1. Where ya from?

HQ and most of the bands are from the San Francisco Bay Area, CA... but folks contribute from all over. We also have a sizeable contingent from Northampton MA, and a smattering of peeps throughout the U.S. and Europe.

2. What the hell is this site?

An on-line gathering place for artistic folks. We’re bent largely towards independent music, but we’re slowly expanding on the writing and artwork front.

3. I still don’t get it.

Your confusion is only natural my friend.

The idea here is "community". While many musicians and artists are only concerned with promoting their own work, we also want to expose the world to other bands/artists/poets we like.

On-line, chuckbeat.com is a place where these creative folks can get fast and easy exposure. If they need it, we provide them with server space (and/or webdesign help) for their own webpages.

Out in the "real world", you can catch everyone doing their thing (dare I say, "thang" even) individually, whether it be a live concert, art show, or poetry reading. Official "chuckbeat-ness" isn't confined to the world wide web though... occasionally, there are "official" chuckbeat events, where several chuckbeat entities join forces...

Folks are involved in the community as much or as little as they like. Some are connected only tangentially, while others are heavily involved in promoting the site.

4. What’s with “Chuckbeat Records”? Are you a record label?

Nope, not right now at least. We don't do a lot of things for the bands that a label would normally do. Some bands do release records under the “Chuckbeat Records” imprint though (solely, or in joint release with their record label), to direct interest back to the greater Chuckbeat community.

5. Who do I contact about _______?

For any general Chuckbeat inquiries not addressed here, drop us a line. If you’re interested in contacting a particular band/artist, look for their email address on their own web page. If you can't find it, email us and we can put you in touch with them.

1. How much does shipping cost?

Shipping is included in the prices listed, within the U.S... if that's not you, please inquire further.

2. What formats can I get the music in?

CD and CD-R variously, like many small-run "boutique" record labels. A few special releases are available on 8-track and/or laserdisc. Just kidding about that last part.

3. What method can I use to buy music?

For now, we exclusively use PayPal. If that doesn’t work for you, you guessed it my friend... drop us a line.

4. What in tarnation is PayPal??

If you haven't yet jumped on the bandwagon of this popular webservice, here's the skinny: it allows you to use your credit card (or even debit card) to purchase goodies on-line from us (small merchant) through a third party (PayPal, saver-of-much-hassle-to-small-merchant). It works just like any other on-line purchase. If you want to find out even more, check out here and here.)