Bethany Larson and the Bees Knees

Raised in Austin Minnesota, Bethany grew up a preacher’s daughter with three older brothers. She began singing with the church choir at the age of five and picked up guitar at fifteen. Moving on to college, Bethany maintained a love for music while studying classical voice.  She began performing at more traditional venues in 2006 such as The Acadia Café. Since then she has moved up the scale, most notably performing for the debut of The Southern Songbook “Lush Life” with local band Heiruspecs, backing her on the jazz standards “My Funny Valentine” and “Someone to Watch over Me.”

Bethany's sophomore album When We Reach The City was recorded at Humans Win! studios, and brings Bethany Larson & The Bee’s Knees to the forefront of the Twin Cities music scene.

“…Her music takes on a more vivacious persona, adding in electric guitar flourishes and slide guitar wails to achieve something approaching alt-country. Fans of Lucinda Williams, Patsy Cline, and locals Roma di Luna will all find something to enjoy in Larson’s developing, slightly edgy folk-rock songs” (Andrea Swensson, City Pages)

“…The Bee’s Knees kick up some dust and inject a bit of sass into her sorrow” (Rob Van Alystyne, The Onion AV Club)

“On their sophomore release Bethany Larson & the Bees Knees offer up a highly memorable and more nuanced batch of material.  Bethany’s voice has evolved beautifully: as much Ella Fitzgerald and Juliette Greco as Emmylou Harris and Lucinda Williams. Bethany’s lyrics about love and heartbreak have a worldly sophistication and the band has fleshed out unique and sweet arrangements that both swoon and rock.” (Adam Levy, The Honeydogs)

 The Bee’s Knees are:
Chris Larson- Guitar, Keys, Vocals
Sara Horishnyk- Drums and Percussion
Brennan Goetzman- Bass