The Bees Knees

The Bees Knees are a professional party band who play a wide range of music from pop, rock, motown, ska and more, they really do get the party going! Bookings taken for various band line ups and can include two guitars, bass, saxophone and drums. They can provide all of their own sound and lighting equipment. Available for all sorts of events such as weddings, bar mitzvahs, corporate events and more. Fronted by Cherry Valentine, the band are also available as a duo, trio or solo acoustic act. For the full electric band she is available as a quartet and 5 piece band. Duo performances are Cherry Valentine (vocals and guitar) and Ste Ryder who is a very talented professional bass player who plays upright bass when playing in the duo; also available is Cherry plus Stu Cowley (guitar and backing vocals). Acoustic trio setup is also available The full band line up also includes our drummer plus alto/tenor saxophonist Stephen Benson Even when playing acoustic music they keep the mood very lively and get the crowd dancing. They can also adapt to a more toned down environment and play as background music if needed. Cherry Valentine is very well known in the Manchester music scene, as well as a musician she also runs her own promotions and tour booking company