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"Is it a SOCK MONKEY or a MONKEY WEARING A SOCK??"

Detroit, Michigan
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Free Beer: General Info
Member Since3/9/2006
Band Websitefreebeernet.com
Band MembersTom. Dewy. Scott. Kurt. Jim.
Influences
Sounds LikeFree Beer sounds like a ten-speed bike, you know, like when the chain needs oil real bad and it's in between gears, so, not only are you getting this whirring, metalic-y, grinding sound...there's also this very disturbing clunk-clunk-wresch-weresh-clunk-wresch-clunk-clunk sound. But picture that much louder because we use amplifiers.
Record LabelNo, but...take us to breakfast, we'll talk...
Type of LabelNone





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 22 2008 8:00P
MS Fundraiser - Hamlin Pub Lake Orion Lake Orion
Jun 29 2008 8:00P
Livonia Spree - Beer Tent SUNDAY Livonia
Jul 12 2008 8:00P
Hamlin Pub Clarkston Clarkston
Jul 18 2008 8:00P
John Cowley and Sons - Founders Day Bash SCHENECTADY
Jul 18 2008 8:00P
John Cowley and Sons - Founders Day Bash SCHENECTADY, Michigan
Aug 1 2008 8:00P
Free Beer First Fridays at John Cowley and Sons Farmington, Michigan
Aug 2 2008 8:00P
Hamlin Pub Lake Orion Lake Orion
Aug 30 2008 8:00P
Free Beer at Your Bar??? Up North, Michigan
Aug 31 2008 8:00P
Private Wedding 12345
Sep 5 2008 8:00P
Free Beer First Fridays at John Cowley and Sons Farmington, Michigan
Sep 12 2008 8:00P
Colleen’s Grubby, Spider-webby, Dank and Moldy Basement Party SCHENECTADY
Sep 13 2008 8:00P
Hamlin Pub Clarkston Clarkston
Oct 3 2008 8:00P
Free Beer First Fridays at John Cowley and Sons Farmington, Michigan
Oct 25 2008 8:00P
A Halloween Party with a bunch of Mason’s SCHENECTADY
Nov 7 2008 8:00P
Free Beer First Fridays at John Cowley and Sons Farmington, Michigan
Nov 20 2008 9:00P
8th Annual Thanksgiving Eve at the Library Pub Novi Novi, Michigan
Dec 5 2008 8:00P
Free Beer First Fridays at John Cowley and Sons Farmington, Michigan

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   About Free Beer
An Open Letter to Free Beer Fans and Detroit News Readers… Something really weird happened this week. It actually happened this time last year too. We figured that it was a fluke or some sort of mistake. Jim blamed Scott. Scott blamed Tom. Tom blamed Dewey. No one blamed Kurt. But when it happened again this year, I got to tell ya, we really were puzzled. So, The Detroit News named Free Beer as the best local band in their 2007 Readers Poll. If you remember last year, we were the Second Best Band in Detroit, which lead to lots of Number 2 jokes all year long. We all thought that was pretty cool. But this? This is a whole other level. It’s definitely pretty cool. And it’s pretty weird, because all year long, we’ve pretty much done the same things we’ve always done. Played songs that we really like and that other people seem to really like and appear to like dancing to those songs. We played a lot of really fun shows and some really cool bars. Beyond that, it wasn’t a year of massive change for Free Beer. In fact, I kept a journal this year and here are the only things we changed this year: •Dewey bought him self one of those 5 string basses. It’s still a lefty, so no one else in the band can play it. •Kurt got a new cord that connects his foot pedal to his amp. •Scott got a fancy new keyboard that pretty much plays itself •Tom got a new hi-hat stand and some new sticks •Jim bought a new amp. •The Sock Monkey got a name. Now, I’m no genius, but those CAN’T be the defining differences between Second Best and BEST…CAN IT??? We are super appreciative of whoever filled out these best of forms with our band name on it. We are very aware that there are a lot of bands in Detroit and we’re kinda wondering if you’ve seen ALL of them before you sent your vote in. Seriously, what can we expect in 2008? Come on, you and I both know it’s all downhill from here. Tom and the Sock monkey will start their own band playing anti-war songs, but the band will break up when they can’t decide what war to sing songs about. Scott and his fancy keyboard will get a regular gig at the Holiday Inn and there won’t be room on the stage for the rest of us. Kurt will decide that it’s time to buckle down at work and devote all his time to designing the ultimate wiring harness. Jim will open up a combination unicorn research center and drive in movie complex. Dewey plans on buying a 10 string bass and will take a year off work to have 5 more fingers added to his right hand, so he can play the thing. So here’s the deal, Free Beer is just like a lot of bands. We like recognition. We like to play bars. And we like people to come see us. If this Best Local Band in Detroit thingy can keep the gigs coming, then boy-howdy, do we like being number 1! Thanks Detroit News and whomever filled out their ballots.

