Artist description The Velmas are a rock band out of Albany, NY known for their high-energy live shows. The Velmas recently completed their debut album, Another Day at School, released in June of 2002.

Music Style Rock/Alternative

Musical Influences Nirvana, The Beatles, Kiss, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alice in Chains, ABBA, The Verve Pipe

Similar Artists Jimmy Eat World, Third Eye Blind, Weezer, STP, Pearl Jam, Matchbox Twenty, Sublime

Artist History The Velmas spawned from the musical group Pourjayce. After retiring from that act in early 1999, bassist Todd "Figaro" Minnick, drummer Michael "Bruce" Bruce, and guitarist Mike "Harvey" Grosshandler reformed as The Velmas. Creating a name for themselves with their high-energy shows, The Velmas have been working steadily at nightclubs in Albany, Syracuse and many other places around New York. As a result, the band's popularity in these areas has been growing, and patrons have been making inquiries for more Velmas music. The Velmas are meeting these requests, and are looking to expand their popularity in New York and the surrounding states. The band has just released their debut album, "Another Day At School."

Group Members Mike Grosshandler (guitars, vocals), Todd Minnick (bass, vocals), Michael Bruce (drums, vocals).

Instruments Guitars, Bass Guitar, Drums, Vocals

Albums Another Day at School (2002)

Location Albany, NY - USA

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