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Rock / Folk / Glam

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Waterloo/Portland
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Member Since4/25/2005
Band WebsiteCall 319-429-9968 for booking and all other info.
Band MembersCurrently Adam Bolts plays everything.
InfluencesBen Driscoll, Brooks Strause, Landon Strause, Audrey Robinson,Jack Christensen, Cody Brown, Aaron Mennenga, the Highnams, Joe Ross, Chris brown, Tom Kelly, Josh Sparks, Steve Wilson, D Shea, Chizid, Sioux City Pete,Jeff Eaton.
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Record LabelXOXO Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Beat Strings
Striking up a sort of punk agitation and the harmonic chirrup of bands like The Cure, Beat Strings glide through a stack of spacey, enjoyable songs on Fang in Rain. Having rocked their asses off on the same stages as Cold War Kids, The Gaslight Anthem, Modern Life is War, and House of Large Sizes, Beat Strings have a certain rock pedigree to live up to. And they pull it off fantastically, dripping pure sex, drugs, and rock and roll all over each innovative pluck of guitar and each hard-hitting bass line. Adam Bolts’ voice stretches out over the whole lot, catching the fissure between Robert Smith’s apprehension and the assurance of David Bowie. Fang in Rain, the Iowa band’s second record, is a gathering of floating tunes that poke through slivers of punk, post-punk, glam, indie, and possibly the always-elusive post-glam. “The Truth” opens the record with a harmonious throwdown, laying out a swift guitar romp that would be a perfect fit at a junior high prom. One can almost picture Bolts and Co. strutting and swearing under a showy banner and a set of scorching lights while some smartass adolescent sneaks around to spike the punch. It is that sort of glee and cunning that drives Fang in Rain. The band pulls around each track with never-ending energy and ache, allowing their true selves to blast through in a flourish of guitars, keys, bass, drums, and vocals. Resisting movement when these cats are doing their thing is simply futile. Take a listen to “Mornings Were Never Good to You,” for instance. Bolts is pure shoegaze now, grousing and bitching with agitation and desperation. The guitar commotion and beautiful atmosphere conspire for one hell of a beautiful pop rock song. The glossy, noisy, fuzzy “Machines Keep the Rhythm” bangs and crashes hard. Bolts struts, sputtering out a fist-pumping anthem and veering up into his falsetto before plunging his voice on a roller coaster of blistering sex appeal. It is the record’s best track, a heaving and roasting heap of hot rock glory driven by guitar so succulent that it all feels totally fucking wrong. Dig that fadeout. With a big “fuck you” vibe coupled with a rumbling sensitivity, these Beat Strings will keep you rocking with their novel sense of all things rock and roll. Fang in Rain is a soaring record, pushing emotional acoustic balladry (“Find a Love”) into the same simmering tub of melodic righteousness that contains a pure glam-rock classic (“My Medicine’). So join the bash. “Borrow” some eyeliner from your lady, slip on your sleeveless T-shirt, and get your ass ready for Beat Strings and their towering, turbulent brand of rock and roll.

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Chad Smith’s Bombastic Meatbats

Chad Smith’s Bombastic Meatbats



Nov 12 2009 4:08 AM

Hi Beat Strings! "Meet the Meatbats," the debut release from Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith's new group is a TOP 10 Jazz/Funk Album on iTunes! The CD is a sexy and loud, sonic funk experience that fuses together styles as diverse as funk, punk and 70's R&B! GET IT NOW ON ITUNES, along with Free banner and wallpapers downloads on the MySpace page! Please help spread the word with your friends and thanks for supporting Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats!!!

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Nov 10 2009 8:34 PM

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Nov 9 2009 12:57 AM

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SOREN GROTH aka NYERTUN

SOREN GROTH aka NYERTUN



Nov 7 2009 1:57 PM

Hiya, thanks for being a friend - I enjoyed visiting YourSpace :-) Keep it up
May your life be full of love, light and fun...
hugs SOREN - Beats for change -
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Chris Morrison (Twitter.com/CMorrisonMusic)

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Nov 4 2009 8:23 PM

Come on over and check out the new songs!

