Apple Betty

Artist Information

Biography

"…They've got the infectious enthusiasm of a young garage band discovering the joys of rock and roll."
-The Boston Phoenix.

Hailing from Boston, the all female Apple Betty is a fun punk/pop rock act that breeds lots of energy with hard driving guitar, gripping female vocals, and hook-laden melodies. At times cleverly combining punk in-your-face rock vocals with pop sophistication - other times darker subdued tones. Very much a band that releases their personal observations, and sometimes frustrations of life through their music.

The tasty trio of punk chicks formed during a hiatus from their professional lives three years ago to record raw rock tunes. Fate intervened when Kerri, an environmental engineer and Jessica, a social worker, who had known each other for years, serendipitously met Caroline, a documentary filmmaker. They found a desire to rekindle dormant musical cravings from the past, and to express newly developed ones. The timing was right and they said "Let's Play!", which happens to be the title of their debut release. After the first practice, they knew it would work - it just clicked immediately. Released in September 2006, "Let's Play!" enjoyed great regional success with college radio play, commercial specialty radio play, and it took the #1 spot on the Noise Boston Top 30 Radio Chart that month. In May 2008, Apple Betty released, "ABCD", a five song EP that stays true to their style. Well received by their audience, it hit #14 on the chart for the summer 2008.

THIS JUST IN- The girls have spent some long hours in the studio recently cranking out their second full-length album, "Streakin' 'Cross the Sky" set for release on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at the Middle East Upstairs, 472 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA.

Recorded at Galaxy Park Studios with Boston's underground Engineer/Producer Richard Marr, the band has continued to develop the harmonies that they have been credited for since their first album while letting the influence of Marr push them to experiment with sonic content and production. The solid musical growth of the band is evident with Streakin', with the Bettie's playful nature cutting through crystal clear. This CD is sure to fill the needs of hungry fans.

Apple Betty may be best described as a mix of the Ramones and the Go-Go's. Others have said Buddy Holly, Fanny, or the Runaways meeting Sonic Youth. The ladies compare themselves to Blondie with a modern punk edge.

Apple Betty has performed live since 2006 at many venues around the Boston area, and selected locations in Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Maine, sharing the stage with popular regional bands such as Chris Brokaw Rock Band (MA), King Memphis (ME), The Nightingales (UK), Mr. Airplane Man (MA), Shepherdess (MA), The Ramoniacs (MA), and The Liz Borden Band (MA)

They have also played live on many college radio stations such as WUML (UMass Lowell), WMFO, (Tufts University), WMBR (MIT), WZBC (Boston College), and have had air play on commercial radio specialty shows, such as Bay State Rock (WAAF), New England Product (WFNX), and Boston Emissions (WBCN).

Their live shows are fun and energetic. Apple Betty is adept at motivating fans to sing along with a refrain, or shake it on the dance floor. Extruding excitement and packing their live venues has built the anticipation of their latest release with great appeal to their trendy, urban 20 to 30 year old fan base. It's sure to attract a crowd and keep them rocking all night!

Instrumentation

Betty J (Jessica Anderson), Bass Guitar, Vocals
Betty K (Kerri-Ann Richard), Electric Guitar, Lead Vocals
Betty C (Caroline Toth), Drums, Vocals

Discography

Streakin' 'Cross the Sky, LP, Released 2009

ABCD, EP, Released 2008

Let's Play!, LP, Released 2006

Links

• Apple Betty Web Site
• Apple Betty on MySpace
• Pollution [Let's Play!] Music Video on You Tube

Audio

• I Saw a Crime [Streakin' 'Cross The Sky-2009]
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• Marmalade [Streakin' 'Cross The Sky-2009]
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• The Tube (No Toilet Paper on the Roll) Part 1 [Streakin' 'Cross The Sky-2009]
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• Slide Song [Streakin' 'Cross The Sky-2009]
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• Go To You [Streakin' 'Cross The Sky-2009]
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• You Gotta Take It All [Let's Play!-2006]
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• Sent Away [Let's Play!-2006]
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• Pollution [Let's Play!-2006]
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Video

Pollution Video

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Press

• Brett Milano on "Streakin' 'Cross The Sky" [+ Show ]
  

  "If I wasn't so crushed on Apple Betty, I'd be mad at them for writing a hyper-catchy song about toi..."If I wasn't so crushed on Apple Betty, I'd be mad at them for writing a hyper-catchy song about toilet paper, and getting me to sing it in public situations all day. The trio's second album has lots of the giddy energy and catchy hooks that endeared them to the Boston underground, but there's a lot more here as well. Nowadays
  they're pulling off some gorgeous pop harmonies, building up the arrangements and throwing more depth into the songwriting. The song that really grabs me is "Simple Things", a bittersweet gem whose reflective lyric is given a lift by the Spector-style tune and production. They still want to take you on a punk-pop joyride, but don't mind telling you a few secrets along the way."
  

