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The U.S. Beat
Ska / Garage / Punk

		Skankn' on yer face! GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN United States Profile Views: 23498 Last Login: 12/19/2009
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The U.S. Beat: General Info

Member Since	8/19/2004
Band Website	www.geocities.com/usbeat
Band Members	Todd Hertstein - Vocals and guitarist_ Ryan Glew - Bassist_ Jay Wasciuk - Organist_ Ian Block - Drummer_
Influences	GANGSTER FUN, PIST N BROKE, THE JAM, PORK DUKES,ELVIS COSTELLO & THE ATTRACTIONS, GRAHAM PARKER & THE RUMOR, SPECIALS, MADNESS, IAN DURY & THE BLOCKHEADS, PURPLE HEARTS, 4-SKINS, SECRET AFFAIR, THE WHO, REPLACEMENTS, BILLY BRAGG, ANTI-HEROS, CHEAP TRICK, TOOTS & THE MAYTALS, CAMERA SILENS, JUDGE DREAD, BUSINESS, STIFF LITTLE FINGERS, TEMPLARS, FLOGGING MOLLY, POGUES, THE LAMBRETTAS, NIBLICK HENBANE, OPERATION IVY, SKOIDATS, REVILLOS, MEMBERS, BOOKER T & THE MG'S, MOTOWN, OPPRESSED, GOOD BEER & CHEAP BEER (DEPENDING ON OUR PAYCHECKS), QUADROPHENIA, ROMPER STOMPER, STAX RECORDS, BARRACUDAS, AND OF COURSE THE ONLY BAND THAT MATTERS, THE CLASH.
Sounds Like	THE JAM, PORK DUKES, SPECIALS, MADNESS, ENGLISH BEAT,IAN DURY & THE BLOCKHEADS, PURPLE HEARTS, 4-SKINS, TOOTS & THE MAYTALS, BUSINESS, STIFF LITTLE FINGERS, TEMPLARS, SKOIDATS, MEMBERS, OPPRESSED, CLASH, PIST N BROKE, I dont know, it sounds like a bunch of shit, why dont you tell us what we sound like. For the most part we try to make music thats fun and that you can dance to.
Type of Label	Major

Upcoming Shows

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Dec 12 2009

9:00P

Papa Petes W/Deals Gone Bad, The Hex Bombs, U.S. Beat

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Dec 28 2009

6:00P

The Intersection W/Mustard Plug/Flatfoot 56/Ten Second March/First Strike/ We are the union/and more

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Jan 29 2010

8:00P

Bohemian National Home W/Pinstripes/1592/Ironclad/Redlights

Detroit, Michigan

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About The U.S. Beat

Originally formed in 1999, the U.S. Beat took a 2 and a half year hiatus in late 2001, and is now back and stronger than ever. With former member of the Krabs and the Jobbers; Todd Hertstein, and fellow former members of the Jobbers Ryan Glew and Jay wasciuk (also of the Necrophilicons) and Ian Block (also of The Drunk Upstarts) are back and playing out now in the West Michigan area.

Here is a live clip of Skankn' on yer face - @ Jukes on St Paddys day 2007

Here is a clip of our live performance of Pressure Drop At the D.A.A.C. on 2-28-07.

Here is a snipit of our new song "Carry On" Live @ the D.A.A.C.

Not gonna sing the blues @ blind pig ann arbor w. Gabe from Pist N Broke! Not gonna sing the blues

