ARE you a woman and not too sure how to feel about facial hair? The Beards' live show in Margaret River this weekend could be the perfect chance to sort your attitude.
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Vocalist-guitarist Facey McStubblington, who would not reveal his birth name, said women often approached him and complained they could not grow a beard.
"To them I say NO," he said. "My grandma waited until she was 82 and it happened. Stick to it sister."
The band's latest single, All the Bearded Ladies, is designed to address such doubts and empower women. Mc Stub bling ton said his favourite part of shows was seeing women's reactions to the track.
"I look forward to seeing in their eyes, this epiphany, this life-changing moment," he said.
"This is the reason monks sit out on a cliff for 50 years and all you have to do is listen to this song."
"All we ask is that every man, woman and child on this Earth grows a beard."
- The Beards
It has been nine years since The Beards formed in Adelaide, Australia, and their life-coaching mission has been going strong. The Beard Album, released in May, is possibly the world's most beard-related album ever.
"We did say that before with our albums," McStubblington said.
"But in our defense, we hadn't heard this one."
After so many years and albums, he said the band was starting to harden up on their music in an effort to get the message across. Compared to the folk-rock of their past records, The Beard Album is more rock 'n' roll.
"We're getting to the point where it's getting frustrating," McStub bling ton said.
"All we ask is that every man, woman and child on this Earth grows a beard."
Despite the frustration, their live shows provide a "shake-your-money-maker kinda vibe" and audiences cannot help but dance.
"Ultimately it is a really positive message we're trying to convey," McStubb lington said.
The gig at Settlers Tavern, Margaret River, on Saturday will kick off from 9pm. For ticket information, visit settlerstavern.com.
