Fireworks at Triple Rock
Sunday, August 15, 2010 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
Triple Rock Social Club • 5:00pm • All Ages • $10
Added to calendar on Jun 23
Fireworks
From Metro-Detroit, Michigan
First Twin Cities show since since August 30, 2009 • First headlining show
From last.fm:
There is more than one artist with this name: 1) Fireworks is a pop punk band from Detroit, Michigan consisting of David Mackinder, Tymm Rengers, Chris Mojan, Kyle O'Neil, and Brett Jones. They are a group of individuals creating a sound with enough pop quality to keep your little sister's attention, and enough edge to rid them of "guilty pleasure" status. Hailing from stereotypically suburban metro Detroit, Fireworks is comprised of five electric personalities with endless influences. Together they create a unique blend of "infectious, well-written punk with an undeniable sense of melody. Read more about Fireworks on Last.fm.
The Swellers
From Michigan
First Twin Cities show since since January 23, 2010 • First Triple Rock show since July 13, 2008 • Fourth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since September 24, 2007
From last.fm:
The Swellers are a punk quartet from Fenton, Michigan, formed in 2002. Their music is fast and melodic, drawing heavy influences from 1990s skate punk. The current lineup consists of Nick Diener (guitar & lead vocals), Jonathan Diener (drums & backing vocals), Ryan Collins (guitar) and Anto Boros (bass). They were previously signed to Fueled By Ramen, but announced that they have left the label on April 20, 2012. They plan on joining a new label by 2013. Read more about The Swellers on Last.fm.
Man Overboard
From Wiliamstown, New Jersey
First Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar
From last.fm:
1- Man Overboard is an American pop punk band from Mt. Laurel and Williamstown, New Jersey that began in 2008. Since then, they have released two EP's, an acoustic EP, a split with Boston pop punk band Transit, a compilation of old songs and three full length albums. Taking influence from such pop punk acts as Blink-182, Saves the Day and Taking Back Sunday, Man Overboard play a brand of upbeat and poppy pop punk with the emotion of 90's emo acts such as The Promise Ring. Well known for its motto, "Defend Pop Punk," the band is currently signed to Rise Records. Read more about Man Overboard on Last.fm.
Transit
From Massachusetts
First Twin Cities show since since April 17, 2010 • First Triple Rock show • 16th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since May 16, 2007
From last.fm:
There is more than one artist with the name "Transit" 1) Transit is an American pop-punk group based out of Boston, MA along the lines of Taking Back Sunday, Saves The Day, Crime In Stereo, Balance & Composure, Polar Bear Club, and Hot Water Music. Transit has released three full-length albums: 2008's This Will Not Define Us, 2010's Keep This to Yourself and 2011's Listen & Forgive. Other releases include 2011's Record Store Day limited edition 7" Promise Nothing... Read more about Transit on Last.fm.