OHH WHAT A NIGHT!!!
Hunnypot Live Show #483, another night of musical diversity with co-host Eric Zeigler. headliners The London Loves (Electro/Pop duo), FENCER (alt-rock trio), and Zeus Rebel Waters (The King of St. Louis Hood Pop). Afterparty short and sweet, surprise performances by Ill Bleed Millz, YerrtyG, Law Musiq, TK The Grate, Ayara Senoj and Fliparachee. Come out where music lovers go to play as we get closer to celebrating show #500!
Eric Ziegler is a Full Sail University graduate with a Bachelor's of Science in Music Business and an Associate's in Music from Frederick Community College. He is currently a Committee Coordinator for the Guild of Music Supervisors, as well as a Music Licensing Assistant for HBO Max.
Versed in multiple instruments, it was clear from an early age that Eric wanted to be involved in the music industry. It was after high school that Eric decided to get his Associate’s degree in Music and also get into the local music scene. During this time, he headlined and performed at many major venues across the east coast. Here, he learned about marketing, merchandising, tour management, artist management, sponsorship deals, and branding. After years of performing shows, Eric discovered Music Supervision while attending Full Sail University. The ability to merge music and media, and to help hone the vision of the director and producer, really spoke to Eric. It was then that he knew he had to pursue this craft. And so, he started doing freelance Sync Licensing, Music Assistance and Music Coordination for a variety of companies such as System 76, Moontown, Music 4 Scenes, 2 Sense Music, Panfurware, and more. Now, armed with knowledge and passion, he is determined to aid in the betterment and future of Music Supervision.
The London Loves are an American Indie Electro/Pop duo that create fresh modern music steeped in retro echoes and Lo Fi feel good vibes.
Lesley Goldberg’s signature vocals are layered in multidimensional harmonies that create a sound all her own. She gives an audio cocktail of dreamy confidence that oozes cool.
Brian Steckler’s vibrant productions and musical landscapes suck you in instantly, catapulting you into new worlds of sound. There is something wildly familiar, yet super innovative that you just can’t put your finger on.
The London Loves are the dream in your coffee, one cup and you’re hooked.
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Fencer, the self-defined garage opera band, is leading a new era of rock music with their own undeniably, dynamic sound. The Los Angeles-based trio consists of vocalist and guitarist Field Cate, bassist Scott Sauve, and drummer Cameron Sauve. Only two years after their inception, they became fan-favorite openers for notable acts such as Badflower, The Wrecks, and Dead Poet Society.
Tackling the stigma surrounding mental health and its struggles, Field’s emotive and frenetic vulnerability resonates with listeners to further solidify the band’s electric presence. The trio have racked up an impressive 2 million listens across all streaming platforms, despite having not even released their debut album. Field’s synesthesia (seeing music in color), Scott’s vigorous bass-lines, and Cameron’s expertise in self-producing flow together to create an eccentric style that is certain to become rock’s newest novelty.
Zeus Rebel Waters is an American hip hop artist/songwriter, entrepreneur, single-dad, community leader and philanthropist. The St. Louis native brings a distinct sound and style to hip hop known simply as Gumbo - a gritty blend of all genres mixed with melodic cadence and eclectic rhymes.
The indie rapper brings raw energy to the stage and unleashes it to all his fellow "Rebels" making his live show an experience of high-intensity and positive vibes.
From humble beginnings to Hoo Bangin’ Records, Waters has become a major player throughout the bi-state region. Now, the deity rapper is setting his sights on the global market. With business ventures in fashion, film, and community development, Zeus’ imprint goes far beyond bars and tracks. Make no mistake, Zeus Rebel Waters is here!
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Rapper Kenric Truitt known as ILL Bleed Millz an up and coming rap star is originally from Saint Louis. Being in the music industry for over 20 plus years now signing to a major label deal with Boi Bentley Enterprises located in Sacramento California.
Yerrty G is an American artist out of North St. Louis with intricate wordplay. On top of his “one of a kind” style of music, he’s known as the underground hip hop boogeyman.
LawMuziq, aka Bullet is a Ghanaian Afro Beat Artist/Producer. He developed his love for music at a very young age, which he later as a teenager went on to open his first recording studio ‘5th Project Studio’. LawMuziq was the co-founder of ‘5th Project Studio’, where he recorded and nurtured the likes of artist(s) Ruff & Smooth, Akwaboah, Gasmilla, Friction, Iwan, 0Fosu, Mob, Kwabena Kwabena, , Eazzy, just to mention a few with his colleagues Cedee and Richard(cedi). He produced some of the best music records between 2004 to 2008.
After while, he decided to master his engineering skills and further his education by attending Principia College in the United States of America. He graduated in Mass Communication and was the first student to bring audio engineering to Principia College.
