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B A N D S

STANDING IDLY BY
Pete August
Email: standingidlyby@hotmail.com

New band with members from Running On Empty, Refinded, and Demogorgon. If you like Shai Hulud, Grade or Poison The Well, you'll love Standing Idly By

Crimes Of The Conspiracy
XB.J.X
P.O. Box 146, Minot, ND 58702-0146
Phone: 701-852-3859 Email: xcotcx@hotmail.com

Punk/hardcore/emo/metal/whatever. Sounds like an orgy involving Anti-Flag, Lifetime, Kid Dynamite, Alkaline Trio, and Hot Water Music. Yr guess is as good as mine!!! Book our band. Ask us to be on comps.

The Brat Pack
Tah/Scott
Phone: 701-839-7916 Email: bratpack_attack@yahoo.com

Local "non-hardcore" two piece. drums and bass. Think of Imipolex G, but give it a twist. Recording in July. The local gay pride now has a soundtrack!!!

Khaos Stone
Jasson Yellow Bird
PO Box 228, Parshall, ND 58770
Phone: 701-862-3489 Email: ree_warrior@hotmail.com

We love to play. We love to help other bands play in our area. We will play for next to nothing (but gas $ would be nice). We are the bastard band of N.D. All other bands hate us. We don't know why. We play what we love, no limits, rapcore/metalcore/punked up/alternapain. Give us a call even just to ask questions. DIY or nothing, independence or death.

20 Second Bomb
Bill Rohla
5437 12th St South, Fargo, ND 58104
Phone: 701-371-0520 Email: magillery@aol.com

We are a punk/emo band that loves to play shows. We will play with anybody anywhere.

BLOOD DRIES BLACK
Joe
2201 11th Ave S. #307, Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: 701-271-1146 Email: bdb_booking@hotmail.com

Hardcore and metal styles blended with an ever crushing dissonance and stage presence, BDB is 4 years and running!! Will play for next to nothing. 4th CD out soon. drink!!

BROOKDALE
Travis Smith
109 Prairiewood Dr. SW, Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: 701-232-7455 Email: brookdale@cableone.net

fun-filled melodic punk band. Band name is name of our favorite St. Cloud strip club.

NEVERWILL
Jeremy Moulton/ Josh "Bling" Voeltz
1429 1st Ave N., Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: 218-236-9790 Email: neverwillmusic@hotmail.comor byallmeansband@hotmail.com

Hardcore punk, two guitars, bass, screaming/singing vocals, fast/heavy drums. Some melodic shit with jud jud juds. We will play with anybody and everybody and we will be loud and scary. E-mail us for booking info.

Saccharine Order
XB.J. MooreX
P.O. Box 146, Minot, ND 58702-0146
Phone: 701-852-3859 Email: xxresistxx@hotmail.com

Three piece hardcore band. Sounds like the bastard child of a foursome between Minor Threat, AFI, Strife, and Jawbreaker. Looking for a bassist now!!

Empty Promise

Trevor Bresin
3519 17th ST. S., Fargo, ND 58104
Phone: 701-293-9139    Email: magmanova@aol.com

A mix between early west coast hardcore and modern punk. Willing to travel during summer of weekends. Mp3's at mp3.com split cd w/20second bomb availible full lenght soon
FleshHate
John H.
2986 Ontario Ln., Bismarck, ND 58503
Phone: 701-223-6121    Email: fleshhate_1@hotmail.com

Veterans of the ND scene presenting some brutal technical metalcore. We stand on values. Why? Because were from the fucking Midwest! 'For Your Funeral'e.p. out of print. Studio time begins 2/16/02 for new disc. Will be hitting the Portland and Vancouver area this summer for various showcasings. New CD will be available at RECYCLED SOUNDS in WA & via our website.
Invividly
James/Dustin/Mike/Jarret
ND
Email: invividly@hotmail.com

invividly is a tight 4 piece band hailing from Fargo, ND. the music is very direct and honest - brutal and emotional. the music takes no prisoners and pulls everyone into an undertow for a hardass thrashing ride, and everyone leaves either a new fan, a disgusted critic, or in a body bag.
Omnipotent Belligerence
James Paul
3108 withers drive, mandan, ND 58554
Phone: 701-663-9164    Email: NoBreadNoBlood@aol.com

Death/punk/grind/blues band from mandan ND.Will exchange shows aswell as mothers.E-mail for gigs-and info on a split album out soon
Pink Slips, The
Elija
Bismarck, ND 58501
Email: sugarxspikes@yahoo.com

Indie,riot grrl,surf rock.3 girls and 1 penis.Looking to play and expand our horizons. Bands and labels get in touch! Cd out soon!!
Sixteen Minutes
Steven
Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: 701-581-3962    Email: sleepyjest@cs.com

