The Beets Explained

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)

Notes and References

1. News: Ruttenberg . Jay . Interview: The Beets . . 2011-04-18 .
2. News: Roffman . Michael . The Beets sign to Hardly Art, announce new LP: Let the Poison Out . . 2011-09-20 .
3. News: Pearis . Bill . The Beets' Juan Wauters wrestles women in video for new solo single, touring with The Mantles . . 2013-06-04 .
4. News: Reed . Bryan C. . The Beets: Let The Poison Out . . 2011-10-26 .
5. News: Bougerol . Elizabeth . 8/25: Vivian Girls Meet the Beets . . 2009-08-24 .