A few years later he decided to head out west to Los Angeles. His time spend in LA is when he transitioned into becoming an Afro-Beats Artist and switched to the name Law Muziq. In 2019 he released his first single "Fire Dance" which went on to be a success in multiple countries. Shortly after he released several other single titled "Ganja", "Lonely", "Feel Alright".
Now, in the beginning of 2023 Law Muziq is set to release an EP titled "Blind Love". The EP blind love is a journey into the highs and lows of falling in love.
TK The Grate was born in August of 1995 and has been taking the city Indianapolis by storm ever since. TK was born of young parents who were not prepared to take on the responsibility of raising America’s next great sensation. Fortunately his loving grandmother took him in as an infant and raised him as her own. For the rest of his young life, TK grew accustomed to the older generations of musical stylings. Greats like Luther Vandross, James Brown, Gladys Knight and Anita Baker sparked his initial love for music and lyrical drama.
It was at the ripe young age of 12 years old that TK started writing his own songs and honing his skills as an artist. He used those skills not only in the musical world but also to excel as a poet and make a name for himself on the Spoken Word scene. With a flair for theatrics and the talent to match it is no surprise that TK affectionately names his greatest Hip Hop influence as none other than the late Tupac Shakur. At age 15 he used that influence and took his chance to be one of the greats. It was then that he wrote, recorded and released his first single album.
Over the following years TK continued to develop as one of the greatest wordsmiths his city has ever seen. In 2014 he outgrew his small hometown of Indianapolis and won the National Spoken Word Championship. It was this feat that solidified his credit as a true man of lyrical excellence not only in his city, but in all of America! Nearly 10 years later TK has developed an arsenal of musical and lyrical weapons that little Indianapolis just can’t contain anymore. America, steady yourself; TK the Grate may be from Nap Town, but his trajectory is nothing to sleep on.
Weirdo Gang Presents Lavonte “Fliparachee” Daniels. Fliparachee’s love of music grew naturally in his hometown of Gary, Indiana. By his teenage years he had migrated to Indianapolis, Indiana. Lavonte was given the name “Fliparachee” because of his fearless tumbling skills. By high school Fliparachee knew music was his passion and he was ready to take it seriously. He began writing, then rapping. Next thing you know he is laying tracks in a studio with his best friend, Hashtag So Weird (#SoWeird). Together they recorded their first original music. Fliparachee had to watch his best friend battle with depression until it took his life. Immensely hurt, Fliparachee vowed to bring more awareness to depression. The birth of Weirdo Gang and the mission began. His goal is first to bring awareness of depression, (especially in African American men), as well as encourage self-acceptance. Many refer to themselves as weird as a defense mechanism against not being accepted, but in Weirdo Gang you can be exactly who you are and if that is weird you will always be understood. Fliparachee has shared the stage with many well-known artists such as Pleasure P, Paul Wall, Wiz Khalifa and Twista. His energy on stage is unmeasurable as he puts his all into every performance. His love for performing has allowed him to travel the country sharing his message and music.
He has started a concert series, “Most Popular Unpopular Concert,” bringing local artists to the stage. The series is based in Indy and has created a platform for all kinds of artists to showcase their talent. Fliparachee is using his platform to create a doorway for other artists.
Indianapolis native Ayara Senoj is a versatile artist who combines creative melodies with her in your face rap style to produce songs that make you feel good. Whether it’s a motivational piece or a turn up, you’ll have a good time.
Another unforgettable night, listen to the full podcast using the audio links above the playlist and laugh, sing, dance along.
We are getting closer to Hunnypot’s 500th show with #482! Guild of Music Supervisor’s Angela Sheik is our co-host and will bless us with a special performance. Also playing live are Migrant Motel hitting us with Bi-Lingual and Bi-Cultural awesomeness, Lexi Cline, one of pop’s most distinct new young voices and Primitive Heart, a synth-pop project by multi-genre producer & visual artist Dani Mari. 3/13/23
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Dubbed "a fierce musical force of nature" by BMI Indie Spotlight, Angela Sheik's work as an indie pop artist has led to features and interviews on international platforms including NPR, PRI, and Voice of the Nation. Her work is recognized by national and regional awards including a nomination for the 2022 Hollywood Music and Media Awards (HMMA's) and the 2nd Annual BOSS International Loop Championship. She has been twice voted Artist of the Year by Philadelphia's regional "WSTW Homey Awards" and was awarded Philadelphia Songwriter Contest winner before moving to the west coast.
Captivating listeners throughout the US and Europe with her live performances, Angela has opened for national acts including Meshell N'Degeocello, Joseph Arthur, Julia Holter, and Midge Ure. Music blogs have praised her work including Pancakes & Whiskey, Vents Magazine, and a nomination for "Album Of The Year" by Indie Music Digest.
