There are two bands and an improv group called The Beets.

1. The Beets are an indie/garage band from Jackson Heights, NY
http://www.myspace.com/thebeetsbeat

2. The Beets are a fictional band created for Nickelodeon's early 90's TV show, Doug.
www.myspace.com/thebeetsrock

3. In reality there is also a Brooklyn improv duo that goes by the same name. This unit is comprised of John Dalessi (Dirty Churches) on keyboards, 4-track with cassettes, electronics, and cymbal and Adam Kriney (La Otracina/Owl Sounds) on drums/percussion, electric bass and electronics.

Despite the fictional band having four songs known at most, it is not unusual for "beetniks" to experience strong feelings of nostalgia when playing through these tracks which most likely hit the net through popular music downloading agents such as Kazaa, Limewire, and Napster in the late 90's - early 2000's.

The fictional group is comprised of the characters Monroe Yoder, Wendy Nespot, Flounder, and Chap Lipman.