The Local Honeys talk music impact, the Kentucky music scene, hint at a new album

About this episode

The episode features an interview with The Local Honeys discussing their music impact and hints at a new album.

It’s been four years since Linda Jean Stokley and Montana Hobbs released a full album. The two, better known collectively as The Local Honeys, dropped a 45 last summer and have blessed fans with a couple of new singles in the last couple of months. But there has been no official announcement of a new record coming. We think we may have squeaked out a hint or two that one might be as the two joined Frank and Falls for the latest episode of Roots Music Rambler. The interview was a bit of a Morehead State University reunion for the Honeys and Falls, all three of whom are graduates. And Falls tried to not lapse into his native mountain accent as he and Frank talked to the pair about everything from the purpose of music to protest songs and channeling Pink Floyd to the Kentucky music scene. At the end of the day, Linda Jean and Montana are and will forever be leaders in the use of mountain and traditional music influences in a modern Appalachian sound in Americana music. They not only make great folk-rock and country music, but teach and mentor young musicians with their involvement in programs like Cowan’s Creek Mountain Music School. The two are currently embarked on a spring tour…

People in this episode

Hosts: Francesca Folinazzo, Jason Falls

Guests: Linda Jean Stokley, Montana Hobbs

Topics covered

• music impact
• Kentucky music scene
• new album hints
• folk-rock
• mentorship in music

Keywords

• Local Honeys
• Kentucky music
• Americana
• folk-rock
• music mentorship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Morehead State University, Cowans Creek Mountain Music School, Grand Ole Opry

Books & works: O Brother Where Art Thou, Stripmall Ballads

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