Bloomington Illinois' first and only barefoot rock show. Fresh, Beats, and
the Snap is a collection of 5 talented multi-instrumentalist musicians coming
together to create something much larger than themselves as a whole. The joy and
enthusiasm they create amongst each other is palpable from the crowds they engross.
With 4 singer/songwriters in the group and the ability to draw from various genres
of music, an average Fresh, Beats, and the Snap performance in more of a floating
circus than a rock show. The band continues to innovate their own brand of songs
through sudden twists and turns, instrumentation swapping, improvisation and an
attitude of wonderment towards each line and riff.
At first glance you may believe you are witnessing a rock show only to be turned
around in a frenzy of funk, jazz and soul. Pounding rhythms and harmonizing
lines lead the listener on a trip mirroring that of a lifetime of experience
melting into one moment. Furious strings of blurry-motion create tension under
tones of calm and collectiveness. Their lyrics tell stories, draw from personal
experience and ring true in trying times and good times.
True to their nature, the band kicks off their shoes before each show as to
better feel where the music is coming from and where it might possibly go. A
Fresh, Beats, and the Snap show is truly an eye opening experience.
Fresh, Beats, and the Snap have been working their way up the Midwest music
scene's ladder, playing with such national touring acts as Backyard Tire
Fire, The Station, Madahoochi and Jaik Willis. FBS has also shared the stage
with such up and coming Midwest bands such as Coal Train, Gunslinger's
Dream, Ion Quest, Algernon, and Project Valdez. With a firm grasp on Bloomington,
IL, they have traveled throughout their great state to Peoria, Springfield,
St. Louis, Palatine, Geneva, St. Charles and Glen Ellyn. Currently the band
is branching out further into the Midwest to include Chicago, Iowa, Indiana
and a town near you.
