JANE gets an encore!

Well folks, we couldn't have asked for a better event last Saturday on Vanderbilt's Alumni Lawn. Lots of familiar faces mingled in with a ton of new ones, not a drop rain during the H-Beam set, the sound was fantastic, and the entire cast of our JANE production was on point. The best part of it all was how well received the lesbian-themed rock opera was to the Vandy crowd. Due to an already hectic schedule for the day however, H-Beam wasn't able to squeeze in the full 30 minute rock opera as planned (as a side note, Matt would like to publicly apologize to anyone on Great Big Shows staff, the Rites crew, or any affiliated party for throwing a tantrum over getting pulled early. His diaper has been changed and is truly embarrassed about bitching over a couple minutes of stage time. We love Rites of Spring).

Since we didn't get to present the climax of JANE, and we know that's the most important part, H-Beam will be presenting the original FULL EXTENDED version of the rock opera at Nashville's EXIT/IN Saturday, May 24th with our buddies The Running on the co-bill. Tickets will be far more affordable than the 2 day Rites passes, so all of the poor poor H-Beam fans out there can enjoy the lesbianish glory. It's gonna be sticky.

We here at H-Beam Pruhductions are thrilled about the recent hype and press over the eccentric and elaborate shows we have been planning for everybody. The fans are making it possible and exciting for us to put on such shows and we can't wait for the insanity to come. There's an album in the works and we've got the video from the past year in the editing booth as we speak. To all the Beamers out there, we got you covered This is a great year for the H-Beam world. Glad you're all a part of it.

Thank you Vandy. Thank you Rites. Thank you fans. Thank you lesbians. See you March 24th.

Rites of Spring Press and Pics!!

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H-Beam at Vanderbilt's Rites of Spring
Avery Spofford, Versus Entertainment

H-Beam's performance at Rites of Spring was not for the faint of heart … or the sober. The psychedelic rockers opened up Alumni Lawn on Saturday to a whole new world where giant panda suits, frog masks and homosexual rock opera reigned supreme.

The band performed a rock opera titled "Jane," which details a Nashville coed's quest for self-understanding. The story journeys through a Nashville bar (which H-Beam hinted at being Vanderbilt favorite Fuel), to Cancun, Mexico, and back again, eventually leading Jane to discover and embrace her sexuality as a lesbian.

Characters featured in the opera included Jane's father (Admiral Doc Hop-a-long, a bass saxophonist crowned with a giant frog mask) and "The Love Panda," a mascot-sized panda dressed up in a Lil Jon costume complete with bling and dreadlocks.

Vanderbilt Music Group member Lauren Richman said she felt that H-Beam's performance was "new for the Vanderbilt crowd but well-received." Festival attendees enjoyed the opera, laughing along with the humor of the Love Panda while sympathizing with Jane's struggle with her sexual identity. If onstage theatrics and an epic throwback to the psychedelia and experimentation of the 1960s are your style, check out H-Beam's MySpace at www.myspace.com/hbeamlive

#1 on Ourstage.com in Two Catergories!!

Hey all you rock fans. We are excited to say that two of our songs are currently in the number one spot on Ourstage.com in two different catergories. The first being "Cumberland Hop" for the "Battle of the Roo!" Yep, Bonnaroo that is. At least two bands will be chosen to play this year's Bonnaroo from this battle. No one can predict the people's vote and things can certainly change quickly. However, H-Beam is happy to be currently holding the number one position and hopes to continue to rank high for the "Battle for the Roo".


"ALLA REALLY WANNA" is now in first place for the April battle between the Jam Bands on Ourstage.com- the judging process is completely random as two songs are placed in a head to head battle, and you choose which song you like better. We've already been introduced to new tunes from talented artists and new fans alike. Pretty stoked about this... Thank you for everyone's love- Until we rock again..

H-Beam's RedGorilla Austin Texas Extraveganza Part 1

We here at H-Beam Pruhductions have been diligently working to put together a "Video Journal" that recaps the guys trip down to Austin, TX this past March. The RedGorilla Music Fest takes place the same week as the infamous SXSW music festival on 6th Street. The best part... IT'S TOTALLY FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! YAY FANS! Part one and two will highlight H-Beam's set on March 13th while the third installment will delve deep into the Velvet Brick after party. We don't have to say much, we'll just let the videos do the talking.

H-Beam's RedGorilla Austin, TX Extraveganza 1 of 3

H-Beam Brings Cumberland Hop to the ROO!

With your help that is! Hop on down to H-Beam's OURSTAGE.COM page and help us stay in the top ranks in the "Battle for the Roo!" We know we have some fans out there who would love nothing better than to have those nice boys in H-Beam jamming that Tennessee anthem across which or whatever or that stage. Just click below for the details. Thanks for hopping along!

Here you are your honor, the evidence...

Andy A's big B-Day Extravaganza. The only Love Panda to date who gave us an Oscar-winning performance in "Death of a Love Panda." The night was full of ROCK and ROLL people. Crazy energy at this one. Mr. Ron Mac Daddy himself documented on his memory suspender retaining device. Very high tech people. Check it out: