Black Joe Lewis is an American blues, funk and soul artist influenced by Ho… Read Full Bio ↴Black Joe Lewis is an American blues, funk and soul artist influenced by Howlin' Wolf and James Brown. He formed Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears in Austin, Texas in 2007. In March 2009, Esquire listed Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears as one of the "Ten Bands Set to Break Out at 2009's SXSW Festival."
While working at a pawn shop in Austin, Joe Lewis first picked up the guitar. Shortly thereafter, Joe Lewis immersed himself in the local Red River blues/garage scene, recording and performing with Austin luminaries such as the Weary Boys and Walter Daniels. Upon the release of the 2005 Brian Salvi produced Black Joe Lewis and The Cold Breeze EP and the 2007 album Black Joe Lewis, both released on Italian label Shake Yo Ass Records, the band gained critical national acclaim and toured as openers for Spoon and Okkervil River in 2007.
The band signed to Lost Highway Records in 2008. Following the signing and performances at 2008's Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits Music Festival, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears released a four song EP on January 27, 2009.
Their debut album Tell 'Em What Your Name Is! was released on March 17, 2009. It was produced by Spoon's drummer Jim Eno.
Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears have performed at music festivals including Bonnaroo, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Bumbershoot, Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival, Sasquatch! Music Festival, Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival, Musikfest, Latitude Festival, and Splendour in the Grass. The band has appeared on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Late Show with David Letterman, Austin City Limits, and Later... with Jools Holland.
Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears were featured in Echotone, a 2010 documentary about the Austin, Texas music scene.
On Aug 25, 2013, Joe Lewis stated on NPR that he was trying to shed the 'Honeybears' portion of the band's name, and had never intended for it to continue for so long
While working at a pawn shop in Austin, Joe Lewis first picked up the guitar. Shortly thereafter, Joe Lewis immersed himself in the local Red River blues/garage scene, recording and performing with Austin luminaries such as the Weary Boys and Walter Daniels. Upon the release of the 2005 Brian Salvi produced Black Joe Lewis and The Cold Breeze EP and the 2007 album Black Joe Lewis, both released on Italian label Shake Yo Ass Records, the band gained critical national acclaim and toured as openers for Spoon and Okkervil River in 2007.
The band signed to Lost Highway Records in 2008. Following the signing and performances at 2008's Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits Music Festival, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears released a four song EP on January 27, 2009.
Their debut album Tell 'Em What Your Name Is! was released on March 17, 2009. It was produced by Spoon's drummer Jim Eno.
Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears have performed at music festivals including Bonnaroo, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Bumbershoot, Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival, Sasquatch! Music Festival, Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival, Musikfest, Latitude Festival, and Splendour in the Grass. The band has appeared on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Late Show with David Letterman, Austin City Limits, and Later... with Jools Holland.
Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears were featured in Echotone, a 2010 documentary about the Austin, Texas music scene.
On Aug 25, 2013, Joe Lewis stated on NPR that he was trying to shed the 'Honeybears' portion of the band's name, and had never intended for it to continue for so long
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Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears Lyrics
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Bitch I Love You Bitch, I love you I don't know just why Bitch has done…
Bitch, I Love You Bitch, I love you I don't know just why Bitch has done…
Booty City Right on everybody, won′t you take me to Booty City Right…
Get Yo Shit Wha We're ready right now. God damn Man I came home the oth…
Gunpowder I said gunpowder baby, Girl you know I like it I said…
I'm Broke George Strait Miscellaneous You're The Cloud I'm On (When I'…
Master Sold My Baby Joy to the world, the Lord is come Let earth receive…
Mustang Ranch Hey we got a job on our way From Salt Lake…
PTP I′ve been doin' everything for you Even took up all day Well…
Since I Met You Baby Since I met you, baby My whole life has changed Since I…
Sugarfoot Sugarfoot called me last night Said his girl called him He s…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Black Joe Lewis:
Bitch I Love You Bitch, I love you I don't know just why Bitch has done…
Bitch, I Love You Bitch, I love you I don't know just why Bitch has done…
Black Snake Rest the condrop in your grefdeah Doktor get up on your…
Booty City Right on everybody, won′t you take me to Booty City Right…
Come To My Party Come to my party! You bring your best friend; 'Cause every…
Gunpowder I said gunpowder baby Girl you know I like it I said…
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Yeah!!
@DeplorableSon1776
Found Come to my Party and couldn't get enough. Love this..Ode to the Left?
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ode to the need for justice