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'''Beatnik Turtle''' is an [[indie rock]] band from [[Chicago]] formed in 1998. Beatnik Turtle plays [[alternative music|alternative]] and [[Geek rock|Geek]] pop-rock "with a sense of humor." Their sound is rooted in the song-based pop-rock sound of [[They Might Be Giants]], [[Fountains of Wayne]], [[The Saw Doctors]], [[Barenaked Ladies]], [[Cracker (band)|Cracker]], [[Cake (band)|Cake]], and [[The Beatles]].
'''Beatnik Turtle''' is an [[indie rock]] band from [[Chicago]] formed in 1998. Beatnik Turtle plays [[alternative music|alternative]] and pop-rock "with a sense of humor." Their sound is rooted in the song-based pop-rock sound of [[They Might Be Giants]], [[Fountains of Wayne]], [[The Saw Doctors]], [[Barenaked Ladies]], [[Cracker (band)|Cracker]], [[Cake (band)|Cake]], and [[The Beatles]].


In 2007, Beatnik Turtle began [http://www.TheSongOfTheDay.com TheSongOfTheDay.com] where they released an original, free-to-download song every day during 2007 as a podcast.<ref>Ross, Curtis (June 28, 2007). "Can't Stop The Music", ''[[The Tampa Tribune]]''.</ref> This was accomplished in part through the involvement of numerous "guest" musicians and other creative individuals who contributed their efforts to the project. The band is continuing this format, in a modified form, throughout 2008 with [http://www.thesongoftheday.com The Song of the Week.]
In 2007, Beatnik Turtle began [http://www.TheSongOfTheDay.com TheSongOfTheDay.com], where they released an original, free-to-download song every day during 2007 as a podcast.<ref>Ross, Curtis (June 28, 2007). "Can't Stop The Music", ''[[The Tampa Tribune]]''.</ref> This was accomplished in part through the involvement of numerous "guest" musicians and other creative individuals who contributed their efforts to the project. The band has continued this format, in a modified form, since 2008 with [http://www.thesongoftheday.com The Song of the Week.]


In 2006, Beatnik Turtle published an online guide for indie bands called the [http://beatnikturtle.com/index.php?id=theguide Indie Band Survival Guide], written by sax player Randy Chertkow. The guide shares the band's experiences running and being in an indie band.<ref>Martens, Todd (May 20, 2006). "The Indies", ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' '''118''' (20): 14.</ref><ref>Jasmin, Ernest A. (October 14, 2008). "Now hear this", ''[[The News Tribune]]'', p. E1.</ref> The guide was published in [http://www.indiebandsurvivalguide.com book] form in 2008 with co-author credit to band member/founder, Jason Feehan.<ref>Wolgamott, L. Kent (August 1, 2008). "A musician's handbook: Book tells struggling musicians everything they need to know to make it big", ''[[Lincoln Journal Star]]'', p. G15.</ref>
In 2006, Beatnik Turtle published an online guide for indie bands called the [http://beatnikturtle.com/index.php?id=theguide Indie Band Survival Guide], written by sax player Randy Chertkow. The guide shares the band's experiences running and being in an indie band.<ref>Martens, Todd (May 20, 2006). "The Indies", ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' '''118''' (20): 14.</ref><ref>Jasmin, Ernest A. (October 14, 2008). "Now hear this", ''[[The News Tribune]]'', p. E1.</ref> The guide was published in [http://www.indiebandsurvivalguide.com book] form in 2008 with co-author credit to band member/founder, Jason Feehan.<ref>Wolgamott, L. Kent (August 1, 2008). "A musician's handbook: Book tells struggling musicians everything they need to know to make it big", ''[[Lincoln Journal Star]]'', p. G15.</ref> A second edition of the guide was released in 2012.


==Band members==
==Band members==
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** ''Randy Chertkow'' - Saxes, Vocals
** ''Randy Chertkow'' - Saxes, Vocals
** ''Dave Hallock'' - Trumpet
** ''Dave Hallock'' - Trumpet
** ''Mike Combopiano'' - Trumpet
** ''Chris Joyce'' - Trumpet
** ''Chip Hinshaw'' - Trombone
** ''Chip Hinshaw'' - Trombone
** ''John Owens'' - Drums, Vocals
** ''John Owens'' - Drums, Vocals
** ''Tom Roper'' - Guitar
** ''Tom Roper'' - Guitar
** ''Tom Susala'' - Bass Guitar
** ''Tom Susala'' - Bass Guitar
** ''Ryan Lockhart'' - Vocals


A number of other musicians frequently perform with Beatnik Turtle.
A number of other musicians frequently perform with Beatnik Turtle.


