By Asher Korn
In our new Monthly Feature, we are sending our newest addition to the (SALT) Staff Asher Korn out to meet different bands where they live. Today its The Beeves —
How did you meet and what made you form a band?
Ian: It all happened naturally. Everyone wants to be in a band. That was our dream in 6th grade. We were the only kids interested in music or making music and it kinda grew from there. Our first band name was “Purple Zebras.”
What emotions do you try to evoke with your music?
Margot:
We don’t take ourselves too seriously. We’re not on a pedestal and we don’t want to be.
Ian:
I think we try to evoke passion. We like to make people laugh at or with us. It’s good to make people feel something from our shows. We don’t know if everyone has this takeaway, but we want to create a space where everyone can be included. We want to have a little something for everyone.
How would you describe your music to someone who has never listened to you before?
Margot:
A conglomeration.
You are all known for bending and contorting a lot during your performances. Have any of you ever hurt yourself performing at a show before?
All:
YES!
Margot:
So many times. My knee bent completely backward once in Iceland. At our launch show, I folded completely backward when I tried to play on the halfpipe. I slid all the way down and I ended up stuck on my back for a set.
Were you always able to bend and twist and play music at the same time?
Margot and Ian:
Yes.
Ian:
It’s an integral part of how we play our songs. It’s about feeling our music and what we’re doing while embracing who we are.
How often do you practice?
Will:
For our first album release show, we practiced 2 weeks straight. We’re all moving right now so everything is hard.
Margot:
We also plan to record in November so we’ve been trying to practice more lately.
What is your craziest band story?
Ian:
On our Iceland tour, we played at this abandoned fishing village in the north. The venue was like this abandoned fishing school with like 200 kids from Reykjavik. It was nuts.
How many times have you guys been on tour and what has been your favorite place to perform?
Margot:
Five times. We’ve been all over the world and it’s been really cool. Playing in Iceland was a once in a lifetime experience.
Ian:
Denver. Right here. Right now.
