Beta Band
Alternative / Indie Rock
The Beta Band are John Maclean (decks, samples, piano), Steve Mason (guitar, vocals, percussion), Robin Jones (drums, piano, tape loops), and Richard Greentree (bass guitar, percussion). They all try to play more instruments. They could be mistaken for surreal or crazy but as they once said "we don't do irony".They met up a couple of years ago in London and set out to make beautiful music while living together in Shepherds Bush. When the band played their first gig (London Water Rats, July 97) there wasn't room for everybody to get into the venue. This has continued to be the case ever since. Their unique sound and performances brought a whole new world to the concept of playing live, with a multi dimensional stage show and rave party vibe which sometimes includes home made films, DJs, human beat boxes, costumed mates, self created instruments and fantastic outfits. The Beta Band's new album, Hot Shots II, was co-produced by The Beta Band and Colin Emmanuel and was recorded at Parkgate Studios, E. Sussex (U.K.), mixed at London's Strongroom Studios and mastered at New York's Masterdisk by Tony Dawsey. If you like the Beta Band be sure and check out Lone Pigeon!
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