Debra Barbre
Lead/Background Vocals, Guitar
Deb at 16, played in a Christian rock band. She moved on to the LA/OC 80s dance scene, in a series of rock and New Wave bands. Deb and John have performed thousands of gigs together since they met 27 years ago! After leading New Thought music for 15 years, she toured with two albums of her original music and a song "Grateful", published as one of Hal Leonard's "Best of New Thought Music."
Gina Kessler
Lead/Background Vocals, Percussion
Gina knows everybody and has sung every song ever written.
Gina actually loves this placeholder bio, and only wants me to add that she is a virtuoso on kazoo.
(G--I need a real bio. )
John Alden
Lead/Background Vocals, MIDI and Guitar
John Alden started playing pro music in Hawaii, and has two album credits with Hawaiian bands , Playing guitar/bass in OC for over 30 years, his degree in electronic music provides great sounding rhythm tracks that complement the HoneyBees' unique style. "We are a cohesive unit of friends with complementary talents."
Yes, ladies, John and Deb are married.
Choices...
The Bees are essentially a tight vocal band. Depending on your budget, and the size of your venue, we can add live lead guitar, bass and drums. It's your choice. It's your budget.
Active in the music scene since 1990, Drew has played with many OC bands, in many venues over the years.
Drew's musical styles are influenced by the many places he's lived: country, rock and folk. "Playing lead guitar with the Honeybees is one of my most favorite gigs," Drew said.