Fret Rattles

Minneapolis-based Fret Rattles have been around the rock n’ roll block and feature ex-members of Thee Viceroys, Dirty Robbers, Fuck Knights, Six Six Crush, and many other bands from the past 25+ years. With that history in their back pocket, the Fret Rattles bring their own approach to the sounds of late '60s Detroit (MC5, Stooges), '70s punk rock (Radio Birdman, Sonics Rendezvous Band), and the '90s underground rock revival (Hellacopters, Dragons). The final result is straight-forward rock-n-roll. It’s not retro, it’s alive. It’s fresh. And it’s more relevant sounding than ever.

Fret Rattles have shared the stage with countless bands, including The Humpers, Supersuckers, Dead Boys, Junkyard, The Briefs, Suzi Moon, The Schizophonics, The Short Fuses, John the Conqueror, and Left Lane Cruiser. Through all the gigs, traveling, broken equipment, ringing ears, and spilled blood, Fret Rattles have earned the reputation of being one of the most explosive live rock bands anywhere!

Upcoming Shows


Feb
13
th
Turf Club
Feb
13
th
Turf Club

Impaler

★ Local Show ★
with Fret Rattles, Bad Idea and The Cobra Jets

Past Shows


Aug
22
nd
2025
Turf Club
Feb
11
th
2023
Turf Club
Feb
11
th
2023
Turf Club

Impaler

40 Years of Blood, Guts, and Beers
with Dumpster Juice, Fret Rattles and DJ Rock the Monkey
Aug
13
th
2016
Turf Club
Aug
13
th
2016
Turf Club

LEMMY / MOTÖRHEAD Tribute Show

with Impaler, virgin whores, Fret Rattles and more!
Feb
3
rd
2015
7th St Entry

More Shows

May
2
nd
State Theatre

SatchVai Band ft. Joe Satriani & Steve Vai

with Animals As Leaders
Apr
6
th
7th St Entry

Krooked Kings

May
9
th
Turf Club

J. Roddy Walston

Apr
11
th
First Avenue

DeVotchKa