Redd Kross at Triple Rock

Friday, May 18, 2012 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here

Triple Rock Social Club • 9:00pm • 18+ • $15

Added to calendar on Feb 15

Redd Kross

From Hawthorne, California

First Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar

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From last.fm:

Redd Kross, a rock band from Hawthorne, California had their roots in 1978 in a band called The Tourists begun by Jeff and Steve McDonald while the brothers were still in middle school. With the addition of friends Greg Hetson and Dave Keller on guitar and John Stielow on drums, the band's first gig was opening for Black Flag. At the time of their first self-titled EP, in 1980, the band changed their name to Red Cross, which was allegedly inspired by the masturbation scene in the film, The Exorcist. Read more about Redd Kross on Last.fm.

Mannequin Men

From Chicago, Illinois

First Twin Cities show since since September 26, 2009 • First Triple Rock show since September 21, 2007 • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since May 4, 2007

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From last.fm:

Not too long after coming together in 2003, the Mannequin Men had earned the title of Chicago's drunkest, snottiest, and most amp-ruining band. These qualities contributed heavily to them also being hailed by many as the best thing in town. Live, they're a reckless,giddy maelstrom of slashing guitars, primal screams, and spilled drinks. After a self-released debut Showbiz Witch (2004), recorded in a basement in one day, the band started to acquire a national following with Fresh Rot (2007), which took the band's trademark live energy into real songwriting territory... Read more about Mannequin Men on Last.fm.

Fmwired

From Minneapolis

First show since since April 19, 2012 • First Triple Rock show • First show supporting a touring headliner

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