4 skinny guys playing and living the hardcore lifestyle. Heavily influenced by Dillinger Escape Plan, Poison the Well, Spineshank, and the like. We sing, we scream, mosh with audience, don't eat much, and we're all ugly.
Story Of My Life, The
Susie Polasky/Will Petrik/Pat Buell/Dave Mazlo
bismarck, ND 58501
Email: the_story_of_my_life@hotmail.com

punk rock mixed with salsa, killer bass riffs and Rocking drums
Straphanger
Brian
1834 South 20th St. #6, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: 701-772-9420    Email: rock_outlaw@hotmail.com

Howdy. Candy Machine/Dianogah/Fugazi = us, I suppose. Our first full-length album 'The Grain Belt' is out now. 7" to follow soon on KC's Mental Telemetry Records (www.mentaltelemetry.com). Thanks.
Sugar and Spikes
Elija
Bismarck, ND 58501
Email: sugarxspikes@yahoo.com

Hardcore thrash steet punk? I guess so. Cd's for sale. North West tour this summer. looking for contacts, get in touch.
Terminal Aspect
ace
ND 58501
Email: abortedsociety@hotmail.com

Blasting grind/thrash mayhem. Yes the Terminal Aspect/Tion split is out, $3ppd, also looking for contacts,email to get a response cheers....
This Boy's Life
Tyler Cook/Wil Simon
1522 13 1/2 St S, Fago, ND 58103
Phone: 701-293-3741 Email: barelyhangingon@hotmail.com

We'll scream at you like an old man on massive amounts of barbituates yelling at kids to get out of his yard. Compared to Thursday/Grade/Lawrence Arms/Hot Water Music/Alkaline Trio. We are nice boys.

Glow As Ember
Honorius G
542 Griggs ave Suite#B Grafton, ND 58237
E-mail: honorg@hotmail.com

Emo-rock band from Grafton, ND. From what I hear, they're awesome.

Regards To Caulfield
Chris Garneau
Dickinson, ND
E-mail: pcfascist57@hotmail.com

Emo-rock band from Dickinson, ND. Mix of Braid, Sunny Day Real Estate and others. Keep an eye out for them.

Celebrate Montclair
Nick or Mike
Bismarck, ND
E-mail: celebrate_montclair@hotmail.com

Amazing fast pop punk band from Bismarck in the vein of Blink 182, "life in general" era Mxpx and others. book them for shows before you regret it.

When Something Fails
Mike Wilson/ Mike Novak
603 N 3rd street, Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: 701-232-2328 Email: wilsonal@mnstate.edu

Loud. punk. rock. Sometimes melodic, sometimes screaming, sometimes out of control,always a good time. We'll play anything even your Barmitsfah* so e-mail or call. We're not afraid to travel. merch avail. contact us. *all denominations welcome, when something fails does not /will not descriminate against you for your beliefs.

L A B E L S

Dart Records
Justin Seng
PO Box 1843, Fargo, ND 58107
Email: j_zeno@yahoo.com

Rock and roll records. Home of the Midnight Evils and their debut 7" as well as their second 7". If it ain't rock and roll it ain't shit!

Promise 57 Records
Cory Prough
Minot, ND 58701
Phone: 701-852-9041 Email: promise_57@hotmail.com

Indie label that's been around for the last 5-6 years that has put out records by Wade (aka Soiler), Kumkwat, and the Bubble Gum Rock compilation of Minot bands. Getting ready to release full lengths by the Spective Era, Five Balls High, and more. Planning on a compilation CD. If yr band wants to be on it, email the label. They also do full digital recordings in their basement studio and they've got reasonable rates.

Makoché Recording Company
Jeff DesLauriers
208 N. 4th St, PO Box 2756, Bismarck, ND 58502-2756
Phone: 800-637-6863 Email: jeffroysez@hotmail.com

I am assistant engineer at this studio. I like to record punk rock and will do it for a reasonable price. If interested get in touch.

P R O M O T E R S / V E N U E S

Aaron Hexom/Pat's Treasures
Aaron Hexom/Dan Lee
2710 Skyway Ct, Williston, ND 58801
Phone: 701-572-1939 Fax: 701-774-2015 Email: dhexom@host1.dia.net

We could probably fit 250 or more at Pat's Treasures, 1,000 people at the fairgrounds (crowd that big would be unlikely). I'm willing to pay most any cover charge. I will give the bands all the money we make, except for what we need to pay for the building. Lodging: yes. Food: yes.

Cafe Kosmos
Nate Marshall
21 N.4th St, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: 701-746-9431 Email: kosmos_action_net@yahoo.com

Non profit, pro youth, drug and alcohol free cafe and music club. For youth by youth. Any and all kinds of music, signed, indy, or amateur, food and gas money guaranteed for the touring poor. %s possible, food , lodging with promoter when available. 150-200 person capacity. Contact us for more info. We make deals. Lodging: maybe. Food: yes.

