It's true, Sheri is relocating to Montana! She will continue booking shows!!
Janis Joplin & Friends Tribute Band
Our Tribute will take you back to a time of love. We connect every artist to Janis with great stories from her life.
Sonic Honey Members
Lead Singer Sheri Abbey
Sheri brings both the SONIC and the HONEY with her vocals. Her emotions show through her vocals. Besides being the Front Woman of this band, she also plays Sax and Flute. Sheri’s first instrument was Alto Sax, when she was just 13 years old. Sheri also started singing around the same time and joined the youth choir at her church, as well as the school choir and any ensembles she could find. Sheri took piano lessons, but her voice has always been her favorite instrument. Sheri’s summers during high school where spent traveling Europe, performing with International Choirs. Sheri has taught private voice lessons for over 20 years. Tutored and mentored several young students and bands, and continues to do so every chance she gets. After singing with a few different bands, and getting tired of them not always wanting to learn a song she suggested, she decided to try ukulele. Sheri wanted to be able to accompany herself and learn the songs she wanted, whether the band wanted to learn them or not. Sheri learned it easier than she expected and was soon pushed by her teacher, to learn the guitar. Sheri’s guitar teacher also taught her how to improvise solos on the Saxophone. Sheri has recently switched to Tenor Sax and now plays the Flute with Sonic Honey as well. Also, with learning the guitar, Sheri started song writing. She has a few locally, popular blues tunes now published with ASCAP, “Lil Boy Blues” and “Psycho Sally.” Thanks to her new guitar player and producer/publisher Nic Cocco, she has many new songs in the works!
Nic Cocco
Playing Guitar since the age of 7, his mother told him that if he learned “Malaguena” by Ernesto Lecuona, he would be allowed take guitar lessons and soon after, he was able to play her favorite song, and by the age of 17 his heart and head was focused on jazz, blues, fusion, and progressive rock which led him to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston. While at Berklee he had incredible teachers that inspired him and met many folks that he would perform with over the years. Since his Berklee days, he has gotten to play music with many artists, toured and recorded at studios in New York, LA, and Nashville. Nic has traveled extensively, working as a professional side man, studio musician, producer, and arranger. He has over 100 published works, is a member of ASCAP and has worked with multiple acts, artists, and producers throughout his musical career.
Nic is the founder of CoccoMusic, LLC and Co-Founder of Underdog Music and Publishing. Nic feels blessed to be able to work with, record and produce some incredibly talented artists and bands.
Tom Sumner
Tom Sumner was born and raised in Flint, MI. He was Executive Director for the Center City Association of Greater Flint, The Flint Children’s Museum and New Leash On Life in Los Angeles. Tom traveled the Midwest in the 70’s and early 80’s as a full-time musician playing drums in small concert venues for recording artists “The Diamonds.” “The Drifters.” “Freddy (Boom-Boom) Cannon,” “Del Shannon,” and many others. Tom took to the air in the 1990’s as a classical music host at Flint’s public radio station, and as media spokesperson in TV PSA’s for mid-Michigan Crimestoppers. He was a regular on-air host during pledge drives for Flint’s public television station. Sumner returned to Michigan in 2007. He hosted a morning talk show at Kettering University’s student run radio station WKUF 94.3 FM called “Off The KUF” before launching The Tom Sumner Program on Flint’s News Talk 1470 WFNT. The Tom Sumner Program established its own studio on Labor Day 2017 streaming live at www.tomsumnerprogram.com and simulcast in Flint on WFOV 92.1 FM. In January of 2020 Tom moved the studio to his home in Davison where production continued through the pandemic related quarantine and ending Labor Day 2022.
Jon Staercke
A third-generation musician, Jon was born and raised in Michigan. He discovered his passion for music at the age of 17, when he picked up his first guitar. With a natural talent for learning songs by ear and with guidance from some very learned friends, Jon quickly honed his skills. After retiring from a distinguished 22-year career in the Navy, he returned to his home state and has been immersing himself in the live music scene ever since. Jon began playing in various bands, showcasing his versatility on acoustic guitar, electric bass, lead and backing vocals and drums. Influenced by the blues, rock and country, Jon has developed a unique sound that resonates with his fans. His energy and style brings a vibrant presence to each and every venue he performs at. We are excited to have Jon as our new Bass Guitar Man!!
Sean Cline
Sean is our back up drummer. Sean's drum beats are more than Sonic. They are so epic, that you won't be able to sit still. We challenge you to try!
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“Sonic Honey is a true force to be reckoned with! They’ve ROCKED a few of our Peace, Love & Hippies Festival stages and our guests absolutely loved them each time! Professional, expert set-up, always good vibes, great blend of songs unique to our event, and of course the music and sound is amazing! 
” Justin Arnold - Peace, Love & Hippies Festival
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5 STARS!! Sonic Honey is a fantastic / Beautiful Female Vocal Leads Rock, Jam, Classics Band that has performed at The Grateful Bear Campout Music Festivalfor the past 2 years. We are honored to have this act grace their presence at our Family Friendly Filled Weekend. This Band is Great for any and all Occasions. Weddings, Music Festivals, Corp. Events, Parties of All Kinds !!!!! - Festival Owner Soul'd Out Events Anthony Branigan
