Biography
Hex Girls are a 5-piece rough and tumble rock band from Cedar Falls, Iowa. They sound like Iggy Pop meets Talking Heads — but bathed in PBR.
The band was conceived by brothers John and Nick Fisher along with Charlie “Chuck” Patterson, as a rock-roll antidote to the monotonous hum of their humble hometown, Mechanicsville, Iowa [population 900]. The trio moved to Cedar Falls and teamed up with producer and keyboardist Ross Klemz, who joined Hex Girls in 2017. Christian Ebetino joined the lineup on drums in 2020.
Their debut album, “More of That,” was released on December 31, 2018. Critics have hailed the album as a “rock menu” pulling from influences as far-flung as protopunk, psychobilly and glam, to no-wave and Motown. In the lyrics you’ll find shades of beat poetry, bird brains, and a sense of impending doom — yeah, that kind of shit. The album has been likened to The Stooges, Lou Reed, Gun Club, and Rolling Stones, with hints of Dead Boys and everything classic CBGB.
Having played some of Iowa’s most notable music festivals, including Maximum Ames Festival and back-to-back appearances at both the 2018 and 2019 80/35 Music Festival in Des Moines, Hex Girls have built a reputation as one of Iowa’s best live bands. The group hit the road in summer of 2019 for an 18-date US tour in support of ‘More of That.’
Hex Girls will play Hinterland Music Festival, one of the biggest festivals in the Midwest, on July 31, 2020. The band plans to release their second album in the summer of 2020, with an accompanying tour to support the release.
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Band members
John Fisher – Guitar and vocals
Nick Fisher – Bass and vocals
Charlie Patterson – Guitar
Ross Klemz – Drums, then keyboards (Joined in July 2017)
Christan Ebetino – Drums (Joined in December 2019)
Nico Luerkens – Drums (Left the band in June 2017)
Related projects
The Granfalloon – this band existed after Nico Luerkens left the band and prior to Ross Klemz joining on drums. The group consisted of John, Nick, Charlie and a drum machine.
Jonny Dexter and The Touch – Members of the Hex Girls also perform as Jonny Dexter and The Touch. (John, Nick, Charlie and Christian)
Releases
Merch
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Gigs
2015-02-14 – Spicoli’s, Waterloo, IA
2015-03-19 – Gabe’s, Iowa City, IA
2015-03-21 – Spicoli’s, Waterloo, IA
2015-04-24 – The Library, Cedar Falls, IA
2015-04-25 – Spicoli’s, Waterloo, IA
2015-05-12 – Gabe’s, Iowa City, IA
2015-07-19 – Spicoli’s, Waterloo, IA
2015-12-12 – Rozz Tox, Rock Island, IL
2016-01-09 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2016-02-13 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2016-04-29 – The Fremont, Des Moines, IA
2016-05-14 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2016-05-16 – Black Hole, Cedar Falls, IA
2016-06-17 – Vaudeville News, Des Moines, IA
2016-06-18 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2016-06-19 – Gabe’s, Iowa City, IA
2016-07-16 – Rozz Tox, Rock Island, IL
2016-08-xx – Pridefest, Waterloo, IA
2016-08-26 – Yacht Club, Iowa City, IA
2016-10-15 – Yacht Club, Iowa City, IA
2017-01-14 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2017-02-08 – House show, Cedar Rapids, IA
2017-02-11 – House show, Cedar Rapids, IA
2017-02-19 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2017-02-25 – Yacht Club, Iowa City, IA
2017-03-24 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA (Granfalloon set)
2017-03-31 – Vaudeville Mews, Des Moines, IA
2017-04-15 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2017-05-18 – Lefty’s Live Music, Des Moines, IA
2017-05-19 – Yacht Club, Iowa City, IA
2017-06-02 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA (Granfalloon set)
2017-06-23 – Gabe’s, Iowa City, IA
2017-07-26 – The Wedge, Waterloo, IA
2017-08-11 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA (Granfalloon set)
2018-08-12 – Black Hole Fest, Cedar Falls, IA
2017-08-18 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2017-09-23 – Black Hole, Cedar Falls, IA (gig poster)
