Artist description Mixing sultry power with gentle grit, SuperHoney embodies the aesthetics of vintage soul without resorting to cliché retro 70's stylings. SuperHoney garnered a nomination as "Best Live Band" at the prestigious 2000 Boston Music Awards and was the winner of "Boston's Best Soul and R&B" band by the Boston Phoenix. While the essence of SuperHoney is best captured in their emotive live performances, their calling card has been the effusive -- yet dynamic -- vocal delivery of Joanie Pimentel. Drawing comparisons to Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin, Joanie has won broad critical acclaim for her extraordinary vocal talent -- including two Boston Music Award nominations for Best Female Vocalist (2000 and 1999).

Music Style Soul Rock

Musical Influences Sly, James Brown, Aretha, Janis Joplin, Eartha Kitt, Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder

Similar Artists Brand New Heavies, Jamiroqouis, Macy Gray, Janis Joplin, Erykah Badu, Me'shell Ndegeocello, Deep Banana Blackout

Artist History The founding members of SuperHoney were originally in the Boston-based band Flunky. Flunky -- originally formed in 1994 -- reformed into SuperHoney in 1997 with 4 original members (Joan on Lead Vocals, Sean on Percussion, Dean on Drums, and Scott on Bass) and added three new members, Paul Schultheis on Keyboards (formerly of Boogieman), Doug Sherman on Guitar and John Aruda on Saxophone (both formerly of Pimp Carriage). SuperHoney primarily tours the Northeast and performs roughly 150 shows per year.

Group Members Joan Pimentel - Vocals, Doug Sherman - Guitar, Rich Palma - Bass, Dean Johnston - Drums, Sean Nelson - Percussion, Paul Schultheis - Keys, John Aruda - Sax

Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Saxophone

Albums 1998 Self-titled EP; 1999 "No Standing"

Press Reviews "SuperHoney's one of the best Boston bands of the late '90's....and as a live band, frankly, very few acts in this town can even touch them, and that's saying something. While their music is splendidly accessible, they don't pander to watered-down funk tastes. A little bit of soul on the Boston scene is always welcome and SuperHoney provides that and more." Ken Capobianco, The Boston TAB

Location Boston, MA - USA

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