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Cora Lynnie!





Jul 6 2008 6:20 PM

Sendin some luv...
Sarah





Jul 2 2008 10:48 AM

I think I can handle that! LOL It was great seeing you guess Sunday night at the spree, even if we (cowleys gals) showed up last minute :)
dee-lish





Jun 27 2008 10:51 AM

you guys crack me up!!! i'll be gentle with your tender heart :)
HAPHAZARD





Jun 23 2008 7:55 PM

HAPHAZARD is playing at the Lakeside Bar and Grill(previously known as Garfields) in Olivet on June 27th and 28th

The party starts at 9:00 pm so bring your friends and join us! You don't want to miss this AWSOME PARTY!!!!! 17711 Garfield rd.Olivet MI 49076
Cora Lynnie!





Jun 23 2008 6:16 PM

Even though I just saw you, I feel like we haven't spent much time together.. Maybe I'll see u sunday after my softball game.
dee-lish





Jun 21 2008 10:15 AM

L.O.V.E. you guys!! cant wait to party WITH you on the 29th!!
SCALPERS BAR & GRILLE/ SHARPYS SUBS,, LYNDHURST





Jun 18 2008 10:45 AM

THANKS GUYS,, YOU WERE GREAT, WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU BACK WHEVER YOU WANT,,, FRANK
Cora Lynnie!





Jun 11 2008 3:05 PM

Hey Free Beer, I just bought you as my PET! <br/><a href='http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=361263053&source=ni_comment._link...._buy....._v5......'>Click here to find out how much I think you're WORTH!</a><br/><br/><a href='http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=361263053&source=ni_comment._img1...._buy....._v5......'><img src='http://cdn1.slicezero.com/oyf_prod/images/ffs_directory.png' border='0' /></a><br/> C'mon! Get with the program!! :)<br /><br /> -------------------------------<br /> <i>This comment was sent by your friend via the <a href="http://www.myspace.com/361263053">Own Your Friends!</a> application. To block comments sent via Apps. click <a href="http://profileedit.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=accountSettings.applicationSettings">here</a>.</i> <br />
Cora Lynnie!





May 17 2008 11:13 PM

<span style='font-size:20px; font-weight:bold'>Hey Free Beer, I just bought you as my PET! <br/><a href='http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=361263053'><span style='font-size:larger;'>Click to find out how much I think you're worth!</span></a></span><br/><br/><a href='http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=361263053'><img src='http://cdn1.slicezero.com/oyf_prod/images/ffs_money4_myspace.gif' border='0' /></a><br/> Kimber will NOT be your owner.. PERIOD!<br /><br /> -------------------------------<br /> <i>This comment was sent by your friend via the <a href="http://www.myspace.com/361263053">Own Your Friends!</a> application. To block comments sent via Apps. click <a href="http://profileedit.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=accountSettings.applicationSettings">here</a>.</i> <br />
SYRANT (Official)





May 16 2008 7:46 AM

Thanks for the Add! Years ago we were going to our band free beer. Thats funny, keep on rocken!
dee-lish





May 10 2008 9:50 AM

LOVE you guys!!! cant wait to see you again SOON!
Colleen





May 10 2008 8:53 AM

I love you guys. Look forward to when you all come back to Cowleys! I am back fully functioning.
Mike





May 8 2008 12:17 PM

Happy Birthday Free Beer!
Lee





May 7 2008 9:18 AM

<a href='http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=361263053'><img src='http://static-lb-2.slicezero.com/oyf_prod/images/ffs_money1_myspace.gif' border='0' /></a><br/><span style='font-size:20px; font-weight:bold'>Hey Free Beer, I just bought you as my PET! <a href='http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=361263053'><span style='font-size:larger;'>Click here</span></a> to find out how much I think you're $$WORTH$$!</span> CHEERS!<br /><br /> -------------------------------<br /> <i>This comment was sent by your friend via the <a href="http://www.myspace.com/361263053">Own Your Friends!</a> application. To block comments sent via Apps. click <a href="http://profileedit.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=accountSettings.applicationSettings">here</a>.</i> <br />
Cora Lynnie!





May 6 2008 7:38 PM

I'M #2!?!?!?!?!?!? HOLY SHIT!!!!!

Happy Birthday!!! I Luv U Guys!!!!! *MUAH*
LocalMusicLife.com





May 5 2008 9:52 AM

Thanks for the add. Support the Michigan local music scene or promote yourself with a free signup at localmusiclife.com
Laura Black





May 2 2008 8:17 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Crazy Floyd





May 1 2008 10:07 PM

Happy bithday. And remember, In people without medical problems, the main intervention is to increase the intake of fluids (preferably water) and dietary fiber. The latter may be achieved by consuming more vegetables and fruit and whole meal bread, and by adding linseeds to one's diet. The routine non-medical use of laxatives is to be discouraged as this may result in bowel action becoming dependent upon their use. Enemas can be used to provide a form of mechanical stimulation. However, enemas are generally useful only for stool in the rectum, not in the intestinal tract.