On screen, Angela's work can be heard in films, ads, documentaries, and TV shows including Toyota and ADIDAS ad campaigns, feature films on Amazon and Netflix, and streaming series such as "Face's Music Party" (Nickelodeon), "All American" (CW), and Showtime's "Shameless" to name a few.
Currently based in Los Angeles, Angela regularly travels to the east coast. She is now focused on her third full length studio project, sibling, an 8-song study of personality traits and platonic relationships.
Migrant Motel combines modern Alternative Pop sounds with contemporary production techniques into a blend that is unique yet familiar. They have been making music and developing their sound since 2017 and the band has built their fan base in Mexico and throughout Latin America. They are now aiming their sites on the growing Bi-Lingual and Bi-Cultural youth movement in the United State to acknowledge the evolving culture.
Peruvian-American David Stewart Jr. and Mexican native Chava Ilizaliturri formed Migrant Motel in Boston while they were studying together at college. Becoming fast friends with shared musical tastes, the band was very active on the East Coast of the US, playing hundreds of shows in the New England and New York areas.
Seeking more opportunities and a bigger stage, the pair relocated to Los Angeles in 2020. The band has played multiple shows on the Los Angeles circuit, performing in legendary venues such as the Whiskey A Go Go, the Viper Room, the Roxy and the Troubadour. Chava has since moved back to Mexico City – while the band has continued to create music together remotely. In 2019 the duo began to function as a band with two scenes: the Mexican and the American. 2020 saw the band play its first shows in different parts of the Mexican Republic as well throughout California. 2021 saw the band play the main stage of the Lollapalooza festival, a major achievement for an Indie act. The pair have positioned themselves in both scenes through steady fan growth.
Quirky, magnetic, and honest to a fault, Lexi Cline puts a shamelessly vulnerable spin on pop music, her songs aren’t just open-book, they are lyrical diary entries. Layering deceptively snappy melodies with candid moments, Cline’s confession-inclined artistry manifests itself so seamlessly, it’s hard to tell whether she’s pulling from her diary or from yours. Admittedly staring anxiety in the eyes on a daily basis, Cline proclaims she wants to make music that inspires people to be exactly who they are. "Embracing yourself is the most powerful thing in the world, and if I can help somebody get there, I know I’m doing something right.”
Having already dropped a string of tracks that paved the way to her June 2020 EP ‘Better Late Than Never’ and two single releases (2022), Lexi Cline will take her next steps towards becoming one of pop’s most distinct, young voices with her upcoming release ‘Wake Up Call!’ Since the release of Lexi Cline’s first single ‘Better Late Than Never’ Cline has amassed over 26,000 streams on Spotify, released 3 music videos, 2 lyric videos, & reels totaling over 30,000 views on YouTube. On socials Cline has totaled over 111,000 likes on TikTok and over 2.2 million views, as well as over 3 million views on Instagram reels and 6 million views on FB reels.
Primitive Heart is a synth-pop project by multi-genre producer & visual artist Dani Mari. The sophomore album “Colours” was co-produced by Rosana Cabán (Psychic Twin, Cosas Cosas) and features remixes by Jorja Chalmers (Italians Do It Better) & Chasms (Felte). Audiences across the world have gravitated towards Dani Mari’s beautifully haunting voice and simplistic elegant lyrics. Dani Mari’s ethereal vocals "seemingly casting a spell" and transport listeners to an era of nostalgia which exists within the depths of her soul.
For fans of Sylvan Esso, Mazzy Star and Beach House.
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If you missed Hot Tub Johnnie’s Birthday (show #480), be sure to come out and celebrate as we keep the party going! Guest host Rosie Howe (Netflix) will be spinning a guest DJ playlist. Taking the stage are Jules & The Howl, Donna Adja, and Fencer! 2/27/2023
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Rosie Howe is a music supervisor and a creative biz wiz who works with filmmakers, TV producers, gaming companies, advertising agencies, and brands from all across the globe. Her superpower is procuring unforgettable music from artists, producers, and companies through artist relations, music supervision/licensing, and original music production. She loves to work with her diverse network of professionals to provide clients with the power of music.
Rosie is a member of the Guild of Music Supervisors and spends her free time providing helpful feedback and educational resources to musicians starting out through workshops, panels, and one-on-one sessions. She has been featured on Behind the Music podcast, panels and workshops for The Grammy Museum, Billboard, The Guild of Music Supervisors, Synckeepers, Music Biz Mentors, and has contributed to the magazine-style blog Ms. In The Biz.
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Jules & the Howl is the culmination of a five-year journey. I started off my music career as a Chicago-based pop-rock solo artist under the stage name Julianne Q in 2015. As a solo artist I explored a number of different genres before finally finding my identity in blues and classic rock with a modern twist. Inspired by Janis Joplin, Freddie Mercury and Aretha Franklin, I formed the blues rock band Julianne Q & the Howl in early 2018. We played gigs all over the Chicagoland area. We were a family. A group of like-minded artists striving to create a liberating experience for our fans.
