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The HoneyThieves[Covers 60s - present, 7 piece]
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The HoneyThieves are a Hertfordshire based 7 piece Rock Covers Act. The band have gigged in & around North London for several years now, having played the majority of venues in Watford & surrounding areas at some time or other and to 10,000+ audiences at
The Donnington Bike Fest (voted "Best Band" 2 years running).
Wherever the venue, they astound audiences with classic covers played with heart & soul. The Thieves' loyal fan base turn out on most occasions & give tremendous support.
Bands covered include: The Who, Blondie, Snow Patrol, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Santana, Kaiser Chiefs, Coldplay, Aerosmith, Razorlight, Oasis, Reef, INXS, Pink Floyd, U2, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Billy Idol, The Police, The Darkness, The Eagles , ZZ Top, KT Tunstall, Amy Macdonald, Fleetwood Mac, The Pretenders, Queens of the Stone Age, The Stray Cats, and many more...
If you want a Band for your Party. call us as we also have contacts for hiring halls/venues. Very competitive rates for hiring the band, we also provide background music to suit your tastes.
Thanks to all the loyal supporters out there, you made 2007 very special for us.
check OUT BLOG FOR PLAY LIST!!
Forthcoming gigs (4 of 8 total): Sat 26th Jul: Nsra Hot Rod Super Nationals, Biggleswade... Fri 1st Aug: henrys bar, Hemel Hempstead... Sat 23rd Aug: The Mermaid, St Albans... Sat 6th Sep: Wellington Arms, Watford | |
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The HoneyThieves at The Dome Bar, Watford on Sat 31st May 08  write a gig review for The HoneyThieves » | |
| The HoneyThieves at Champions Music Bar, Watford on Sat 17th May 08 write a gig review for The HoneyThieves » | |
| The HoneyThieves at The Breakspeare Arms, Abbots Langley on Sat 10th May 08 write a gig review for The HoneyThieves » | |
| The HoneyThieves at The Dome Bar, Watford on Sat 5th Apr 08 write a gig review for The HoneyThieves » | |
| The HoneyThieves at The SUN Sports Club, Watford on Sat 26th Jan 08 write a gig review for The HoneyThieves » | |
| The HoneyThieves at Wellington Arms, Watford on Mon 31st Dec 07 write a gig review for The HoneyThieves » | |
| The HoneyThieves at Champions Music Bar, Watford on Fri 30th Nov 07 write a gig review for The HoneyThieves » | |
| The HoneyThieves at The White Lion, Watford on Sat 3rd Nov 07 write a gig review for The HoneyThieves » | |
| The HoneyThieves at The Dome Bar, Watford on Sat 27th Oct 07 write a gig review for The HoneyThieves » | |
| The HoneyThieves at The Dome Bar, Watford on Sat 13th Oct 07 write a gig review for The HoneyThieves » | |
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 Still in Shock and Awe The Horns, Watford on Sun 26th Feb 06 | |
  To brand this particular gig as high profile would be something of an understatement. It was the return to the capital of The HoneyThieves, Watford. The town's finest rock covers band, at The Horns for the first time collectively as a band.
And it was instantly clear as soon as they took to the stage that they would have no problems in getting a return invite. Paul Irvine, now in his trademark black outfit, mumbled some typically cheeky words (dearly beloved!) into the microphone as the band launched directly into the decidedly heavy anthem which is "Where the Streets Have No Name" (U2). As you would very much expect, the crowd erupted, sang every word and jumped around with an alarming sense of abandon. It was hard to believe they've never played here before and with audience comments such as "where the hell have you lot been" and "we've been waiting for a local band like you like for years". Die-Hards in the bar were being submitted to a Saturday night performance at 4 o'clock on a Sunday afternoon! - it seems like they hit the spot from the first number.
The performance was essentially divided in two - the first set was comprised entirely of kick ass anthems, 11 to be precise, whilst the second half was reserved for a brilliant audition of Claire (One Way or Another - Blondie) and their now almost legendary diverse covers material that left the stunned crowd wanting more, more, more (Billy Idol I think). The Birthday of Neil Shannon (Wacky to his friends) who arranged the gig for the band got his 15 mins of fame. When to the surprise of the regulars, he took to stage to sing 2 anthems (You Can't Always Get What You Want and Teenage Kicks). Neil is now known in the pub as "Rock God".
Of the new songs the band covered: Cuts Like a Knife (Bryan Adams) - already sounds like a HoneyThieves classic, and is sure to be a calling card of theirs throughout 2006 and beyond. The slow burning guitar works of Trevor (Lead) & John (Rhythm) on Never Tear Us Apart (INXS) was another early highlight, built around some characteristically impressive vocals and an incredibly sweet sounding chorus.
The band then went off, before returning for a rare double-length second set, possibly as a thank you to the army of new fans, but moreover to Wacky. Rattling through these songs, culminating in a impeccable cover of Comfortably Numb (Pink Floyd), vocals co-existing with bass-lines by Simon, clinical rhythm guitar work by John, haunting keyboards by Jules and in "the engine room at the back" Jack on drums. The guitar solo... well what can I say! I've seen and heard it before and it still impresses the hell out of me every time Trevor picks and bends his way through what was undoubtedly the song and solo of the afternoon.
