Katie and the Honky Tonks

Honky Tonk is a funny thing. It’s the only musical form that also describes where you’ll hear it and how you’ll be dancing while the band plays. It’s made for breaking bottles over broken hearts while whiskey flows and fists fly. At least, that’s the image I get in my head when I hear Honky Tonk. Katie Sires and her band of Honky Tonks (oh yeah it also describes the band!) hail from Waterloo, Iowa. They embody the classic spirit of honky tonk music. Fronted by Katie, the band's signature sound is characterized by her emotive vocals, delivering heartbreakingly beautiful melodies and honest, storytelling lyrics. KTHT is anchored by Brian McCarty, whose bass provides a solid rhythmic backbone and he also adds depth with harmonies. Luke Sires, Katie's husband, contributes with his energetic drumming and contagious energy. Bryan Hendrickson completes the Honky Tonk ensemble, wielding his highly modified telecaster and lap steel guitar to deliver the leads and solos that define the genre.