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The Debut
Indie / Rock / Alternative

"Rock-n-Roll summer is just around the corner!"

Minneapolis, Minnesota
United States

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Last Login:  7/7/2008
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   The Debut: General Info
Member Since3/30/2005
Band Websitethedebutmusic.com
Band MembersBenjamin Everett Gurstelle- guitars/sing/bass

Alex Ronny Puetz - bass/sing/trombone

Benjamin Mayo Mulhern - drums/yell/tambourine

Jordan Michael Koel- guitars/singyell/noises.
Influenceswilco, the replacements, weezer, the zombies, the pixies, the kinks, pavement, the beatles, the rolling stones, GBV, R.E.M., the clash, sunny day real estate, modest mouse, love-cars, tom petty, my morning jacket, thin lizzy.

"and the band has a bass player with an overstated appreciation for the work of the Cure."
Sounds Likerocks rolling, hearts parachuting, old school joy
Record LabelGiants Eat Bones
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 19 2008 8:00P
TURF CLUB w/ THE ALARMISTS and THE CHAMPIONSHIP St. Paul, Minnesota
Jul 26 2008 7:00P
UW ALUMNI EVENT @GRAND CENTRAL Chicago, Illinois
Jul 26 2008 10:00P
ELBO ROOM Chicago, Illinois
Aug 28 2008 8:00P
ATTACK of the 50 FOOT ROCKER @THE VARSITY Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The tale behind "The Photograph Song" MUSIC VIDEO  (view more)

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   About The Debut
"Surprisingly fresh, at times teetering on the edge of that ever-elusive Brand New Sound" - A. Myers in The Pulse of The Twin Cities

"They sounded like The Replacements if they had hired Stephen Malkmus as a guitarist; the songs started out fast and loud but sometimes got expansive and jangly and even a tad dissonant (in a good way) at times. It was, above all, fun as hell to watch. They were excited, the crowd was excited, their excitement made the crowd more excited and pretty soon everyone was dancing and, yes, singing along." - P. O'Brien at Howwastheshow.com

"the band deftly mixes curveballs into their propulsive pop formula, occasionally slowing their insistent rhythms and allowing the songs to stretch out in interesting directions" - N. Dean in Pulse Twin Cities

"I have a thing for the Debut and think they have released a spectacular first album." - Minneapolitan Music

"The highlights keep coming: the propulsive 'So Far Away', the bouncy 'Floods in Prague', the singalong closer 'Castawayz. The whole record is a burst of guitar pop, so much so that your toe will likely not stop tapping." -Rift Magazine

"Want some solid guitar and drums? A good, concise song to get your day started? Look no further, friend." -Regarding the song "Hey!" on Music For Robots music blog

"These Madison, Wis. transplants spent '06 working out the set of surprisingly confident, catchy songs that show up on the band's debut album" - R. Raihala in Pioneer Press (Class acts of 2007)

"they've got an immediately appealing sound and know how to carry themselves on stage...I'm already looking forward to the day when their album hits my desk." - S. McPherson on HowWasTheShow.com

You should know: The Debut practices their music in a freezing cold basement so they light cigarettes to stay warm. They found a mysterious chest in which were a number of instruments. Their TV gets no reception so they read the classics and some current non fiction. The Debut goes out for happy hour 3 to 5 times weekly, which they acknowledge is more than they should. The Debut writes music constantly and have just released their first album. They are making pins, stickers, shirts and noise for you. The Debut gets all of its pleasure from playing live and therefore make the most of every performance. See them at their next show

Oh so sincere with this here, The Debut

Buy "This Record is About Cars" Here!



CHECK OUT music video for "The Photograph Song", shot December 22nd, 2005 and directed by Andrew Veeder...an older version of the song but still shreds.

   The Debut's Friend Space (Top 16)
The Debut has 1495 friends.
 Monotonix 


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 big ditch road 


 the fillmores 


 THE ALARMISTS 


 White Light Riot 


 Plagiarists 


 Story of the Sea 


 SO IT GOES 


 Little Man 


 Popcycle 


 These Modern Socks 


 Parts For All Makes 


 WELCOME TO THE CINEMA 


 Colonial Vipers Attack 


 Complexcomplex 





The Debut's Friends Comments
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Mike


Is Online


Jun 11 2008 2:37 PM

You guys had a show yesterday? Fuck! I wish I would've known, probably would have been there. Oh well. I'll most likely be at Stone Arch on Saturday anyway.
When are you dudes going on at on Friday as well?
stef





May 26 2008 10:10 AM

thx!
greetings from belgium!
good luck!
j9





May 25 2008 8:29 AM

You guys rocked my face off last night!!!



