The Wicked Bees

Tristan Beyer crashes onto the stage like a controlled lightning strike, the newest member of The Wicked Bees but already setting the heartbeat of the band with every drum hit. Hailing from Fargo, he brings that northern grit and precision to the kit, turning skins and cymbals into a full-throttle engine that keeps the horns, bass, and guitars locked in and grooving. He’s the kind of drummer who doesn’t just keep time—he drives it, teases it, and occasionally throws it off the rails just enough to make the next beat feel like a revelation.

By day, Beyer navigates the more disciplined chaos of education as a band teacher at Fargo South, shaping young musicians with a mixture of patience, authority, and the occasional burst of contagious enthusiasm. Whether it’s guiding a struggling percussion section or coaching a tight jazz combo, he’s teaching the next generation of players how to feel the groove and hit the downbeat with conviction. It’s clear that the same energy he brings to the classroom is what fuels the fire behind his drum kit.

On stage with The Wicked Bees, Tristan Beyer is the pulse, the engine, the unstoppable rhythm that keeps the band swinging. Even as the newest member, his playing cuts through the chaos of ska and reggae grooves with a mix of finesse and raw power, giving the group a renewed spark. In a band built on high-energy horn lines, infectious bass, and relentless guitars, Beyer is the force that ties it all together—driving the sound forward and keeping every beat dangerous, exciting, and undeniably alive