LET'R BE (Farewell Concert)

The Beat Meatles (Fall 1964)

Before the Beatles, there were the Beat Meatles.

The farewell concert nobody remembers attending.

The Beat Meatles' LET'R BE captures the final chapter of a fictional 1960s rock band that feels suspiciously familiar.

An original Bud Bungalow design for classic rock fans who appreciate retro album art, fictional bands and music humour that rewards a second look.

Fall, 1964.

Nobody in attendance knew it would be the last show.

On a cool autumn evening in Northern Ontario, four local butchers gathered in Earl McDougall's backyard for what was supposed to be just another performance. Friends pulled lawn chairs onto the grass. Neighbours leaned against pickup trucks. Someone fired up a barbecue. As the sun disappeared behind the trees, the Beat Meatles took the stage one final time.

The set featured everything the band had become known for—tight harmonies, infectious melodies, and enough meat-related humour to keep the crowd laughing between songs.

Among those in attendance was a local recording enthusiast who captured the entire performance on tape. Believing he had preserved something worth saving, he later paid for a small pressing run at a regional vinyl plant.

Only a few hundred copies were produced.

Then the project quietly vanished.

The records circulated among friends, family members, and local music fans before gradually disappearing into basements, attics, garages, and forgotten record collections across the province.

Over time, jackets became worn.
Records went missing.
Stories became legends.

Today, only a handful of original pressings are believed to survive, making LET'R BE (Farewell Concert) one of the rarest releases ever recovered from the Bud Bungalow Archives.

Recovered from the vault.

Product Features

• Soft, lightweight premium tri-blend
• Pre-shrunk regular fit
• Original Bud Bungalow artwork
• Printed to order
• Free shipping to Canada & US

Printed on a soft, lightweight tri-blend with a broken-in feel and a clean, durable finish. Pre-shrunk with a regular fit that wears easy and holds its shape. Made to order to reduce overproduction - because pieces like this don't stick around.

Also available as a Framed Print →