Black Joe Lewis (born Tucson, Arizona, United States)[1] is an American blues, funk and soul artist influenced by Howlin' Wolf and James Brown.

In March 2009, Esquire listed Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears as one of the "Ten Bands Set to Break Out at 2009's SXSW Festival.

Shortly thereafter, Joe Lewis immersed himself in the local Red River blues/garage scene, recording and performing with Austin musicians including the Weary Boys and Walter Daniels.

[4] Upon the release of the 2005 Brian Salvi produced Black Joe Lewis and The Cold Breeze EP[5] with standout track "Bitch I Love You" featuring Matt Hubbard on Rhodes electric piano and the 2007 album Black Joe Lewis, both released on Italian label Shake Yo Ass Records,[6] the band gained critical national acclaim and toured as openers for Spoon and Okkervil River in 2007.

Following the signing and performances at 2008's Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits Music Festival, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears released a four-song EP on January 27, 2009.