==Discography==
==Discography==
* '''Beatnik Turtle''' has released seven album-length CDs:
* '''Beatnik Turtle''' has released 20 albums:
** ''The Best of The Song of The Day'' (2014)
** ''When I Was Your Age'' (2009), featuring guest performance by [[George Hrab]]
** ''When I Was Your Age (Beatnik Turtle album)|When I Was Your Age'' (2009), featuring guest performance by [[George Hrab]]
** ''Sham Rock'' (2008), produced for the 2008 [[RPM Challenge|Record Production Month (RPM) Challenge]]
** ''The Song of The Day.Com -- December'' (2008)
** ''All In A Day's Work'' (2007), produced for the 2007 [[RPM Challenge|Record Production Month (RPM) Challenge]]
** ''The Song of The Day.Com -- November'' (2008)
** ''The Song of The Day.Com -- October'' (2008)
** ''The Song of The Day.Com -- September'' (2008)
** ''The Song of The Day.Com -- August'' (2008)
** ''The Song of The Day.Com -- July'' (2008)
** ''The Song of The Day.Com -- June'' (2008)
** ''The Song of The Day.Com -- May'' (2008)
** ''The Song of The Day.Com -- April'' (2008)
** ''The Song of The Day.Com -- March'' (2008)
** ''The Song of The Day.Com -- February'' (2008)
** ''The Song of The Day.Com -- January'' (2008)
** ''Sham Rock (Beatnik Turtle album)|Sham Rock'' (2008)
** ''All In A Day's Work'' (2007)
** ''Thanks For Coming Out! Beatnik Turtle Live!'' (2006)
** ''Thanks For Coming Out! Beatnik Turtle Live!'' (2006)
** ''The Cheapass Album'' (2004) (Music based on games from [[Cheapass Games]], with album cover art by [[Phil Foglio]])
** ''The Cheapass Album'' (2004) (Music based on games from [[Cheapass Games]], with album cover art by [[Phil Foglio]])
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==Notable Airplay==
==Notable Airplay==
* [[Chicago Public Radio|Chicago Public Radio's]] [[Eight Forty-Eight]]
* [[National Public Radio|All Songs Considered]]
* [[Chicago Public Radio|Chicago Public Radio's]]
* [[Dr. Demento]]
* [[Dr. Demento]]
* [[Jonathon Brandmeier]]
* [[Jonathon Brandmeier]]
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.beatnikturtle.com Beatnik Turtle's homepage]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100710155209/http://beatnikturtle.com/ Beatnik Turtle's homepage]
* [http://www.TheSongOfTheDay.com TheSongOfTheDay.com]
* [http://www.TheSongOfTheDay.com TheSongOfTheDay.com]
* {{MusicBrainz artist|id=d50ed1d9-f764-4881-9a35-756239040ae8|name=Beatnik Turtle}}


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[[Category:American indie rock groups]]
[[Category:Indie rock musical groups from Illinois]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Chicago]]


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Latest revision as of 18:02, 3 December 2024

Beatnik Turtle is an indie rock band from Chicago formed in 1998. Beatnik Turtle plays alternative and pop-rock "with a sense of humor." Their sound is rooted in the song-based pop-rock sound of They Might Be Giants, Fountains of Wayne, The Saw Doctors, Barenaked Ladies, Cracker, Cake, and The Beatles.

In 2007, Beatnik Turtle began TheSongOfTheDay.com, where they released an original, free-to-download song every day during 2007 as a podcast.[1] This was accomplished in part through the involvement of numerous "guest" musicians and other creative individuals who contributed their efforts to the project. The band has continued this format, in a modified form, since 2008 with The Song of the Week.

In 2006, Beatnik Turtle published an online guide for indie bands called the Indie Band Survival Guide, written by sax player Randy Chertkow. The guide shares the band's experiences running and being in an indie band.[2][3] The guide was published in book form in 2008 with co-author credit to band member/founder, Jason Feehan.[4] A second edition of the guide was released in 2012.

Band members

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  • Beatnik Turtle band members include:
    • Jason Feehan - Vocals, Guitar
    • Randy Chertkow - Saxes, Vocals
    • Dave Hallock - Trumpet
    • Mike Combopiano - Trumpet
    • Chris Joyce - Trumpet
    • Chip Hinshaw - Trombone
    • John Owens - Drums, Vocals
    • Tom Roper - Guitar
    • Tom Susala - Bass Guitar
    • Ryan Lockhart - Vocals

A number of other musicians frequently perform with Beatnik Turtle.

Discography

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  • Beatnik Turtle has released 20 albums:
    • The Best of The Song of The Day (2014)
    • When I Was Your Age (Beatnik Turtle album)|When I Was Your Age (2009), featuring guest performance by George Hrab
    • The Song of The Day.Com -- December (2008)
    • The Song of The Day.Com -- November (2008)
    • The Song of The Day.Com -- October (2008)
    • The Song of The Day.Com -- September (2008)
    • The Song of The Day.Com -- August (2008)
    • The Song of The Day.Com -- July (2008)
    • The Song of The Day.Com -- June (2008)
    • The Song of The Day.Com -- May (2008)
    • The Song of The Day.Com -- April (2008)
    • The Song of The Day.Com -- March (2008)
    • The Song of The Day.Com -- February (2008)
    • The Song of The Day.Com -- January (2008)
    • Sham Rock (Beatnik Turtle album)|Sham Rock (2008)
    • All In A Day's Work (2007)
    • Thanks For Coming Out! Beatnik Turtle Live! (2006)
    • The Cheapass Album (2004) (Music based on games from Cheapass Games, with album cover art by Phil Foglio)
    • Santa Doesn't Like You (2002) (also known as "The Un-Holiday Album")
    • What We've Got (2001)

Notable Airplay

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Notable Live Performances

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References

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  1. ^ Ross, Curtis (June 28, 2007). "Can't Stop The Music", The Tampa Tribune.
  2. ^ Martens, Todd (May 20, 2006). "The Indies", Billboard 118 (20): 14.
  3. ^ Jasmin, Ernest A. (October 14, 2008). "Now hear this", The News Tribune, p. E1.
  4. ^ Wolgamott, L. Kent (August 1, 2008). "A musician's handbook: Book tells struggling musicians everything they need to know to make it big", Lincoln Journal Star, p. G15.
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