Honey Hounds are a Blues trio with origins in Jacksonville, FL. The trio is quickly making a name for themselves with their artistically vintage approach to their music and image. The band is known for their unique sound comprised of Funky Blues, Soul and Rock N Roll. They engage their audience in an experience that take you back to when Blues Rock ruled the airwaves. If you want something with funk and grit with some good indie soul vibes then look no further. Honey Hounds continues to re energize western music, embodying the rock n roll lifestyle while embracing the roots of the original genre.
In 2015, N.W. reconnected with hometown friend and drummer Tyler Watts, who was on the tail end of producing a 3 year long adventure travel ary, where Izzard was a featured artist on the soundtrack. Sharing a common vision, they began exchanging original songs and ideas while listening to their favorite blues records. In a few days time, songs like Howlin’ Out, Sun’s Gonna Shine and Down to Ride were born. Izzard introduced Watts to the art of busking, performing in the streets of North Central Florida before moving aboard Tyler’s 46 foot sailboat and relocating to the Florida Keys. The duo spent the remainder of 2015 writing songs and refining their sound.
During that time, another childhood friend Nathan Ranew saw N.W. Izzard performing at a music festival and convinced the boys to move to Jax Beach, where there was more opportunities for original music. In 2016, they “hit the ground running” earning residencies at Lynch’s Irish Pub and other local venues, playing memorable performances at the infamous Freebird Live, continuing to build their cult-like following. Upon the release of their debut album “No Sleep”, the band was evolving from a 2 piece into a power trio as Nate transitioned from manger to bass player, and from local stand outs to regional touring artists.
in 2018, N.W. Izzard reemerged as Honey Hounds and continues to reenergize western music, embodying the rock n roll lifestyle while embracing the roots of soul and funk. Balancing between righteousness and the mysticism that surrounds the voodoo culture, they’ve come to represent to resurgence of the blues and the voice of a generation.
Currently splitting time between touring and recording, the boys are staying busy conjuring up their sophomore LP and hitting the hottest festivals across the USA.