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Andrew Bees at Road to Rendezvous
Join us on March 18 for day 3 of 2023's Road to Rendezvous. Andrew Bees will stage the stage with special guests King Hopeton and Zivanai Masango. A percentage of proceeds from beer sales at RPK3 during the March 18 Road to Rendezvous performance will support Teton County Search & Rescue's Mission Critical.
About Andrew Bees
Andrew Bees, is a "SoulJah of Love." Unconditionally living a "Real Life" fighting for "Justice" and "Clean Energy."
For the past 26 years since 1996, Oneil Norman Beckford aka Andrew Bees, has been the frontman for Grammy Award group, Black Uhuru. Born on May 17, 1972 in the notorious Waterhouse District, Andrew was exposed and influenced by the best Reggae, R & B, and soul singers Jamaica had to offer.
In 1986 at the age of 14, Andrew became a regular performer on the popular "Colgate Cavity Fighters Club" program on Radio Jamaica — R.J.R. Andrew's tenure on R.J.R exposed his talents to reggae greats Augustus Pablo, Half Pint, Hugh Mundell, King Everald, and Wayne "Sleng Teng" Smith, who invited him to join them on their respective stage shows.
In 1989/1990, Andrew recorded his first songs "Life In The Ghetto," "Struggle and Strive," and "Be Cool" on Castro Brown's New Name Music Productions label.
In 1993 Andrew was invited to perform on Bunny Wailer's 100 Artist "Ghetto Bash Concert" at the Jam World Entertainment Center in Jamaica. The following year, Andrew collaborated with Fitzroy Francis on the single "Things A Gwan, Things A Go Dun,". That, in turn, led to the production of his first solo studio album Militant, which was eventually released in 1995 on R.A.S Records in the United States and on Sony Records in Japan.
In 1996, Andrew was invited to join Black Uhuru as lead vocalist, touring extensively in Brazil, Europe, North America, and Central America. In 1998, Andrew recorded his first studio album with Black Uhuru entitled Unification, which was produced by the legendary King Jammy's. In 2000, Andrew recorded his second studio album with Black Uhuru entitled Dynasty for the US-based label R.A.S. Records. That same year, Black Uhuru toured Europe and the US with the great Sly and Robbie. In 2001, Andrew was featured on Black Uhuru's live album Dubbing It Live, recorded in 2000 at The Paléo Music Festival in Nyon, Switzerland.
In 2006, Andrew released his second solo album titled I-ration, produced by Walter Fraser and released on his Vizion Sounds label. Over the next few years, in between tours with Black Uhuru, Andrew continued to sharpen his skills in preparation for a solo career. In January 2012, Andrew recorded the single "Something Strange" on the Mighty In Battle Riddim project that was produced by Fitzroy Francis on his Mightyful13 Records Label. In September of the same year, Andrew recorded "Better Must Come," a tribute to the late Great Delroy Wilson. This song spread like wildfire, receiving radio airplay and charting impressively in New York and South Florida and even reaching the #1 position on several US and International Top 30 Music Charts. In 2013, Andrew Bees recorded a second tribute to Delroy Wilson entitled "Cool Operator" on the Operator Rhythm Velocity project produced by Fitzroy Francis and released on his Mightyful13 Records Label.
In 2019, Andrew formed his own record label and trademarked brand called Beeshive Music. Since its inception, Beeshive Music has been instrumental in elevating the youth of the Waterhouse district in Kingston, Jamaica, supporting and encouraging the Youth to “get off the streets and into music” in favor of creating a positive future.
In late 2020, Andrew completed his latest album titled Real Life, produced by Andrew Seidel at SUB80 Music International. Real Life was digitally released in July 2022 and will be released on Vinyl in December 2022 on US-based label LAW Records.
“Rasta always spreads consciousness, and speaks for the consciousness of the world. It doesn’t matter whose in charge, Rasta speak for the East, North, West, and South. Not only for America, but for Africa, Europe, Asia and all over the world. Rasta speaks for Solidarity, Upliftment and Education. The past is the present and the present is the future.” — Andrew Bees
About King Hopeton
King Hopeton (Horace Campbell) was born March 25th on the beautiful island of St Ann, Jamaica West Indies . He started playing music at the age of 4 after watching an old woman on a piano playing “Come Back Charlie” a classical piece. After she got up, he sat down and started playing the same piece of music as though he had played it before. When the lady came back and saw him playing , she immediately started to teach him and from that day all became history.
