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The Velmas
Alternative / Rock / Indie



Albany, NEW YORK
United States

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Member Since8/30/2004
Band Websitehttp://www.thevelmas.com
Band MembersMike "Harvey" Grosshandler
Todd "Figaro" Minnick
Michael "Bruce" Bruce
InfluencesThe Beatles, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kiss, Sublime, Alice In Chains, Foo Fighters, Veruca Salt, Pearl Jam, Type O Negative, Smashing Pumpkins, Banana Fish Zero
Sounds LikeThe Velmas, Jimmy Eat World, Foo Fighters, Third Eye Blind, Nirvana, Sublime, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, Our Lady Peace, Eve 6
Record LabelCity Canyons Records
Type of LabelIndie


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Nov 19 2009 7:00P
Gloversville High School (Auditorium) Gloversville, New York
Dec 17 2009 7:00P
Hot Topic (Crossgates Mall) Albany, New York
Dec 18 2009 7:00P
Savannah’s (Dublin Underground) Albany, New York
Jan 21 2010 7:00P
Hot Topic (Rotterdam Square Mall) Schenectady, New York
Dec 31 2010 11:45P
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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.

"ADAS" was followed by Recess (2004), a 10-song “double EP” featuring new and unreleased studio tracks, as well as several live tracks. Recess included the song "Restless, Restless," which was selected out of thousands of entries as one of the top 20 finalists on Howard Stern's much-publicized "Restless, Restless" contest. The song also wound up being included on a compilation album called "The Best of Restless, Restless" with other entries including those from William Shatner and Robert Goulet.

The Velmas would follow that up with their second full-length album, Station, released on City Canyons Records on October 31, 2006. Station was recorded at Robby Takac's (Goo Goo Dolls) Chameleon West Studios in Buffalo, NY. A digital-only single, "Playground," was released by City Canyons in April of 2009.

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" keep voting them the Capital Region’s "Best Alternative Band" and "Best Rock Band" (Metroland, 2006, 2007, 2009).

The Velmas have shared the stage with numerous acts, including Soul Asylum, Collective Soul, Everclear, moe., Tally Hall, Winger, Vertical Horizon, Samantha Ronson, and Shaw Blades (members of Styx, Night Ranger, and Damn Yankees).


   


   


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Nov 6 2009 2:35 PM

Hey i heard you guys were coming to my city for a benefit concert for the Shell family and i want to go but i dont know when and where so can you guys please just let me know when it is
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Nov 5 2009 12:53 AM

ten year vampHey VELMAS
Just wanted to make sure you knew our new album is available on
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"It sounds like money—that is to say, it’s well-written and performed, slickly produced and extremely marketable." - John Brodeur, Metroland
“I was blown away by this band right away… This is a top of the UC Radio List recommendation.” - UC Radio
"One of the most dynamic rock albums of the year" 5 out of 5 Stars... Wildy's World
"This is a cd that flat out rocks." - Gregg Weinlein, Greenbush Times
"This is a fantastic album!" - The Mothpod
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Trish

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Oct 21 2009 4:55 PM

you're welcome! :)
I will be sure to spread the word!
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Trish



Oct 20 2009 2:54 PM

you're welcome! :)
I like your music!
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Oct 12 2009 7:51 PM

ya u guys are awesome i listened too one of your songs on Fly 92.3 someone requested and it was so cool i started singing in the car so cool!  cant wait 2 see u guys again!
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Oct 8 2009 1:48 PM

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Sep 25 2009 2:59 PM

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Thank you, I would really appreciate that!
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Sep 25 2009 2:25 PM

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Sep 25 2009 2:25 PM

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Sep 25 2009 3:28 AM

you're welcome! :)
that's great to hear!
Not much going on for me lately. I've mostly been keeping busy doing street team work.
How about you guys?
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Sep 25 2009 2:25 AM

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Sep 20 2009 12:35 AM

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Sep 20 2009 12:35 AM

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