Street Hassle

A refreshing throwback to the Twin Cities early punk scene that spawned the likes of Man Sized Action, Breaking Circus, Cows, and Rifle Sport, Street Hassle’s sound is straight-up adult urban angst, as fueled by singer James Ho’s poetic howlings and guitarists Tony Nelson & Buck Doss' slivery riffs. Formed in 1999 and just now hitting its stride, these guys are that rare live band that thrives on a mix of spontaneity, unpredictability, and raw expression that can provide heart-ripping catharsis and dreams of bloody mosh pits. Make no mistake: When they’re hitting on all cylinders, Street Hassle is as potent a rock band as this area has ever coughed up.