The Birdwatchers
The Birdwatchers are from Denver, Colorado, and have been cranking their amps for two years. They have already played local venues such as Herman’s Hideaway and Cafe Cero, The Skylark Lounge, and 3 Kings, and they ain’t done yet—not by a long shot.
Their Sound combines Vintage 1950’s rock melodies, Classic Country beats, & howlin’ Blues guitar. And they know a lot about Birds. Sally Belle, Pretty Sunshine, & Marion the Arian are just a few of the Bad Girls that The Birdwatchers have kept their bird’s eye on for awhile.
Dr. Beater has played Drums for the Denver bands Lyin’ Bitch and the Restraining Orders, Four, and The Familymen. In addition to many clubs and bars, the top venues he has played include Denver’s Ogden Theater (opening on New Year’s Eve for The Cramps), and The Bluebird Theater. His band, Four. was voted best Denver Band in Westword two years running.
Michael Vallee has been playing his rippin’ licks in bands for the last several years. As a member of Sweet Tea, The Red Dukes, and Work Release Program, he has performed at numerous venues throughout the metro and mountain areas. Mike’s career in music also includes a short stint as a substitute guitar technician for The Doobie Brothers.
Hans Thompson has played bass for the Arizona bands Contraband, Turban Jones, and J Honky Mofo’. He has played at various venues, including the Loft in Phoenix and the French Quarter in Tucson. He has also played various casuals, including weddings, house parties, and the 1999 Arizona Judical Conference, of all places.
David S. has been playing his guitar since he was just a little boy. Now-a-days he smokes, drinks, and fucks, and still plays his guitar.
Equipment List:
• David S. plays a Gretsch Tennessee Rose through a 1965 Fender Bandmaster, and sings though a 1970 Sears PA system
• Michael Vallee plays a Gibson ES-135 through a Fender Deluxe Reverb
• Dr. Beater plays drums
• Hans Thompson plays Ibanez basses through a his big, hard, overpowering Carvin amplifier
Sample Set List:
Black Suitcase
In The Mines
Lady Fortune
How They Did It and Where They Hid the Body
I Got Done
No Taste
Runaround Sue (cover)
Queen Bitch (cover)
Pretty Sunshine
Sally Belle
One Tear Makes Her Wet,
Pink Revenge
Marshmallow Surprise
Vicodin
One Horse Town
Platinum Minerva
Marion the Arian
