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There have been several bands with the name The Bees.
1. The Bees (known as A Band of Bees in America, owing to a rights conflict over their name) are a uk band from the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England. Due to release their new album in October 2010. Formed in 2000, the band members are Aaron ‘Fletch’ Fletcher (bass), Paul Butler (vocals, keyboards, guitars), Kris Birkin (guitar), Tim Parkin (trumpet), Michael Clevett (drums) and Warren Hampshire (keyboards). Known for harking back to the 60s and 70s, with cheery pop and trips into the psychedelic, The Bees record their albums in analog, notably recording their debut album in a garden shed.
To quote an Amazon review: “The best word to describe the music is bouncy — the Bees call on snappy drums and cheery basslines and guitar riffs for their sound, as well as some deeply moving Hammond organ. To finish off the sound, they inject some harmonies that would make the Zombies wipe away a tear of pride.”
Their influences cover soul, reggae, funk and motown, with artists such as Curtis Mayfield, Burt Bacharach, Up the Junction era Manfred Mann, The Kinks and Small Faces.
In the USA The Bees are known as “A Band of Bees” to avoid confusion with two local bands of the same name (see below):
2. The Bees was a San Gabriel Valley garage band that released one single in October of 1966, “Voices Green And Purple” backed with “Trip to New Orleans” as the B-side, on the Covina, California-based Liverpool Label. No other singles by this band were issued.
1. The Bees (known as A Band of Bees in America, owing to a rights conflict over their name) are a uk band from the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England. Due to release their new album in October 2010. Formed in 2000, the band members are Aaron ‘Fletch’ Fletcher (bass), Paul Butler (vocals, keyboards, guitars), Kris Birkin (guitar), Tim Parkin (trumpet), Michael Clevett (drums) and Warren Hampshire (keyboards). Known for harking back to the 60s and 70s, with cheery pop and trips into the psychedelic, The Bees record their albums in analog, notably recording their debut album in a garden shed.
To quote an Amazon review: “The best word to describe the music is bouncy — the Bees call on snappy drums and cheery basslines and guitar riffs for their sound, as well as some deeply moving Hammond organ. To finish off the sound, they inject some harmonies that would make the Zombies wipe away a tear of pride.”
Their influences cover soul, reggae, funk and motown, with artists such as Curtis Mayfield, Burt Bacharach, Up the Junction era Manfred Mann, The Kinks and Small Faces.
In the USA The Bees are known as “A Band of Bees” to avoid confusion with two local bands of the same name (see below):
2. The Bees was a San Gabriel Valley garage band that released one single in October of 1966, “Voices Green And Purple” backed with “Trip to New Orleans” as the B-side, on the Covina, California-based Liverpool Label. No other singles by this band were issued.
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BombDroppin wrote:
Free dub track of Winter Rose. http://wearethebees.tumblr.com/post/12736981167/rolling-stone-online-magazine-are-giving-away-a-free
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Under_Radar_Mag wrote:
Check out our review of Every Step’s a Yes: http://www.undertheradarmag.com/reviews/every_steps_a_yes/
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Weed-N-Rock wrote:
Wow! Didn't realise how underplayed these guys are :O
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Jonathanzzz wrote:
"A Minha Menina" is a cover by a brazillian band called "Os Mutantes", one of the best bands off all time.
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iconan wrote:
Pure magic fluid psychedelic garage space. . . -.-.-. om hari om .....
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luvstuss wrote:
http://pulse-uk.org.uk/concerts/current-concerts/the-bees-v-st-james-church/
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PeteB123 wrote:
Can't wait to see you guys at the Moseley Folk Festival later, you blew me away last time, know you'll do it again this evening.. . x
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Septacle wrote:
not bored yet
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Hexa75 wrote:
Love is love and dont fade away...
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Poncecutor wrote:
THEY'RE ONE AND ALL!
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Grobbel wrote:
Great band! Although their A Minha Menina cover is way too close to the original to be great on its own.
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BurningFortress wrote:
Wow, this band<3
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giraldoR wrote:
winter rose! what a beauty song! (:
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HennichL wrote:
Please come to germany :)))))
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FilmoreHolmes wrote:
PopMatters gave Every Step's a Yes by The Bees a 9 out of 10!
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Swan_Lee wrote:
the bees is the best =))
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joecotton_25 wrote:
ahhh winter rose is soo beautiful, seeing them friday :D
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malize wrote:
.... when Spain?
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rollitover wrote:
There is very little romance left in music today, it's all too throw away, I'm just glad that there are still band's like the Bees and The coral putting out records that stir the imagination.
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junkerr wrote:
Tons more listens that the last albums but no comments?? criminal. it's definitely very devendra, which makes sense since paul produced his latest.
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