'Who we Are' and '21st century'

Chances are you will soon hear them in some movies coming out next spring. So, come on over and check them out!

chris
John Creasey Music

John Creasey Music



Oct 29 2009 9:15 PM

Hey man!! Dig the track! Where are you living now? Is there a place I can hear more music? Hope all is well brother and I'd love to catch up sometime in the near future... lots going on down here. Cheers Bolts!!
Black Suede - New Song "Revenue Stream"

Black Suede - New Song "Revenue Stream"
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Oct 25 2009 2:45 PM

What's up?,
I know you probably get 18 million of these a day, but instead of barraging you with spam, we would rather be real with you and let you make the decision to check us out on your own!
Black Suede has just recently released a New song titled "Revenue Stream." Drop through and let us know what think about it.
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Oct 25 2009 12:09 AM

NEW TRACKS UPLOADED, NEW PRESS SHOTS UPLOADED
We have uploaded 4 new songs.

In the end
Barriers
There's no right when you're wrong
E.T.O.N.

Recorded at Rogue Studios. Engineered by Conan Avery. Mixed by Alex Nelson

Our new press shots were taken by Barnaby Newton.

We thank Conan & Barnaby for their work.

Thanks for your support!
infa red

infa red



Oct 25 2009 12:08 AM

NEW TRACKS UPLOADED, NEW PRESS SHOTS UPLOADED
We have uploaded 4 new songs.

In the end
Barriers
There's no right when you're wrong
E.T.O.N.

Recorded at Rogue Studios. Engineered by Conan Avery. Mixed by Alex Nelson

Our new press shots were taken by Barnaby Newton.

We thank Conan & Barnaby for their work.

Thanks for your support!
Glamnation

Glamnation



Oct 23 2009 2:07 PM

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This is hands down the best Swingin' Thing compilation money can buy, The album is silver pressed with 18 classic cuts (hand picked by the band) with a rare never before seen photo shoot used for the cover art (from the early Glam days!) All of this for only $14.99!

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Oct 21 2009 1:05 AM

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A & R

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Oct 18 2009 7:14 PM

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There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.

*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.

1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.

* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist.
** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong.
*** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.


2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.

* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist.
** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong.
*** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.

XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com

Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.

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Smile and a Shoeshine (New EP posted!!)

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Oct 17 2009 7:21 PM

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Oct 4 2009 8:28 AM

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Sep 29 2009 1:47 AM

we think we are lucky to live these lives we lead. to be a part of the cultural, political and scientific conversation of our time, while able to work one's way through life basically supporting oneself through their art. amazing! frustrating sometimes? yes. unfair sometimes...what isn't? know we are blessed. that is why it is imperative that we speak up. it is our responsibility for being so blessed.

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WORKING CLASS RECORDS

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Sep 21 2009 9:59 PM

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Sarah-Strength through Peace

Sarah-Strength through Peace



Sep 21 2009 11:24 AM

Hey there. How are ya? I wanted to invited you to come listen to the stellar music of
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next Mon night. It's gonna be a rebel rockin time. Peace! sarah
Kim

Kim Keo



Sep 18 2009 2:55 AM

loving the music! i really like the style!
THUNDER POWER

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Sep 16 2009 12:39 AM

We have a new EP called "And Everything After" out now on Slumber Party Records!
And Everything After out now on Slumber Party Records!
Get it now at thunderpower.slumberpartyrecords.com!
Caged

Caged Entertainment



Sep 9 2009 11:32 AM

Thanks for the ADD... Be sure to shout at us for all your recording and live sound reinforcement needs!!
Thanks, The Caged Crew
Black Candy Store

Black Candy Store



Sep 9 2009 9:40 AM

Hi and thx for the add/request!
Don't hesitate to let us a word on our myspace if you liked what you heard.
Hope to read you soon
Greets
Arno_Bcs
Chuck Hoffman

Chuck Hoffman



Sep 6 2009 10:45 PM

Yeah, it's teh awesomes.  Started playing with them in about March.  New CD out, all kinds of radness going on.
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