Lactulose, a non absorbable synthetic sugar that keeps sodium and water inside the intestinal lumen, relieves constipation. It can be used for months together. Among the other safe remedies, fiber supplements, lactitiol, sorbitol, milk of magnesia, lubricants etc. may be of value. Electrolyte imbalance e.g. hyponatremia may occur in some cases especially in diabetics.

In alternative and traditional medicine, colonic irrigation, enemas, exercise, diet and herbs are used to treat constipation. The mechanism of the herbal, enema, and colonic irrigation treatments often include the breakdown of impacted and hardened fecal matter.
Sue





May 1 2008 12:26 PM

Suck it monkeys! I'm goin' corporate!
Cora Lynnie!





Apr 29 2008 7:43 PM

<a href='http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=361263053'><img src='http://static-lb-2.slicezero.com/oyf_prod/images/ffs_money3_myspace.gif' border='0' /></a><br/><span style='font-size:20px; font-weight:bold'>Hey Free Beer, I just bought you as my PET! <a href='http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=361263053'><span style='font-size:larger;'>Click here</span></a> to find out how much I think you're worth!</span> Click the link so your BIGGEST Band-Aid can OWN you! :o)
Darron (MUEN Magazine)





Mar 21 2008 8:28 AM

Shauna’s Street Team is hosting its first BLOG PARTY on Friday, March 21st at 8 p.m. EST on our page located at www.myspace.com/shaunasstreetteam. We promote the bands and fans that ROCK! The SST has daily bulletins promoting our bands’ events, a comprehensive event calendar listing nationwide concerts/CD releases, and other events to unite the independent bands and fans! We do this for FREE because we want the fans to know about the great bands on myspace!

Shauna currently writes interviews for MUEN Magazine and is well-known on the California music scene. Shauna and I developed Shauna’s Street Team in hopes of providing an outlet to bring the music to the fans and the fans to the bands. In one month, we have added 500 friends to our page with almost 500 comments! We’re growing and looking to do much, much more for our ‘friends’ on our page!

This is an open invitation for bands and fans to stop by and check our page out. Feel free to add us! If you want, stop by the blog party tonight and drop ANY PROMOTIONAL information about your band! And we are always looking for more fans too!

Thanks –

Darron
Shauna’s Street Team (SST)
Kayley♥





Mar 18 2008 6:18 PM

'ello. Is your show at Scalpers only 21 and older?
Boat Bar





Feb 18 2008 7:35 AM

THANKS FOR THE ADD!! ALWAY UP FOR SOME "FREE BEER"!
Cora Lynnie!





Feb 11 2008 1:42 PM

Check it out... What I REALLY need is MY SONG!! :o)
Cora Lynnie!





Feb 9 2008 1:15 PM

I don't like that I can't add your songs to my page...
Patty





Feb 7 2008 10:04 AM

I think you should cover Bertha by the Grateful Dead.
Cora Lynnie!





Feb 3 2008 8:14 PM

OF COURSE I DO!! just a little more difficult when you choose to play 9,000 miles from my house! :o)
Cora Lynnie!





Feb 3 2008 7:20 PM

I'm starting to go thru withdrawls :o)
endless





Jan 17 2008 3:16 PM

does that press kit come with a band member? j/k Karen
endless





Jan 17 2008 9:36 AM

u guys need to come downriver !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tina





Jan 13 2008 7:39 AM

Love the new Monkey pics, he's really photogenic!
Remedy





Jan 11 2008 6:31 AM

LOL U guys are so goofy!

K
!!♥Olivia♥!!





Jan 5 2008 11:03 AM

Happy New Year!
Lemon Jellow Music





Jan 2 2008 10:54 AM

Gents,

Free Beer's "Nutcracker" in glorious CD quality now live at the site..

myspace.com/lemonjellowmusic

ENJOY!
Lemon Jellow Music





Dec 15 2007 8:28 AM

What's up brew crew? Good to see you're still racking up frequent flier miles. I think I'll come out and see what's going on in Ferndale tonight! Cheers, Mitch
John King Books North





Dec 6 2007 8:29 PM

Isn't it about time to start promoting those June 2008 gigs?
Scott





Nov 30 2007 12:57 PM

PHRASE THAT PAYS!! where's my FREE BEER?? haha wens the C-town tour??
- Scott
Sandy





Nov 22 2007 9:51 AM

Always a pleasure seeing you all! Have a great turkey day boys!! Love ya!
Laura





Nov 20 2007 7:07 PM

mmmmmm FREE BEER
Patty