Shellac, Helen Money
Wed, September 08, 2010 - 7:00 pm
Advance Cost: $14
Door Cost: $15
Shellac is an American group composed of Steve Albini (guitar and vocals), Bob Weston (bass guitar and vocals) and Todd Trainer (drums and vocals). Although they have been classified as noise rock and math rock, they describe themselves as a “minimalist rock trio.”
Shellac formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1992 as an informal collaboration between guitarist Steve Albini and drummer Todd Trainer. Former Naked Raygun bassist Camilo Gonzalez sat in on early rehearsals and played on one song on Shellac’s first single before permanent bassist Bob Weston, formerly of Boston’s Volcano Suns, joined. Both Weston and Albini are renowned recording engineers, and use their preferred methods with Shellac. They prefer a very sparse, analog recording sound with little or no overdubbing, and are meticulous about microphone placement and choice of equipment. This is reflected in Shellac’s ‘no-nonsense’ approach to their own music, both in the studio and live.
Shellac are known for their mercurial nature, which has produced some interesting records and events. Mid-set in many live performances Shellac take the time for one or more “question and answer” sessions, where members of the band respond in an off-the-cuff and at times jocular manner to questions shouted out by fans and hecklers alike.
Tickets:
Tickets for this show are available at the following locations:
The Smiling Moose
1306 East Carson St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
412-431-4668
Paul’s Compact Discs
4526 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
412-621-3256
Wicked Discs
406 Craig Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-682-5007
Where:
1306 East Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203