Who We Be

Let Hooey Bee & the gang take your event to the next level! Our team of professional musicians are not only easy to work with but also incredibly creative and talented. Plus, they'll bring a sense of fun and playfulness to your event that'll have you and your guests laughing, singing and dancing all night long

Meet the Gang!

All Hooey all the Time

Hooey Bee & the Gang is a group that creates memories through music. Our mission is to bring you a unique form of music that combines elements of modern and traditional music. We strive to be a source of comfort for our listeners and to bring joy to their lives.

We are passionate about creating something special and unique; something that will stand out in the music industry. Our goal is to leave a lasting impression and create an unforgettable experience. We invite you to join us on this journey and experience the power of Hooey.

Manager/Mascot/Kazoo Holder

Latex Larry

You may have noticed him resting on his perch holding a kazoo while Hooey delivers some low end sonics, but there is a lot more to that featherless, funny shaped fowl than meets the eye. “Larry is our leader, manager, mascot, and expert kazoo holder. Truth be told, the Gang wouldn’t have any direction if it weren't for Larry," says Hooey. Upon an interview, Larry has revealed that he has always been inspired by Foghorn Leghorn. “Any chicken that keeps their feathers numbered is A-OK with me," Larry adds.

Bass/Vocals

Hooey Bee

Meet Hooey Bee, protege of Latex Larry and founder of the group. When asked “What type of music do you play?" he often gives a vague, nondescript answer, forcing the inquisitive bystander to ask the rest of the group the same question. He is often described as a nonconforming conversationalist with a peanut gallery flare. You can find him (and Larry) playing with The Juggernaut Jug Band at http://juggernautjugband.com where he is featured playing electric and washtub bass on the album "Jugs Up".

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Washboard/Ukulele/Vocals

The Giued

Meet Giued, washboard extraordinaire! She also plays harmonica and ukulele, and has been seen on stages across the country, including Nashville, Kentucky, and New York. Her multifaceted talents allow the group to have a diverse range of sounds, all while keeping everyone in line with her excellent meter. Rumor has it she can play any Neil Young or Bob Dylan tune on the harmonica while playing the ukulele.

Guitar/Vocals

Pink

Meet Pink! Guitar savant of the Gang. Thanks to his talented phalanges, the Gang has the ability to take on just about any song with confidence. Pink adds, ”I’m not trying to take a solo on every song, but Latex Larry insists on it. He’s the one that’s in charge, after all." You can often find Pink in his home gym, where he offers a private 1:1 coaching session with anyone wanting a healthier lifestyle. You can also find him slaying some tunes with Wild Horse (https://www.wildhorserocks.com) where he leads the charge with his mighty impetus.

Clarinet

Birdee

Meet Birdee, clarinet half of the horn section. The musical love child of Benny Goodman and Alice Cooper, Birdie bounced between various Portland-based big band, gypsy steampunk, and classical combos before joining the Gang. She attended the New Orleans Traditional Jazz Camp in 2017, where she learned from trad jazz clarinetists Dan Levinson and Tom Fischer, and she continues to study music theory with Portland-based bassist extraordinaire Leah Hinchcliff. Fun fact: Birdie has 135 percent lung capacity according to a 2010 spirometry (breathing test) result.

Trumpet

Toot Sweet

After years of playing jug with groups like the How Long Jug Band
(http://www.howlongjugband.com ) Toot Sweet decided to tighten up his
embouchure and join The Gang as a trumpet player. A dedicated ambassador of jug band music, he leads a monthly jam and has taught classes and produced events around the country. For a day job, he helps bands of all kinds get organized with his BandHelper (https://www.bandhelper.com) app.