Every Thursday night at The Unicorn, come and watch a Frog rip it, hear a Bird sing it and a Ryan beat it. With "special" guests every week. You won't leave disappointed, Guaran-damn-teed !!
January 2007
Mike Jessup is back!! Many of you will remember Mike from when he played in the band in the mid - 90's. A fine bass player and singer with a wacky sense of humor-Mike is a great addition. Many thanks to Dennis Ramsey (our old bass player) who has taken a day job that will require most of his time and a lot of travel. Good Luck Dennis!!!
4-8-06
Art "The Hammer" Phelps is our new drummer and
MAN (!!!) he's put a huge kick in the sound and
spirit of the band. Get out soon to see the new
lineup!
05/05/05
Thursday May 12th
Beeftone 20th Anniversary bash!
Featuring many former band members
at
The Unicorn Tavern
327 E. Grand River Ave
Lansing, Mi
517-485-9910
04/11/02
I've been asked to do some seminars on electric guitars and amps - first one is at the Micigan Historical Museum this sat (April 13) at 2 pm. I'll also be at the Holt Library June 20 and the Stockbridge Library Aug 1.
For Bookings or Info contact: Beeftonezone@aol.com or call (517) 420-4692
For Guitar Lessons with Frog...Call (517) 372-7880
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FROG & THE BEEFTONES
One of Michigan's favorite bands, FROG & THE BEEFTONES, can be seen rocking mid-Michigan's
nightclub and concert stages every week.
(in 2008 we did over 165 shows)
High energy, high musical proficiency and an
off the gauge fun factor add up to a great time for both the band and their listeners.
It's a 100% all beef musical menu and the audience never leaves hungry.
Since 1985 the 'Tones have done shows with Molly Hatchet, Blue Oyster Cult, Autograph, The Texas Tornadoes, Joe Diffie, Sleepy LaBeef, Rare Earth, Larry McCray, James Harmon, Bill Kirchen, Jack Green, Stonewall Jackson, Edgar Winter, Mitch Ryder, Mountain and many other national acts at clubs, county fairs and festivals around the midwest. Every year we do shows for WMMQ
(classic rock) radio.
In 2000 we
even played at Olds Park before a Lugnuts game!
Make a point to come out and see us - we always have a great time!!!
Here's some nice quotes from the local press:
If you've been in Michigan for more than a couple of days then most likely you've heard of Frog and the Beeftones. Here is a group that knows how to take it out of the gate screamin'. Led by their incomparable guitarist Frog, this group is always looking to get the crowd up and movin'. If you like your blues with a healthy dose of rock n' roll then this is surely your bag.
How can you not like a band with the name like Frog & the Beeftones. Frog's blazing fingers have no trouble bringing sounds from the crowd like "Ohhh" "Ahhh" and "I can't see his fingers they're so fast." Fast and accurate, Frog has a reputation for never missing a note or having a muddy sound. Think of Steve Vai or Gary Moore and you'll understand Frog's crowd appeal. You've got some kick butt music that's 100% Beef!
Lansing is still a provincial town. Perhaps the answer to the end of The Temple Club is in the next block over at The Unicorn Tavern. I visited recently one Saturday night. The bar was packed! The entertainment was one of Lansing's best bands, Frog and the Beeftones.
Folks who help keep the 'Tones going:
Jim Flynn - foreign affairs
The Beef -- Admiral
Bird - Lansing Legend &
Thursday night Bass
Tim Lydon - Indispensable Human
Ryan Fedewa - slap stick &
off-night night Drums
Joel B - Stellar Stalwart
--Special Agents--
Travis - man of mystery - keeper of all things Elvis - bass - west coast scout
Steve "A.D." Adcock,
Tom Brennan, ------- ---vocal support
Carol B
Ringo Ray
& Stix Andrews as themselves
Duran,Wally, Mr Pants
and everyone at WMMQ
SPECIAL THANKS to:
Jenni Taylor
Denny Preston
Dave at Betty's Buttons (buttons and t-shirts)
Sam Brown all things audio
Analog Mike (www.analogman.com) for
the coolest effects around
check out www.analogman.com
for the "Frog" mod Boss SD1 !
Seymour, Evan and all the folks
at Duncan Pickups
Joe Barden
Jay at GFS pickups
Jim and everyone at Bad Cat Amps
if you saw any of the outdoor shows
this year you heard my
"Frog Special" 30 watt head
and 2X12 cab
-yes you can own one too-
at our club dates I use a
Cub II (non reverb)
check them out at
http://www.badcatamps.com
I had way too much fn watching you guys at Skoogy's . Thanks for all the great music . I really needed a night out to cut loose . Great just to hang out with you . See ya again real soon
I will be at Skoogy's on the 12th to see you guys. Most of the Happy Go Lucky Blues Band will be there to enjoy the party with you. Our turn to look at the stage and drink a few beers.
Hey, Frog, sorry to see your busy on Oct 10th, we doing the show with Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown in Jackson at the Michigan Theatre, I was hoping you could come. If your schedule opens up, let me know, I'll get you backstage. Rock on, my friend, Bob Lyon - Moss Agate
Hey My Friend Johnny Lighting from the band LEGEND told me to say Hi. He mentioned that you guys used to play in the same venue. WE'll try in stop in to the Unicorn this week, Great Music!!
Beeftones drummer Art 'The Hammer' Phelps sat in with his former bandmates when The Dogs dropped into the Beeftone-hosted Thursday jam at the Unicorn in Lansing's Old Town
wOW... I finally found the page of the man, the guitarist supreme: FROG! People, this is one of the most awesome guys on the planet. Took the time out of his very busy schedule to help with a benefit for my best bud. it was one of Don's happiest last days. we'll forever be greatful bro.
may God bless,
Bill
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