About Us

The A-Beez

The A-Beez are a powerhouse collective born from Boston’s thriving soul and funk scene, led by keyboardist Amy Bellamy and bassist Aaron Bellamy. Known for their fearless blend of soul, funk, R&B, hip-hop, and jazz, The A-Beez deliver music that grooves hard, feels deep, and never stops evolving.

Longtime creative and life partners, Amy and Aaron began building their sound in the early 2000s as part of the Sam Kininger Band. Since then, they’ve toured internationally, shared stages and studio credits with a long list of musical heavyweights—including Chaka Khan, Terri Lyne Carrington, G. Love, Res, Club d’Elf, and members of Earth, Wind & Fire, The Nth Power, and Snarky Puppy.

Over the past decade, The A-Beez have become a cornerstone of Boston’s music community, with a long-running residency at the legendary Wally’s Jazz Café and regular appearances up and down the East Coast. Onstage, the group expands into a rotating ensemble of Boston’s most elite players—including vocalists, horn sections, and guest artists—with an unmistakable chemistry and infectious live energy.

The band has released three critically praised albums of original music:
🎶 Never Going Back (2015)
🎶 Say Goodbye (2018)
🎶 Reclamation (2021)
Each project weaves raw lyrical honesty with deep-pocket grooves and genre-bending arrangements, wrapped in rich, unpolished production that favors feel over perfection.

The A-Beez aren’t just a band—they’re a movement of groove, soul, and truth. Whether on stage or in the studio, they bring music that’s rooted, righteous, and ready to move you.

The A-Beez have been critically acclaimed as:

“…hard thumping bass grooves, on a mission to get every last body in motion”

“…(Amy Bellamy’s) perfectly placed phrasings make the funk all the more delectable.”

“…the funkiest couple on the planet.”

The A-Beez showcase a rotating cast of extraordinarily talented musicians in the live performances, making each show a unique experience. Vocalists Melissa Bolling, Debo Ray, and Nephrok! hold down the front line, with guitarists Lyle Brewer, Steve Fell, Ahren Shreeve.  Drummers Peter MacLean (Maceo Parker) or Matt (Muu) Williams hold down the rhythm section, and we also feature a host of incredible horn players including: Mike (Maz) Maher (of Snarky Puppy) Greg Blair, Jon Bean, Sam Kininger, Mike Tucker, Alex Lee Clark, Brian Thomas, and Trevor Kellum.