Hairball

Minnesota-based '80s arena rock tribute act known for pyrotechnics, lights and costume changes.

Hairball is a Minnesota-based '80s rock tribute act that recreates the sound and look of bands like Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue and Queen, with pyrotechnics and lighting. Mike Findling started the band in 2000 as a side project playing suburban bars, and it now plays state fairs and arenas, mostly in the Midwest. Hairball headlined the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on Sept. 1, 2026, with special guest Slave Raider.