'08 is Over. '09 is Coming. We're Still Alive.

Man, 2008 went by pretty damn fast. A little too fast. Yes, ok, ok. We know it's been a few months, but we're still busy working on mixing the record. We do have some light at the end of the tunnel and foresee an early spring release. We'll keep you posted as it all comes together, but it really is a monster and needs just a little more time before it's unleashed.

Some visual proof that we've been busy: St. Louis photographer Greg Rannells took some great shots of us at The Way Out Club down on S. Jefferson. They'll probably end up in our album artwork. The pic above is a good one where we almost look like a proper band and not some band of wankers. Or you may disagree. Either way.

Jumping right back into it, we already have a few shows scheduled for Jan and Feb.

January 9 at The Way Out Club w/ Resoldered and Googoloplexia

February 21 at The Wedge w/ Tight Pants Syndrome

Thanks again to everyone who came out and supported us in '08. We're really excited about all that's set to happen in '09. It's gonna be a good one.

Recording Update

It's been a couple months since the band entered Dogbite studios, and we're happy to say that we're moving on to mixing the album. The recording already sounds great, and we can't wait to get it out there and into your ears.

Right now, we're aiming for a spring-time release. Don't worry, we'll definitely plan a release party at one of the best venues in St. Louis.

Until then, we've got a show or two left for 2008, so come out and catch us if you can. See ya's soon!

B&E

B&E Heading Into The Studio

As you may have noticed, we're taking a short break from live shows. That's because we're headed into Dogbite Studios to being recording our new album!
Edwardsville legend Rick Harmon's going to be recording and producing us (he's the man behind Left Arm's rocking album "Dissatisoul").

We're laying down our first tracks in mid-August and the band's really excited to get the project going and the music out.

On top of nine brand new songs, we're recording three of our old favorites that we recorded acoustically as just a duo/trio in '06.

You can get a taste of what the sound will be like on our myspace--it's four songs recorded live in our practice space.
www.myspace.com/bandelive

We'll keep ya posted and see ya soon!

Look Ma, We're On The Radio!

Here's us playing 'Things Stay The Same' live and "iCoustix-lly" at the iChannel.fm studio.
The rest of our session can be found out on youtube, too.

B&E Survives First Cut

So a month or two ago we submitted our myspace for an opportunity to open for Bumblefoot (Ron Thal) and friends at the Rock Against Diabetes show in Vegas. After forgetting about it, we just were notified that we made the judge's top 45! They'll narrow it down to the top 10 soon and you can help us out by voting. Until then, let us bask in the glory of the Top 45...

Proof of our top 45 placement...










www.rockagainstdiabetes.org/opening50.htm

New EP 'Pop Rox' Is Here!

We're excited to announce that our EP, 'Pop Rox' has finally been finished and it's ready for your ears.

It's got four rock n' roll tracks that we recorded live in a basement back in March. It was also Johnny Castle's last day as a member of B&E...so it's kinda sentimental to us lot.

Rick Harmon at Dogbite Studios in Edwardsville, Illinois did the recording and mixing. Benjamin Franklin did the killer design.

If you want a copy, just ask. We'll have them available super cheap, like $1 or $2, at shows and we can always ship one to you.

See ya soon,
B&E

iCoustix Session on iChannel. Catch it!

So we went in and played a few songs "icoustix-ly" the other day at iChannel radio and talked to the DJ and all that good stuff.
Check it out -- it premiers this Sunday at 1pm eastern and stuff. They'll also put up some video of it too. We'll swipe it and put up here when it's ready and stuff.

Live On The Air & EP Release...

Couple cool things going on w/ B&E.

First, we'll be live on iChannel.fm Thursday night, May 22.
We'll be playing a few songs acoustically and talking to the DJ. Tune in, call in and all that good stuff.

Plus, they've put up three of our newest recordings from our soon-to-be-out there EP. So head over there and request some B&E! The address is www.ichannel.fm.

Speaking of new recordings, we've got that four-song EP almost ready to go. Once the design is done, we'll have it at shows for real cheap. Or just ask for us a copy. It's a good taste of what's to come on our upcoming full-length album we're recording later this year.

And check out our myspace to keep up w/ our upcoming show dates. (www.myspace.com/bandelive)
We'll be at the Schlafly Tap Room Friday, May 30 & Lemmons on July 19.

Catch you soon.

Cooper's Our New Bass Player

As you may have heard, Johnny Castle was sent "away" recently, and we don't think he's coming back anytime soon. So we had to find a new bassist last month.


With just three practices under his belt, Cooper learned the set and played a great show last night at 2 Cents Plain. Yep, he's in the band now. Cooper's played bass and/or guitar in West Virginia based bands like Room 101, Hybrid Zero, World X 3, Prank Monkey and Schooner.

B&E Rocks It @ Cruisin' Rte. 66

We came. We drank. We rocked.

B&E debuted 7 new songs set to be recorded for the upcoming album.

And in other news, the band has been working on putting together a few demos of the new tracks, which you'll be hearing soon.

Here's some footage from the March 21 gig:

B&E Survives Belleville, Ill. Trip & Show

They said it couldn't be done, but B&E finally put on a show outside of the St. Louis area last weekend, and made it home alive.

We played with Grand Handstand at the Blue Agave.
The venue was great, the beers were cheap and the whole night was fun.

The first band, I think named Mahta (sp?), put on an interesting show to say the least. They were quite original with recorders, loops, strange noises, cigar box guitars and unforgettable Acronyms. For example, H.U.G. stands for "Humping Under Ground."

Grand Handstand put on an awesomely loud and rockin' performance, and we're playing with them again March 21 at Cruisin' 66.

We played five new songs and of course, the hits. Seemed like people were really digging the new stuff. So it sounds like we'll keep making them.

Posted are a couple pics from the gig. Kat Atomic--she was in attendance, but not pictured--took'em. She's cool and talented and smart and stuff. And thanks to everyone else who made it out. We really do appreciate it.

A Killer Finish To '07

While B&E was out at the Creepy Crawl watching Left Arm's New Years Eve show, iChannel had themselves a countdown.
We woke up this morning to splitting headaches, and to some awesome news.

Killer Riff, from our acoustic record 'We Regret Everything', came in at #14 on iChannel's 100 Most Requested Songs of 2007 Countdown.



To see the full list, go here:
http://www.ichannelmusic.com/?nid=166

Thanks to everyone who supports us on iChannel. We really appreciate it and hope to see you at some upcoming gigs in '08.