Then it all came crashing down. In October 2018, after barely five months together, all of my band members - my second family - left. Julianne Q & the Howl literally broke up the day after our EP release show. I needed a new start. So I moved to LA and decided to change my name to Jules & the Howl.
Jules is the nickname that my friends and loved ones call me. To me, nicknames are a source of warmth, trust and familiarity. That’s what I want I want my fans to feel. I want to be raw and honest and welcome you into a community. A tribe. I want you to feel a part of my community, like a wolfpack.
The Howl references Howlin’ Wolf, a Chicago Blues artist who heavily influenced the Rolling Stones. It honors my hometown and the era of music that most resonates with me: 1969, Woodstock, classic rock and roll. When I saw footage of Woodstock, it was a cathartic release of energy and emotion; a feeling of kinship within the audience. All inspired by the music. I also howl when I’m on stage. It’s how I sing. I growl. I wail. I pour out all of my emotions. The Howl is the release of everything pent up inside of me begging to be free.
I want you to experience the Howl with me. I want you to be a part of a tribe where I hope you can feel loved and accepted as you are. A member of a wolfpack. A unified release and sense of freedom so that together we can feel the power of the Howl. You + me = an even better Howl, an unstoppable awe-inspiring force of honesty. So let’s build that community together.
Fencer, the self-defined garage opera band, is leading a new era of rock music with their own undeniably, dynamic sound. The Los Angeles-based trio consists of vocalist and guitarist Field Cate, bassist Scott Sauve, and drummer Cameron Sauve. Only two years after their inception, they became fan-favorite openers for notable acts such as Badflower, The Wrecks, and Dead Poet Society.
Tackling the stigma surrounding mental health and its struggles, Field’s emotive and frenetic vulnerability resonates with listeners to further solidify the band’s electric presence. The trio have racked up an impressive 2 million listens across all streaming platforms, despite having not even released their debut album. Field’s synesthesia (seeing music in color), Scott’s vigorous bass-lines, and Cameron’s expertise in self-producing flow together to create an eccentric style that is certain to become rock’s newest novelty.
Hailing from Delta State in Nigeria, Donna Adja is a multiple award-winning Afrobeat recording artist based in California. She infuses African sound and style into danceable Afropop music. Donna’s artistic career began in church at 15, which led her to pursue singing and songwriting professionally at 22.
Donna’s first break in the music industry was working as a featured vocalist with top Nigerian recording artists such as Solid Star, Harry Song, Dezign, and others. Soon, she took the lead in putting together her own band, Daz Entertainment, which became the in-house talent at the prestigious Sheraton Lagos hotel, where they performed five shows a week. During their multi-year run, she and her 14-piece band performed for two different Nigerian presidents, while Donna herself did solo shows in the UK, Dubai, and Australia.
As a budding solo artist, Donna was featured in top Nigerian magazines like Vanguard and The Sun, among others. She had multiple singles featured on MTV Base, Africa, and other top stations. Donna also had two hits on Nigerian radio, “Shut Up” and “Gaga.” Since relocating to the US, her releases include “I Like Your Body,” with over a million views on YouTube, and more recently, “Breathe,” and “Oghene Do.”
Donna is the consummate songwriter and a unique vocalist, whose sights are firmly fixed on making addictive songs that cross international borders. She brings a wide repertoire of skills to her stage show, even designing and building her own costumes. To experience Donna Adja live is to have an unforgettable encounter with a true artist.
A truly unforgettable night! Hunnypot Live #480 2/13/23 Hot Tub Johnnie's Birthday, pre-Valentine Holiday Show with a successful LA Mission donation drive mixed in. Co-Hosted by music supervisor Alec Stern (Radish Music) and ALETHEA. Thanks to all who came out and celebrated and big hugs to all who donated.
Music from: Megan Graney, Alethea, James Barre, Cayden Corbett
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Twas Hot Tub Johnnie's B-Day so we blew out a big one. Hot Tub's only belly button day wish was CHARITY! If you are able, please bring one of the following items to be donated to LA Mission
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Megan Graney is a Bay Area musician known for her healing lyrics and colorful production. She has performed a variety of genres, including jazz, americana, gospel, folk, and choral music, and has earned accolades such as singing background vocals for Rita Ora and performing at Capitol Studios. Megan has also performed at The Village Studios and The Descanso Gardens Summer Series, and has worked as a studio manager for film composer Heitor Pereira and assistant to Andrew Lockington. Her second single, "Waves," deals with the concept of grief after the passing of her father in 2020.
Alethea’s voice gives you chills. Her powerful performances leave you wanting more.
Whether with bare piano keys or dashes of ear-tingling electronica, she explores her own relationships with a subtlety that captures the raw yearning inside all of us.
