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About The Bees Knees

Versatile professional Party Band dedicated to making your event amazing, playing a range of Pop, Rock, Motown, Ska and much much more!

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ABOUT THE BAND: The Bee Knees formed in 2018 by a group of fun-loving musicians with decades of experience in everything from function bands to orchestras. We have travelled across the British Isles and our goal is to create the best most energetic parties for our clients and have a blast at the same time. AVAILABLE FOR: • Weddings • Wedding Proposals • Hotel / Restaurant Event • Corporate / Charity Events • Birthday Party • Memorial Service • Bah / Bat Mitzvahs • Christmas / NYE Party GENRES / SET OPTIONS: • 1950s to modern day • Rock/Pop • Ska • Motown • Acoustic • Disco • R&B / Soul • Alternative Rock • Classic Rock • Rock n Roll • Blues Special Requests taken in advance! PERFORMANCE DETAILS: • Can perform outdoors • We provide all our own sound and lighting equipment • Custom-tailored sets if requested • All equipment is PAT tested • Different line-ups available to suit your budget and preference • PLI LINE-UPS AVAILABLE: • Solo Acoustic Act (Cherry Valentine) • 2-Piece Acoustic Duo: Vocals & Guitar, Upright Bass OR Vocals & Guitar, Guitar & Backing Vocals • 3-Piece Acoustic Trio: Vocals & Guitar, Bass, Drums/Cajon • 4-Piece Electric Band: Vocals & Guitar, Bass, Guitar & Backing Vocals, Drums • 5-Piece Full Electric Band: Vocals & Guitar, Bass, Guitar & Backing Vocals, Drums, Alto/Tenor Sax Have a question? Feel free to get in touch by clicking on the "Check availability" or "Message" buttons - we look forward to hearing from you!

The Bees Knees

5 out of 5

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The Bees Knees' Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Fantastic Band, we had a tight schedule, works do, speeches, people drinking, they couldn’t set up until tables were cleared, they did it in double quick time, then performed superbly, it made the night, fantastic, hire the Bees Knees, you will not be disappointed.

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2 years ago

Hi Andy, Thanks so much for having us. You were a fun crowd and we are really glad everyone had a great night. Cheers The Bees Knees

5 out of 5

These guys are fantastic. We had so many positive comments following their set at our wedding! They played loads of great songs and we'd be more than happy to recommend them to anyone else!

5 out of 5

We enlisted The 5 piece Bees Knees to perform at our annual Charity ball this year and they did not disappoint! They performed a fantastic 2 hours of music, with the dance floor fully occupied for the duration! If you are looking for a band I would not hesitate to recommend them.

5 out of 5

The Bees Knees absolutely made my 40th! Honestly, such an amazing band! Superb choice of songs. Had everyone up dancing. The lead singer is phenomenal & the band are excellent musicians. Communication up to the event was also excellent. High recommend!

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5 out of 5

What an incredible gig!!!! Cherry and the Bees Knees played our wedding reception in Manchester. Cherry's voice is absolutely incredible, and with the intrumentals from the rest of the band they created the most amazing atmosphere in the bar. There were some noise restrictions in the venue, meaning that Cherry and the band weren't able to play with drums or a bass guitar, but this didn't stop them from rocking the night away. We had 100 guests at the wedding, and everyone as on their feet dancing. So many of our friends and family have commented since around how great the band was. We couldn't recommend them enough to anyone looking for a great band who play a whole range of genres from classics to newer music. Thank you to the band - you made it such a memorable night for us!!!!

5 out of 5

Amazing 5 piece band! We booked them for my 40th Birthday. We will definitely be having them again. Not ever choosing a band before I looked at their set list and them performing on YouTube. Speaking to the lead singer she told me I could also request any songs and they could try and practice them before the night. I had requested Jonny B Goode for my dad. They did not disappoint! You pay a bit extra for the saxophone player but it's worth it. The energy was high. Everyone danced the night away and thoroughly enjoyed the night! Thank you again!

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The Bees Knees' Song list

Our current repertoire features songs from 1950s-2020s, a wide range of artists, and a broad list of well-known standards and popular songs from many genres. All these songs have been a part of our canon and the list continues to grow!

Have a question about our repertoire? Is there a certain song you would like us to perform for your event? Get in touch!

