Indianapolis, IN. Beta Male started as a concept solo record by P. David Hazel of Extra Blue Kind. His idea was to make a record that would delve a little deeper into \"the man behind the man\", whatever that may mean, and he wanted to hone a specific sound. Most songs were written while recording them, and written drums first. For live shows early , P. David would get a gig, and then gather musicians from other bands to play the parts. Past members have included David Barajas, (Extra Blue Kind, State), Dagan Thogerson, (State, Murder By Death), Randee Eimer, (Extra Blue Kind), and Trevor Wathen, (Missing Six, Extra Blue Kind). In 2007, a permanent line up was formed of P. David Hazel-lead vocals, drums Vess Ruhtenberg-guitar, vocals Jess Hack-synth, auxiliary percussion Tyler Bowman-bass Allison Hazel-synth, vocals