His unique style is directly influenced by Classical music and Reggae roots where his work embodies elements of Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Ska, Gospel, Alternative, Rock, Irish and Pop music. In addition to playing the piano, he also is multi-talented playing the Drums, Acoustic, Electric and Bass Guitar, and the Organ.
At the age of 7, King , as everyone one now calls him, received his first standing ovation and from all the love he felt in that moment he decided “It’s only music for me”. During his teen years King joined the multi award winning “United Force Band”, who received awards from the Jamaican Federation of Musicians as “best show band” for four consecutive years. He then toured locally and Internationally which increased his experience in a world of Music and Entertainment.
In 1997, King Hopeton started his solo career as a Singer and Producer. Since that time he has worked with a myriad of talented names in Reggae music, including, but not limited to: Mykal Rose and Duckie Simpson (Black Uhuru), Justin Hinds, Everton Blender, Movado, Prezident Brown and Sizzla, Rapture (gospel) and United Force bands. He has also worked with a number of international groups such as Mei (Japan), Ragga Z (Germany) Rocker T, Pyrx Band and Dylans Dharma (USA). King Hopeton has worked with producers such as Steelie and Clevie, Hart Richards and Steven Stanley.
He was also credited by Billboard Magazine in 2009 for producing 12 of 15 rhythm tracks on Little Hero’s number one Billboard Reggae album “Revelation”, as well as on various Reggae hits stemming from Jamaica to the Caribbean.
Since the beginning of his solo career, King Hopeton has recorded and released several singles, including “King of Kings”, “Hard Times”, “Free Yourself” and “Can You See the Light”, which are currently attracting major rotation on the Jamaican airwaves and have also gained international attention in the US, Europe and Africa.
King Hopeton’s newest album ”Beautiful Morning” is his newest release to date, with tracks , ranging from acoustic soul to heavy bass lines, roots rock reggae style. Including tracks such as “Once Again”, “Beautiful Morning” (title track) and “Can You Feel it Jah”.
As an avid performer, with an average of over 80 consistent shows a year, he has played at Festivals such as Alley Arts Fest 2nd Sat (Ca), Sting (Ja), Benefit for Cancer Treatment (Ca), Best Reggae Fest, One love Reggae Fest (California and Florida), In the Light Festival, Wild Mountain Faire Festival just to name a few and as well as touring, primarily in the United States of America at popular music venues.
"Reggae is my heart , It helps to create spiritually lifting music that touches the soul of mankind, bringing Peace, Love and Unity that we all need today to move towards a better and brighter future"
In 2019 King Hopeton Produced Black Uhuru's Grammy Nominated album As The World Turns. In 2022 he produced Black Uhuru's Album New Day Ft. Dylans Dharma, Andrew Bees & King Hopeton. The album is in the running for a Grammy Nomination.
About Zivanai Masango
Zimbabwean AfroPop Maestro — Zivanai "Zi" Masango welcomes his audience with his kind words, soulful vocals and masterful guitar playing. Zi’s humble demeanor belies his heavyweight status on the African and American music scenes. Zi was recognized with two awards; “Best Zimbabwean Musician in the US” and “People’s Choice” in the spring of 2021.
From stadiums and music halls in Zimbabwe to the Hollywood Bowl, Central Park Summer Stage, The Blue Note, Dimitrou’s Jazz Alley and Red Rocks, and everywhere in between, Zi has toured the world, sharing stages with legendary artists such as Black Uhuru, Thomas Mapfumo, Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi, Bonnie Raitt, Jimmy Cliff, Habib Koite, Hugh Masekela, Giovanni Hidalgo, Playing For Change, and many others.
His first three albums; Pachedu (2005), Dutu-Storm (2007) and It’s Time (2013), showcase Zi’s fresh, yet familiar sound. Check out his “Basement Studio” videos and stories on his Zivi Music Youtube channel.
About Road to Rendezvous
Great bands entertain the crowds every Saturday in March in this unforgettable, sunny location, slopeside under the Tram. Take one last run down the mountain then enjoy free live music right under the Tram.
TCSAR Mission Critical Fundraiser
Help Teton County Search and Rescue purchase a year-round rescue helicopter during Road to Rendezvous on March 18. A percentage of proceeds from beer sales at RPK3 will be donated to Mission Critical.
Mission Critical is the vital need to establish an on-call rescue helicopter 365 days a year in Teton County, WY. We need your help to make this life-saving, community asset a reality.
