Who Are We?
🌟 We are seven seasoned musicians from some of the Twin Cities' hottest bands who secretly joined forces to pay homage to the legendary Bee Gees, while injecting some fresh vibes into their timeless tunes. Stay tuned for the musical experience coming your way… and that ain’t no jive talkin’ ! 🎤✨
Meet the V GEES
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Vixxen
Our lovely Vixxen graduated with a BS degree in music education for K-12. Not only did she find her passion for vocal music, she also played the sexy sax. Vixxen’s first band was Johnny Green and the Greenmen 1992-1996. Variety music on the road where they traveled around MN, ND, SD, MI, WI, Ohio, New York and Ontario Canada. Her next musical ventures were with Boogie Wonderland, Bad Animals Heart Tribute, Still Missing Band, Synergy (East Coast band), working as a Freelance artist in NYC, and is currently with Rock It Science/Ladies of the 80’s. Vixxen also has her own Karaoke business, known as The Divas. Vixxen is super excited to pay tribute to The Bee Gees! Her favorite song is “Stayin’ Alive because “it makes me want to strut”.
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P.J.
Patsy, or ‘PJ’, was born with music in her DNA – literally! Her aunt was a blues-singer in Memphis nightclubs, and those entertainment genes have certainly been passed down to PJ. But that is not all, she is also a musical product of her own southern roots, where she was raised on a diet of classical music, traditional marching band faire, pop radio and good ol’ southern rock and roll, roller skates and all. With the V Gees, PJ channels her inner Brothers Gibb, excited to bring the disco inferno to stages everywhere. When she is not belting out ‘Night Fever’ or ‘Jive Talkin’’, PJ can be found gracing the stage at Ziggy’s All-Star jams or trying to convince her cover band Heroes End bandmates to play ‘Stayin’ Alive’. It’s all about the music, baby … and PJ’s got it running through her veins like a funky bassline. Her favorite Bee Gees tune? Why, ‘You Should Be Dancin’’, of course, because WE ALL should be!
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Tuney
Tuney comes to us as an experienced vocalist with a three octave range, which developed over her 35-year vocal career. Singing in school choirs and ensemble groups from elementary grades through high school, she eventually landed a vocal scholarship with the University of Minnesota. Continuing in that vein, Sara pursued musical theater locally and nationally, and had many varied opportunities in singing, choreography, and directing as well as appearing in a handful of films before gigging with the bands StarFish and Morning Glory, both out of the Twin Cities. After playing for some years while working in education as a teacher, and entering the world of parenting, Sara return ed to “band life” and is excited to be performing again with local cover band, Revved UP! Tuney’s favorite Bee Gee’s song is “I Started a Joke, because “the lyrics are just achingly sad and Robin sings them with such a raw vulnerability. It’s beautiful”.
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Benny
Benny is a musician, songwriter, film composer, audio engineer, and photographer as well as a former School of Rock student. In 2016, he received his bachelor’s degree in Music Theory/Composition from McNally Smith College of Music with a minor in Audio Production.
Benny has spent his time over the years writing, recording, and touring the country with multiple bands. He is the Music Director at School of Rock St. Paul. Benny has 10 years of teaching experience and eight years of School of Rock experience. Benny’s favorite Bee Gees song was never officially a part of their catalog; "I Just Want To Be Your Everything" by Andy Gibb. Catchy little number and Benny states how he “ loves an underdog. Imagine being the only one of your brothers not in a platinum-selling band, so they throw a table scrap or two“, and then those songs hit number 1 as well! -
Adam
Adam is a freelance percussionist based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, who has performed with dozens of live acts including Rhino, Russ Parrish Band, Dan Kelly of Fortunate Youth, Varsity Rejects, Hurrah! A Bolt of Light, Kalliah and the Blackwater, Brother Jon Band, Sam Licari and the Sweet Tease, Corey Ray White Band, Matt Schatza Trio, Joe Flip, Perfect Liars, Brian Naughton Band, Neon Giant, Irie Minds,The Science Project, Consider Me Phil, several worship groups and many other live acts around the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. Adam is stoked to bring his his varied skill set to the the V Gees line up. Adam’s favorite Bee Gee’s song is “Inside and Out” because… "ya know…pocket”.
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Beetle
Beetle comes to us with a very experienced background playing with several local bands: Shooze, The Paperboys, Full Circle, 100 Watt Jones, Rock Brigade, Pop Syndrome, Distilled and a duo called The 2 Fat Bastards. Beetle currentyl rocks the cities with Revved UP! Beetle has been a fan of the Bee Gees since before Saturday Night Fever and was in the crowd for their St. Paul Spirits Have Flown louw in 1979. Beetles favorite Bee Gees song is “Tragedy”. He thinks the intro riff was cool and it is the most fun Bee Gees song to play on the organ and the story of how Barry made the explosion by cuffing his hands over the studio microphone and making the noise cracks him up!!! Beetle looks forward to bringing their music alive for audiences both old and new in the V Gees!!
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Max
Long time, Twin Cities performing music veteran and entertainer, Max has been fortunate to perform with regional greats: Rock it Science, Xpedition, Crown Jewels Silver Mullet Band, Ladies of the 80s, Kilowatts, Stone Blue, Girls Night Out, The Whirleys, Durango Underground, and hundreds of others.
Max is very excited to be performing the music of the Bee Gees this season. Max says there is no favorite Bee Gees song here...there are just too many great performances to choose from. -
Dig It!
This band of very talented and experienced musicians have formed this “super” group as a true a labor of love! We hope your enjoy our efforts!