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The Chernobyl Babies	Dec 18 2009 12:41 AM
Vindicate This NEW CD OUT NOW!	Nov 19 2009 4:21 AM cheers and thanks for the add!!
The U.S. Beat	Nov 10 2009 3:38 AM
Ironclad	Nov 10 2009 3:20 AM Thanks! Just let us know. Everyone quit buggin them now. Cheers!
Craig Downtown	Oct 16 2009 10:07 AM
Trish	Sep 6 2009 8:47 AM Just Came by to say HI! love the music
Lil Red Fisticuffs	Sep 4 2009 12:40 PM
Lil Red Fisticuffs	Jul 28 2009 2:24 PM
Hub City Stompers	Jun 6 2009 1:35 AM We are happy and proud to announce that The Hub City Stompers' new full length CD "Ska Ska Black Sheep" featuring 6 brand new tunes and 6 wicked dubs and versions of HCS classics is IN STOCK NOW and available exclusively through Stubborn Records. It's been a long time coming, but this really fun ska-punk-hardcore-dub-reggae record is now ready to be unleashed upon the world! Hub City Stompers Ska Ska Black Sheep CD (click here to order now)
Tommy Gun	Jun 17 2009 9:43 PM
GREEN ROOM ROCKERS: MIDWEST SOUNDCLASH	Jun 10 2009 1:21 PM
-----KOLE-----	Jun 1 2009 2:13 AM happy happy happy happy happy....and skankin on my face
THE HUBIES	May 30 2009 9:50 PM the new song is great! now play some shows!!
Ten Second March	Apr 28 2009 1:10 AM no no. thank you for playing! lets do that more often!
David Michael Moore -The Squire Circle	Mar 12 2009 4:56 PM HEY GUYS! THANKS FOR THE ADD! BEST DAVE
Street Boundaries [Official]	Apr 12 2009 8:18 PM Oi! there The U.S. Beat!, Thanx for da friendship! Do comment on our sounds! cheers!!!! Regards Street Boundaries
-----KOLE-----	Apr 13 2009 3:17 AM Come out of hiding...you can do it...play shows again...we all want you back!
rob	Jan 6 2009 2:09 AM ----------------- Original Message ----------------- From: Big Takeover Productions Date: Jan 4, 2009 10:24 PM hey ive been posting the flyer on peoples pages in their comments.... lets go crazy doin this! thanks! oi ----------------- Bulletin Message ----------------- From: average rob Date: Jan 4, 2009 5:36 PM big take over productions, has moved to thursdays @ jazid in south beach. we are still booking bands for these days if interested please contact us. asap . thank you for your support . cheers average rob ----------------- Bulletin Message ----------------- From: polite house guest. {BWC} Date: Jan 3, 2009 9:47 AM
Redstar73 Records	Mar 6 2009 11:56 AM
Captain Oi!	Mar 10 2009 9:38 PM RARE COCK SPARRER RE-ISSUES - Now In Stock! At bloody last!! Two of the most requested and sort after albums have been given the Captain Oi treatment. Cock Sparrers 2 LP's that were recorded for German Label Bitzcore in the 1990's have been re-issued. However, these releases go beyond our normal 're-issue' standards as they have been REMIXED so are essentially brand new albums! GUILTY AS CHARGED 2009 was the bands comeback album. Originally released in 1994, our version comes with the ultra rare RUNAWAY EP as bonus tracks. TWO MONKEYS 2009 was originally released in 1997. Again we have remixed and remastered it so it sounds great! With previously unreleased live tracks as a bonus. Both CDs have brand new artwork, lyrics and unseen pictures. They have also been remastered by Tim Turan. The original CDs suffered from bad productions so even if you've have got the originals, you've just GOT to hear these versions to appreciate the songs. PLEASE RE-POST
MEANWHILE...	Dec 24 2008 8:00 PM Actually, we'd love to be open on Christmas, but we'd be arrested! Michigan Law is no booze sales after 9 on Christmas Eve and none on Christmas....
GREEN ROOM ROCKERS: MIDWEST SOUNDCLASH	Sep 29 2008 12:42 PM
Hooligan 77	Dec 5 2008 10:46 PM Good stuff. "One Step And Beyond"
nick	Nov 13 2008 8:05 AM US TOUR NOW!
THE WRECKING DEAD	Nov 9 2008 6:42 PM CHEERS & VIKING BEERS!

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