Magic Beans have a passion for music that is as infectious as their songs, both of which have gained them national notoriety. The band honors a wide diaspora of American music by incorporating inspiration from funk, disco, rock, soul, and even some country into a complete package that is noticeably their own. Their latest release, ‘Impendo Destructo’, is a concept album of synth laden 70s classic rock and 80s era funk music exploring the themes of civilization post social collapse. Previous studio releases encapsulate the diverse and ever evolving sound of the Beans. ‘Unzipped’, is an all instrumental tribute to lo-fi recording techniques, hip hop beat tapes, and 90’s neo-soul. ‘Slice of Life’, showcases the bands' depth of songwriting and composition as well as their knack for catchy lyrics. The Beans have extensively toured their analog dance music and neo-jam across the whole country, earning them an expansive fanbase.
Seamlessly combining the familiar tones and accessible sounds of the past with a modern spin makes the band a hit with music fans of any generation. Their soulful songs and entrancing dance grooves will fill your cup and leave you wanting more. Intended to move your body and your heart, the band draws you in with their music and their wonderful fanbase, Team Bean, makes sure you stick around. With an impressive repertoire of 100+ songs and resume of 1000+ shows in their wake as a young group, Magic Beans are sure to be one of those bands you'll keep your ear on for a long time.
SCOTT HACHEY
Guitar - Vocals
Born: Minneapolis, MN
Resides: Morrison, CO
Influences: Santana, Jeff Beck, Jerry Garcia, Larry Carlton, Prince, John Scofield, Nile Rodgers, sour candy, dogs
Favorite Food: Mashed Potatoes & Tacos
Gear: Fender American Stratocaster (Loony), Alembic Darling Koa-Top Guitar (Goldie), Singing Mountain Acoustic Guitar, Neural DSP Quad Cortex, DR Tite-Fit Strings (10/46), Eventide Space, TC-Electronics Plethora, Strymon Timeline
CASEY RUSSELL
Keyboards - Vocals
Born: Santa Fe, NM
Resides: Arvada, CO
Influences: Prince, Stevie Wonder, George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Dr. John, Dr. Lonnie Smith, New Mastersounds
Favorite Food: Tacos
Gear: Nord Stage, Dave Smith OB6, Hammond Organ,
CHRIS DUFFY
Bass - Vocals
Born: Brooklyn, NY
Resides: Arvada, CO
Influences: The New Deal, Disco Biscuits, LCD Soundsystem, Jaco Pastorius, Flea, Stanley Clarke
Favorite Food: Vegan
Gear: Lakland Bass, Noble Preamps, Origin Effects, Mark Bass Amp & Cabinets (8x10)
KIRK LARSON -
Drums
Born: Chicago, IL
Resides: Denver, CO
Influences: Minus the Bear, Pink Floyd, GoGo Penguin, Umphrey’s McGee, STS9, Levon Helm, Bernard Purdie, Adam Deitch, Dennis Chambers,
Favorite Food: Deep Dish Pizza from Lou Malnati’s
Gear: DW Drums, Meinl Cymbals, Roland Electronics