The Beets were an indie rock/punk rock group from Queens, New York,[1] signed to the Hardly Art label.[2] The band was led by Uruguayan-born Juan Wauters and also included bassist Jose Garcia, and drummer/vocalist Jacob Warstler. Other incarnations included bassist Tall Juan Zaballa drummer/vocalist Melissa Scaduto, and drummer/vocalist Chie Mori. Matthew Volz worked as the band's official artist, providing hand-painted banners and unique light shows.[3]
The Beets have opened for Pavement, Vivian Girls, and the Mountain Goats.[4][5]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Spit On the Face Of People Who Don't Want to Be Cool - (self-release, 2009)
- Let the Poison Out - (Hardly Art, 2010)
- Stay Home - (Captured Tracks, 2011)
Singles and EPs
[edit]- "Don't Fit In My Head/"It's Okay to Lose" (Captured Tracks, 2009)
- The Beets/Cassie Ramone - (Split release EP with Cassie Ramone, Psychic Lunch, 2010)
- "Pick Another Corner"/"Time Brought Age" - (Captured Tracks, 2011)
- "Silver Nickels and Golden Dimes"/"Psychedelic Bee" (Hardly Art, 2013)
References
[edit]- ^ Ruttenberg, Jay (April 18, 2011). "Interview: The Beets". Time Out.
- ^ Roffman, Michael (September 20, 2011). "The Beets sign to Hardly Art, announce new LP: Let the Poison Out". Consequence of Sound.
- ^ Pearis, Bill (June 4, 2013). "The Beets' Juan Wauters wrestles women in video for new solo single, touring with The Mantles". Brooklyn Vegan.
- ^ Reed, Bryan C. (October 26, 2011). "The Beets: Let The Poison Out". Paste.
- ^ Bougerol, Elizabeth (August 24, 2009). "8/25: Vivian Girls Meet the Beets". WNBC.