Christa Joy & the Honey Bees return to Northampton’s Parlor room on Feb 24. I got an amazing preview of Christa and Lisa Marie with four lovely songs in-studio along with four more from previous recordings. We began with the duo singing “Time and Luck”, followed by a new song from an upcoming EP called “Stars”, Throughout the segment, I asked about Christa’s musical journey, her songwriting process and her hectic schedule with three youngsters at home all the while teaching kindergarten! We chatted about the Honey Bees including Lisa Marie Ellingsen on guitar, Matt Madeiros on bass, Michael Stephens on dobro, Tim Bowles on pedal steel and Brian Marchese on drums.

There are two new releases in the works. One is a solo-centric folkier Ep while a full band release with the Honey Bees is scheduled sometime Summer 2024 after the release of a handful of singles. All the new material will be on display at Northampton’s Parlor Room on Feb 24th.

We heard two more live cuts, “On the Shunpike” and “Don’t Write Me off” as well as “She’s Enough”, “You’re Not There” and “Honey Bee” from the most recent album, “Get On, Heart”.

A lovely set of songs from a masterful songwriter with heart. Grit and honey.