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USELESS
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
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   USELESS: General Info
Member Since9/26/2005
Band Websitewww.weareuseless.com
Band MembersRandy: Lead vocal, lead guitar

Alice: Bass, backing vocals

Sean: Drums

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   About USELESS
The reason I started doing this, the reason I continue to do this and the reason I'll always do this, is because there's nothing like strapping on a guitar, plugging it into a wall of amplifiers and screaming your head off! It's everyone's dream to be a rockstar. And I'm no exception," declares Randy, lead vocalist & guitarist of the Minneapolis based rock band, USELESS. Randy, aka, Freaky Useless, former bassist of National Recording Artists, FLIPP, formed USELESS in the summer of 2004 for one reason and one reason only, "...to get out and rock! As long as there's an outlet, a few friends and some beer, we'll be there. I still get the same kick in the ass from Rock & Roll that I did when I first heard and played it," states the front man. "This shit doesn't just go away." "People say Rock & Roll is dead. Rock & Roll isn't dead, man. It never died. It's living and breathing in the form of many great bands all over the world. It just ain't shoved down your throat like the rest of the garbage out there in mainstream America today. Remember the last time hard rock music was in the mainstream? There was a little too much hair spray and fruity colored guitars. Then after that there was the flood of mopey, shoe-gazers in flannel shirts. Rock & Roll is supposed to be reclusive. It's outlaw, ugly, mean, dirty and hopefully you can shake your ass to it! Rock & Roll belongs in a stinky, smoky bar, not the mall." Randy's long time friend and former Snagglepuss bandmate Alice, along with Planet Melvin drummer Melvin Jr. started rehearsing songs in the spring of 2004. After playing a few shows, the band realized Melvin's commitment to Planet Melvin wouldn't allow him to continue with USELESS. Nearly a year of trying out other drummers left Randy and Alice discouraged. Randy explains, "I've always played with great drummers and I wasn't about to settle on someone who couldn't keep up, in regards to drumming or their personality. I mean I wanna do this with friends, not associates. It's all about finding someone who sees things like you do. Which is usually double!" laughs Randy. The answer finally came in the form of an email via the USELESS web site. Randy explains, "This dude emails me and asks if we're still looking for a drummer. He knows me from my old bands, he's played shows with Alice and nearly all of my other friends. Everyone in town knew this kid but me. I was going crazy wondering 'can't there be a fucking drummer in this town who digs the same shit we do?' I sent him a CD of 6 songs and a week later we got together and he played them all note for note. Me and Alice looked at each other and nearly fell over. All I could say is 'where the fuck have you been?'" Sean came to USELESS from other local bands such as Mars to Mercury and ModiFY. "He comes from the same school we do. Big drums, big guitars, big fun and big glasses to drink from!" Randy exclaims. "The excitement was there from the beginning and it's hard to deny that. We're at the point now where all we wanna do is play. I mean, I've been waiting so long for a great hard rock band to come along and kick my ass. I got so sick of waiting, I just put one together myself. The three of us are gonna get off no matter what. If anyone else does, that's just a bonus." USELESS is currently booking shows, working on demos and talking to labels and management and gearing up to get in the studio. Randy explains, "I've been down this road before, man. With FLIPP we were very lucky to be surrounded by people who loved Rock & Roll. Hopefully that tradition will carry over. When everybody digs what they're doing, it's hard to not succeed. And just being able to record your music and then plug in and kick it out every night is all the success I ever wanted. Finding other people who feel the same way is the tricky part. And now that I have, the future's so bright I have to wear leather pants!

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Oct 12 2009 7:53 PM

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INSURRECT--Seeking Bookings

INSURRECT--Seeking Bookings



Aug 25 2009 5:04 PM

This Saturday, August 29th at Station 65 in Mora, MN~
12 hrs of bands, $1 beers, free camping, fun times etc...

