The Beets were an indie rock/punk rock group from Queens, New York, signed to the Hardly Art label. 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.
The Beets have opened for Pavement, Vivian Girls, and the Mountain Goats.
Discography
Albums
- 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
- "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
- Ruttenberg, Jay (2011-04-18). "Interview: The Beets". Time Out.
- Roffman, Michael (2011-09-20). "The Beets sign to Hardly Art, announce new LP: Let the Poison Out". Consequence of Sound.
- Pearis, Bill (2013-06-04). "The Beets' Juan Wauters wrestles women in video for new solo single, touring with The Mantles". Brooklyn Vegan.
- Reed, Bryan C. (2011-10-26). "The Beets: Let The Poison Out". Paste.
- Bougerol, Elizabeth (2009-08-24). "8/25: Vivian Girls Meet the Beets". WNBC.
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