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Sea of Bees’ “Marmalade” video debuts on Impose Magazine, Brooklyn tour fun, feature on itunes

Crossbill Records — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:37:28 +0000

Sea Of Bees “Marmalade” from Riot Act Media on Vimeo.

Sea of Bees wrapped up a memorable 5 show run in New York City last week. We loved the Ft. Greene neighborhood where we stayed (thanks Allen!), drank frozen margaritas in McCarren Park, visited the MET, walked Central Park, hung out with amazingly talented people, played shows with two of our favorite songwriters David Dondero and Matt Bauer, navigated our way around the subway and sweated our asses off in that New York summer humidity. Total tour success!

Also the super rad folks at Impose premiered the “Marmalade” video. Big thanks! Speaking of videos, we did a full day of video shooting for the next single, “Wizbot”, while in New York with the team at Mindset NY. What a phenomenal experience. Look for that premiering at the end of August. Also other exciting news is that Sea of Bees is featured on itunes this month, included in the Indie Spotlight Podcast. We have more exciting news to report very soon. in the meanwhile, pick up the record “Songs For the Ravens“, go to a show, say hello.

Sea of Bees Recent Press Recap…

Crossbill Records — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:17:12 +0000

“Songs for the Ravens is bound to be one of this year’s finest records; as soon as you hear it you’re not going to be able to shake it.” Portland Mercury

“Sea Of Bees encapsulate an otherworldly mood in their debut album, an interesting and unguarded blend of occasional dark corners and quirky escapism – the latter of which best depicts what music is about, after all.” Wears The Trousers

“I want you to know how much I appreciate “Marmalade,” a fuzz-rumbling number from Sacramento’s Julie Ann Bee (aka Sea of Bees) that’s equal parts Polly Jean Harvey and the Kris Special and, above all, fresher than fresh.” Duluth News Tribune

“Bee Eee Pee’ was so beloved because of its low production and high emotion factor and those qualities have only been expanded on for Songs for the Ravens. The record projects itself as a hybrid of tunes all tied together via the lazy warmness of Baenziger’s voice.” For Folk’s Sake

“Songs For the Ravens is full-on, with an arsenal of glockenspiel, slide, marimba and keys. But you might not even notice all that when you hear her vocal register, which lies somewhere between that of Björk and Leigh Nash … I know, too good to be true, and it is truly gorgeous.” The Days of Lore

“The new album highlights Baenziger’s ethereal, emotive vocals, yearning lyrics and buoyant musical sensibility that turns even sadness into an embrace.” The Sacramento Bee

LA Weekly

Buzzbands.LA

Capital Public Radio: Off Air

Fresh Squeezed Blog

Thanks to Riot Act Media!

Sea of Bees Celebrates “Songs For the Ravens” With Sold Out Record Release Show

Crossbill Records — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:31:48 +0000

Sea of Bees and her 7 piece band had a triumphant hometown record release show in front of an enthusiastic packed out Townhouse crowd on June 19th. She invited John Vanderslice and Doombird to share the night and it was a memorable event. Thanks to Concerts For Charity and Record Club for presenting. “Songs For the Ravens” is NOW out everywhere on vinyl, cd and at digital outlets.

Check the FOOTAGE provided by Terror Eyes.

Sea of Bees new Terror Eyes video + Jason Lytle loves “Songs For the Ravens”

Crossbill Records — Thu, 20 May 2010 14:47:18 +0000

Sea of Beas from Terror Eyezzz on Vimeo.

Jason Lytle of Grandaddy fame has a new project the excellent Admiral Radley. Jason chimed in about his love for the new Sea of Bees record. Thanks Jason!

“I’m not entirely sure why I love this album so much. Sure, there are great arrangements, plenty of nice harmonies, a good blend of acoustic and electric guitars, organs, drums,and electronic flourishes, lush moments, driving moments, and delicate moments. Sure there are sincere lyrics sung with just the right balance of sweetness, confidence, and vulnerability. All assembled into very enjoyable concise songs. Or perhaps it’s the underdog element that seems to accompany myself and many other musician/artists hailing from California’s Central Valley.

These are the things I can put my finger on. That which I cannot put my finger on, is the mysterious, wonderful, and addictive qualities of this album as a whole. Bravo to Jules and her Sea of Bees.”

-Jason Lytle (Grandaddy, Admiral Radley)

Sea of Bees “Songs For The Ravens” out June 1st

Crossbill Records — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:47:29 +0000

Sea of Bees live at the Tanned Tin Festival in Castello, Espana

SEA OF BEES - Live Tanned Tin 2010 from nomepierdoniunatv on Vimeo.

unreleased Sea of Bees song “Torture”

Mad Cow String Band on tour with The Devil Makes Three

Crossbill Records — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:46:02 +0000

Can you believe the Mad Cow String Band is celebrating their 7th Anniversary Show this month? The boys will return to where it all started, the Delta of Venus in Davis with many special guests and friends and then will hit the road with The Devil Makes Three. Be there to dance and stomp along with the Cows each step of the way. Welcome back boys.

