New Beat Society was formed in August of 2005 as a three piece group with Ben Soltau on bass, Justin LeDuc on drums, and Chris LoRang on saxophone. After picking up trumpet player Brett Messenger and vocalist Kathy Ruestow late in 2005, the band started getting strong recognition in Iowa City. NBS has most recently added its sixth member of the group, guitarist Nik Gruber.
Photos in top slideshow taken by Abbie Sawyer and Jonathan Jackson.
Photos in above slide show taken by justin st.clair www.jmstclair.net
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In 50 years, don't you wanna look back and wish you had the guts to check us out and buy our new EP off itunes for only $4.95? I know you have an old gift card from your distant aunt or great uncle from two Christmases ago and they would love for you to spend it on us :) Talk to us and meet some nice guys if you're bored!
-Alex BackDrop
p.s. I know you probably don't have a gift card laying around, i'm just playing :)
Hey there – FGC has two fun shows in Iowa this weekend! First up is DG’s Tap House in Ames on Friday for a show with MooseKnuckle, where we’ll be raffling off tickets to Summer Camp Festival! Saturday, we head over to the Redstone Room in Davenport, our first time back since New Year’s. The weekend is sure to be blast, so we hope to see you out there!
Speaking of Summer Camp, the festival is just weeks away! In addition to two daytime appearances, FGC will also be performing a special late-night set paying tribute to The Big Lebowski! Details and tickets at www.summercampfestival.com.
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FGC makes our debut at The Industry in Iowa City on Wednesday April 8. Come catch 2 sets of FGC and enter in a FREE raffle to win a ticket to Summer Camp Festival! Hope to see you there!
Hey there – FGC is hitting Des Moines this Saturday for a headlining show at the Vaudeville Mews. Hope you can make it!
And don’t forget to get your tickets to Summer Camp Festival, where FGC will be performing multiple sets including a special late-night appearance! Details at www. summercampfestival. com.
Hey there – FGC’s Winter Tour ’09 continues this weekend with a doubleheader in Iowa: Friday is DG’s Tap House in Ames, and Saturday is the Yacht Club in Iowa City. Stop by our MySpace page for the full tour listing, and don’t forget to check out our new album, Models and Metrics, available online and at all live shows!
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I came across some stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, the fundamentals are still relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
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Hey there NBS, hope your holiday season is off to a good start. FGC is gearing up for our 2nd annual NEW YEAR’S SHOW at the REDSTONE ROOM in DAVENPORT, IA, where our extended sets will feature “Rock Star Celebrity Death Match” with chances to win tickets to Summer Camp Festival!
More info about the show at www. familygrooveco. com. Have a great holiday and hope to see you there!
Don't forget to come out and support the doggies and incredible local and regional up and coming talent at Dogstock-The Musical Celebration of the Dogs August 14-17 ... Only $60 donation per car for all four days and nights including park by camping on 81 beautiful shady acres of Osage County Kansas private property located between Pomona Lake and Melvern Lake! Only an hour from KC, Lawrence, Topeka and the bargain of the year. All talent, sound and lights are donated thanks to many caring musicians, techs and other volunteers to benefit the AARF Humane Sanctuary.
