The Honeybirds

Based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of central Virginia, the Honeybirds have combined country, bluegrass, jazz, and old time rock and roll to create a band simply steeped in classic American music. Led by renowned singer-songwriter Jan Smith, and complimented by a versatile group of instrumentalists, the Honeybirds' diverse catalog and wealth of live experience enables them to please clients ranging from newlyweds at wedding receptions to promoters for summer festivals.

"They set the perfect mood for our wedding rehearsal dinner in the Virginia mountains. The little ones, the thirtysomethings, and the old-timers alike all had a great time. I honestly could not have asked or hoped for a better evening," says Skip Maier of Bluemont, Virginia, who hired the band for a private party.

The Honeybirds offer several different lineup configurations depending on the show at hand – ranging from a delicate acoustic duo or trio that is perfect for a small wedding, to a plugged-in electric quartet or quintet that gets people dancing for parties and outdoor shows. The band can even add a pedal steel or banjo player to the lineup to fit the specific tastes of any country or bluegrass fan.

The band's repertoire is as varied as their instrumentation. From the pickin' of Flatt & Scruggs to the good-time stomp of Hank Williams, and from the timelessness of "Walkin' After Midnight" to the crowd pleasing hits of Shania Twain, the Honeybirds can tailor a setlist that satisfies young and old.

• Are You Missing Me - Louvin Brothers
• Blue Night - Traditional
• Dark Hollow - Traditional
• Don't Let Your Sweet Love Die - Reno & Smiley
• Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss - Traditional
• Foggy Mountain Top - Carter Family
• The Fox - Traditional
• Freeborn Man - Jimmy Martin
• Freight Train Boogie - Delmore Brothers
• Hey Bartender - Del McCoury
• How Mountain Girls Can Love - Ralph Stanley
• I Wonder Where You Are Tonight - Jim & Jesse
• Keep On the Sunny Side - Carter Family
• My Home's Across the Blue Ridge - Flatt & Scruggs
• Ocean of Diamonds - Jimmy Martin
• Orange Blossom Special - Traditional
• Pig In A Pen - Traditional
• Rocky Top - Osbourne Brothers
• Salty Dog - Flatt & Scruggs
• Tear My Stillhouse Down - Gillian Welch
• Uncle Pen - Bill Monroe
• When the Roses Bloom in Dixieland - Carter Family
• Above and Beyond - Buck Owens
• Blackout Blues - Bob Wills
• Blue - Leanne Rimes
• Blue Bayou - Roy Orbison
• Blue Kentucky Girl - Loretta Lynn
• Buckets of Rain - Bob Dylan
• Forever and For Always - Shania Twain
• Friend of the Devil - Grateful Dead
• I Can't Dance - Gram Parsons
• I Need Attention Bad - Ernest Tubb
• I'm Alright - Jo Dee Messina
• If I needed You - Townes Van Zandt
• If I Should Fall Behind - Bruce Springsteen
• Jambalaya - Hank Williams
• Let It Be Me - The Everly Brothers
• Love's Gonna Live Here - Buck Owens
• Money in the Bank - John Anderson
• Passionate Kisses - Mary Chapin Carpenter
• Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
• Roseville Fair - Nanci Griffith
• Save the Last Dance For Me - Emmylou Harris
• Turn Me On - Nina Simone
• Walkin' After Midnight - Patsy Cline
• Walk Through this World with Me - George Jones
• Wildflowers - Dolly Parton
• When You Say Nothing At All - Allison Krauss
• Why Baby Why - George Jones
• You Send Me - Sam Cooke
• Your Good Girl's Gonna Go Bad - Tammy Wynette
• Cotton-Eye Joe - Bob Wills
• Ground Speed - Traditional
• Lonesome Road Blues - Traditional
• Mississippi Sawyer - Traditional
• Sally Goodin - Traditional
• Soldier's Joy - Traditional
• Turkey In the Straw - Traditional
• Big River - Johnny Cash
• Angel From Montgomery - John Prine
• Wear My Ring Around Your Neck - Elvis Presley
• Blue Moon From Kentucky - Bill Monroe
• Carolina In My Mind - James Taylor
• Country Roads - John Denver
• Fever - Leigh Hathaway
• Forever and Ever - Randy Travis
• Forever Young - Bob Dylan
• From This Moment - Shania Twain
• Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
• Hey Good Lookin' - Hank Williams
• Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
• I Feel the Earth Move - Carol King
• I Will - Allison Krauss
• I'll Be Your Baby Tonight - Bob Dylan
• Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
• Love - John Lennon
• Love Me Tender - Elvis Presley
• Moondance - Van Morrison
• On the Road Again - Willie Nelson
• Shoot the Moon - Norah Jones
• Shower The People - James Taylor
• Still The One - Shania Twain
• Take It Easy - The Eagles
• Tennessee Waltz - Patti Page

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• We were incredibly pleased with the Honeybirds. Not only was the music excellent (I mean really outstanding!), the band worked with us to accommodate our wedding reception guests by moving inside, then outside, on the hottest day ever in the DC area (this was no small feat). We went with the five piece band for the "dance vibe," and the band delivered. If you are looking for a bluegrass/country/mellow sound (with or without a dance vibe), we highly recommend the Honeybirds. -- Rodney G, Hillsboro, VA, 7/24/2010
• They were everything that we were hoping to have for our reception. The music was beautiful, their personalities were delightful, they worked with the facility so that it required no involvement from us at all and we could just focus on each other and our guests. Jan's voice is simply amazing and they helped us to form a memory that we will forever cherish. Thanks Honeybirds! -- Mike M, Floyd, VA, 12/6/2009
• The Honeybirds were a hit at our wedding. I can't tell you how many people commented on how much they loved the band and asked us where we found them. We were very pleased. -- Kyle S, Washington, DC, 12/27/2008

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