Jim Schutz (vocals, guitar), Kevin Graham (vocals, guitar), Nick Marleau (bass), Sean Graham (drums, bongos) and Brandon "Felix" Finnie (drums)
Influences
Smashing Pumpkins, Blind Melon, Presidents of the United States of America, Seething, Rage Against the Machine, Oasis, Radiohead, At the Drive-in and Jann Arden
Beverage Tunx formed on a friday afternoon in the basement of Matt Greene's bungalo home in the Spring of 2001. Combining their love for Dr. Pepper and musical jams, their first song, "Dr. Pepper", was created within minutes of their formation. During that day, three other songs were created (including the incredibly infectious cover of Weird Cereal's "Hockey Awards"), and the band experienced instant success and respect throughout the St. Marys area. The early days of the band saw James Schutz on vocals and Kevin Graham on guitar. Sean Graham, Brandon Finnie and Matt Greene shared percussion and bass duties. Chad Grose was also an integral member during this period.
By the end of 2001, Beverage Tunx's catalogue of songs had almost reached the double digits. Songs such as "General Mills" and "Coco Bongo" helped the band reach star status. However, it wasn't until the Summer of 2003 that the band played their first actual show. Opening for their heavy-hitting friends Seething, Beverage Tunx played in August 2003 at Jetstock, just outside St. Marys. Not only was the show a hit, but it created a buzz around the area that hasn't been rivalled since.
The band took some time off before getting back on track for a show in Guelph, Ontario in February of 2004. This sold-out show helped the band gain a large following in the Guelph area. A poll done by the University of Guelph paper in 2004 had the band labelled as "best new band" and "best live band". In September of 2004, the band added Nick Marleau as the new bassist. His precision bass playing skills and on-stage energy created an even tighter sound to the bands live shows.
The band is currently working on its first full length LP, "One More and We Can Play Euchre". Although the album is still in the early stages of production, early leaks of the songs have had critics predicting "An album of absolute perfection. The best music I've ever heard."
Hey you,
Out there on the road,
Always doing what you're told,
Can you help me?
Hey you,
Out there beyond the wall,
Breaking bottles in the hall,
Can you help me?
Hey you,
Don't tell me there's no hope at all.
Together we stand, divided we fall.
But it was only fantasy.
The wall was too high, as you can see.
No matter how he tried he could not break free.
And the worms ate into his brain.
