The Raybeats

The Profile

An American instrumental band from the New York scene that grafted No Wave attitude onto surf/cocktail instrumental traditions; released Guitar Beat (1981).

Guitar Beat (1981) is discussed in the provided review and is noted as produced by Martin Rushent. The review names Jody Harris (guitar), Pat Irwin (sax/multi-instrumentalist), Don Christensen (drums) and Danny Amis (bass) and references the death of George Scott III.

A 2010 DeBaser review of Guitar Beat highlights The Raybeats' blend of No Wave edginess with surf and cocktail instrumental traditions. The review praises Jody Harris's guitar work, Pat Irwin's sax, and cites "Piranha Salad" as a standout track. Martin Rushent is credited as producer on Guitar Beat (1981).