Artist description We produce songs that transcend genre and do so on the first take with a four-track recorder. We are simple men. We believe the true nature of a song lies in the spark of an impulse or synapse, and that the best way to capture such a pure human idea is not with hours of steady, droning recording, nor with a butterfly net and a Ziploc bag. . Rather, the answer is to do it spontaneously as possible and see what happens.

Music Style Postmodern Dylanesque hibbidy-jibbidy.

Musical Influences Beck, Ben Folds (and also his Five), Cake, Fear of Pop, Ween, Weezer, Milli Vanilli, Starland Vocal Band, and needless to say, Citizen Cope

Similar Artists We sound like Neil Diamond if he were singing through a toilet paper roll coated in cellophane.

Artist History Founded in mid-2000 by a posse of slightly-skilled musicians, The Haystacks are a legion of nerds who would probably make better roadies or sound technicians than musicians. The band has no solid lineup, but makes sure to rotate new, fresh members in as it seems fit. . and to usher out old, uncool members as their popularity dwindles. The band's pinnacle was reached in May of 2001, when a guitar, a bass, a drummer, a lead singer wearing an rainbow afro and a chicken bucket on his head, a trombone, and a tuba sauntered onto a high school stage for a city-wide battle of bands. The Haystacks took first place overall and left the stage embraced by their community and very well nourished with booty. Not really. Instead, they moseyed on stage, were greeted by a baffled chatter, played one song. . (as compared to the five or six that were expected of the preceeding grunge and metal acts). . and disappeared from the stage, saluted by still more baffled chatter. It was a startling success

Group Members Kevin Beasley- Air turntables, Rajiv Brownell- Vocals, scratching (the wall, namely), Brendan Hartigan- Tuba, Jeff Hines- Trombone, vocals, random background noise, Jon Miller- Guitar, bass, vocals, washboard bass, Keith Petit- Trap set, guitar, bass, keyboard, vocals, trombone, trumpet, Hit Stix, Kevin Stinn- Bass, vocals, keyboard, Stu- Dropping drum sticks at the end of most every song, rubber band bass, Andy Wenstrand- Saxophone Band members vary by the day and/or the mood of Keith Petit's mom.

Instruments Guitars, bass, drums, trombone, tuba, trumpet, saxophone, Hit Stix, amplifier feedback

Press Reviews "Oh, God." -Rolling Stone "Welp." -U.S. News "Huh?" -Newsweek

Location Bellevue, NE - USA

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