The band's history prior to the Fall of 1984 is unclear. The Beertonez, as it was best known, formed out of an accidental meeting. Musicians Dan S (bass) and John "Jammin' JD" Ross met in the Fall of 1983 one time. It would be over a year later in the Fall of 1984 when another chance meeting would bring them together.

The band played a variety of bars, frat houses, coffee houses, and entered in Battle of the Band competitions. The band is best known for their house party performances at 712 Queen Street, and in the white house on the corner of Ace Street. Some of the craziest parties happened in these houses. The band had some drummer issues during its year in existence. The first drummer was Melanie Hostettler, followed by James Anderson. A few other drummers filled in the gaps here and there. Bassist Dan Snellenbarger ended up playing drums in the studio recording of "Who Killed The Clownz.". The song was self-produced in John McCool's basement 4-track reel-to-reel studio, and was featured on THE MUNCIE SAMPLER, which was put together by Bob Chaos. The studio version of "Who Killed The Clownz" resides on THE MUNCIE SAMPLER website. Rhythm guitarist Mike Crisci parted ways with the band at some point, due to various differences, and keyboardist Dwight "Kilo" Keillor came in to fill in the gaps.

With the end of the school year came the end of the band. They tried various solo projects (Dan and Cuozzo worked together until 1996) and introduced some new drummers, but were unable to capture the magic that was The Beertonez. Long Live The Beertonez!

GIG SCHEDULE
1984-1985

Wed Sept 3 1984 - 1st Jam, Melanie's House
Sat Oct 20 1984 - Outpost
Wed Oct 31 1984 - Halloween at the Outpost
Fri Dec 7 1984 - Ace Street, hosted by The Ace Street Babes
Fri Dec 14 1984 - Queen Street, hosted by Paul Miller
Tues Dec 18 1984 - Dan/Cuozzo Solo Christmas Recording Project
Thurs Dec 20 1984 - Adams Street
Fri Jan 11 1985 - Ace Street Late New Years Party, hosted by The Ace Street Babes
Fri Jan 18 1985 - Janny Street Fri Mar 8, 1985 - Queen Street Kegger, hosted by Paul Miller
Fri Mar 29 1985 - Ball State Student Center
Fri Apr 5 1985 - Jackson Street
Sat Apr 13 1985 - Beta Theta Pi Frat House
Fri Apr 19 1985 - No Bar-n-Grill
Other Appearances (Undocumented Dates):
Student Center Ballroom
Outdoor Garage Jam and Pig Roast
Dan's Dorm - Bike in Tree Muncie Lounge

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