2017-09-30 – Gas Lamp, Des Moines, IA
2017-10-19 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2018-01-12 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2018-02-10 – Spicoli’s, Waterloo, IA (gig poster)
2018-02-17 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2018-02-24 – Yacht Club, Iowa City, IA
2018-03-02 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2018-03-24 – Yacht Club, Iowa City, IA
2018-03-25 – Moline Club, Moline, IL
2018-03-30 – Spicoli’s, Waterloo, IA
2018-04-06 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2018-05-03 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2018-05-26 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2018-06-07 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2018-03-24 – Iowa City Yacht Club, Iowa City, IA
2018-06-24 – The Mill, Iowa City, IA
2018-07-18 – The Hive Collective, Cedar Rapids, IA
2018-07-28 – 319 Fest, Cedar Rapids, IA
2018-08-03 – Palmer’s Bar, Minneapolis, MN
2018-08-04 – Black Hole Fest, Cedar Falls, IA
2018-08-05 – Mickey’s Tavern, Madison, WI
2018-08-06 – The Red Herring, Duluth, MN
2018-08-07 – Triple Crown Whiskey Bar and Racoon Motel, Davenport, IA
2018-08-08 – Jackpot Music Hall, Lawrence, KS
2018-08-09 – Cafe Berlin, Columbia, MO
2018-08-10 – Rock Island Supper Club, Rock Island, IL
2018-08-11 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2018-08-18 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2018-09-07 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2018-09-13 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2018-10-11 – Studio One, KUNI, Cedar Falls, IA
2018-10-24 – Red Herring Lounge, Duluth, MN
2018-11-02 – Yacht Club, Iowa City, IA
2018-12-31 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2019-01-18 – Dayblock Brewing, Minneapolis, MN
2019-01-19 – The What’s Up Lounge, Mankato, MN
2019-02-01 – Gas Lamp, Des Moines, IA
2019-02-02 – DG’s Tap House, Ames, IA
2019-02-09 – Spicoli’s, Waterloo, IA
2019-02-19 – Spicoli’s, Waterloo, IA
2019-02-23 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2019-03-01 – The Portal, Peoria, IL
2019-03-08 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2019-03-23 – Triple Crown Whiskey Bar and Racoon Motel, Davenport, IA
2019-04-04 – Spicoli’s, Waterloo, IA
2019-04-05 – Lefty’s Live Music, Des Moines, IA
2019-04-06 – Spicoli’s, Waterloo, IA
2019-04-13 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2019-04-20 – Spicoli’s, Waterloo, IA
2019-04-25 – Gabe’s, Iowa City, IA
2019-05-10 – Spicoli’s, Waterloo, IA
2019-05-11 – Dick Boots Rager, Iowa City, IA
2019-06-01 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2019-06-06 – Triple Crown Whiskey Bar and Racoon Motel, Davenport, IA
2019-06-08 – Spicoli’s, Waterloo, IA
2019-07-03 – Cancelled gig (Neil Young was scheduled to be the opener)
2019-07-12 – 80/35 Music Festival, Des Moines, IA
2019-07-12 – Des Moines Yacht Club, Des Moines, IA
2019-07-23 – Studio One, KUNI, Cedar Falls, IA
2019-07-25 – Octopus Radio, Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2019-07-26 – Paper House, Minneapolis, MN
2019-07-27 – The What’s Up Lounge, Mankato, MN
2019-07-28 – The Wisco, Madison, WI
2019-07-29 – The GMan Tavern, Chicago, IL
2019-07-30 – Triple Crown Whiskey Bar and Racoon Motel, Davenport, IA
2019-07-31 – The Ruin, Fort Wayne, IN
2019-08-01 – Happy Dog, Cleveland, OH
2019-08-02 – The Care Less Lounge, Louisville, KY
2019-08-03 – Loudhouse Coffee, Nashville, TN
2019-08-04 – Growlers, Memphis, TN
2019-08-05 – EJ’s Eats and Drinks, Little Rock, AR
2019-08-06 – Whittier Bar, Tulsa, OK
2019-08-07 – The Deli, Norman, OK
2019-08-08 – Replay Lounge, Lawrence, KS
2019-08-09 – The Basement, Des Moines Social Club, Des Moines, IA
2019-08-10 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2019-09-13 – KURE Summer Concert Series, Ames, IA
2019-12-13 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2019-12-27 – The Portal, Peoria, IL
2019-12-28 – Trumpet Blossom Cafe, Iowa City, IA
2019-12-31 – Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA
2020-02-07 – Rowhouse, Minneapolis, MN