Honeytribe is an American

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band formed in

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. Its founder and

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is Devon Allman, son of Gregg Allman of the Allman Brothers Band, who is the lead guitarist,

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ist, and frontman. The other members are George Potsos on

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, and Gabriel Strange on

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In October 2012, Allman confirmed that Honeytribe was going on hiatus, while he continues to tour with Royal Southern Brotherhood and prepares for a tour to support his new solo album.

History

Honeytribe was formed by Devon Allman in 1999. In 2001, the band broke up so Allman could spend time with his newly born son. They reformed in 2005 and started Honeytribe's path as a career: making records and touring. They have toured throughout North America and Europe

Origin of Band Name

The name of the band is attributed to former member Marko (Mark Oyarzabal). According to Devon, one day the two of them were driving, and trying to think of names. They discussed how their dynamic sound could be super smooth and delicate, and also big, bad and fierce, and that they needed a name to reflect that dichotomy. Marko's first idea was "Honeytribe?", and Devon agreed with "Yeah! Sweet like honey, fierce like a tribe, it's perfect!"

Discography

Torch

In 2006, the band released their debut album, '' Torch'', to favorable reviews. The album was recorded at

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in Memphis, Tennessee.

Space Age Blues

'' Space Age Blues'' is the second album by Devon Allman's Honeytribe. It was released in Europe on October 12, 2010, and in U.S.A on October 25, 2010. In addition to the power-trio of Devon Allman, George Potsos and Gabriel Strange, the album also contains appearances by Huey Lewis on harmonica and Ron Holloway on tenor saxophone.

Members

* Devon Allman – guitar, vocals (1999–2001, 2005–present) * George Potsos – bass guitar (1999–2001, 2005–2011) * Gabriel Strange –

(2008–2011)

Past members

* Mark Oyarzabal –

(1999–2001, 2005–2008) * Jack Kirkner –

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(1999–2001, 2005–2008) * Justin Hanson –

(2011–2012) * Steve Duerst – bass guitar (2008–2009)

References

External links

The Tribal Community: Devon Allman's Honeytribe

Devon Allman biography at allmusic.com
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