Her confessional torch folk sounds like Sarah McLaughlin mixed with EDM and a touch of PJ Harvey and Shakira. On stage and in her music videos, her soul finds fiery expression.
Alethea grew up in the country of Hubbard, Oregon as well as the city of Portland, Oregon. She has performed all over the US and the world including Germany, China, Sacramento, San Francisco, Idaho, Oregon, and New York. She discovered she wanted to be a musician in a tunnel in Freiburg, Germany after writing the song “Butterflies”
This is her second concert in LA and second co-produced event.
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James Barre has come a long way, starting in what is unmistakably pop, releasing his first song when he was in the eight grade. He has evolved greatly since then, finding home in an alternative, punchy sound. With lyrics like a hand grenade, his (in progress) debut album seeks to take you on a journey through his mind. The good, the bad, and the questionable.
Cayden Corbett is an Asian American Singer/Songwriter/Producer who seems to acknowledge no boundaries between styles or eras inside his music career. Creating and performing music from all forms of genres but is known best as is an Alternative Pop/R&B artist.
Originally from a small town in Utah but now based in Los Angeles, Corbett recently joined a collective of professional musicians and producers called Outdonesia. After years of writing/producing alone, as a leading artist in the new group Corbett believes his songwriting has been elevated to its full potential with "Outdonesia" and has become more personal and relatable than ever before.
This is an historic year for Hunnypot Live, this November we'll hit our 500th show. It's taken Hot Tub Johnnie 23 years to get here, the countdown clock begins. Don't miss a single Hunnypot Live new music discovery podcast this year and support the organization who's given so much to the Film/TV/Music placement and supervision communities. 1/30/2023 Interviews and Live Performances from: Howlin' Moon, Alec Beretz, and PLVNK
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"Howlin’ Moon" is a musical project that has been performing in San Diego since 2011. Their raw, raspy vocals, emotive lyrics, and bluesy riffs make you want to move and dance while you listen. Many of their original tunes tell vivid stories harkening back to their Texas roots, captivating audiences with the narratives of their songs. Make sure to attend the show and share in the remarkable and unforgettable experience that is Howlin’ Moon.
Emo-rap-post-apocalypse-psychedelic-r&b-grunge artist Alec Beretz volunteered to write his own bio and is regretting it with every keystroke. Known cultishly for his debut song “Peep This”, he carried his initial buzz to doing features with T.I. and OMB Peezy. Alec Beretz is known by his fans to release above-average music once every paradigm shift. He has promised (with failure punishable by exile) to release every banger and ballad he’s got in 2023.
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PLVNK (pronounced Plank) is an LA-based musical group composed of Compton rapper JohnBoyCool, Israeli singer Nachum and British instrumentalist Sir Mal. The Songs - ranging from Hip Hop to Alternative Rock to EDM - reflect the diverse backgrounds of the group, pulling from their combined studio and performing experience.
They bring the flavors of the cities they grew up in: Compton, London, and Jerusalem.
PLVNK are going to release two EP's in the next 5 months.
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Glitter, Glitter Everywhere! Hunnypot's debut show for the year was an explosion of fun and good music, another night we'll always remember. Thanks to Shira and the entire Gritty In Pink team for their activism and support. Listen to the full show podcast style and tell a friend.
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Gritty In Pink is building a marketplace network, connecting women who work in all aspects of the music business and industry partners and professionals who want to hire diverse women.
Gritty In Pink founder ShiraGirl is an artist, activist, and entreprenuer, with a prevous 10+ year career in experiential marketing and CPG sales- including VP and Director roles- with Pabst Brewing Company, Collide Agency, Truth Campaign, and beverage start-ups Bev and Owl’s Brew. Shira has executed hundreds of brand partnerships and sponsorships, and produced many special events and ground-up festivals.
Shira was a featured speaker at SXSW Festival, and featured press including Billboard, Alternative Press, NPR, and NY Times. She graduated UPenn cum laude, with a major in Communications from the Annenberg School.
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BodaciousThang is a fire-fueled performer with raw vocals and unmatched energy. Hailing from Kinston, North Carolina and debuting as an artist in Kansas City, this queen is classically trained and has turned her musical intellect into a captivating journey that will have you pleading for more.
Her empowering messaging, versatility, authenticity, and comedic influence puts her in the ultimate position to take your timeline and playlist to the next level.