March 17th 5pm @ Delta of Venus - St. Patrick’s Day- Mad Cow’s 7-year Anniversary Celebration in Davis
March 18th 3:30 Live on KTKE 101.5 Truckee/Tahoe
March 18 8pm @ The Cottonwood in Truckee, California
March 22 8pm @ Amnesia in San Francisco, California

**opening for The Devil Makes Three**

March 23 9pm The Phoenix Theater w/ The Devil Makes Three in Petaluma, California
Mar 24 9pm The Historic Ashland Armory w/ The Devil Makes Three in Ashland, Oregon
March 25 9pm WOW Hall w/ the Devil Makes Three and Bad Mitten Orchestre in Eugene, Oregon
March 26 9pm WOW Hall w/ the Devil Makes Three in Eugene, Oregon
March 27 9pm The Wonder Ballroom w/ the Devil Makes Three in Portland, Oregon
March 28 8pm El Corazon w/ The Devil Makes Three and Hillstomp in Seattle, Washington

Sea of Bees to release “Song For Ravens” on Crossbill!

Crossbill Records — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:06:27 +0000

Crossbill is super excited to announce that we will be releasing the debut LP, ‘Song For Ravens’ from Sacramento’s Sea of Bees . This is a record that we can’t stop listening to and are absolutely honored to be a part of. More info soon!

Sea of Bees - Willis - Luxury Wafers Sessions from Luxury Wafers on Vimeo.

previous press from the Bee Eee Pee:

“This is a phenom in the making.”

“The songs feel pure and unforced, as if filled with light.”

“Baenziger has a quality in her voice and her arrangements that suggests she has too much integrity to get covered in gloss.”

“I can’t stop listening to this album to save my life.”

Garrett Pierce Embarks on New Recording Session

Crossbill Records — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:57:22 +0000

Garrett Pierce is currently up in the Sonoma Mountains to record his latest record. This album will be more stripped down than ‘All Masks”, will feature the production talents of Eric Ruud (Sholi) and frequent collaborators and friends Timothy Wright (lap steel, guitar, percussion) and Jen Grady (cello) will also contribute their wizardry. Look for this record to be available in the early summer.

You can hear many of these new songs at an upcoming Garrett Pierce show.

Upcoming GP Shows:
March 15th at Luigi’s Fun Garden, Sacramento w/ Pat Hull
March 30th House Show in Davis w/ Laura Gibson
March 31st at Rickshaw Stop w/ Laura Gibson, Emily Jane White
April 9th at Sophia’s Opening Weekend w/ Sea Of Bees

“All Masks” named in best of 2009 list by The Bay Bridged

Crossbill Records — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:56:46 +0000

The Bay Bridged came out with their Top 32 SF/Bay Area records of the year and Garrett Pierce’s Crossbill release “All Masks” made the cut. Thanks to the Bay Bridged for their continued support, we are so fortunate to have an excellent local blog that features the diverse talents of such a talented and often overlooked scene.

Garrett Pierce NW Tour Recap

Crossbill Records — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:33:21 +0000

Garrett Pierce reports on his recent tour up north…I saw the first snow fall in Olympia. I saw the whole great state of Oregon shut down for the College Football Civil War (Ducks vs. Beavers for Rose Bowl Honors…Ducks win). I saw the inside of a small art gallery taken up by a grand piano. These are some of the memories I recall of my brief tour through the northwest. This was my forth time playing shows up there and I’ve often found myself caught in the knee-shaking, colder months. I dread it, but never forget it.

I had the honor of starting the tour off at my favorite Portland venue, The Woods, run by my comrade Ritchie of Loch Lomond. This old funeral-parlor-cum-venue is so exquisite and comfortable despite the many ghosts that have wandered through there. I opened for Portland’s own Weinland, who blew me away as usual. Those guys represent everything musical and friendly that make PDX my favorite West Coast City.

Next show was in Seattle where I played with Johanna Kunin. What a pleasure it was to hear her on a grand piano…she reminds me of Regina Spektor if she abandoned all her newest pop foibles and returned to a more pristine and truer sound. Then off to Olympia, where I shared a five band bill of tremendous songwriters and a pre-show soup cook-off that evoked the Olympian D.I.Y nature that we have all come to know and love. And that was that…just three shows and one more night of libations with my buddy Dan Glendenning (an amazing artist and poet that y’all should all discover).

For this trip I took a plane, car, train and taxi to get around - the benefit of traveling light. But I couldn’t have done it without the help of all my friends up there…you know who you are. Thank you. And thank you to Michael Leahy for previously transporting me through the NW, and for inspiring me to write this passage. I love this music thing.

-Garrett Pierce