Inspired by infectious grooves, like that of James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, Parliament Funkadelic, and Prince, Honey Made brings rich musicality to their live performances earning the title of Best Live Band by Austin Fit Magazine. Whether you're a longtime funk lover or appreciate eclectic but contagious music, Honey Made delivers a sound and experience that’s both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. Don’t miss out:
Upcoming Shows
Saturday, April 19 – Dallas, TX
Venue: Sundown at Granada
Time: Doors 9:00 PM | Show 9:45 PM
Buy Tickets Here: $10 Advance
Deets: A candescent night of funk in historic Granada Theater on Lower Greenville—come ready to dance!
Saturday, April 26 – Pflugerville, TX
Event: Slice of Pflugerville
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Main Stage
Tickets: Free Show
Deets: This lively street fair and food-tasting event features Honey Made opening for Grammy-winning alt-rock band the Spin Doctors.
Saturday, May 3 – Austin, TX
Venue: Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
Tickets: $10 at the door
Deets: A hometown throwdown at one of Austin’s favorite beer gardens. Great beer, great vibes, and that signature Honey Made groove.
Support the band with merch—available at all shows, or shop online now at honeymadeatx.bandcamp.com/merch.
Who is Honey Made?
Honey Made isn’t just a band, they’re a movement of sound, soul, and community. Their setlist will feature originals like new single “Pass Me By,” tracks from their latest album “Charge It to the Band Fund,” and throwbacks from their debut album “Brand New,” plus a few surprise covers and reggae blends to keep the energy flowing. Lead vocalists Willie Barnes II and Donald Ford Jr. are known for drawing fans into the show, creating an immersive and uplifting experience that gets everyone moving. Honey Made is further comprised of: Brian Cokeley – Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals, Marcus Caldwell – Bass, Chris Barnes – Drums and vocals, Mark Saldana – Percussion, Dustin Hunter – Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Joseph Morrow – Trumpet, and Donald McDaniel – Trombone. The band’s goal is simple: get people smiling and moving, and send them home feeling better than when they walked in.
A Name with Heart
The journey of Honey Made began in 2013 with an earlier iteration of the band known as Mama K and the Shades. In 2018, after years of building their solid core, lead singer Mama K transitioned out. Shortly thereafter, the band suffered the loss of the other founding member David McNight, who tragically passed away in a drowning accident. The band recalls that while recording, David would always say, “that music is so sweet, it’s Honey Made.” As a tribute to his legacy and to keep his spirit alive in both their music and on stage, the band embarked on their next chapter by officially adopting the name "Honey Made."
Pardon my pun, but that’s the definition of sweet.
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