The Canadians, led by vocalist Johnnie Dee and virtuoso guitarist Derry Greehan, made their debut in Portugal in a unique concert at LAV, a much-awaited debut by the many fans who were present to see them in the Lisbon venue.
With a career spanning 40 years and collaborations with some of the most acclaimed producers in the music industry, such as Bruce Fairbairn (Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Loverboy) and Ted Templeman (Van Halen, Cheap Trick), with albums acclaimed by the public and critics, such as Big prize, Racing after midnight, Monsters under your bed and the brand new Alive, released in 2024, which we can listen to on LAV.
Honeymoon Suite is a band that brings all the energy, elegance and melody of its songs to the stage in its live shows, and the iconic songs “Feel it again”, “What does it take”, “New girl now” and “Love changes everything” were highlights at LAV.
The Canadian rock band formed in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in 1981, achieved significant popularity in Canada and a following in the United States. Honeymoon Suite, the band’s name, is a reference to Niagara Falls, a popular honeymoon destination.
The core of the band was initially formed by vocalist and guitarist Johnnie Dee, guitarist Derry Grehan, keyboardist Brad Bent and drummer Mike Lengyell. By 1983, all but Dee had left, leading him and Grehan to rebuild the lineup with drummer Dave Betts. The bassists and keyboardists would change over time.
The band gained significant attention after their demo of “New Girl Now” won Toronto rock station Q107’s Homegrown contest. They then signed with WEA Canada and released their self-titled debut album in the summer of 1984. This album was a major success in Canada, reaching triple platinum status and spawning the hit singles “New Girl Now”, “Burning in Love”, “Wave Babies” and “Stay in the Light”. “New Girl Now” also reached the US charts.
The 1986 album The Big Prize, produced by Bruce Fairbairn, was equally successful in Canada, featuring the hits “Feel It Again”, “What Does It Take”, “Bad Attitude” and “All Along You Knew”. “Feel It Again” was their most successful single in the US.
The band continued to release albums throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, going through some lineup changes. The original lineup reunited in 2007 for a tour and released a new studio album, Clifton Hill, in 2008. With core members Johnnie Dee and Derry Grehan, it continues to tour and release new music, including its latest album, Alive, in February 2024.
Honeymoon Suite won the 1986 Juno Award for “Group of the Year” and achieved multi-platinum sales in Canada. His music has been featured in several films and TV shows, including “Lethal Weapon”, “The Wraith”, “Miami Vice” and “Bones”. Honeymoon Suite remains a beloved rock band in Canada, known for their catchy melodies, strong vocals and enduring hits from the 80s.
See here the photos of the show at LAV, which was produced by Clap/Box.
Setlist
- Say You Don’t Know Me
- Find What You’re Looking For.
- Burning in Love
- Feel It Again
- Wounded
- Wave Babies
- What Does It Take
- Stay in the Light
- Lookin’ Out for Number One
- New Girl Now
- Love Changes Everything
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