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, and The Beatles. In 2007, Beatnik Turtle bega
TheSongOfTheDay.com
where they released an original, free-to-download song every day during 2007 as a podcast. 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 wit
The Song of the Week.
In 2006, Beatnik Turtle published an online guide for indie bands called th
Indie Band Survival Guide
written by sax player Randy Chertkow. The guide shares the band's experiences running and being in an indie band. The guide was published i
book
form in 2008 with co-author credit to band member/founder, Jason Feehan.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. A second edition of the guide was released in 2012.

Band members

* 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

* 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

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** ''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

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, 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

* All Songs Considered * Chicago Public Radio's * Dr. Demento * Jonathon Brandmeier

Notable Live Performances

* Chicago's Second City ETC

References

External links

Beatnik Turtle's homepage

TheSongOfTheDay.com
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