White Hassle

White Hassle were a band with the lead singer Marcellus Hall[1] based in New York, New York. Dave Varenka (also of Railroad Jerk) played drums, with Chris Maxwell and Joachim Kearns on guitars.[1][2] The Houston Chronicle described their music as "stripped-down ... noisy blues-soaked rock".[3]

Their debut album, "National Chain," was released on Matador Records in 1997.[4]

White Hassle released albums on Matador Records, Fargo Records,[5] Mazri Records, and Orange Recordings. The band toured Europe and America before disbanding in 2006.

  1. ^ a b Ashare, Matt (February 3–10, 2000). "Review: White Hassle & New Wet Kojak: Shticky Fingers". Boston Phoenix. Retrieved 19 July 2012.
  2. ^ Miller, Eric T. (May 23, 2011). "Q&A With Marcellus Hall". Magnet Magazine.
  3. ^ Hess, Christopher (March 16, 2001). "SXSW Picks & Sleepers: White Hassle". Houston Chronicle.
  4. ^ "Marcellus Hall - the First Line".
  5. ^ "Fargo Records". Discogs.