Bees Deluxe to Headline Lizzie Rose Music Room; Renee Maskin to Open

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 07/24/2025

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The British/Boston blues sensation, Bees Deluxe returns to The Lizzie Rose Music Room on Friday, August 15, 2025. Back by popular demand, the band has played at Lizzie Rose with the legendary Mike Zito and Joanne Connor. Now, they headline the evening with Asbury Park singer songwriter Renee Maskin opening.

Bees Deluxe have toured all over the East Coast and as the recent winners of the Granite State Blues Challenge, they are headed to Memphis for the International Blues Competition in January. Bees Deluxe blends Chicago 60’s electric blues with funky New Orleans beats and a touch of psychedelia for a sound that they have dubbed “acid blues.” Led by the British guitar phenom Conrad Warre, the band takes musical risks, paints outside the lines and leaves audiences wanting more. The sound is lyrical, emotive and yet…still deeply rooted in the blues. Carol Band joins Warre on keys, harmonics and vocals, Rich Shields on bass, and Paul Giovine on drums.

Winners of the 2025 New Hampshire State Blues Challenge, Bees Deluxe are headed to Memphis, Tennessee to compete in the International Blues Challenge, January 2026.

Tickets are $30 and available for purchase online. The Lizzie Rose Music Room is located at at 217 East Main Street in Tuckerton, New Jersey. Free parking is available.

Hell-bent on their mission to bring the blues into the 21st century, Bees Deluxe pushes the limits, colors outside the lines of convention and bends the genre to create a sound that is distinct, highly musical and yet deeply respectful of the blues tradition.

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Fronted and founded by British guitarist Conrad Warre, the band’s repertoire includes addictive originals, as well as fresh takes on tunes by artists ranging from Billie Holiday to Jimi Hendrix. Bees Deluxe has toured from Maine to Miami winning fans, amazing audiences and sharing the stage with headliners like: Ronnie Earl, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Mike Zito, Walter Trout, Joanna Connor, Matt Schofield, and Roomful of Blues.

Warre was in a high school band with Paul Kossoff, of the band Free. He toured Europe with Joe Jackson and The English Beat then moved from London to New York where he became a fixture on the stage at the legendary CBGB’s. In Boston, he formed Bees Deluxe to celebrate the music he fell in love with while touring and playing legendary London clubs like Rainbow Theatre, Ronnie Scott's, Dingwalls, The Music Machine and the Moonlight Club. Before forming Bees Deluxe he was Production Manager for Rykodisc the first music audio CD company in the States where he worked directly with Frank Zappa, Yoko Ono, Richard Thompson, David Bowie, Mickey Hart and others.

Carol Band is a classically trained pianist who was recruited while playing jazz in Boston’s club scene. She also writes tunes and wows audiences with her blazing harmonica solos.

Paul Giovine studied at Berklee College of Music and cut his chops playing rock and punk with The Darling Picassos and Trick Wallace in clubs and festivals all over the states. He is also a contemporary songwriter in his own right.

Bridging the chasm between the discerning connoisseur and casual blues fans, Bees Deluxe is equally adept at filling a dive bar dance floor or commanding a festival stage. With a contagious enthusiasm, sense of fun and impeccable musicality, Bees Deluxe breaks all the rules and the blues are better for it.

Opening the evening is Renee Maskin, known for her evocative voice and compelling songwriting. Her blend of country, indie-rock and Americana earned her “Songwriter of the Year” in 2023. She is a captivating performer who will provide an enchanting opening for an evening of unforgettable music.

Housed in a Victorian mansion in Tuckerton, The Lizzie Rose Music Room offers a unique and intimate experience. With only 70 seats in this nonprofit, volunteer-run venue, every guest enjoys a “front-row” seat. It is a listening room in the true sense. Not a bar or restaurant— just the thrill of being part of an evening where musical magic happens. Come be part of an extraordinary night—indelible music, the friendliest crowd, and an atmosphere like no other!