As a music listener of many years, I have always shunned novelty acts. Bands with a great gimmick, but no real talent to back themselves up. (like the B52′a and Presidents Of The U.S.A). However recently I stumbled across Adelaide’s “The Beards“.
Johann Beardraven – Vocals / Sax
Nathanial Beard – Bass / Vocals
Facey McStubblington – Guitar / Vocals
John Beardman – Drums
These guys sing about beards! Growing them, shaving them, having/not having them and even how long it takes to grow a good one.
Sounds silly on the surface, but they are damn good. The Beards have the talent to back up their gimmick, which goes a long way towards continued success.
Their singer, who calls himself Johann Beardraven, has a remarkable voice with a great range. They play a folk/rock style with some extremely clever lyrics…..about beards.
They have two albums out, both chock a block full of songs singing the praises of the humble Beard.
As Spock (who did have a beard in a Star Trek episode once) would say “Fascinating”.
Hear some of their songs right here, if you like what you hear, visit their myspace page to hear some more, or buy them. Or you could buy them from the “Store” link below. (facebook readers will have to click here to hear these great songs)