GLITTER TRASH PLAYED THEIR FIRST SHOW IN REDFORD, MI AT THE DOUBLE OO PUB ON JANUARY 30, 2010. THE BAND WAS CREATED BY VOCALIST JENNA JAMES MULLINS, A SELF-TAUGHT MUSICIAN WITH NO PREVIOUS BAND EXPERIENCE. SHE WROTE LYRICS AND COMPOSED A NUMBER OF SONGS AS DOCUMENTED ON “WRECKAGE”, THE BAND’S 1ST SELF-RELEASED ALBUM IN 2011. JENNA CREATED THE BAND AS A DIVERSION AND ESCAPE FROM SOME INTENSE PERSONAL ISSUES GOING ON IN HER LIFE. SHE ENLISTED A NUMBER OF DETROIT AREA MUSICIAN FRIENDS TO GET THE BAND STARTED.
DURING THE EARLY YEARS OF THE BAND, JENNA’S SELF-DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR ONSTAGE CREATED A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH LOCAL MUSIC VENUES. FUELED BY HER ANXIETY AND OUT-OF-CONTROL STAGE ANTICS, THE GROUP STARTED TO GET BANNED FROM A LARGE NUMBER OF DETROIT AREA STAGES, INCLUDING SOME OF WHICH THE BAND HAD NEVER BEFORE PLAYED. THE BAND’S WILD REPUTATION PRECEDED THEM AND WAS TAKING A TOLL ON THEIR ABILITY TO PLAY IN METRO-DETROIT.
IN 2017, JENNA MADE THE DECISION TO MOVE THE BAND FROM DETROIT TO LOS ANGELES. THE BAND ERUPTED BACK ONTO THE SCENE PLAYING A NUMBER OF WILD AND WELL ATTENDED HIGH ENERGY SHOWS. A ROCK HYBRID COMBINING ELEMENTS OF PUNK, CLASSIC ROCK, HARD ROCK, ALTERNATIVE, GLAM, AND METAL.
Dedicated fans of Shiragirl know: she's always going to speak her mind, and she's always going to act on behalf of the things she believes in. Nobody told Shiragirl to show up at the Warped Tour in the early '00s and create a makeshift stage for female punk performers — but she saw a woeful lack of representation and decided to do something about it. Tour organizer Kevin Lyman noticed, acknowledged that Shiragirl was right, and allowed her to host an official stage. Over 200 female-fronted acts would play the Shiragirl Stage - including Joan Jett, Paramore (on their first tour ever), and Justina Valentine (current MTV star on Wild N' Out and other shows) - and it's become an essential part of the history of the Tour.
Shiragirl's advocacy didn't stop there. She's raised money for girls' charities, shot a live video at the Women's March, and pushed hard and effectively for gender equality throughout the music industry. Lately, she's been looking hard at the digital dystopia we've created and asking whether the world we've made with our phones and computers is optimal or even sustainable. "Antisocial Media," her latest single, picks up and extends the critique she began on the trenchant Andi Underground (produced by Tim Armstrong of Rancid). That six-song concept EP followed a rebel against techno-conformity who, in her irrepressible energy and determination to defy an oppressive system, resembles Shiragirl more than a little. "Antisocial Media" has the same punk rock energy and pop immediacy that made the Andi Underground EP such a delight. Expect big beats and buzzsaw guitars, a catchy melody, an irresistible riff, and pointed lyrics about pointless online activities. As always, Shiragirl is irreverent, funny, smart, and swaggering, and impossible not to root for.
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Born and raised in Baltimore City MegaGoneFree is an up and coming independent recording artist. Her uniquely soulful voice and alt-pop sensibility shines through on her hit single "Talking Bout Bri" which has seen viral success and has been streamed globally by Mega's ever growing fan base which is a testament to her superstar potential.
Mega has projects in development, releases planned for 2023 and more than (4M+) fans that follow her across social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where she has taken off as a social media influencer who has gained popularity due to her charming musical videos and electric personality. The future is bright for this talented artist.
Thanks to Guitar Girl Magazine for the coverage of Hunnypot Live's 1st event in 2023...
What: Hunnypot Live and Gritty In Pink are starting off the new year right and honoring MLK Jr Day with a live showcase at The Mint LA. Featuring rising TikTok star MegaGoneFree, all girl punk band Shiragirl, hybrid rock band Glitter Trash, and soulful party starter BodaciousThang! Attendees can expect a night of live music, interviews, food, drinks, and an afterparty with Hot Tub Johnnie.
When: Monday, January 16, 2023 at 7 PM PST – Admission: FREE for all ages
Why: Hunnypot and Gritty In Pink are bringing together the local LA community to celebrate womxn on MLK Jr Day. A fun night with a bill of electrifying womxn artists, music, entertainment, and more. Hunnypot Live, known as the place where music lovers go to play!
Who: Gritty In Pink – a female-led platform, on a mission to achieve gender equality in the music industry. They empower women in music through an online community, partnerships, events, and their new marketplace INPINK, recently partnered with Live Nation Women.
Hunnypot Live – is a bi-weekly, Podcast/Concert/Industry Mixer with 480 shows recorded over the last two decades that celebrates music, discusses current cultural musical trends, and shares opinions on the state of the industry. Launched in November 2005, Hunnypot features live in-club performances by some of the most exciting and diverse artists in music today.
Where: The Mint LA 6010 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Who should attend: The local LA community, music lovers, music industry professionals, and entertainment outlets.
Our final Hunnypot Live Podcast/Concert/Party for 2022, truly a night of euphoria.
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Benjamen Janey is part entrepreneur, digital designer, musician, and Founder of Spooler.co. Spooler is a tech-driven apparel company that utilizes technology to help people take control of what they wear. Janey's ever simple idea of customizing apparel for celebrities and tourists on Venice Beach has expanded to 13 countries world-wide, and spawned collabs with recognizable brands such as Tootsie Roll, Nike/Jordan, Sesame Street, and multi-platinum artist Lil Flip (and our own Hunnypot Live Merch).
In his book, The Making of An American Hip-Hop Tycoon, Janey and co-author Jennifer Oliver O’Connell put a spotlight on Janey’s entrepreneurial journey and how his background in the Hip-Hop industry continues to drive the inspiration and innovation for his corporate ventures.
The book also provides a blueprint and inspiration for upstart designers, founders, and entrepreneurs by bringing attention to specific success principles, summarized through valuable, “Life Lessons” in every chapter.
A combination inspirational memoir and how-to guide business guide, The Making of An American Hip-Hop Tycoon appeals to multiple audiences and is an essential tool across various industries.
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A Nashville-based musician, Josh Mack paints from a broad musical palette. The Middletown, Ohio native’s sound combines the rich storytelling of folk, the raw emotion and grit of blues, and a rock & roll edge. These influences are top-coated with a layer of psychedelic haze to create an atmospheric, multi-layered listening experience that has drawn comparisons to famed contemporaries like The Black Keys and Queens of the Stone Age.
Josh is a prolific songwriter and recording artist who has assembled a digital catalog of over 40 songs since 2018, and who has published songs for sync licensing. A seasoned live performer, Josh has developed a reputation for his spellbinding guitar work, helping him to blossom into one of Music City’s most intriguing young artists.
h2the is an LA based producer and artist who merges 80s synths and layered beats, brought to life through dynamic visuals and sound.
The h2the live band brings the songs to life with some of h2the’s favorite musicians, including Buwi (bass), Tal Vaknine (harp), Calireiki (reiki bowl), Sounten (op1 & vox) and generally a few guest vocalists.
“Brilliantly blending 80’s synths with an new cutting edge sampling style, rising hip hop/experimental producer h2the released his debut single titled “Taste Of The“, a teaser/cut-up off his new beat tape exclusively available on cassette!” – UGHH
URB Magazine wrote that “[h2the] is something else…in a profound kind of way,” calling his sound titillating and “juicy for the ears,” while The Village Voice described his productions as “adventurous and banging.”
2DOPEBOYZ and Vibe Magazine’s allhiphop.com have also noted h2the’s rap flips of 80?s inspired sonics. It’s the producer as auteur as every track takes you through the emotional space of the artist, like Kanye or Godard.
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French-Moroccan artist, IAO Carla awakens an unseen dimension, a musical realm that empowers our soul, with a deep passion in storytelling through groovy percussions and heart soothing melodies. Inspired by her Oriental and Hebraic roots, in her works Carla explores spirituality and the meaning of life. Self taught musician who turned to music to heal.
Her music is successful in elevating people’s moods and her vocals soothes the Soul.
Everything she touches, whispers, screams, taps... She awakens it, roughly and lovingly.
Born around classical music, traditional Moroccan chants and hymns.
The power of NEW MUSIC DISCOVORY was fully displayed at Hunnypot's second to last gathering of 2022. Full show audio and photos at the links above. 11/28/22
Photos by J. Gray Mastered by James Coffman #WhereMusicLoversGoToPlay
Todd Bergman is a multi platinum, Grammy nominated Engineer, mixer and producer with 15+ years in the music industry. Recent credits include work with Kanye West on his 10th studio album “Donda”, Brandy’s “B7”, Yo Gotti’s “CM10,” Wale’s last two albums (“folorin 2” and “Wow that’s crazy”) as well as work with Lil Baby and Da baby.
In addition to Todd’s impressive list of clients, Todd has used his experience to develop and guide the sound and careers of independent artists under the banner of TAG Music, an artist development company based in Los Angeles.
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Producer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Kovey Coles creates lush, guitar-driven music. His soulful sound is inspired by his southern roots - he comes from Virginia - while also incorporating the polished songwriting and production influences from time spent in New York, Los Angeles, and Tokyo, Japan. Lyrically, Kovey Coles' earnest songwriting addresses self and society, displaying a level of consciousness that comes naturally to the former Ivy League student. In the vein of other left-of-center creatives like Childish Gambino, King Krule, Steve Lacey and BROCKHAMPTON, his eclectic sound incorporates wide reaching musical styles from jazz and electronic to funk and indie rock.
