New Producer Injects Life Into Honeymoon Suite Release

July 10, 2024July 18, 2024 Keith Sharp

For a Canadian band who have virtually remained intact for the past 46 years, Honeymoon Suite’s latest album release, ‘Alive’ sounds remarkably fresh and current. Still active on the concert circuit and receiving strong airplay for their new single, “Tell Me What You Want”. Original members, guitarist Derry Grehan, lead vocalist Johnnie Dee, bassist Gary Lalonde, drummer Dave Betts and the... Read More

Triple Concert Chaos Under Control For 2023

May 1, 2023May 11, 2023 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp Understanding the chaos caused by the cancellation of one festival concert caused by the pandemic, you can imagine the effect of planning three festivals and having all three put on hold for the past two years. But that’s exactly what happened to the organizers of Dauphin’s Countryfest, Rockin The Fields Of Minnedosa and Thunder Bay’s Country In... Read More

McBowl Concert Series Has North American Appeal

January 30, 2023February 1, 2023 Keith Sharp

Photo by Andrew Clowater By Keith Sharp The 6th Annual McBowl Concert, in support of Ronald McDonald House promoter Ed Sousa can usually tell how well his annual concert festival is doing by how many tickets are sold nationally and throughout the United States. “Last year, we sold tickets to 20 U.S. states and every province in Canada. So far... Read More

Fantasy To Reality – Sean Kelly’s Metal On Ice Book

October 3, 2013October 5, 2013 Keith Sharp

Growing up in North Bay Ontario, Sean Kelly fantasized about being a rock star. He dreamed about escaping to Los Angeles, cracking the lineup of an aspiring rock band playing on Sunset Strip and getting scooped up by the A&R guy of a major record label. Then young Sean attended a rock concert in his home town featuring two Canadian... Read More

Coming Around Again! – Honeymoon Suite

September 3, 2013September 4, 2013 Keith Sharp

Derry Grehan isn’t one to live in the past. Yes his band, Honeymoon Suite enjoyed a spectacular run of success in the mid 1980’s chalking up platinum sales of their Tom Treumuth produced self-titled first album and follow-up “The Big Prize” (produced by Bruce Fairbairn and Bob Rock). Yes they dominated the airwaves with a string of hit singles including... Read More

Classic Canadian artists get the digital treatment

June 18, 2013June 19, 2013 Music Express

Warner Music Canada opens its vaults today with the first of a series of digital releases from classic Canadian artists ranging from Honeymoon Suite to Streetheart to Messenjah and the Rheostatics. The label has gone back to the original master tapes of albums that have not been in circulation in over a decade in order to make them available through... Read More

Honeymoon Suite Rocks Toronto

February 12, 2013February 12, 2013 Music Express

There are times when you arrive at The Rockpile that you wonder how the night is going to be. When the parking lot is full, you know you’re in for some fun. We arrived at The Rockpile later than expected due to the driving conditions, so finding parking was a little difficult. Once inside it was easy to see that... Read More

Honeymoon Suite, Rock Express 84 Awards

October 1, 2012October 16, 2012 Keith Sharp

Winners of the ‘National Homegrown’ contest, Honeymoon Suite perform at Music Express’ Rock Express 84 Awards. Read More

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