{"id":4075,"date":"2025-05-31T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seeingthemlive.com\/index.php\/podcast\/s03e11-sweet-sounds-subway-serendipity-bb-the-honeys-story\/"},"modified":"2025-05-31T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T17:00:00","slug":"s03e11-sweet-sounds-subway-serendipity-bb-the-honeys-story","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/seeingthemlive.com\/index.php\/podcast\/s03e11-sweet-sounds-subway-serendipity-bb-the-honeys-story\/","title":{"rendered":"S03E11: Sweet Sounds & Subway Serendipity: BB & The Honey\u2019s Story"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this interview episode of Seeing Them Live, Charles interviews singer BB from BB & The Honey. BB is an American singer and songwriter who has been an integral part of the Chicago music scene for 20 years. \u200aAudiences say her voice is a blend of Brandy Carlisle, Janice Joplin, Patsy Klein, Stevie Nicks, and Amelda May. Her powerful interpretations range from blues, funk, soul, classic country to jazz, rockabilly, and classic rock. BB & the Honey have released a new EP of original songs called Reckless Heart,<\/strong><\/i> which is available on all major streaming platforms.<\/p>\n

BB reminisces about her first concert at age five, seeing Sean Cassidy at Navy Pier in Chicago, and shares memorable concert experiences with Mumford and Sons, contrasting them with a lackluster performance by Bob Dylan she attended in the early 90s.\u00a0<\/p>\n

She discusses a formative experience in her music career when she and a friend were invited to join Arise Records after singing ‘Amazing Grace’ in a Chicago subway. This fortuitous event laid the groundwork for BB’s extensive music journey, performing with various bands and writing a wide range of musical genres from blues, funk, soul, classic country, to jazz and rock.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The episode also dives into BB\u2019s musical projects, from her early involvement with hip hop group Schmoov and the Family to later bands like Super D, The Jesters, and Seeking Wonderland. BB elaborates on how she transitioned into learning the piano during the COVID-19 pandemic, which allowed her to contribute more dynamically to her current band. BB & The Honey recently released a new EP called ‘Reckless Heart,’ comprising four original songs. The interview touches on the practicalities of their live performances, noting the flexibility in band size depending on the venue. BB delves into the recording process of the EP, aiming to capture the live energy of their performances. The episode wraps up with BB talking about their upcoming release party, their ongoing music journey, and where fans can find their music and live performance updates.<\/p>\n

BANDS:<\/strong> BB & the Honey, Bob Dylan, C&C Music Factory, Chicago, Full Moon Vixen, Groove X, Kris Kross, Lucinda Williams, Modern Day Romeos, Mumford and Sons, Poi Dog Pondering, Santana, Sean Cassidy, Seeking Wonderland, Stock Boy, Super D, The Dead, The Jesters, ZZ Top<\/p>\n

VENUES:<\/strong> Abbey Pub, Alpine Valley, Bacon Fest, beer fest in Kenosha, Baker House, Crystal Lake, Dole Mansion, Double Door, Goose Island, Hard Rock Cafe, Lake Como, Lou’s Lounge, Mars Resort, Naperville, Navy Pier, Riviera, Riviera in Chicago, Ryman, Ryman Theater, Ryman Theatre, Sean Cassidy concert, Subterranean, Tinley Park, Walworth County Fair<\/p>\n

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In this episode of Seeing Them Live, Charles sits down with singer-songwriter BB from BB & The Honey, a staple of Chicago\u2019s music scene for over 20 years. BB shares stories of her first concert experience at age five, reflects on memorable performances from Mumford and Sons and Bob Dylan, and discusses a pivotal moment in her career when she was discovered singing Amazing Grace in a Chicago subway. She dives into her musical evolution, from early hip-hop collaborations to her current band, and how learning piano during the pandemic transformed her approach. With BB & The Honey\u2019s latest EP, Reckless Heart, now streaming, she offers insight into its recording process and their dynamic live performances. Tune in to hear about her journey, upcoming shows, and where to find their music.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_regular_price":[],"currency_symbol":[],"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"episode_type":"","audio_file":"https:\/\/cdn.simplecast.com\/audio\/6fba452e-d913-428f-890c-05100e781825\/episodes\/af244e67-2981-448f-b715-76c039c50f2a\/audio\/0161781e-ddc9-4461-968d-629f7ca68592\/default_tc.mp3","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"00:40:41","filesize":"37.26M","filesize_raw":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","itunes_episode_number":"","itunes_title":"","itunes_season_number":"","itunes_episode_type":""},"tags":[],"series":[69],"class_list":["post-4075","podcast","type-podcast","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","series-seeing-them-live"],"post_slider_layout_featured_media_urls":{"thumbnail":"","post_slider_layout_landscape_large":"","post_slider_layout_portrait_large":"","post_slider_layout_square_large":"","post_slider_layout_landscape":"","post_slider_layout_portrait":"","post_slider_layout_square":"","full":""},"episode_featured_image":false,"episode_player_image":"https:\/\/seeingthemlive.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/seriously-simple-podcasting\/assets\/images\/no-album-art.png","download_link":"https:\/\/seeingthemlive.com\/podcast-download\/4075\/s03e11-sweet-sounds-subway-serendipity-bb-the-honeys-story","player_link":"https:\/\/seeingthemlive.com\/podcast-player\/4075\/s03e11-sweet-sounds-subway-serendipity-bb-the-honeys-story","audio_player":"https:\/\/seeingthemlive.com\/podcast-player\/4075\/s03e11-sweet-sounds-subway-serendipity-bb-the-honeys-story<\/a>","episode_data":{"playerMode":"dark","subscribeUrls":{"apple_podcasts":{"key":"apple_podcasts","url":"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/seeing-them-live\/id1666439746","label":"Apple Podcasts","class":"apple_podcasts","icon":"apple-podcasts.png"},"google_podcasts":{"key":"google_podcasts","url":"https:\/\/podcasts.google.com\/feed\/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FcDlfN2pGVQ","label":"Google Podcasts","class":"google_podcasts","icon":"google-podcasts.png"},"spotify":{"key":"spotify","url":"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/0N5twIpQAhq7Zg4VTNUHly","label":"Spotify","class":"spotify","icon":"spotify.png"}},"rssFeedUrl":"https:\/\/seeingthemlive.com\/feed\/podcast\/seeing-them-live","embedCode":"

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