Hardcore Crayons

Hardcore Crayons has a large array of influential artists, including the likes of Primus, Dub Trio, Bad Brains, Fugazi, King Tubby, Soul Coughing, Don Caballero... Elements of these artists seep their way into the songs created by this Minneapolis power trio. What is eventually created is truly a unique, energetic, and inspiring experience. Hardcore Crayons can and will change from eerie dub grooves, with delayed snare, looped, psychedelic guitar riffs, thumping bass, to harsh, bob-your-head-cause-you-just-can’t-help-it metal.

"When people talk about ska music, they probably think of band geeks and trombones. The Hardcore Crayons would like to wipe that thought from your feeble mind. This Minneapolis band replaces the horn section with psychedelic guitar riffs, tripped out bass lines and borderline pop vocal hooks... " -MN Ska

Past Shows


Jun
13
th
2018
7th St Entry
Jun
13
th
2018
7th St Entry

Magic Sword

with Hardcore Crayons and JAKE KEMBLE
Nov
15
th
2017
7th St Entry
Nov
15
th
2017
7th St Entry

Consider the Source

with Hardcore Crayons and Porno Wolves
Apr
20
th
2015
Turf Club
Apr
20
th
2015
Turf Club

Lightning Bolt

with NOVACRON and Hardcore Crayons
May
13
th
2014
7th St Entry
May
13
th
2014
7th St Entry

Tera Melos

with Holographic Sands and Hardcore Crayons
Mar
18
th
2013
7th St Entry
Mar
18
th
2013
7th St Entry

HUMANDA

with Hardcore Crayons, Father You See Queen and Fort Wilson Riot
Apr
12
th
2012
7th St Entry
Apr
12
th
2012
7th St Entry

ROCK THE LIGHTHOUSE BENEFIT

with TERR THE OM, TIGER VS., WILD GHOSTS and more!
Jan
31
st
2011
7th St Entry
Jan
31
st
2011
7th St Entry

AGONIZING DEATH

with Children of Euler, Hardcore Crayons and THRASH COMPACTOR

More Shows

Jan
18
th
7th St Entry

Lutalo

Dec
3
rd
7th St Entry

The Thing

Jul
31
st
Palace Theatre

Pixies

with Kurt Vile and The Violators
Aug
1
st
Palace Theatre

Pixies

with Kurt Vile and The Violators