Draft:Mary Rose Gonzales

'''Mary Rose Gonzales

Background Information

Birth Name: Mary Rose Gonzales

Born: October 14, 1986

Stage Names: Beef (current), Polly Pocket (with Mystery Actions)

Occupation: Drummer

Associated Acts: The Darts (U.S.), Bev Rage and the Drinks, Mystery Actions

Years Active: 2013–present

Nationality: American

Ethnicity: Filipino American Mary Rose Gonzales, known by her stage name Beef and formerly as Polly Pocket, is an American drummer known for her dynamic playing style and versatile contributions to multiple bands. She is a first-generation Filipino American.

The Darts (U.S.)

Since 2022, Gonzales has been the session drummer for The Darts (U.S.), an all-female garage rock band. With The Darts, she has extensively toured across the United States and Europe, contributing to the band's high-energy performances and growing popularity. She recorded on The Darts' albums Snake Oil (2023) and Boomerang (2024).

Bev Rage and the Drinks

In 2020, Gonzales joined Bev Rage and the Drinks, a band known for their unique blend of punk rock and humor. The band recorded and released the full-length album Exes & Hexes in 2022. They have toured as direct support for bands including Bully and Pansy Division. The band's lively performances and catchy songs have garnered them a dedicated fanbase.

Mystery Actions

Gonzales was the drummer for Mystery Actions, a punk rock band, from their first show in April 2013 until they went on permanent hiatus in 2022. Performing under the stage name Polly Pocket, she toured with legendary punk bands including Buzzcocks and The Adicts, and opened for acts such as Dead Boys and GBH. The band released two 7-inch EPs and a split with The Evictions.

Discography

With The Darts (U.S.):


 * Snake Oil (2023)
 * Boomerang (2024)

With Bev Rage and the Drinks:


 * Exes & Hexes (2022)

With Mystery Actions:


 * Mystery Actions (2015)
 * 7” Split with The Evictions (2019)
 * Up to Us (2022)