Rob: I will now sell five copies of The Three E.P.’s by The Beta Band.
Dick: Go for it. [Rob plays the record]
Customer: Who is this?
Rob: The Beta Band.
Customer: It’s good.
Rob: I know.

Despite the best efforts of the loyal, but snarky, staff of Championship Vinyl, The Beta Band called it a day back in ‘04.

Two former Beta boys, plus onetime member Gordon Anderson (aka Lone Pigeon), have formed The Aliens. Here is their boo-hoo heartbreak video for “Setting Sun.”

The Aliens perform at Doug Fir tonight.