Getting Freaky With Yo' Earholes!

Honeycreeper is a dirty, nasty, sexy, sweaty, high-energy rock band that's funky as hell. This “stock” is seasoned liberally with punk and ska, and even a little hip-hop, metal, tribal, and reggae.  Lyrically, the songs are about the dichotomy of life- in other words, life can suck but there’s no point whining about it. Honeycreeper is serious but fun, edgy and eclectic yet easily accessible and danceable. They are freaky without being embarrassing, clever yet not pretentious, and sexy without being slutty. Honeycreeper has a sound all their own, yet it’s completely familiar and you’ll want to sing along to every chorus. The music can be sort of dark and mysterious, but you'll want to give it a big hug at the end of the night. It's music played by people who need to play music. It's a stew that's cooking on its' own flame-- all you need to do is show up with your spork and dig in.

Mandy Beck (saxophone, flute, vocals) received her degree in music education- while playing bassoon at college.   Her songwriting reflects her deep love of old school punk, 80s pop, spatulas, dirty jokes and funk.  

Dan Beck (drums) mixes funk, organic hip-hop, sideburns, nakedness and tribal grooves with his love of all things rock.

Sean Fortune (bass) is a young, weird, improvisational, experimental, funk machine who loves reggae and mowing lawns.

Guitar.Bot (guitar) will enslave you.

For those of you who care about such things, here's what others have said about Honeycreeper:

"Honeycreeper has released what I consider one of the best albums of 2007 with "Freakqualizer." Every song is fun and energetic and will make you move and that's always a plus in my book. The vocals, provided by Mandy Beck are absolutely amazing. She has a wonderful voice that helps shape these songs and the album as a whole. This is destined to be a classic record so you may want to jump on this one right now. Great record and this would make a fine addition to anyone's collection of music."

- Jeffrey Kurtis forAll Ages Zine

“Honeycreeper is the shit, plain and simple. From the first track, “Your Voice,” you know that this CD will be like nothing you’ve ever heard before. This is a disc jam-packed with styles, solos, energy, and fun. Although the optimal release for Honeycreeper would be a DVD showing their incredible live show, the CD more than suffices. I definitely recommend seeing these guys and picking up a copy of “Freakqualizer,” and maybe even a homemade Honeycreeper bracelet.”
- Todd Springer for CTSka.com

"The members of Albany-area alternative rock outfit Honeycreeper are nothing if not ambitious: atop a pneumatic punk-funk base, the energetic foursome pile on weighty slabs of hip hop, reggae, hard rock and 1990's American ska. And it's proven to be a winning recipe, making the act a frequent club favorite locally and up and down the East Coast. "Freakqualizer," Honeycreeper's debut album, is a sharply produced, impressively realized first effort that, quite loudly and literally, screams out for college and alternative radio airplay."

- Peter Aaron for The Daily Freeman

"The opening of Honeycreeper’s Freakqualizer grabs your attention with a jazz-infused rhythm that rages straight out of Mandy Beck’s saxophone. But when the multitalented Beck’s voice joins the fun, you’re suddenly jolted into taking a second listen. Shouldn’t be surprising, then, that the track is entitled “Your Voice”. Honeycreeper do not need to rely solely on the strength of this kick-ass lead female singer/saxophonist, though; their personalized approach is enough to latch on to your eardrums and hold on tightly throughout the rest of the album. By “The Man”, you’re probably thinking this band is certainly rocking your iPod and would probably be even more gratifying live. The punk, ska, hip hop, and reggae blend together for a sound that is eccentric, catchy and ultimately entertaining."
- Amy Tetreault for Face Magazine

 'Those of us who grew up listening to Pantera, Tribe Called Quest, Bob Marley, Deee-lite, and the Dead Kennedys all on the same mix tape won't want to miss Honeycreeper, a funky, sexy mish-mash of all those genres. Leading lady and songstress Mandy Beck plays sax with a vengeance and her boys bring the funk.'

-- Amy Martin for the Portland Phoenix

"Honeycreeper revives the odd concept that alt-rock doesn't have to whine and self-possess.   This hard-working quartet-a perfect blend of accomplished musicians, tight songwriting, and a stage-ready front woman/saxophonist-becomes more polished with every show.  Promoting... a roster of shows from New York City to New England, they return... to fulfill the promise of "Next Big Thing."

- Wavy Davy for the Chronogram

" Honeycreeper... a full-blown wrecking ball of funk and ska."

- Marty England - Pondering Judd