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The UpBeat

About Me

We the upbeat feel we have a unique energy-filled melodic sound kind of a post punk, fusion rock sort of sound with a sweet aftertaste of bubble gum pop. Joined together through an accidental recording session we have been working on and writing original tunes for a couple months. All of our members have extensive musical backgrounds and experience in writing, playing and performing thus creating quite the eclectic style. This band has progressed quickly and furiously in all aspects thanks to each member’s talents, ideas and ability to work together. When we aren’t rocking in the dungeon (the basement jam space) we will dabble in other things like teaching music to the youth of tomorrow, going to film school, building computer networks for Wal-Mart’s and Hooters establishments, and pouring other people beer, although the last on the list is of more importance then the others. With the pot of gold in their back yard, we are oh so lucky to have a band mate with the skills of recording and producing as you will hear on our demo, go ahead listen carefully above!We all have worked incredibly hard in the past but for the first time, everyone in the band doesn’t just consider themselves a member of the band but is passionate about the progress of the group and all the good things to come.Contact us via email at [email protected].

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Member Since: 06/10/2007
Band Website: http://radio3.cbc.ca/bands/the-upbeat
Band Members: Jarred Gates: Vocals & Bass, Josh Eye: Guitar & Vocals, Jan Gillespie: Keys & Vocals, and Mike Gillespie: Drums.
Influences: What's That Smell?

Record Label: Real Industry Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Recording an album

The Upbeat is recording an album, we'll keep you posted on news and videos.  Check out our recording sessions video on our profile.-Jarred
Posted by on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:25:00 GMT

Some Changes Have Occured With The Upbeat

It has been a little while since anything has gone up here.  So I'm here to fill you in. Our Bass player Charles has moved on to more in depth studies in film and is also gettin' hitched to a lov...
Posted by on Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:30:00 GMT

an upbeat update for the curious

So we've played a couple of shows at the hot spots around town, they have been well received. We really appreciate and love all of you who have been coming out and tapin' your toes.  One show...
Posted by on Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:49:00 GMT

the upbeat on the radio

Hey all!This sunday yo can check out 'the upbeat' on CKDU 88.1 fm (Halifax) or streaming on the online @ ckdu.ca. Just tellin' some tales and laughing it up with Miss. Roberts on My Favorite Folk Medi...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:23:00 GMT

first show sum up, new music canada profile, new years blessings

So we played a show on the 21st of December at a great place for great people it was one hot party! Definatly an awesome first show. We will be recording and playing shows a lot in the new year! Just ...
Posted by on Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:33:00 GMT

Line Up

So here is the line up:Mike on drums Jan on KeysJosh on GuitarCharles on BassJarred on Guitar and lead vocals...but everyone sings a whole lot.There will be more demos up soon, and I smell a show comi...
Posted by on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:49:00 GMT