Artist description Contemporary pop music with strong songwriting, a wide range of sounds and styles drawn from the very varied musical backgrouds of the band members, from folk to jazz, rock and punk (and more) but all with distinctive vocals and harmonies.

Music Style contemporary pop/rock

Musical Influences anything from Doris Day to Melissa Etheridge... and John likes Lloyd Cole a lot.

Similar Artists 10000 Maniacs, Cardigans, Cranberries, Everything But The Girl

Artist History Formed in 1996 as 4-piece with Anna and Eileen plus John Henderson on drums and Eddie Reid on guitar, recorded 'Pollen' EP for Colorsound Records. Became 5-piece with addition of Vikki in 1997, Eddie replaced by Simon Ashworth on guitar, recorded 'It's a Girl' album, self released. Fidge joined in 1998 making a 6-piece, Simon replaced by John Phillips, John Henderson replaced by Norma, recorded 'dreaming through the twilight' EP, released on own label Ginger Cat Records in July 1999. Limited edition single 'touch' released in spring 2000. That's all folks! As of summer 2000, Wild Honey have gone their separate ways... and became 2 bands. Eileen, Norma & John formed Unquiet with Canadian singer Bonnie Riley (also on mp3.com) and Anna, Vikki & Fidge became Pre-Blue.

Group Members Anna Sansom - Vocals & Acoustic Guitar; Eileen Taylor - Bass & Vocals; Vikki Shaw - Keyboards & Vocals; Fidge - Percussion & Vocals; Norma Dalgleish - Drums & Vocals; John Phillips - Electric & Acoustic Guitars and harmonica

Instruments acoustic & electric guitars, bass, keyboards, drums, percussion, harmonica

Albums pollen (EP,1996);it's a girl (1997);dreaming through the twilight (EP,1999)

Additional Info http://wildhoney.iuma.com/

Location Edinburgh, Scotland - United Kingdom

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