Skip to main content

Maverick Ad

Home

Main navigation

  • Home
  • Cover Stories
  • Features
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Cashbox Legacy Awards
  • Past Covers
  • Weekly Archive
Rusty Creek Puts a Bluesy Spin on Elton John's Classic with 'Honky Cat'

Breadcrumb

  • Home
  • Rusty Creek Puts a Bluesy Spin on Elton John's Classic with 'Honky Cat'
Rusty Creek
Fri Jun 23, 2023
Cashbox Canada

Rusty Creek’s new single “Honky Cat” is a cover of the iconic, timeless Elton John classic. The band, whose influences also include an eclectic mix of Bessie Smith, Little Feat, and John Prine, say that they decided to record the single because it’s one of their most-requested live tunes. Check it out on YouTube here:

Rusty Creek is a collection of lifelong musicians Alex Deeth, Peter Callaway, Lee Stephens, and Leonard Saidman who have all enjoyed a variety of success in the music industry since the 1960s. Their experience makes for a well-polished collection of roots music that you could hear at any pub from coast-to-coast. Their most recent album, The Road of Life is full of songs that range from moods as varied as a stomping party to reflective storytelling. Their previous singles include “Bombs Away,” “White Sails,” “Hello, Old Friend,” and “Kitchen Party.”

Listen on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/track/5ea2YmsJux5F3hBxj7WnWs?si=f9ab007b523d49d6&nd=1

 Initially, when Alex suggested “Honky Cat,” the band thought, “How could this work? No piano, no horns… what was he thinking?” But as soon as he set up the funky acoustic rhythm guitar, it just came together naturally. Having no piano at the time, it was left to the banjo to fill in some of the signature sounds and the lap steel to give it a little body and take it somewhere else. “Once Lee and Leonard added the bass and drums, we knew we had something a little different and a fun new take in this great old tune,” said the band. “The video is a slide show of some interesting images we found here and there. They may or may not help the narrative but they’re certainly fun to look at while you're tapping your feet.”

rustycreek.ca

Reviews
Album
Rusty Creek
Month: Jul 2023
I Want Poetry I Want Poetry
Matt Zaddy Matt Zaddy's Captivating Blend of Folk-Rock and Modern Soul Takes Fans on…
Mike Bern Mike Bern's Thunderous 'Reverberation' Showcases The Healing…
Ryan Wayne Photo Credit Brent Orr Photography Americana/roots-rock Singer-Songwriter Ryan Wayne “Overheard in an All Night…
Shale Alt. Rockers SHALE Captures Raw Anxiety In "Shake" And Announce B.C. Tour
Suzanne Cook British Singer-Songwriter Suzanne Cook Tells the Stormy, Cinematic Story of a…
The Nolas Montreal-Based Alt. Rock Band The Nolas Capture The Latin Spirit In "Mexico"
Mindbender Supreme Mindbender Supreme’s 13th Project, The King Of Queen Street, Features…
Altered By Mom Canada’s Rock’N’Roll Power Couple ALTERED BY MOM Unleashes Their Explosive EP “AHEM…
André Bisson Canadian Blues Guitarist André Bisson Releases 'Dusty Albums': A…
Chin Injeti Renowned Songwriter and Producer Chin Injeti Makes Triumphant Return With…
Gideon Foster Gideon Foster's Haunting Single 'Prophecy' Takes Listeners On A…
Beck Norman and James Keith Norman Toronto-Based Beck Norman and James Keith Norman Build Neo-Classical…
Jeff Eager Vintage Pop Soulster Jeff Eager Releases Song For The Ages – Literally – In “…
Jessica Chaz Jessica Chaz Releases Hopeful, Wistful Acoustic Version of Her Single…

Pagination

  • First page « First
  • Previous page ‹ Previous
  • …
  • Page 100
  • Page 101
  • Page 102
  • Page 103
  • Current page 104
  • Page 105
  • Page 106
  • Page 107
  • Page 108
  • …
  • Next page Next ›
  • Last page Last »

CEO/PUBLISHER/EDITOR IN CHIEF
SANDY GRAHAM

email:sandygrahamemg@gmail.com 

Canadian Journalists:

Contributing Journalist - Canada and Global
Don Graham
email: dongrahamwriter@gmail.com

Contributing Journalist - Canada and Global
Lisa Hartt
email: lisahartt87@hotmail.com

Contributing Journalist - Canada 
Michael Williams
email: greydread@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

International Journalists:

Contributing Journalist - Sweden
Malin Osth
email: malin@musicdays.se

Contributing Journalist - Sweden
Jonas Tancred
email: jonas@musicdays.se

Contributing Journalist - USA
Rob Durkee 
email: rockster2746@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Web Developer/Technical Support
Chris Wardman

email: info@chriswardman.com
website: chriswardman.com

Cashbox Cover Design and Graphic Artist
Jain McMillan

email: jainmcmillan@gmail.com

Contributing Photographer 
Tracey Savein - South Paw Productions
southpawproductions@rogers.com

 

 

 

Footer menu

  • Home
  • Features
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Cashbox Archive
  • Issue Archive
  • Past Covers