Sea of Bees is the musical project of Julie Ann Bee, or Jules as everyone calls her.
She sings, writes the songs, and plays lots of musical instruments.
"If I had to sum her up in a sentence, she’s sort of a female Sparklehorse. Her music is rooted very much in folk and rock but wildly experimental; some crazy, beautiful, wonderful sounds on her new album "Songs for the Ravens." On my top 10 for the year.” Robin Hilton, NPR radio host
"Took me about 50 seconds — the length of the woozy, haunting intro to “Marmalade” — to completely fall for Sea of Bees, the nom de tune of Sacramento indie-popper Julie Baenziger. Her debut album “Songs for the Ravens” sounds folky in some places, gauzy and ambient in others and twee as hell in still others, but beautiful throughout, and a potent reminder that emotional virtue is an artist’s most precious commodity. This one’s special, folks, let’s not screw it up." -Kevin Bronson, Buzzbands LA, LA Weekly
"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 shakeit.” -Ned Lannamann,Portland Mercury
“I’m not entirely sure why I love this album so much... ...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)
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FEATURED PHOTO
Featured Video
Video for "Broke"
TWITTER FEED
- We are ballin with some of our bests... @luciustheband about 21 hours ago from Twitter for iPad
- MontauK maybe? about 21 hours ago from Facebook
- New York tonight mercury lounge ! 07:20:54 PM May 15, 2012 from Twitter for iPad
- New York I am back! Tonight mercury lounge!! Get ova here... 07:04:25 PM May 15, 2012 from Facebook
- My Mum I love you happiest mothers day to YOU! You are amazing. 02:41:11 AM May 14, 2012 from Facebook
- Oh England I am in love with you, time to leave for only a little while. You were good to me thank you.... New York I'm coming! 11:18:31 AM May 09, 2012 from Twitter for iPad
- Tomorrow gig at the gallery cafe in hackney, come out ! 10:30:38 PM May 07, 2012 from Facebook
- Recording on tape today at Toe Rag Studios like woah ! Let the good times role 08:32:32 AM May 03, 2012 from Facebook
- Not shitting its gonna be good tonight 05:27:40 PM May 01, 2012 from Facebook
- http://t.co/l5vFFMbw 05:01:30 PM May 01, 2012 from Photos on iOS
NEWS
Orangefarben Featured on NPR
Posted on 17. Apr, 2012 by admin in Blog, Press
NPR is streaming Orangefarben as part of it’s “First Listen” series! For UK fans, you can stream the album via The Line of Best Fit. Check it out after the break.
“Broke” Video for The Mahogany Blog
Posted on 17. Apr, 2012 by admin in Blog, Press
Here’s a video Jules did for The Mahogany Blog while she is currently on tour in London.
“Broke” Video premieres on Vice
Posted on 10. Apr, 2012 by admin in Blog
So a few weeks ago we shot a video with our friend Kat Gardner in the foothills around Auburn and Grass Valley, CA. Kat did a great job and now you can see the video on Vice! See it here.
“Leaving on a Jet Plane” Cover Available on Record Store Day
Posted on 26. Mar, 2012 by admin in Blog, Music, Press
We did a cover of John Denver’s “Leaving on a Jet Plane” as a b-side after we finished up recording on Orangefarben. But, it came out really cool and we decided to put it on the album. But, we had added one new line to the lyrics, so we had to get permission from [...]
Sea of Bees Featured on La Blogotheque(Take Away Show)
Posted on 14. Feb, 2012 by admin in Blog, Press, Video
Watch Julie, Amber and Allan perform on the streets of NYC as part of the Take Away Show series hosted by La Blogotheque. See the clips after the break!
Gotye sold out Terminal 5, played Bowery Ballroom with Kimbra and Sea of Bees
Posted on 10. Feb, 2012 by admin in Blog, Press
Via Brooklyn Vegan: http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2012/02/gotye_sold_out.html#more
New Sea of Bees album Orangefarben out this spring!
Posted on 10. Feb, 2012 by admin in Blog
Hey we’ve been working hard on our new record the last few months and it’s finally done! It will be out April 9 on Heavenly Records in the UK/EU and May 1 in the USA/Canada on Team Love Records. Look for more tour dates and news soon! You can hear the first song here: Broke [...]
Sea of Bees Featured on Band of the Day
Posted on 09. Feb, 2012 by admin in Blog
Today we are the featured artist on Band of the Day, an iOS app that highlights a different artist everyday. Check out music, photos and videos from Sea of Bees today! http://www.bandofthedayapp.com/landing/bands/Sea%20Of%20Bees
Skinnybone New Video debuts on NPR and Line of Best Fit
Posted on 09. Aug, 2011 by admin in Blog
We are really excited about the new video for Skinnybone. The director Stephan Litger caught a set when Sea of Bees was in NYC last April and met up with Jules to discuss the idea of doing a video. When Jules and Amber were back in NYC for the Stornoway tour a few weeks later, [...]