• Rock, Stop, and Bop [+ Show ]
  

  ....They’ve got the infectious enthusiasm of a young garage band discovering the joys of rock and ro.......They’ve got the infectious enthusiasm of a young garage band discovering the joys of rock and roll.....Apple Betty are the kind of band who can stick a “sex and drugs and rock and roll” refrain in a song and get people to sing along.

• Apple Betty rock the socks off the undead [+ Show ]
  

  …Rock Yer Socks Production Show…..My favorites of the evening were Apple Betty, an all-female power ...…Rock Yer Socks Production Show…..My favorites of the evening were Apple Betty, an all-female power trio who played straight-up roadhouse trash rock with an occasional surf/rockabilly twist. They were totally comfortable with their stage presence, full of delightful patter as they encouraged the audience to move closer and shake ass. (For those who haven't been to the Charter Oak Cultural Center, it's a converted synagogue with raised pews for seats and no stage, so it's notoriously difficult for rock acts to summon the crowd down from their lofty perches.)
  
  Their set ranged from rocking out to songs that were a little more theatrical. The latter were always timed to engage the audience again if the former threatened to get tedious. Songs like "You Creep Me Out"…has an annoyingly sweaty handshake. "Temper Tantrum" builds up, as expected, to a magnificent free jazz freakout …. And "No Toilet Paper on the Roll Again" bridged gender lines to unite the audience against a common social evil. They can tear me limb from limb any day.

• Apple Betty lets off steam through “Let's Play!” [+ Show ]
  

  Apple Betty’s songs often reference heartache and frustration, but the tracks on the band’s debut CD...Apple Betty’s songs often reference heartache and frustration, but the tracks on the band’s debut CD, “Let’s Play!” are anything but complaint rock. More punk than anything else, the raw guitar riffs and pounding bass shout the band’s love of the Ramones and whisper of the Raveonettes – especially the last official track, “Stagnant.”

• ABCD Review [+ Show ]
  

  I like em. Mix punk with a little rockabilly. And, yeah, mix in girls singing. The tunes are a littl...I like em. Mix punk with a little rockabilly. And, yeah, mix in girls singing. The tunes are a little pop but not in that annoying Hanson way. They have just released a new album ABCD and based on the tracks available on their MySpace page, go take a listen, it is pretty good!

• Cutting Edge Apple Betty [+ Show ]
  

  Who is Apple Betty? While the name suggests a new pie baking company, this title instead refers to o...Who is Apple Betty? While the name suggests a new pie baking company, this title instead refers to one of Boston's most buzzed-about bands. The all female trio….have drawn comparisons to The Donnas and Nancy Sinatra with their power-pop harmonies and hard rocking sound….Those looking for a chance to dance to power pop with an attitude should make the trek...

• Liz Borden on “Let’s Play!” [+ Show ]
  

  I can't get enough out of this CD [Let's Play!]....I just couldn't get the songs out of my head....m...I can't get enough out of this CD [Let's Play!]....I just couldn't get the songs out of my head....makes me want to dance.

• An Apple A Day [+ Show ]
  

  Apple Betty. It sounds like a pastry. But something tells us that the three girls that make up the B...Apple Betty. It sounds like a pastry. But something tells us that the three girls that make up the Boston-based rock band are anything but sugar and spice and everything nice. Well, maybe spice.

• Evan Rossi
  

  The Betties may sound sweet, but after one bite you know these girls are rotten to the core.

Setlist

We typically play a 45 to 60 minute set, with a mixture of original material from our two full-length releases, “Let’s Play!”, and “Streakin' 'Cross the Sky”, as well as unreleased material, and a few cover songs.

Here is an example typical set list:

1. Love For Granted
2. That Thing She Does [Let’s Play!]
3. Rebound [Streakin' 'Cross the Sky]
4. Sent Away [Let’s Play!]
5. Tennessee
6. Marmalade [Streakin' 'Cross the Sky]
7. Pollution [Let’s Play!]
8. Alaska [Streakin' 'Cross the Sky]
9. Unkind [Streakin' 'Cross the Sky]
10. Due Date [Streakin' 'Cross the Sky]
11. Temper Tantrum [Streakin' 'Cross the Sky]
12. You Gotta Take it All [Let’s Play!]
13. The Tube (No Toilet Paper on the Roll) Part I [Streakin' 'Cross the Sky]
14. Sweatpant Boner
15. Sex Drugs and Rock N Roll

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