From the introduction of "Give a big hand for The HoneyThieves" came an un-deserving "Who" from the bar area, to the outtro of "We Must Have These Guys Back", I and many others were in a state of "SHOCK and AWE" at the band. You must see them.
As a long standing follower of the band, I'm writing this review in hope and desperation that The Horns rebook this band as a matter of utmost urgency. Watford cannot be deprived of this LOCAL TALENT any longer.
Frighteningly, it seems, the best is yet to come. | |
| Danni, Wed 1st Mar 06 | |
| Scorching Performance The Highwayman, Watford on Sat 18th Feb 06 | |
The whole band looked fired up for the challenge of a solid two hour set, and their instruments were certainly built to sustain the impact.
Irv's voice continues to move, with its anthemic qualities, and he was quickly into his element, although noticeably more than happy to let the crowd take over for Wonderwall.
The imperious Trevor Wickes delivered the group's trademark rousing guitar lines with evident relish on Comfortably Numb, while bassist Simon Burden provided solid support at both ends of the musical scale, some quality backing vocals heightening a resilient Take ya Mama.
Drummer Jack Cumber stamped his usual authority on his huge kit and giant dinner-plate cymbals for company.
As you'd expect the old classics got the biggest crowd reaction - a magisterial Never Tear Us Apart, a pumped-up Virtigo, and a joyously warm rendition of Breakfast at Tiffanys. A real highlight was the appearance of Cuts Like A knife, a wonderful performance with much finger pointing from the lead singer, by now bathed in sweat.
The band affirming their status once again with a formidable quantity of anthems and a fine light show. Not only that, but musically they had provided strong evidence in their covered material that the creative fires are burning strongly once again in Watford.
In short, it was a thoroughly professional and workmanlike display from a band that promise much in 2006, keep eyes open for them. | |
| Karly Hogwood, Sun 19th Feb 06 | |
| buzzing The Dick Whittington, Watford on Fri 3rd Feb 06 | |
 A huge thank you to the Honeythieves who were amazing and left everyone buzzing and wanting more. The guitarists were top class and the lead vocalist was incredible.
The passion they have in music is reflected by their performance. Not only do they perform to perfection, they create a mad energetic atmosphere within the crowd. Everyone was blown away, thanks for a night to remember. | |
| L-j, Sun 5th Feb 06 | |
| Show Stoppping!!!!! The Dick Whittington, Watford on Fri 3rd Feb 06 | |
Friday night was amazing, thanks solely to the band! The atmosphere was incredible and everyone I have spoken to since has the same opinion.
Cover versions of all the songs were awsome, and left us all wanting more. Definitely a band we want back! | |
| regular at the pub, Mon 6th Feb 06 | |
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[Thu 5th Jan 06] PLAY LIST FOR THE HONEYTHIEVES... PLAY LIST FOR THE HONEYTHIEVES:
Take Your Mama - Scissor Sisters /
Two Princes - Spin Doctors /
Little Miss - Spin Doctors /
Streets Have No Name - U2 /
Pride - U2 /
Vertigo - U2 /
One Way Or Another - Blondie /
Maria - Blondie /
Honky Tonk Woman - The Rolling Stones /
Gimme Shelter - The Rolling Stones /
Bartender & The Thief - Stereophonics /
Just Looking - Stereophonics /
Local Boy - Stereophonics /
Nut Bush City Limits - Tina Turner /
Substitute - The Who /
Can't Explain - The Who /
Teenage Kicks - The Undertones /
Lil`Devil - The Cult /
Yellow - Coldplay /
Clocks - Coldplay /
Johnny Be Good- Peter Tosh /
Cuts like A knife - Bryan Adams /
When Your Gone - Bryan Adams & Mel C /
Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles /
Come Together - The Beatles /
Hippy Hippy Shake- Swinging Blue Jeans /
Pink - Aerosmith /
Ready To Go - Republica /
Thing Called Love - The Darkness /
Place Your Hands - Reef /
Sit Down - James /
Long Train Running - Doobie Brothers /
Message In A Bottle - The Police /
All The Small Things - Blink 182 /
Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd /
Hard To Handle - Black Crowes /
Whole Lotta Rosie - ACDC /
Shook Me All Night Long - ACDC /
Rebel Yell - Billy Idol /
Dance The Night Away - The Mavericks /
You Stole The Sun - Manic Street Preachers /
Never Tear Us Apart - INXS /
Funky Music - Wild Cherry /
Midnight Hour - The Commitments /
Mustang Sally - The Commitments /
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen /
Save Tonight - Eagle Eyed Cherry /
Breakfast At Tiffany's - Deep Blue Something /
My Own Worst Enemy - Lit /
Hot Legs - Rod Stewart /
Paranoid - Black Sabbath /
All Of The Day/Night - Kinks /
Bitch - Merideth Brooks /
I'm With You - Avril Lavigne /
Gimme All Your Lovin` - ZZ Top /
Tush - ZZ Top /
Acoustic Anthems For You To Sing Along With:
Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis /
Wonderwall - Oasis /
Angels - Robbie Williams . | |
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| Page last updated 24 March 08, gig/event details last updated 13 July 08. |
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