Big Business, Torche at Triple Rock
Friday, July 29, 2011 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
Triple Rock Social Club • 9:00pm • 18+ • $14
Added to calendar on Mar 31
Big Business
From Los Angeles, California
First Twin Cities show since since May 18, 2009 • Seventh Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since June 10, 2005
From last.fm:
Big Business is a stoner rock / sludge band formed in 2004. Originally from the Seattle area, the band relocated to Los Angeles in February, 2006. The band is currently signed to the record label they formed, Gold Metal. Big Business is a power trio composed of Jared Warren of Karp, The Whip and Tight Bros From Way Back When, Coady Willis of The Murder City Devils and Dead Low Tide, and as of 2011, Scott Martin of 400 Blows. Read more about Big Business on Last.fm.
Torche
From Miami, Florida
First Twin Cities show since since May 13, 2010 • First Triple Rock show • Fourth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since May 20, 2006
From last.fm:
Torche is a band from Miami, Florida, United States. They play a distinctive style of stoner/ sludge metal that they categorize as ''stoner pop''. The group was formed in 2004 by Steve Brooks (ex-Floor), Juan Montoya (ex-Cavity, ex-Ed Matus' Struggle), Jonathan Nuñez and Rick Smith (who also play in the grindcore band Shitstorm). According to MTracks.com: "Their music has a unique, hard-hitting sound that provokes a wide range of emotions, and they have a large fan base throughout the world. Read more about Torche on Last.fm.
Helms Alee
From Tacoma, Washington
First Twin Cities show since since September 10, 2010 • First Triple Rock show
From last.fm:
Helms Alee is a Seattle three-piece formed in 2007 by Ben Verellen (Harkonen, Roy, These Arms Are Snakes) and is completed by Dana James and Hozoji Margullis. The band combines heavy rock with melodic arrangements and seems to have an ear for excellent composing. All members of the band exchange lead vocals duties and occasionally teams up for harmonies. After having released their self-titled and one-sided debut LP on small labels, their full-length debut Night Terror was released on HydraHead in August 2008. Read more about Helms Alee on Last.fm.