Brought together for music and beards

Gearing up with Alan Field and the Beards

More than just friends

Alan Field has been a solo project for years.  After the recent release of his solo album, An Asian Kid with White Parents, Alan recruited the help of some of his friends to create a 5-man group known as Alan Field and the Beards.  The band consists of Alan Field, lead-vocals and guitar; Cameron "C-Lo" Lopez, guitar; Keagan Nelson, drums; Harrison King, keyboard and Levi Looper, bass.

The musical process

Alan Field And The Beards are always working on their craft, as the slideshow suggests and always looking ahead to the next step.  During practice, they are serious about the music but playful during the breaks as they poke fun at each other over a couple of beers.  While the music may be on the softer side, the group plays with tons of energy.

The band recently headlined a show on Sep. 19.  There was much preparation involved before they began and all of the band members had their doubts.  However, the Beards played stupendously and Alan Field hit the mark.  The show at the Prophet Bar was featured on UTA Radio and part of the performance was filmed for a music video.

A bit more background

The shots of the practice were taken in Keagan's living room at his home in Azle, Texas.   During this particular practice, the group invited out a professional videographer to get footage together to create a video, hence the bright lights in the backgrounds.  Watching a band grow from the beginning is something to be proud of.  They may one day play sold out amphitheaters, and this blogger will be able to say, "oh yea? I shared a Shiner with all of them around a dining room table while eating burritos."

If you want to learn more about the band, check out their Facebook here at Alan Field And The Beards or follow their twitter @AFandTheBeards.  Follow me on twitter @Zamora_Gabe and leave a comment about the band or other up and comers.