Honey & the Bear have been a tour de force on the UK Folk Festival circuit in recent years. The British folk and roots duo combine delicately interweaving vocal harmonies with emotive and evocative songwriting. With a diverse range of sounds and textures, and rhythms that flow from the fast and furious to gentle ballads, their live performances are spirited and dynamic. Conjuring stories in song, they tell tales of Suffolk folklore, courageous people they admire and their passion for nature which has been enchanting audiences up and down the country. The multi-instrumentalist, husband and wife team comprised of songwriters Jon Hart (guitar, bass, bouzouki) and Lucy Hart (guitar, ukulele, bass, banjo, mandolin & percussion), are often joined on-stage by band guests Evan Carson (percussion), Toby Shaer (Fiddle/Flutes/Whistles) and Archie Churchill-Moss (diatonic button accordion) who feature on all three Honey & The Bear studio albums. Together they have played at many revered venues and festivals across the UK as well as travelled across the channel. In November 2023 they released their latest album 'Away Beyond the Fret', their most personal album yet, featuring stories and folklore of all things close to their heart including their home in Suffolk, nature, family, history and community. The album has received much critical acclaim including 5 stars from the Morning Star. Shortlisted as FATEAs best band of 2023, they are continuing to enjoy performing their repertoire live as part of their 10 Year Anniversary Tour this year. a celebration of nature, history, family and community. Truly in the folk tradition. - Steve Johnson - Morning Star Dexterously played with beautifully crafted arrangements around a perfect pairing of voices delivering personal fine songs this is a stunning album. - Marc Higgins FATEA This album is one of the clearest recordings Ive heard in a decade, holding its head above the roke and into the sunlight on every track - Seán Laffey, Irish Music Magazine The vocals of Lucy are as beautiful as ever.and she is now one of this country's best folk singers - Stephen Foster, Radio Caroline & EADT