Genres: Alt / Indie rock, Experimental / Noise
Sound description: Be/Non -- the brainchild of charismatic frontman Brodie Rush -- is one of the most undefinable bands ever to pollute the stages of Kansas. Be/Non can be transcendent yet vulgar, heavy yet restrained - sludge rock and indie rock swimming in the same chlorine-stricken pool. Live shows usually focus on the heavier material, but the sonic cacophony issued by this ever-evolving band manifests itself in a surprisingly pop-friendly way.
RIYL: Oneida, Black Sabbath
Web site: http://www.myspace.com/thebenon
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Free MP3 downloads:
- Currant and the Rind
- Space Babe 1 (Thrill Time a Go-Go)
- Staring Contest With A Psychic Cow
- Yoko's Alright
Related links:
- Shock treatment :: "Thrill Time a Go-Go" stimulates the bar crowd with stripped-down burlesque (Sept. 14, 2004)
- Be/Non takes flight as Led Zeppelin V (Dec. 19, 2003)
History:
Frontman Brodie Rush is a difficult personality to pin down. Besides Be/Non, Rush is also known for hosting "Brodioke", a karaoke set mixed with stand up comedy and moan-inducing performance art. One of Rush's more recent side projects - "High Early" - featured two drummers and two double-necked guit/basses.
Be/Non's best effort to date, "Meet the Person Responsible for Your Safety," featured guest appearances by Flaming Lips multi-instrumentalist Steven Drozd.
Musicians:
- Brodie Rush: Guitar, Vocals
- John Huff: Guitar, Keyboard, Vocals
- Adam Stotts: Guitar, Vocals
- Ben Ruth: Bass guitar
- Brody Doores: Drums
- Shay Estes: Keyboard, Vocals
Formed:
1995 in Lawrence, KS
Current status:
Most likely still alive, though frontman Brodie Rush is a slippery figure who at any given moment may be involved in 1 to 100 bands.
Discography:
| Name | Year | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 7" untitled | 1996 | |
 | You're Playing With Children In The Land Of The Bugs | 1997 | |
 | Meet The person Most Responsible For Your Safety | 1998 | |
 | Esperanto | 2005 | |
 | Ran | 2005 |
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