Valerie – Amy Winehouse/The Zutons

Locked out of Heaven – Bruno Mars

Stuck in the Middle – Stealers Wheel

Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd

Sweet Child of Mine – Guns n Roses

Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac

Times Like These – Foo Fighters

One Way or Another – Blondie

Knock On Wood – Eddie Floyd

A Hard Days Night – The Beatles

Living on a Prayer – Bon Jovi

Use Somebody – Kings of Leon

500 Miles – The Proclaimers

I Bet That You Look Good on the Dancefloor – Arctic Monkeys

Get Lucky – Daft Punk ft Pharrell and Nile Rodgers

It Must Be Love – Madness

Mr Brightside – The Killers

Don't Look Back In Anger – Oasis

Crazy – Gnarls Barkley

Summer of 69 – Bryan Adams

I'm a Believer – The Monkees

Laid – James

Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson ft Bruno Mars

Baby One More Time – Britney Spears

Whiskey in the Jar – Thin Lizzy

Wild Rover – The Dubliners

Eye of the Tiger – Survivor

Hey Ya – Outkast

Good Times – Chic

Respect – Aretha Franklin

Hound Dog – Elvis

Nutbush City Limits – Tina Turner

Sweet Dreams/Seven Nation Army – Mash Up

Three Little Birds – Bob Marley

Dreaming of You – The Coral

Lovecats – The Cure

One Way or Another/Teenage Kicks (mashup) – Blondie/Undertones

I Want to Hold Your Hand – The Beatles

Starman – David Bowie

Video Killed the Radio Star – The Buggles

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

Echo Beach – Martha and the Muffins

I Feel Good – James Brown

I Predict a Riot – Kaiser Chiefs

Land of 1000 Dances – Wilson Pickett

Lets Dance – David Bowie

Monkey Man – Toots and the Maytals

Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry

Sex On Fire – Kings of Leon

Staying Alive – The Beegees

Superstition/Another One Bites the Dust Mashup

Tainted Love – Soft Cell

You Really Got Me – The Kinks

Blue Suede Shoes – Elvis

Geno – Dexy's Midnight Runners

Move On Up – Curtis Mayfield

Pick Up The Pieces – Average White Band

Soul Man – Sam and Dave

Tears of a Clown – The Beat (ska version)

One Step Beyond – Madness

Blame It On The Boogie – Jackson 5

Good Thing – Fine Young Cannibals

Rocks – Primal Scream

Shut Up and Dance – Walk the Moon

You Sexy Thing – Hot Chocolate

In the Midnight Hour – Wilson Pickett

White Wedding – Billy Idol

Come On Eileen – Dexy’s Midnight Runners

Africa – Toto

Kids in America – Kym Wilde

Gimme Some Lovin – Spencer Davies Group

Material Girl – Madonna

Lip Up Fatty – Bad Manners

Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen

Call Me – Blondie

Hold On I’m Comin – Sam and Dave

Proud Mary – Tina Turner

Everywhere – Fleetwood Mac

The Joker – Steve Millar Band

Kiss Me – Sixpence None the Richer

Dancing in the Moonlight – Toploader

Wouldn’t it be Nice – The Beach Boys

I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston

Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Andy Williams

Dakota – Stereophonics

The Joker – The Steve Millar Band

Kiss Me – Sixpence None the Richer

Friday I’m in Love – The Cure

Happy – Pharrell Williams

Hotel California – The Eagles

Dancing Queen – Abba

Hava Nagila (for Jewish Celebrations)

Simin Tov, Mazel Tov (for Jewish Celebrations)

Highway to Hell – AC/DC

Roxanne – The Police

Higher and Higher – Jackie Wilson

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper

You Can Call me Al - Paul Simon

Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield

9 to 5 - Dolly Parton

At Last - Etta James

Don't Stop Believing - Journey

Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus

Blinding Lights - The Weeknd

Man I Feel Like a Woman - Shania Twain

You and Me - The Wannadies

Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand

Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen

Walking on Sunshine - Katrina and the Waves

Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations

Johnny be Goode - Chuck Berry

She's Electric - Oasis

The Bees Knees' Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£800
Up to 2 hours	£1190
Up to 3 hours	£1665

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The energy we bring! We always aim to keep the dance floor full for the whole night, and if requested we will learn songs specifically for your event to make it as personal to you as possible. We also take requests on the night if the time allows it.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We have played in venues up and down the country from Tarbert in Scotland to several venues in and around London, including a great variety in between ranging from pubs to larger venues such as the Ironmongers Hall in Barbican, holiday parks such as Black Rock Sands in Wales, the Maccabi youth centre in Glasgow, and The Mere Golf Resort & Spa.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Fleetwood Mac, Blondie, The Beatles, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Pink, David Bowie, Wilson Pickett, The Beach Boys, and many others!

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

The highest profile gig to date was the 25th Anniversary Ball Ball in aid of The Christie in mid-2018 which took place at the beautiful Wrenbury Hall in Nantwich. Over 200 people were in attendance, one of the largest crowds we've ever played to!

Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?

Yes, we always perform with the same lead singer (Cherry Valentine).

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line-up options are as follows: • Acoustic Duo: Vocals & Guitar, Upright Bass OR Vocals & Guitar, Guitar & Backing Vocals • Acoustic Trio: Vocals & Guitar, Bass, Drums/Cajon • 4-Piece Electric Band: Vocals & Guitar, Bass, Guitar & Backing Vocals, Drums • 5-Piece Electric Band: Vocals & Guitar, Bass, Guitar & Backing Vocals, Drums, Alto/Tenor Sax

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run-up to the event just let us know.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, a DJ service can also be provided for a small extra fee if needed.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time, though this takes less if performing as a smaller size band.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

We have a few setlists already set up to go, based on what has been proven to work from our many previous gigs, which we adjust slightly from gig to gig according to the type of event and any requests taken beforehand. We are happy to discuss the setlist prior to the show to make sure we find what works for your event.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Yes, we can bring all our own PA and lighting equipment and it is included in the price.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes, this is a common request! We are happy to learn new songs and have done so many times, particularly for first dances. We may already know the song you would like even if it isn't on our list. If not we are happy to learn new songs but this must be arranged in advance to allow time for rehearsals.

Musicianship

Genres:

1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Folk, Folk rock, Irish rock, Traditional English folk, Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Hard rock, Indie, Pop rock, Punk rock, Rock 'n' Roll

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Types:

Cover band, Acoustic band, Alternative band, Festival band, Function band, Indie band, Party band, Pop band, Rock band, Wedding band, Pop duo, Pop trio, Acoustic duo, Acoustic trio, Rock trio, Rock duo

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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