Picnic After Dark: Secrets of the Beehive

Picnic welcomes back Secrets of the Beehive!

Join us for another night of live music and good times with the return of Secrets of the Beehive. Miranda will be crafting cocktails behind the bar. There is no cover, but tips are appreciated for the band!

Bio: Secrets of the Beehive was formed in 2014 by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Jason Winslade as a vehicle for music written around the fire with his shruti box. The Beehive has evolved over the years into a stable lineup of Jason on vocals, keyboards, and percussion, Davis Krieg on guitar, Brett Taylor on bass, and Julian Daniell on drums and flutes, with occasional guests on violin and cello. Loosely fitting into the category of alternative folk rock, Secrets of the Beehive wears its post-punk roots on its sleeve, along with touches of jazz, prog rock, ritual music, and traditional forms. Secrets of the Beehive has performed at various events and venues throughout the Chicago area, including Gallery Cabaret, the Atlantic Bar and Grill, Montrose Saloon, Porchfest, and others. They’ve also enjoyed being a featured artist at the Faeries of the Forest festival in Elgin for three years running. Their songs emphasize stories that weave together the mythic and the personal. Their sound varies from entrancing and atmospheric to straightforward blues rock. We’re happy to return to Picnic Wine as a three-piece (Jason, Davis, and Brett).