Bee Simonds has got the Skillz
In the plethora of male dominated performing artists here in Seattle, there are only a handful of female performers on the scene. And even though by ratio there are far more impressive female musical artists than male, good looks don’t always make up for talent. Lucky for Bee Simonds, she has both.
Her performance at Neumos last Friday night was nothing less than pro. One would think that an opening slot to a full house would create a flinch of nerves or doubt in the rising artist but that’s not the case. Her Linda Perry approach to vocals and aggressively confident guitaring stole the night as she commanded the crowd smoothly from song to song. Even if you had never heard her songs before she instantly made you a believer of her life trials through her soulful vocal delivery. Her backing band was solid to say the least and emanated her already charismatic energy throughout the set.
And after the show, you didn’t find her in the greenroom with all the other bands that played that night, you found her at her merch table chatting it up with the people who like me, were so impressed with her show.
Her next gig is at The Nectar Lounge in Freemont on the 27th of January and if you haven’t heard of Bee Simonds, well neither had I. But if she continues to put on shows like the one last Friday she’s guaranteed to be a name everyone will know soon.
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I saw her too!!!! WOW!!!!!! Why’s the Mainstrean not gotten a hold on her yet! I love it!!! She speaks to my soul through her creative music and lyrics! I will be at EVERY show she does for as long as she’s here in the Seattle area….which I fear will not be long! Individualism personified—go to it Girl! I’m probably old compared to most of your audience—but wow, I make no appologies—I love just watching the energy of this “musical happening”!
I love you baby.
Awesome writer and vocalist…just got her album—Pillars….& LOVE it!
You Rock Bee!!!!! I have soo many friends who now want to see you in-person….YES!
Bee Simonds is just as the article states; the entire package. Looks, sure; talent, in spades; approachability, complete. I long to hear her music on the airwaves, to have her being the ’spot light’ artist on the music channels.
Not only do her lyrics speak volumes to the audience, but the delivery of them is in such away that I dare those watching to not be moved.
I have been to many a show, and they have all been amazing experiances, and every time I over hear the audience speak of her it is with the highest praise. She cultivates new fans at each performance, and is an artist that is a reflection of perfection.