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Get your tickets to HarleyFest from one of the Insurrect members.
Hairball

Hairball



Jul 8 2009 6:02 AM

See Hairball FREE OF CHARGE @ POV's in Andover this Sunday, July 12th! That's right... NO COVER! PLUS... 2 for 1 on bottles, taps, wells and calls from 7-10 PM! It's POV's Annual Customer Appreciation Night! They wanna thank all y'all for 15 great years!

Here's a sample of what Hairball has been up to:
HAIRBALL VIDEO - 05/15/09 - St Croix Casino - Turtle Lake, WI


Rock,

Da Balls
COLD COLOURS (with ENSIFERUM This Saturday!)

COLD COLOURS (with ENSIFERUM This Saturday!)



Jul 6 2009 5:05 PM

THIS SATURDAY!!!!!!!

This is it! THE show of the year. we are celebrating the release of our new cd "ANNO MMIX" with a FREE show. we have gathered our closest friends in CWN ANNWN, URN and RISINGFALL to celebrate with us.

PLUS - we will be selling metal vinyl, videos, dvd's and cd's from the ROOT OF ALL EVIL empire! so even if you don't like the bands, come to shop!

this will be the last show til the winter so DON'T MISS IT! It's FREE for fup sake!

here are the details:

Saturday July 11th

COLD COLOURS (cd release show)
CWN ANNWN
URN (from chicago)
RISINGFALL

doors at 8pm
music at 8:30
18 +
FREE for 21+
only $3 for 18-20

@ The Cabooze
917 Cedar ave s.
just 1 block south of 94
www.cabooze.com

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Dantes Lounge

Dantes Lounge



Jun 18 2009 1:45 AM

Yo Friend! Bouch from Dante's Lounge here. I wanted to let you know that we just posted two songs from our new album entitled "TRANSPARENT SCARS" on our music player. When ya get a chance, give these trax a spin and check out the new merch on our website at www.danteslounge.com Let us know what ya think. Hope to cya at some shows this summer.

later,
bouch
dL

Between Two Skies

Between Two Skies



May 5 2009 4:18 AM

Hey! We've got a big show at the Fine Line this Saturday night, May 9th with a pretty stellar line-up! Hope to see you there!! Cheers~Dave & BTS
Lost Cat Stanley

Lost Cat Stanley



Mar 19 2009 5:46 PM

Heya! Thanks for letting us take a slot on your Friends list. Great sound! Let my bro know when you have a show! Would love to see you live! (Gonna try to make the May show)

Take care and hope things are great!
SkoolBoy Entertainment

SkoolBoy Entertainment



Nov 25 2008 4:23 AM

Hey guys, thank you for the friend ad.
You guys sound great!
COLD COLOURS (with ENSIFERUM This Saturday!)

COLD COLOURS (with ENSIFERUM This Saturday!)



Nov 8 2008 8:56 PM

this coming thursday, november 13th - COLD COLOURS opens for the legendary ICED EARTH at STATION 4 in st. paul. joining the bill are EARLY MAN and our best buds in CWN ANNWN. we play first at about 5:30 so get there early!

thursday october 13th
ICED EARTH
EARLY MAN
CWN ANNWN
COLD COLOURS
@station 4
4th and sibley - st paul, mn
ALL AGES SHOW!!!
doors at 5pm
tix at station 4, discland (bloomington) and ticketmaster


this will be our last show for a long time as we are in search of a drummer. if you or anyone you know is interested in filling the vacant drum throne - please contact us at coldcolours@yahoo.com or through our myspace!

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~*Becky*~

~*Becky*~



Oct 27 2008 3:39 AM

What's going on with the band? You all too busy to play?
Still love the music.
Have a Happy Halloween!!!
COLD COLOURS (with ENSIFERUM This Saturday!)

COLD COLOURS (with ENSIFERUM This Saturday!)



