The Honeyhouse Statesmen
Forged in the fields of Tipton County, Indiana, The Honeyhouse Statesmen blend the sweet sting of hot honey, the burn of barrel-proof whiskey, and the grit of hard-earned harvests. Their songs run row by row through love, loss, and small-town pride — a sound equal parts front-porch gospel and diesel-stained outlaw country. From county fairs to late-night revivals, The Statesmen raise a glass to work, heart, and heritage.
Band Members
Tathan "Tate" Nebbe
- Vocals
- Acoustic Guitar
- Harmonica
Raised on soybeans, straight rows, and strong coffee, Tate carries the band’s melodic heart. Known for writing songs that feel like sunset conversations on the tailgate, he once held the unofficial record for “Longest Harmonica Solo Performed While Actively Operating a Combine” (disqualified only because the combine was technically idling).
Bing Kutter
- Vocals
- Electric Guitar
- Slide
The grit to Tate’s honey, Bing plays a Telecaster like he’s chasing a raccoon out of the grain bin. Local legend claims he once won the Tipton Porkfest tenderloin-eating contest wearing a suit made entirely of burlap sacks — a feat he refuses to confirm or deny.
Clint "Bee" Ralston
- Bass
Earl “Smokestack” McGraw
- Drums
- Percussion
Raised between the grain bins and the gospel tent, Earl’s kick drum hits like a threshing machine in full swing. Known to keep a set of barbecue tongs in his stick bag “just in case.”
Hank “Comb” Petrowski
- Pedal Steel
- Fiddle
Hank’s steel guitar pours over songs like hot honey, sweet and smooth with a slow burn. Rumored to have once charmed an entire row of Blue Devils fans into singing harmony after “borrowing” their cooler.
