roll Souls). Currently touring with The CA Honeydrops is Doug Stuart on bass, and Charles Hickox on keys. See them perform once, and you won’t be surprised why they were voted the SF Bay Area’s “Best Soul/R&B Band”. Nominated for “Best New Artist” by the National Blues Foundation (2009), and recently receiving 5 East Bay Express Reader’s Poll awards (2011) including “Best Band”, “Best Album”, and “Best Musician”, with a highly anticipated live album due to release in late 2011 and an upcoming East Coast tour, consider The California Honeydrops to be unstoppable!

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Greensky Bluegrass Sets 2024 Summer Tour Dates; Kicks Off June 6 In KCMO Photo Greensky Bluegrass Sets 2024 Summer Tour Dates; Kicks Off June 6 In KCMO
by Michael Major - March 13, 2024

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Trevor Hall Releases New Song 'Shake It Out' Ahead of Forthcoming Album Photo Trevor Hall Releases New Song 'Shake It Out' Ahead of Forthcoming Album
by Michael Major - July 17, 2023

Trevor Hall and The Great In-Between marks the start of a new era for musician Trevor Hall. Releasing September 15th, 2023 on Hall’s own 3 Rivers Label, the highly-anticipated record delivers a future-folk masterpiece anchored in Hall’s beloved style, while simultaneously bringing a refreshing new s...

Trevor Hall Releases New Song 'Shake It Out' Ahead of Forthcoming Album Photo Trevor Hall Releases New Song 'Shake It Out' Ahead of Forthcoming Album
by Michael Major - July 14, 2023

Trevor Hall and The Great In-Between marks the start of a new era for musician Trevor Hall. His new album is set for release on Hall’s own 3 Rivers Label, the highly-anticipated record delivers a future-folk masterpiece anchored in Hall’s beloved style, while simultaneously bringing a refreshing new...

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by Michael Major - August 15, 2022

“Takin’ My Time” kicks off with a slinky groove that the Honeydrops are known for, having made a career out of their signature blend of Bay Area R&B, Southern soul, Delta blues, and New Orleans second line. “Takin’ My Time” embodies exactly what guitarist, trumpeter, and lead singer Lech Wierzynkski...

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by Michael Major - August 11, 2022

The California Honeydrops have hit the post-lockdown ground running. Tour dates and festivals returned, including the Honeydrops’ first headlining show at Red Rocks, and, much to the delight of the band and fans alike, the group returned to the recording studio to lay down a new full-length album. P...

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by Michael Major - July 19, 2022

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by Michael Major - December 16, 2021

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by A.A. Cristi - September 24, 2020

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by Kaitlin Milligan - June 01, 2020

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by Kaitlin Milligan - May 20, 2020

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by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 27, 2020

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by Kaitlin Milligan - January 09, 2020

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by Kaitlin Milligan - December 05, 2019

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by Kaitlin Milligan - December 03, 2019

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by Kaitlin Milligan - June 06, 2019

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by Tori Hartshorn - May 16, 2019

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by Kaitlin Milligan - May 14, 2019

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by Kaitlin Milligan - March 26, 2019

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by Tori Hartshorn - September 06, 2018

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by Macon Prickett - April 06, 2018

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by Macon Prickett - March 16, 2018

“Live Learn,” the second track from The California Honeydrops' upcoming album, premieres at No Depression who call it, “a playful tune that's impossible not to dance along to,” furthering, “[it] opens with a plunking bass before lead singer Lech Wierzynski joins in on a call-and-response banter with...

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by Macon Prickett - February 14, 2018

The California Honeydrops' seventh album (and first double album) Call It Home: Vol. 1 & 2 is set for release on April 6 via Tubtone Records. The lead track, “Call It Home” features music legend Bonnie Raitt, with whom the band supported on her 2016-2017 Dig In Deep tour. The song premieres at Noise...

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by Caryn Robbins - May 10, 2017

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