Coach and 6
Roger Hastings/Jay Miller
309 Broadway, Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: 701-293-0992 Email: roger@coachand6.com

We're a small record label. We do shows in the space below our studio(fargo moose lodge). We webcast many of the shows. Bands we've worked with include the Cherry Valence, Mercury Birds, Vaz, June Panic. Mooselodge holds up to 300 and has a smaller lounge in the basement that we can use too. We're a small outfit so we can't afford to give you any guarantees, but we'll work hard to promote your show and hook up opening bands, accomodations, etc. and do our best to compensate you & make Fargo a meaningful stop. Lodging: maybe. Food: maybe.

The Liberty
XB.J. MooreX
P.O. Box 146, Minot, ND 58702-0146
Phone: 701-858-0595 Email: xxresistxx@hotmail.com

Only DIY, all ages place here in Minot. Formerly known as the Minot Collective Cultural Center located @ 600 4th Ave. NE. Make agreements on either 50% of the door (after overhead costs) or guarantee. Usually $3-4 at door. Great turn outs. Lodging: yes. Food: yes.

Matt K.
Matt K.
Fargo, ND 58104
Phone: 701-235-4828 Email: bullemesis@yahoo.com

2 years experience promoting shows in Fargo and Moorhead. Most venues have a capacity of 200-300. Looking for punk, hardcore, indie, whatever, and would love to bring some good emo bands thru town. Please email me instead of calling, if possible, as I can't really afford a big long distance bill. I promise I'll write back. Oh yeah, and I'll give you whatever I make at the door after expenses. Lodging: no. Food: maybe.

North Dakota Sucks Entertainment
Jeff DesLauriers
3130 Devon Dr, Bismarck, ND 58504
Phone: 701-258-7076 Email: refinedmusic@hotmail.com

I set up shows at various places in Bismarck. Don't bug me if you are a closed-minded metalhead, if you drive a truck with glass-packs, or have a mullet. Lodging: yes. Food: yes.

Rockworm Inc.
Jasson Yellow Bird
PO Box 228, Parshall, ND 58770
Phone: 701-862-3489 Email: ree_warrior@hotmail.com

If you want to play here (on the rez) I'll work w/you on setting sumpthin up. All styles helped. Musical discrimnation sucks. No guarantees, a show's a show. DIY music scene. Halls, and few clubs but all our shows average 80-150 ppl. Go figure. Give me a call. Lodging: maybe. Food: no.

H's Cellar
Honorius G
542 Griggs ave Suite#B Grafton, ND 58237
E-mail: honorg@hotmail.com

All Ages venue that has done shows for Brandtson, the Appleseed Cast, Slick Shoes, and many many more. The guy who runs this place is super cool. Lodging: Yes. Food: Yes.

R A D I O S T A T I O N S

Coach and 6
Roger Hastings/Dan Shepard
309 Broadway, Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: 701-293-0992 Email: roger@coachand6.com

We have several regularly scheduled programs that feature everything from Brit-pop to noise-core. We do a weekly live dj show and we frequently do live punk-rock/interview shows. Visit our archives for a better idea of what we do. Accept: vinyl, CD, cassette, MP3.

Z I N E S

Agoraphobia
H. Arthur Taylor
W. Fargo, ND 58078
Email: agoraphobiazine@yahoo.com

$1.50/8.5x11/quarterly. We are a small punk/skin zine.

Yahtzeen
Ryan Anderson
PO Box 2275, Fargo, ND 58103
Email: ryan@yahtzeen.com

Monthly. Fargo's oldest and longest running zine, dating back to 1994. Our focus is music along with geek technology and other cool stuff. Come visit our site.

8 and Counting
XB.J. MooreX
P.O. Box 146 Minot, ND 58702-0146
Email: xcotcx@hotmail.com

Quarterly zine covering all types of punk and underground music that's been around since December, 1999. Issue number six is in it's making. Full of columns, short stories, poetry, music reviews, and band interviews with Grade (Victory Records), The Thumbs (Adeline Records), & the conclusion of the Planes Mistaken For Stars (Deep Elm Records) interview that started in issue #5. 8.5" x 11". $1.25 an issue.

CHICKENX Fargo, ND

The internet's most stupid and confusing zine run by Dart Records staffers.

Fresh Cow Pie
Farmer P
5112 77th Ave. SE
Montpelier, ND 58472
Email: farmerp@daktel.com

One of the only printed zines in North Dakota. Very good, order a copy from Insound today!

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UPCOMING SHOWS:

Saturday, March 9th: The Valentines, Over8ed (bismarck pop punk/emo) and t.b.a. $4 ALL AGES!!! 7:30 PM!!!

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