The Beets

This article is about the real-life band. For the fictional band, see Doug (TV series). For other uses, see Beets (disambiguation).

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

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

1. Ruttenberg, Jay (April 18, 2011). "Interview: The Beets". Time Out .
2. Roffman, Michael (September 20, 2011). "The Beets sign to Hardly Art, announce new LP: Let the Poison Out". Consequence of Sound .
3. Pearis, Bill (June 4, 2013). "The Beets' Juan Wauters wrestles women in video for new solo single, touring with The Mantles". Brooklyn Vegan .
4. Reed, Bryan C. (October 26, 2011). "The Beets: Let The Poison Out". Paste .
5. Bougerol, Elizabeth (August 24, 2009). "8/25: Vivian Girls Meet the Beets". WNBC .