Biography
The California Honeydrops
Effective period / Period of releases: 2008 - 2022
Members: Chris Burns (5), Yanos Lustig, Lech Wierzynski, Benjamin Malament, Nansamba Ssensalo, Lorenzo Loera, Beaumont Bradbury
The California Honeydrops were formed in November of 2007 playing in the subway stations of Oakland, California. Playfully crossing genres from roots and blues to R&B and soul, The California Honeydrops' sound is tied together by their unique instrumentation, soulful vocal harmonies, and a funky, good-times New Orleans style.The California Honeydrops are:
Lech Wierzynski — lead vocal, trumpet, guitar
Ben Malament — drums, washboard, percussion
Yanos "Johnny Bones" Lustig — tenor saxophone, clarinet
Lorenzo Loera — keys, melodica
Beaumont Beaullieu — bass, percussion
At times touring with the band:
Oliver Tuttle — trombone
Leon Cotter — tenor saxophone, clarinet
Miles Lyon-- trombone, sousaphone
Scott Messersmith -- percussion