Fat Bertha and the Love Shakers
From The Secret History of the Cedar Valley
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History
Alternative rock band that debuted in October of 1990 at Steb's opening for Head Candy.
Band Members
- Jeff Eastman - Vocals
- John Fetter - Bass/Viola
- George DeVore - Guitar
- Aaron Curtis - Drums (1990-92)
- Marc Barry - Drums (1992-95)
Recordings
 Self Released Cassette 1991 |
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7" Single North Cedar Records NCR 003 1994 |
Live Shows
Fat Bertha played shows in many venues in the Midwest, including Iowa City, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Minneapolis. They were known for often playing at Steb's in Cedar Falls, as well as The Garden.
Media
- Clipper Gore (circa 1994)
"Fat Bertha have been playing the Iowa club scene for a few years now, playing a style similar to Alice in Chains meets CCR."
Lore
- Known by detractors at Clipper Gore as "Frat Bertha and the Moneymakers".