Honey I’m Home! Sea of Bees videos on Wild Honey Pie
Posted on 28. May, 2011 by admin in Blog
While Jules and Amber were in NYC in April, they met up with Allen Farmelo (Bass) and LIvia Ranalli (Drums). Besides 11 shows in 11 days, they did a few video performances including this very homey, very well recorded and filmed video of three tracks, Wizbot, Skinnybone and Woods. More importantly there are several cats [...]
Live Shows
04.25.2012 Cophenhagen, Denmark
Loppen Cophenhagen, Denmark +45 70 263 267 www.billetlugen.dk/home
04.27.2012 Stockholm, Sweden
Debaser Slussen Stockholm, Sweden This show is free entry. No tickets! www.debaser.se
04.29.2012 Berlin, Germany
Monarch Berlin, Germany http://www.koka36.de/sea%20of%20bees_ticket_46404.html
04.30.2012 Haldern, Germany
Haldern Bar Haldern, Germany This is a free show. No tickets required.
05.01.2012 Paris, France
May 1st L’International Paris, France Free admission More deatails TBA
05.08.2012 London, UK
EXTRA LONDON SHOW JUST ANNOUNCED! The Gallery Cafe 21 Old Ford Road London E2 9PL Show starts at 8pm, tickets are £7.50 Tickets: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/167017
05.15.2012 New York, NY
Mercury Lounge Appearing w/ The Loom Doors at 6:30pm, show starts at 7:00pm 217 E. Houston St. New York, NY 10002 Tickets: $10 212-375-1200 Ext. 14 http://tinyurl.com/72bpf4a
05.17.2012 Brooklyn, NY
Appearing with The Spinto Band The Rock Shop 249 4th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11215 Doors at 7:30pm Tickets: $10 718-230-5740 www.therockshopny.com
05.20.2012 Philadelphia, PA
Appearing with Lucius World Cafe 3025 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA Doors at 9:00pm Tickets are $10 http://tinyurl.com/7t3megv
06.02.2012 Sonoma, CA
Huichia Music Festival Gundlach Bundschu Winery 2000 Denmark St. Sonoma, CA 95476 http://www.huichica.com
06.07.2012 Sacramento, CA
Appearing with Little Wings Bows and Arrows 815 19th St. Sacramento, CA 95811 Doors at 7:30pm This is an acoustic set (916)822-5668 http://www.bowscollective.com
06.08.2012 Sacramento, CA
Appearing with Sister Crayon Luigi’s 1050 20th St. Sacramento, CA 95811 Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door more details TBA
06.09.2012 Sacramento, CA
Appearing with Sister Crayon Luigi’s 1050 20th St. Sacramento, CA 95811 Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door more details TBA
06.10.2012 Sacramento, CA
Appearing with Andy Cabic of Vetiver, solo acoustic set The Fifth String 3184 N St. Sacramento, CA 95816 Matinee show, more details TBA
06.11.2012 Hollywood, CA
Bardot 1737 Vine St. Hollywood, CA 90028 323-462-1307 http://www.bardothollywood.com This will be an acoustic set more details TBA
06.12.2012 San Diego, CA
Appearing with Sister Crayon Casbah 2501 Kettner Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101 619-232-4355 http://www.casbahmusic.com/ Doors at 8:30pm Show is 21+ $8.00 advance tickets $10.00 at the door
06.13.2012 Los Angeles, CA
Appearing with Sister Crayon Echo 1822 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026 213-413-8200 Tickets: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=4503155&pl=echo Show is 21+ Advance tickets are $8.00 Day of show tickets are $10.00
06.14.2012 Venice, CA
The Del Monte Speakeasy 52 Windward Avenue Venice, CA 90291 Playing with Henry Wolfe and TBA Tickets are $10 more info TBA
06.16.2012 Visalia, CA
Appearing with Sister Crayon The Cellar Door 101 W Main St Visalia, CA 93291 559-636-9463 http://www.cellardoorvisalia.com Tickets are $5.00
06.22.2012 San Francisco, CA
Appearing with Sister Crayon Bottom of the Hill 1233 17th St. San Francisco, CA 94107 415-621-4455 http://www.bottomofthehill.com/ Tickets are $12.00
06.23.2012 Davis, CA
Davis Music Fest TBD Davis, CA 95616 http://davismusicfest.com/ Tickets are $20 Festival opens at 4:00pm