Francine Honey is stylin’ in the video for her nostalgic and personal single Come Sit In My Chair — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
A personal tale that pays tribute to the charm of old-fashioned barbers while showing love to fathers everywhere, the Ottawa singer-songwriter’s new release serves as a gentle reminder to appreciate the little moments in life.
Drawing inspiration from her family’s hair salon in the small town of Tweed, Ont., Honey shares the intimate story of her father, a beloved barber in the community. Claude’s Hair Salon was a gathering place where locals would sit in his chair, share their stories, and receive a rejuvenating haircut that breathed new life into their spirits. Through his work, he became a confidant to many and helped shape their small town.
Vibrant energy and family pride shine through Come Sit In My Chair, particularly when Honey describes the enthusiastic work environment and beaming positivity radiating from Claude’s Hair Salon whenever a happy customer came into the salon:
“The hair fell down and he danced around
The chair as he crafted a style
The swish of the scissors, the buzz of the clippers,
‘fore you knew it, a brand new profile.”
Fittingly, the video for Come Sit In My Chair features Claude in the salon where it all started. Scenes from Honey’s childhood are recreated, including a shot from when Honey was a little girl standing on a stool to cut Claude’s hair!
Produced and recorded live off the floor in Nashville, Come Sit In My Chair brings together an extraordinary ensemble of musicians. Grammy-nominated Neilson Hubbard expertly produced and mixed the track while lending his exceptional drumming skills. The stellar lineup includes renowned musicians Pat Buchanan and Juan Solorzano on guitars, Dean Marold on bass and Barry Walsh on piano. Dylan Alldredge engineered the recording at Skinny Elephant Recording Studios, and Jim Demain meticulously handled the mastering at YES Master Studios.
In 2018, Honey began collaborating with Hubbard. She recorded her fourth album To Be Continued… in just six days and found the sound that she had been hearing in her head. The album garnered critical acclaim worldwide, with her song Stay reaching the top 10 position in the 2018 International Songwriting Competition in the Americana and Blues categories. She was most recently awarded the 2023 Songwriter of the Year Award by the Austin Songwriter Group International with 10 song placements, winning in the blues, folk/Americana, love songs and inspirational categories.
Watch the video for Come Sit In My Chair above, sample more music from Francine Honey below, and join the party at her website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
