| Welcome to
the BEATS WORKIN' Website |
| News
and Updates - Recent happenings with BEATS WORKIN' |
| 1-29-2012 | Confirmed - two more dates at THE MIXx. !!
We will be returning next on March 23, 2012 and again on April 20, 2012. Details on our "CONCERT CALENDAR" page. |
| 1-22-2012 | ANOTHER GREAT NIGHT AT THE MIXx !!
Even with the threat of a snowstorm approaching - we had a great turn-out - so a great BIG Thank You to everyone who came out to support us!
We were joined up on stage this night by two very special guests.
Once again, Steve Andrusyshyn came up and entertained us all on Saxophone for a couple songs....and Fran Mayville from the Lehigh Valley based band "The Acoustic Project" came up and sat in with us on drums!
Pictures from this event are up on the "PICTURES" pagel! |
| 1-18-2012 | BIG NEWS !!!
We are proud to announce that we have added a new member to the line-up !!
Kevin Dotterer is the latest addition to the BEATS WORKIN' family. Kevin
is an amazing and accomplished keyboard player that has been playing
the Eastern PA / Western NJ club scene for many years. Kevin is
also a very skilled percussionist and has been known to sing a song or
two - here and there !!!
We
are very fortunate to have him in the fold - and Al is thrilled
to be playing with family - that's right - Kevin is Al's uncle !!
Kevin makes his BEATS WORKIN' debut THIS FRIDAY, January 20, 2012 at THE MIXx - Come on out and help us welcome him aboard!
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| 1-15-2012 | Great night last night playing for the volunteers at the Seisholtzville Fire Company. Thanks SO MUCH for having us - We had a great time and look forward to performing for you all again soon!
As is always the case - Pictures from this event are up on the "PICTURES" page as well!
REMINDER !!
We will be back at The MIXx on Friday, January 20th to kick off our 2012 year of public appearances !! Details for this show including directions can be found on our "CONCERT CALENDAR" page |
| 12-18-2011 | WHAT A GREAT TURN-OUT FRIDAY NIGHT !!!
Thanks to EVERYONE who came out for our Christmas Party at The MIXx. By far - the best crowd we have had yet!!!
Special thanks to Steve Andrusyshyn for coming out and joining us for this show - you added a whole new dimension to our sound !!
As is always the case - Pictures from the gig are up on the "PICTURES" page as well!
NEW DATE !!
We will be back at The MIXx on Friday, January 20th to kick off our 2012 year of appearances !! Details for this show including directions can be found on our "CONCERT CALENDAR" page |
| 12-10-2011 |
The CD is DONE !!! Check out the "SOUNDS & VIDEO" Page to hear it !! Pictures from the recording session are up on the "PICTURES" page as well!
NEW DATE !!
This coming Friday night - December 16, 2011 the band will be making it's final public appearance for 2011 !! This is our Christmas Pary at The Mixx in Allentown. We will be joined by our good friend Steve Andrusyshyn for this show.
Steve is quite an accomplished musician
and has toured all over the US. For those of you who know Steve, I don't
have to tell you what a treat this truly is!
Details for this show including directions can be found on our "CONCERT CALENDAR" page |
| 10-16-2011 | Our Rocktober party at The Mixx was a BLAST!
The band was SMOKIN' last night....thanks so much tor all who came out to support us !! We even had a few special guest appearances too...
Former Bassist for Beats Workin' - Gina Balducci
came out and took the stage with us. Gina is currently with
Nakked Soul Band, so if you get the chance be sure to check them out!
Bruse Clauser, lead guitarist for the band JYNX came up and did a few songs with us as well. JYNX has been around since 1975 and continues to be one of the best known and well followed bands in the area.
As always, pictures from this night at the MIXx are posted on our PICTURES
page. |
| 9-11-2011 | Another great night at The MIXx !!.
Former Beats Workin' drummer Michael Hughes came out and did a few songs with us. Mike is currently the drummer for the progressive pop band FIREMONKEY.
Their band is currently touring the US and will be appearing at
Bar East in New York City on October 22, 2011. You can find
links to their Facebook page and to their internet radio site on our LINKS page.
As always, pictures from this night at the MIXx are posted on our PICTURES
page. Check out the new slideshow format!
Thanks to all that came out to support us last night - we hope you all had as good a time as we had playing for you! |
| 8-23-2011 | NEW DATES !! It's been a while since we have updated the site - thanks for your patience everyone!
We
have two new dates to report - Thanks to all the support we have
received from you guys - The MIXx wants us back and has given us two
new dates. Both of these dates are on SATURDAY night instead
of the
Fridays we have been playing. The dates are:
Saturday - September 10, 2011 (9:00 pm to 12:00 am) Saturday - October 15, 2011 (9:00pm to 12:00 am)
For details see the Concert Calendar page !! |
| 7-8-2011 | What an AWESOME night and what an AWESOME crowd! A great big THANK YOU to ALL that came out to see us on Friday night.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Sarah Redcay !!! Thanks for coming to party with us!!
Special
thanks to our good and long time friend Steve Andrushen who came up and
performed a few songs with us this night - it was a special treat for
us indeed!!
As always, pictures from this night at the MIXx are posted on our PICTURES
page.
And last but DEFINITELY NOT least - a big thank you to the spouses/significant others of Beats Workin' -
Donna, Tina, LeeAnn & Tony - Thanks so much for all the things you
do!. Your love, support and helping hands not only make us better,
but make all this possible in the first place! |
| 6-22-2011 |
This
just in....the band will be returning to The MIXx (Formerly
Tk's) in Allentown on July
8, 2011.
For details see the Concert Calendar page !! |
| 6-10-2011 |
WOW
- Thanks to all of you who came out to the MIXx last night !! We truly
had a blast playing for everyone last night. The club has
expressed interest in having us back in both July and August, and as
soon as we can coordinate and finalize the dates we will get them out
to everyone!
Pictures from our first gig at the MIXx are posted on our PICTURES
page.
Special thanks goes out to our friends in the band Crazy Heart
and also to Jerry
D Entertainment
who so graciously helped promote us in our debut performance at The
MIXx. Links are posted to each of their websites on our LINKS
page - Check em' out !!! |
| 5-6-2011 |
A
BIG thank you to all who came out to support us at Grumpy's last night
- and a special thanks to Matt Roman, the Emcee from last night!
Pictures from the Encore performance last night are up on the
pictures page - have a look !!! |
| 5-3-2011 |
We
just got the confirmation today - we will be making our first
appearance at The MIXx (Formerly Tk's) in Allentown on June 10, 2011.
For details see the Concert Calendar page !! |
| 4-26-2011 |
For
those who missed our first appearance at Grumpy's Bar-B-Que Roadhouse,
you are in luck !! The band will be making an encore
appearance
on May 5, 2011.
Come on out for another Short Set Showcase! For details see
the Concert Calendar page !! |
| 4-16-2011 |
The
website is now up and running.
Pictures from the Showcase gig at Grumpy's have been added on
the Picture page and on our Facebook page - have a look !!! |
| 4-14-2011 |
The
band would like to extend our thanks to everyone who came out to the
Showcase gig at Grumpy's. The set was a huge success and it
is our hope to secure a date at Grumpy's in the near future |