Band Bio

Honey Don’t is an acoustic duo based in Bend, Oregon consisting of husband and wife team Bill Powers (guitar,vox) and Shelley Gray (upright bass,vox). The music is original for the most part and based in the folk tradition. The couple are founding members of the Colorado based old-time bluegrass band Sweet Sunny South that performed extensively and recorded several Albums between 2000 and 2010. The bluegrass and old-time feel is still a cornerstone of their sound but there’s certainly more than that. There’s swing, and country, rockabilly and blues too with the main focus being the songs and sweet harmonies the two create. Since relocating to Bend in 2014 they are often joined by Don Hawkins on snare and CJ Neary on fiddle to fill out the band. Honey Don’t has recorded three full length albums since their inception in 2006 with the newest effort “Threadbare” having been independently released in early 2022. Bill’s songs are compelling and memorable and there’s an undeniable joy in the music. Bill and Shelley have been making music together for over twenty years and like a fine wine and exceptional bourbon, the best of their qualities have naturally distilled into a truly unique vibe, sound, and feel that is Honey Don’t.