Gully Boys + Skating Polly hit the Pilllar stage on March 24

The Gully Boys origin story plays out like the perfect domino effect. From sorting vintage clothes in a Minneapolis-area thrift store in 2016 to earning Best New Band honors from their hometown City Pages just two years later in 2018.  Having to master their instruments on the fly, the band's sound grew quickly - taking inspiration from '90s  icons like No Doubt, Garbage, and Hole - officially marking the birth of Gully Boys. After two relentless years of gigging, they dropped their first collection of demos, Not So Brave (2018), followed by the Phony EP in late 2019—right as the live music scene came to a screeching halt due to COVID-19.

Using the unexpected pause to their advantage, Gully Boys began working with Zach Zurn at Carpet Booth Studio and welcomed a lead guitarist into the fold. This new chapter led to their first fully produced EP, Favorite Son (2021), followed by the singles See You See (2022) and Optimist (2023).

Despite their packed release schedule, the band never slowed down on stage. They’ve rocked official SXSW showcases, played iconic Minnesota venues like First Avenue’s main stage and Minnesota Yacht Club festival, and toured nationwide with Nova Twins, Motion City Soundtrack, and Bad Bad Hats.

Joining Gully Boys on the Pilllar stage is Skating Polly, an Oklahoma City alt-rock band that embodies the unbridled freedom of punk like no other! Tickets for this show are currently sold out.