The Magic Beans

The Magic Beans

The Magic Beans are a jam band based in Nederland and Denver, Colorado, active since 2010. They travel as a band and draw on jam-oriented performance, with their music blending americana, funk, rock and electronica. Their sound is described in the bio as space funk, ameritronica and groove grass, and they use no pre-recorded tracks or samples.

Style and approach

The group combines acoustic roots music and traditional instruments with modern technology and electric dance music. Their songs are written as originals and make use of varied instrumentation. The band’s approach centres on live performance and on continually pushing its sound forward.

Performances and collaborations

The Magic Beans have played more than 200 shows across the United States, including appearances at venues such as Ogden Theater, Boulder Theater, Mishawaka Amphitheater, Bluebird Theater, Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, Animas Theatre, Belly Up Aspen, the Cabooze, George's Majestic, Parish Austin, The Granada, Gothic Theater, Funky Biscuit, State Bridge Amphitheater, Fox Theater, City Hall, 320South, The Eldo CB and Ghost Ranch Saloon. They also share the stage with musicians associated with String Cheese Incident, Lotus, Leftover Salmon, ALO, The Motet, Eliot Lipp, Railroad Earth, Kyle Hollingsworth Band, Great American Taxi, Zac Deputy, Elephant Revival, Greensky Bluegrass, Split Lip Rayfield, Juno What, Papadosio and The Werks.

Releases and activities

The band has a full studio album and live recordings available to fans through Bandcamp. It also organises two of its own festivals and takes part in charity and benefit events.

Line-up

The group includes Scott Hachey on electric and acoustic guitar and vocals, Josh Appelbaum on bass guitar, Casey Russell on keyboards, synth, acoustic banjo/guitar and vocals, Cody Wales on drums and beatbox, and Hunter Welles on electric and acoustic mandolin.