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The Bees
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Isle of Wight, United Kingdom (2000 – present)
1. The Bees are a uk band from the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England. Formed in 2000, the bandmembers 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 formed when producer Jason Lehning met singer-songwriter Daniel Tashian. The Bees toured as an opening act for Guster in 2004 after the release of their debut album, Starry Gazey Pie. In early 2006 they released High Society. They are often cited in the local media as one of Nashville’s best unsigned bands.
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 formed when producer Jason Lehning met singer-songwriter Daniel Tashian. The Bees toured as an opening act for Guster in 2004 after the release of their debut album, Starry Gazey Pie. In early 2006 they released High Society. They are often cited in the local media as one of Nashville’s best unsigned bands.
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Free the Bees
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Octopus
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Sunshine Hit Me
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Maux99 wrote:
you guys gotta go on tour! Amsterdam has to be on yer list too!
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balzadelia wrote:
a few member playing with Devandra Banhart on his new album i think .
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Meyoshiam wrote:
For the sake of all the angels and saints that love music.. Make a new Album, Go on tour.. Then Come to Austin... Pretty PLEASE
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JowjowAraujo wrote:
They're an amazing band!
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thebestpart wrote:
love youuuuuuuuu
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SuziTaylor wrote:
Gotta love this band puely for the fact they took a promo shot at Blackgang Chine! (although how come they got to go on the elephant - not fair!)
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uninamer999 wrote:
really would love a new album
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Silkster365 wrote:
superb band. cant wait for the next album
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BaronVonPleb wrote:
When is the next album out?
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barrettszipper wrote:
Legends.
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olala_ wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2Vp1Yjla20&feature=channel
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Acquiescence wrote:
Fourth album please. Gotta release it in time for Summer!!!
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Justyna666 wrote:
hippie-holidays!
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QUlRk wrote:
this band is hypnotic and catchy, why have i not found them before now?
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mathcore16 wrote:
great band, so underrated
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YESHANNAH wrote:
FAB!
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Acquiescence wrote:
Well said dude. Preach that good word.
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kkkckckckkoolio wrote:
Every time i listen to this band i wonder why their sun drenched melodies and hook filled jams have failed to capture everyone's imagination. i pity the mainstream. i'm sure their day will come. does anyone know about the stones covers that they supposedly did for the film stoned? or is that just a load of keikh? :)
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Lucifer-Sam wrote:
i put up a new picture
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Lucifer-Sam wrote:
These guys are great! Just found them
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