Kovey Coles has released two self-produced EPs, a collection of singles called “Hot American Summer” which documented turbulent societal and personal challenges during summer 2020, and is currently releasing a new single every month as he builds towards his next large project. In 2022 Kovey enjoyed viral moments for his guitar playing and instrumental videos on TikTok, and had his debut performance at SXSW festival in Austin, Texas. The nomadic Virginia-native has lived in Harlem, New York, Tokyo, Japan, and now resides in Los Angeles. Kovey is also one half of the electro-R&B duo Browni.
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ryn, short for Camryn, has been killing the game as an independent 21 year old indie pop artist. Bringing the energy to the stage since she started performing at 15, her music has indie rock vibes that keep everyone in the room dancing. Being a dancer her whole life, there's never a dull moment when she's onstage. Rocking her trademark power suits, she says she's never felt more herself, more sexy or confident than when she's sporting her suits. She keeps it real on and off the stage with lyrics that speak truth and honesty, connecting to the deepest parts of herself and her fans.
Her socials have been growing steadily with an engaging, supportive fan base as they've been eating up teasers of her new singles. Watch out, with her drive, dedication and passion, this girl is going to be on billboards in no time!
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Since he could crawl BigTreeSteve only knew one pace - fast.
Born near the speedways of Daytona beach Florida his upbringing is as breakneck and driven as his roots. Brought into this world by music loving parents, as a child Steve moved across the country soaking up the influence of American music and popular culture at every turn. Learning the piano at the tender age of 5 and later guitar and bass as a teenager playing in bands; Steve was relentlessly persistent of his musical abilities.
Steve’s cross country journey eventually landed him in the San Francisco Bay Area where he immediately began creating and releasing songs, collaborating with up and coming Bay Area artists such as 24k golden, Nef The Pharoah and Caramel Express while simultaneously beginning his higher education in music and art at the Academy of Art University San Francisco.
Big Tree is not just a name for Steve. Standing six foot four inches, he towers physically with chiseled features and a gentle nature. His looks have given him the opportunity to walk for the critically acclaimed Argentinian clothing brand “Gaucho” in the world famous New York Fashion Week 2022.
These impressive accomplishments underscore Steve's work ethic. At only 21 years of age Steve is just getting started - He quite literally Can’t go slow.
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We Dropped That Thun Thun Thun at another unforgettable event!
Co-Host: Music Supervisor LIVY RODRIGUEZ-BEHAR (Dreamboat Music) Performances by: Ella Rosa & Killa F (Finatticz)
Livy is a music supervisor, and the founder of Dreamboat Music - a music supervision company formed in Austin, Texas. The music scene of Austin drew her in at an early age, and so did the moving pictures on the silver screen. She developed a strong affinity for movie soundtracks, with favorites such as Almost Famous, School of Rock and High Fidelity. Throughout her career, she has worked on musical branding projects for companies such as Disney, Warby Parker, Tory Burch, Target, and TomTom. Additionally, she has worked on film and television projects for Martin Scorsese, Richard Linklater, Robert Rodriguez, and others.
Her passion for music and film inspired her to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Business at Full Sail University, where she earned the Valedictorian title of her graduating class. After college, she landed a position with Facebook's music team, conducting metadata research and music licensing. Thereafter, she was brought on to manage a vendor team of 8 music experts that she exploded into 90+ globally for YouTube Music. In 2019 she founded her own music supervision company, Dreamboat Music LLC, where she works full time music supervising indie feature films, shorts, and docu-series. Dreamboat, while a young company has had the fortune of being invited to SXSW, CD Baby's DIY Musician Conference, SoundSync, Austin Music Foundation, Nashville Film Festival, Los Angeles Film School, UCLA, MUSEXPO, and the annual Guild of Music Supervisors Conference. Livy's films have circulated notable film fests such as Tribeca, Austin Film Festival, SOHO International Film Fest and gained distribution on popular platforms like HBO Max, The New Yorker, Altered Innocence, and Amazon Prime.
British artist Ella Rosa is a singer, songwriter and storyteller. The young artist started her career as an opera singer in Henley-on-Thames, England then slowly transitioned into R&B. With her admiration of artist like Erykah Badu, Amy Winehouse, Lauryn Hill and more, Ella paints the perfect picture musically through soulful vocals, underlined with jazz undertones.
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West Coast Hip-Hop legend KILLA F cemented his place in music history as a founding member of FiNaTTiCz. In 2012 the group released the now party staple "Don't Drop That Thun Thun", a worldwide hit.
The FiNaTTiCz still perform concerts all over, the individual members of the group are currently active and releasing solo projects. Don't miss Killa F's show, it'll be full of surprises.