Oct 5 2008 2:52 AM

this tuesday, october 7th, COLD COLOURS will be sharing the stage with the legendary AMORPHIS and SAMAEL along with VIRGIN BLACK. this is a rare chance to see us share the stage with one of our biggest influences in amorphis and equally influencial samael! plus this will be a part 2 of brian's bachelor party as this will be his last show and public appearance as a single guy!

tickets are available at STATION 4, DISCLAND in bloomington or through TICKETMASTER. don't miss this show!

doors are at 6 and we are first so get there EARLY!!!

tuesday october 7
Amorphis
Samael
Virgin Black
COLD COLOURS
18+ show
Doors at 6
Music at 6:30
@Station 4 - st. paul

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Blackwatch

Blackwatch



Sep 24 2008 9:46 PM

~*Becky*~

~*Becky*~



Sep 11 2008 10:02 PM

Thanks for the add! I love your sound! You should have more songs on your player off of your demo cuz I'd love to hear the whole song of a couple of them! Rock on guys! (hug) for Randy! ~B*
The Jerk Jam

UltraMega Jerk Jam



Aug 27 2008 11:03 PM

Jerk Jam @ The Rock in Maplewood is 18 & up!!!

That's right Jerks... on Thur August 28th, the almighty Jerk Jam will be happening @ The Rock in Maplewood instead of The Blue Fox.

TELL EVERYBODY!!!
COLD COLOURS (with ENSIFERUM This Saturday!)

COLD COLOURS (with ENSIFERUM This Saturday!)



Aug 25 2008 12:16 AM

This Friday - August 29th!
Pay tribute to the one and only EARL ROOT!!!!
THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL MEMORIAL METAL MASSACRE
First Avenue and 7th St Entry
Doors at 4:30pm


MAINROOM

ALL AGES PORTION

5:30-6:00 D.I.M.
6:15-6:45 DYING EUFORIA
7:00-7:30 DEMONICON
7:45-8:15 AESMA DAEVA
8:30-9:00 EPICUREAN

18+ PORTION

9:30-10:00 KWANG
10:15-10:45 COLD COLOURS
11:00-11:30 GRACEPOINT
11:45-12:30 MISSING MAN FORMATION (GOD-AWFUL/DISTURBED all stars)
12:45-???? IMPALER

ENTRY:

ALL AGES PORTION

5:15–5:45 SEARED
6:00-6:30 JAUNDICE
6:45-7:15 A BRUTAL CONFESSION
7:30-8:00 GRAND DEMISE OF CIVILIZATION
8:15-8:45 SCHIZOPATHIC

18+ PORTION

9:15-9:45 THUNDERBOLT PAGODA
10:00-10:30 HARSH REALITY
10:45-11:15 PORCELAIN GOD
11:30-12:00 DUMPSTER JUICE

Tons of Goodies for sale from the ROOT OF ALL EVIL store!!!

DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW!!!!

$10 adv / $12 door
all proceeds go towards earl's medical bills
Matt M!

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Jul 22 2008 4:16 PM

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The Jerk Jam

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Jun 26 2008 10:26 PM

Due to Happy and Dan's busy ass Hairball schedule this summer, they're unable to make the next few Jerk Jams.

TONIGHT's Jerking, will be the last until late August so you MUST attend!!!

The Blue Fox in Arden Hills!!! One block south of I-694 on Lexington!!!

Party,

The Jerks
Moto Geek

Moto Geek



Jun 23 2008 2:14 AM

Gosh... that must have been a week or more ago. Anyhow, the HAMS were all commenting about how they'd want in their fantasy rock band... IE. Singer, guitar players, bass players, drummers..etc. Josh commented something that you would be the bass player in his fantasy band.
Moto Geek

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Jun 11 2008 2:43 AM

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Meghan

Meghan



May 31 2008 3:05 PM

Looking forward to Ramones Mania.
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Mayda

Mayda



May 18 2008 9:11 PM

100%
Greycoats

Greycoats



May 18 2008 7:58 PM

thanks for sharing the stage. it was a pleasure.
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