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Old 04-16-11 | 05:24 PM
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anyone know these guys? Someone just introduced me to them today and I like what I hear. They have a nice power pop/new wave 70s sound. Anyone see them play live? I see they're playing around me in about a month. I think I'll check them out.

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Old 04-16-11 | 06:56 PM
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That was decent.
Old 04-16-11 | 08:32 PM
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GO see them! Saw them 3 weeks ago in front of about 20 people. They got "it". One of those bands that "should" be big and would if there's any justice in this world.

Got all their releases. Solid songwriting, great recordings. Some of it is kind of derivative, but don't let that stop you. If you like "Hang Around", you should like all their other stuff.
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I like how they had the audience members dress in 70's garb.
Old 04-17-11 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by nodeerforamonth
GO see them! Saw them 3 weeks ago in front of about 20 people. They got "it". One of those bands that "should" be big and would if there's any justice in this world.

Got all their releases. Solid songwriting, great recordings. Some of it is kind of derivative, but don't let that stop you. If you like "Hang Around", you should like all their other stuff.
thanks for the info. I could see they're pretty good. I'm surprised someone had seen them I expected this thread to sink. I'll check them out.

here's their tour dates for those interested

http://wearethebiters.com/index.php?/tour/
Old 04-17-11 | 01:13 PM
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really digging this song today, maybe more than Hang Around

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I sense the influence of the boys, good stuff

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just saw them last night and they were great. Definitely check these guys out- they deserve a bigger following. Here's their upcoming dates:

May 27 2011 9:00P
Bowery Electric w/ The Booze, New York, NY

May 28 2011 9:00P
JR's w/ The Booze, Midnight Beat Philadelphia, PA

May 29 2011 9:00P
Local 506 w/ The Booze Chapel Hill, NC

June 4th 2011 9:00P
Star Bar THE OFFICIAL STARLIGHT
SIX MONSTER BASH PRE-PARTY ATL, GA

July 23 2011 9:00P
The Sinking Ship Indianapolis, IN

Sept 17 2011 7:00P
IRVING PLAZA w/ D GENERATION New York, NY

Sept 24 2011 7:00P
TROUBADOUR w/ D GENERATION, Prima Donna Los Angeles, CA
Old 06-05-11 | 12:27 AM
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they must of just posted new tour dates, going to see them again in July

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July 23 2011 9:00P
Birdy's Indianapolis, IN

July 24 2011 1:00P
WIGGER PARK FESTIVAL Chicago, IL

July 25 2011 9:00P
Smalls w/ Jesse Malin & The St. Marks Social Detroit, MI

July 26 2011 9:00P
Call The Office w/ Jesse Malin & The St. Marks Social London, ON Canada

July 27 2011 9:00P
Horseshoe Tavern w/ Jesse Malin & The St. Marks Social Toronto, ON Canada

July 28 2011 9:00P
The Mohawk Place w/ Jesse Malin & The St. Marks Social Buffalo, NY

July 29 2011 9:00P
Bowery Electric w/ The Threads New York, NY

July 30 2011 9:00P
El Bar Philadelphia, PA

Sept 7 2011 9:00P
Star Bar w/ Cute Lepers, Something Fierce Atlanta, GA

Sept 8 2011 9:00P
Milestone Charlotte, NC

Sept 9 2011 9:00P
Sprouts Richmond, VA

Sept 10 2011 9:00P
31st Street Pub Pittsburgh, PA

Sept 11 2011 9:00P
Bug Jar Rochester, NY

Sept 12 2011 9:00P
House Show* 27 Lincoln Ave. Albany, NY

Sept 13 2011 9:00P
O'Briens Allston, MA

Sept 14 2011 9:00P
Cafe Nine New Haven, CT

Sept 15 2011 9:00P
Mojo Main Claymont, DE

Sept 17 2011 7:00P
IRVING PLAZA w/ D GENERATION New York, NY

Sept 23 2011 7:00P
CASBAH w/ D GENERATION, Prima Donna San Diego, CA

Sept 24 2011 7:00P
TROUBADOUR w/ D GENERATION, Prima Donna Los Angeles, CA

Sept 25 2011 7:00P
THE UPTOWN w/ D GENERATION, Prima Donna Oakland, CA

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Old 07-23-11 | 02:31 PM
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less than a week until the NYC show. If anyone is going to check any of their shows, post what you thought.

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Old 04-11-13 | 05:54 PM
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Bumping this thread because they just came out with a new music video, best one yet, homage to They Live

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That's an amazing video. As far as the band goes, at least with that single, I feel like they're holding back a bit. It's poppy, but it needs more kick.
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That's an amazing video. As far as the band goes, at least with that single, I feel like they're holding back a bit. It's poppy, but it needs more kick.
I honestly wasn't crazy about the song at first but have grown to like it more. I like the little nod to cheap trick in the lyrics. Their last EP I think is the weakest but this music video is one of the best I've seen in years.
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Never knew this thread existed. Love their music. "Hang Around" is one of the best songs to come from this city in ages. They play Atlanta enough that I should have seen them by now.
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Seen them three times already!

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