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The Beatdowns
Rock / Garage / Powerpop

"A love of PBR and a fondness for British shoes..."

COLUMBUS, Ohio
United States

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   The Beatdowns: General Info
Member Since1/17/2006
Band Websitemyspace.com/thebeatdownsohio
Band MembersMatt "come on down to my boat, baby" Benz - guitar; Mark "you’re gonna miss me baby" Wyatt- organ, vocals; John "ooh, baby, baby" Stickley - guitar, vocals; Ed "oh, baby doll" Mann - bass, vocals; Gene "baby, it’s you" Brodeur - drums
InfluencesA cross between the Kinks and the Standells; a mix of the Who and the Remains; a most unholy union of Wayne Fontana & the Mindbenders and Gary Puckett & the Union Gap. Minus the uniforms.
Sounds Likea transistor radio.
Record LabelMother of Presidents (MOP)/Datapanik
Type of LabelIndie





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   About The Beatdowns
The Beatdowns are a beat combo hailing from the sprawling city of Columbus, located in the "Mother of Presidents. " Also known as Ohio. They formed in late 2004.

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Shooting Star


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Jun 26 2008 1:13 PM

Thanks for adding Shooting Star and helping to keep rock and roll history alive!
Ruvane Kurland





Jun 21 2008 8:17 PM

The BROthers GROss





Jun 15 2008 6:57 PM

Hey guys great show last night, we had a blast, we'll have to come through again for sure in the future.
Thanks for the show! Keep rocking, we want some music when you get it done!
Pete Townshend





Jun 11 2008 9:35 AM

Elton Johnson





Jun 3 2008 7:45 AM

Thinking those who once existed must be dead....
Elton Johnson





Jun 2 2008 8:56 AM

But seriously, how do you mend a broken heart?
Keith DuGrail





May 24 2008 12:24 AM

BIKER
Ugly Stick





May 17 2008 1:31 PM

Hey man, give that shiz back!
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Shirley





May 16 2008 9:24 PM

hells yeah we will - see you there!

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Don Hartmann





May 12 2008 5:36 PM

are you guys happening in indonesia?
SHAGGY DOGS





May 12 2008 1:20 AM

FdM2 psychedelic progressive acid folk krautrock





May 12 2008 12:07 AM

Hi and thanks for the add from the world's smallest psych/prog label - Fruit de Mer Records. Hope you and your friends have chance to check out our first single - Small Faces meet Van der Graaf Generator - you can hear it at www. myspace. com/fdmer & www. myspace. com/fdmer2 (myspace had a special offer). Reviews and ideas for future releases gratefully received. Stay cool.
Amadou Baldé





Apr 15 2008 7:23 AM

Hi the Beatdowns,
thanks for the add , and hope to see you one day... big up!!!!Blessings!!!
Amadou Baldé
The Yolks





Apr 8 2008 6:58 PM

Hey, we're playing at the Carabar this Friday. You should come through...
FUNKDEFY





Mar 31 2008 6:03 AM

Hosted By: FUNKDEFY
When: Thursday Apr 03, 2008
at 10:00 PM
Where: Ravari Room
2661 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43202
United States
Description:
FUNKDEFY

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The Funkdefy Crew invites you to THE funk-n-soul party of Columbus ...

Funkdefy brings you Eli "Paperboy" Reed & The True Loves!
Thursday, April 3rd at Ravari Room from 10pm to 2am.

We'll be spinnin Heavy Funk, Northern Soul & Rare Groove on wax, mixed with unmatched live soul music all the way from Boston! We hope to see you on the dance floor ...

Zakary Thaks





Mar 27 2008 5:30 PM

Don Hartmann





Mar 11 2008 12:30 PM

i think i spent my time in rehab refusing to take it off...there's a couple of burn holes which really can't be seen....it shows you how much i loved it...be good.don
Shirley





Mar 11 2008 12:27 PM

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Mar 11 2008 7:58 AM

Now, you send me badges, posters, stickers and t-shirts
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Mar 7 2008 6:53 AM

That's the best status I've EVER seen...yours truly, Assface
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Feb 21 2008 8:16 AM

A little belated but I wanted to thank you all for playing the Anniversary show.

It was a blast.

cool


kyle
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Feb 18 2008 12:22 PM

You guys rocked the anniversary show, thanks!!
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Feb 12 2008 4:45 PM

Beatdowns
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Feb 12 2008 3:09 PM

you guys sure don't sound like ..............
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Feb 4 2008 2:49 PM

SCOTT BEST B/W
Hello,
Absolutely love disconnected girl.
Great to be a friend.
Best wishes from Sheffield.
Elton Johnson





Jan 31 2008 7:14 AM

Here comes Ivan the sooty old engine driver to make you fee all-right.....
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Jan 26 2008 3:37 AM



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