Bee Parks and the Hornets is the creative endeavor of Maine-based music and theatre maker, Brittany Parker. Pulling from various musical inspirations, including Motown and 90’s alt rock, Brittany writes songs about empathy, social justice, self-confidence, the environment, and dancing your heart out — all performed through an insect lens. Brittany writes most of the music and lyrics for the band, as well as singing lead vocals and playing ukulele and guitar. The Hornets include Carl Ferm (vocals, saxophone, keyboard) and Joey Dupuis (vocals, trumpet, lead guitar), who have both also written music for the group. Other band members make up a rotating roster of Hornets which include Mélissa Smith (bass guitar), Jarly Bobadilla (bass guitar), and Cedar Ellis (drums). The band has played at theaters, libraries, museums, schools, zoos, and parks across the greater Northeast area. In July 2019 they released their first full length album, Welcome to Our Hive, which can be found on all digital music platforms.
