thevelmas
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mike
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Rock and roll music. And some ridiculousness and good times.
About Me:
Since 1999, the Velmas - bassist Todd "Figaro" Minnick, guitarist Mike "Harvey" Grosshandler and drummer Michael "Bruce" Bruce - have been entertaining upstate New York. The band has become a favorite around Albany and Syracuse, NY, and is gaining popularity throughout the Northeastern U.S.
In 2002, the Velmas released their debut album, Another Day At School. Since its release, the album has received rave reviews and has opened doors of opportunity for the band. This was followed by Recess (2004), a "double EP" featuring new and unreleased studio tracks, as well as several live tracks. The Velmas released their second full-length album, Station, on City Canyons Records on October 31, 2006.
The Velmas are three singers and songwriters creating powerful rock music. Their sound is influenced by old-school to modern rock, punk, reggae, and even country and classical. In concert, the Velmas back their music with a playful, high-energy live show, which is the reason why Albany-area "Velmites" have voted them the Capital Region's "Best Alternative Band" (Metroland, 2006 & 2007).
The Velmas have shared the stage with numerous national acts, including Soul Asylum, Collective Soul, Everclear, moe., Tally Hall, Winger, Vertical Horizon, and Shaw Blades (members of Styx, Night Ranger, and Damn Yankees).
In 2002, the Velmas released their debut album, Another Day At School. Since its release, the album has received rave reviews and has opened doors of opportunity for the band. This was followed by Recess (2004), a "double EP" featuring new and unreleased studio tracks, as well as several live tracks. The Velmas released their second full-length album, Station, on City Canyons Records on October 31, 2006.
The Velmas are three singers and songwriters creating powerful rock music. Their sound is influenced by old-school to modern rock, punk, reggae, and even country and classical. In concert, the Velmas back their music with a playful, high-energy live show, which is the reason why Albany-area "Velmites" have voted them the Capital Region's "Best Alternative Band" (Metroland, 2006 & 2007).
The Velmas have shared the stage with numerous national acts, including Soul Asylum, Collective Soul, Everclear, moe., Tally Hall, Winger, Vertical Horizon, and Shaw Blades (members of Styx, Night Ranger, and Damn Yankees).
Record Label:
City Canyons Records
Label Type:
Independent
Band Members:
Mike 'Harvey' Grosshandler, Todd 'Figaro' Minnick, Michael 'Bruce' Bruce
Influences:
The Beatles, Nirvana, Sublime, Alice In Chains, Kiss, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Veruca Salt, Pearl Jam, Type O Negative, Smashing Pumpkins, Banana Fish Zero
Sounds Like:
Foo Fighters, Jimmy Eat World, Third Eye Blind, Nirvana, Sublime, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, Our Lady Peace, Eve 6
Hometown:
Albany, NY
Country:
United States
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Candi
Rock on mates,
Spike