TURTLE POWER!
Grand Old Day





May 23 2008 6:02 PM

We're thrilled to have you kick off your 'Rock-n-Roll Summer' at Grand Old Day next Sunday - June 1! http://www. grandave. com/grandoldday
Grand Old Day





May 6 2008 7:19 AM

Thanks for the add! Looking forward to your performance on the US Bank stage at Grand Old Day on June 1!

http://www. grandave. com
Seymore Saves The World





Apr 23 2008 6:01 PM

Plagiarists





Apr 20 2008 3:00 PM

hey ben! We posted wooden horses (and 2 other new ones) for ya! tell us whatcha think
Victoria Rosewood





Apr 20 2008 1:03 PM

Great show last night! It's been a while since I've seen you play and, man, I'd forgotten how much fun your shows are! :-)
Martha





Mar 26 2008 5:44 PM

Ben, i was sitting next to this guy on the exact same flight that i met you on last year. He mentioned that he had a son in a band in the cities and mentioned that he was a fan of the debut. I mentioned that i had met you almost exactly a year ago, and apparently he's a big fan of your, i guess you have a fan base.
DJ MACHINE





Mar 20 2008 1:12 PM

That profile pic is exactly how I picture you guys in my mind.
WAX MACHINE





Mar 7 2008 6:22 AM

get your ass to MARS!

i mean, nyc.....

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!
the fillmores





Feb 13 2008 8:43 AM

Last fillmores show THIS friday don't forget!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@ the Zombie House

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SO IT GOES





Feb 9 2008 1:06 PM

Hey Cats -- AWESOME show last night! You guys sounded superhot and thanks for joining us on stage to close it out! (I never knew that Trombone on Girls & Boys could sound so sweet!) Let's repeat these good times sooner rather than later...See you soon!
Cheers,
Adam
Complexcomplex





Feb 9 2008 11:41 AM

thanks for having us. an awesome time all around.
WAX MACHINE





Feb 8 2008 6:37 AM

calm objective opinion sounds sooooooo ill

have you guys been hanging out with Jet?
Complexcomplex





Jan 22 2008 3:53 PM

The Debut,
how were your shows in madison, drag we missed you guys. See you soon.
cc
The Mood Swings





Jan 20 2008 7:04 PM

Great show last night!!! Thanks for asking us to rock w/you.
xoxo,
The Mood Swings
The Glad Version





Jan 8 2008 6:44 PM

Friday - Turf Club
The Wapsipinicon
Ice Palace
The Glad Version
Big Ditch Road
ANDREA JEITZ





Jan 7 2008 11:03 AM

..ajthanks2

Rock the Cause!





Jan 2 2008 8:40 PM

Happy New Year! You made the Rock the Cause Top picks 2007!
Mike


Is Online


Jan 1 2008 12:08 PM

I'm ready to have my socks rocked off many a time by The Debut in 2008.

TREZ_TREZ®





Jan 1 2008 7:43 AM

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
WISH YOU ALL THE BEST FOR 2008!


trez_trez
Twin Cities Promotions





Dec 30 2007 12:19 PM

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Rob





Dec 25 2007 8:28 AM

Merry Christmas gents!
Official YounG E Music Page





Dec 23 2007 6:55 PM

Thanks for the add appreciate the love...... be sure to check out the page and stay posted and i'll be sure to let you know when the mixtape drop

Young Breed Entertainment
Twin Cities Promotions





Dec 22 2007 12:11 AM

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Minnesota Local Band Support | LAST NAME: ROS





Dec 7 2007 5:26 PM

Minnesota Local Band Support
Looves You!! =]]


K'byee. <3
Young Brides





Dec 6 2007 11:24 AM

oh shit yeah lets party!

i hope the uptown has extra smoke for that smoke machine cuz they gonna need it with the rockin we be doin!
TREZ_TREZ®





Nov 29 2007 2:55 PM

hey,

thanks for the add!
like your music!



trez_trez
Nu Funk Mafia





Nov 21 2007 12:20 PM

Hey,

Rock it boys...

Peace

NFM
White Light Riot





Nov 18 2007 11:35 PM

Good to see you you boys this past weekend . . . let's do it again soon before we leave!
SO IT GOES





Nov 7 2007 11:36 AM

Awesome set on Saturday night! Fantastic playing with you cats again ... Let's do it again soon. Stay in touch...
Cheers,
Adam
Rock the Cause!





Nov 4 2007 4:21 PM

You were incredible. Debut you made alot of new friends and fans last night. You make the Rockin World Go Round! We look forward to working with you again!
Rob





Nov 2 2007 4:16 PM

Good luck this weekend fellas, bring the house down, wish I was out there (not really cuz it's still warm here)
Al/Aly/Alyson





Oct 31 2007 1:57 PM

Happy bday Heez! SO MAD I'm missing Glitter Ball :(
THE ALARMISTS





Oct 24 2007 7:43 PM

can't wait till stonefly in milwaukee that shit's gonna be tiiiight!

Naj.
Andrea





Oct 14 2007 9:16 AM

Glad to see my design still holds up ^_^
I continue to get praise for it from random people
White Light Riot





Oct 4 2007 1:30 PM

Hey, we have a new video! Check it out:


Atomism Music Video
Gretchen





Oct 3 2007 7:32 AM