The Dead Betties

The Dead Betties

The Dead Betties is a Brooklyn, New York-based rock band, composed of lead singer–bassist Joshua Starr, drummer Derek Pippin, and guitarist Eric Shepherd. The band is best known for their intense, angular songwriting, live sound explorations, explosive performances, and scathing lyrical challenges to mainstream social norms. The Dead Betties formed in 2002.

They are profiled in the book "" by Ken Knox and David Ciminelli, published by Alyson Books in 2005.

Live performances

Early performances at venues such as CBGB, Siberia, Sin-e, and Southpaw earned The Dead Betties a loyal following in New York City. With headlining slots on nation-wide and international tours and festivals between 2004 and 2006—(Homo-a-Gogo (Olympia, Washington), SXSW (Austin, Texas), CMJ (New York City), and Toronto Pride (Toronto, Canada))—The Dead Betties reached a broader audience. The Dead Betties frequently perform in New York City, and regularly tour major cities in the United States and Canada.

Recordings

*"Sleeper" (EP, 2002, Thorobred Records)
*"Relic" (EP, 2003, Thorobred Records)
*"The Dead Betties" (EP, 2004, Thorobred Records)
*"Summer of '93" (Full-length, 2006, Heartcore/Chainsaw Records)
*"Nightmare Sequence" (Full-length, 2007, Cordless Records/WMG)
*"Destination I Do/Malls of the Midwest" (7" vinyl single, 2007, self-released)
*"F U A, You're In The Army Now" (Full-length, 2007, Thorobred Records)

External links

* [http://www.thedeadbetties.com The Dead Betties Homepage] Official site.
* [http://www.deviousplanet.com/db/index.shtml Devious Planet – Dead Betties]
* [http://punkmusic.about.com/od/reviews/fr/deadbetties.htm?once=true& Review of "Nightmare Sequence"]

References

* [http://www.planetout.com/entertainment/music/buzzworthy/article.html?sernum=914 PlanetOut – Pop Profile: The Dead Betties. by Jenny Stewart]
* [http://www.harmoniummusic.com/2006/04/05/the-dead-betties-summer-of-93/ Harmonium Music - Review of The Dead Betties - Summer of ‘93]
* [http://www.popmatters.com/pm/music/reviews/46167/the-dead-betties-nightmare-sequence1/ Pop Matters – Review by Dara Kartz of The Dead Betties Nightmare Sequence (Cordless Records (Warner))]


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