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Beer Flavored Nipples (Band)

Beer Flavored Nipples, also know by fans as BFN, is best described as a folk/rock band based out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. BFN currently has three members, others often guest on recordings. The three current members in the line up are Justin Meisser, Justin Mignault, and Brett Allison. BFN was founded in February 2007 by founding members Justin Meisser and Brett Allison when "messing" around on a cold winter night the band recorded a cover of The Beatles' "Revolution" using a home studio set up in the home of Justin Meisser. Justin Mignault joined the band in the Summer of 2008 and his first recording session was both interesting and comical. While Allison and Meisser were recording The Beatles' "Blackbird" (Allison on Guitar, Meisser on vocals) Mignault reproduced the famous metronome sound on the original recording by slapping, in beat, a tin of smokeless tobacco. After his original contribution Mignault became a full member and became a vocalist contributing both lead/harmony vocals to several tracks.

Current Line Up:

As of July 2011 BFN currently consists of Justin Meisser, Justin Mignault and Brett Allison.

Justin Meisser: Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Mouth Organ, Bass, Drums, Backing Vocals Justin Mignault: Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals Brett Allison:  Guitar, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals

Production:

All recorded songs/albums to date have been recorded in the home of Justin Meisser. Meisser manages the recording process by acting as the Producer, Sound Engineer, and Mixer.

Current:

As to date, BFN has recorded 11 albums. To this point the band has produced only covers of previously recorded material. The one exception was the original composition "Unemployed Steel Worker Blues" which started as an improv session. Unfortunately for the band and their fans, tape was not rolling and the original composition has only beeen heard by the band members themselves.

Future:

BFN continues to record sporadically on a loose schedule. The material continues to be cover tunes. Although, an original composition, "Smoke and Mirrors" has been written by Brett Allison and there are plans to lay down the first original composition in the near future. A second orignal composition has also been started. Once a few original compositions are under the belt, the band plans to begin playing small venues around Calgary,Alberta.

Anomaly:

Due to the several recordings that have been produced and distributed to friends, the band apparently has a small following in Peru (specifically pockets in Lima). This anomoly can be attributed to a friend, who had the bands music on his ipod, travelling to Lima and sharing the music with locals.