Honest Pod is self described as a 'real' rock band environmentally hailing from the Midwest, Illinois to be exact. This is a band with intentions of becoming part of the standard for which all rock bands should adhere to. Writing intelligent original music using dynamic interesting structures, indentifiable melodies & lyrical content, and unique arrangement. This is something the band feels is a much needed necessity in today's music scene of 'sound-a-likes.' With dynamic vocal passages, winding guitar melodies, seamless bass lines, and high energy percussion this band has created a sound that can only be described as 'real' and truly unique for these times.

Honest Pod is NOT some pre-fab rock band with a clever wardrobe writing about fictitious pain and suffering. This is a band that attempts to narrate the beauty and ugliness of life while invoking the need for a greater effort to keep real what is real, and not follow the trends. With several combined years of experience and a varied musical taste, this band has the developed the fantastic ability of writing great songs that can invoke an emotion in anyone, regardless of race, religion, or musical taste.

Honest Pod released their first disc, HADTABOB, in February 2000 helping them secure a large local fanbase, as well as, a production deal with Paradise Alley Productions and Nickelback Producer - Dale Penner. In the summer of 2002, the band entered Pogo Studios in Champaign,IL.(HUM, Shiner, Mark Rubel)w/Dale to record what would become - Seven On My Side. The sessions produced 5 new songs that were recorded, mixed, and produced by Dale, as well as 2 additional new bonus tracks produced by the band themselves. Seven On My Side has since garnished three #1 singles on Active Rock Radio (WQLZ 92.7) and it's first single, Apathena, was added to regular rotation on 92.7 FM WQLZ(Active Rock Radio) in Nov. 2003.

To define and deliver. To create and express. To believe and to project. Honest Pod brings these ideas to the stage and their live performance is one not to be missed. Honest Pod has the determination and passion to be a band with staying power in today's music scene. If uplifting, thought provoking, dynamically challenging music is a must for your tired ears, make sure to include Honest Pod in your musical diet.