Vancouver's own Honeybear is a vintage soul, blues, and roots quartet, formed in 2023 by longtime friends Ian Beaty (vocals, bass), Colin Brumelle (guitar), Mike Kenney (keyboards), and Tim Watson (drums). Their debut album, I Was Wrong, self-released in June 2025 on their Playmor label, has garnered millions of streams and critical acclaim. The band delivers a sound that blends classic R&B grooves with gritty blues authenticity, featuring a warm, soulful vocal delivery over tight instrumental arrangements. Expect a dynamic and unpredictable live show, shifting effortlessly between high-energy numbers and deep instrumental explorations.
Keep the Lineup going
Thu, Nov 12
Khamisa & Ben Wayne Kyle
Sylvia Hotel
singer-songwriter · r&b · blues
Sat, Nov 14
Nightingale North
The Painted Ship
jazz · r&b · funk
Wed, Nov 18
Ben Parker & Marie Hue
Prophecy
rock · funk · r&b
Fri, Nov 20
The Zach Saunders Trio
Guilt & Co
rock · r&b · blues
Sat, Nov 28
Father Funk & Friends with Defunk
The Red Room
drum and bass · dubstep · electronic
Sun, Nov 29
Khamisa & Ben Wayne Kyle
Sylvia Hotel
singer-songwriter · r&b · blues