Pg. 99
| Pg.99 | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | pageninetynine |
| Origin | Sterling, Virginia, United States |
| Genres | Emoviolence, screamo,[1] punk rock[1] |
| Years active | 1997 – 2003, 2011 (reunion) |
| Labels | Robotic Empire, Reptilian, Magic Bullet |
| Associated acts | City of Caterpillar, Ghastly City Sleep, Malady, Mannequin, Haram, Pygmy Lush, Verse En Coma, A Papier Mache Monster, Tideland, Blake Midgette (Stand up Comedian) |
| Website | www.pageninetynine.com |
| Past members |
Chris Taylor Blake Midgette Mike Taylor Jonny Ward Cory Stevenson George Crum Brandon Evans Jonathan Moore Kevin Longendyke Mike Casto T.L. Smoot Mike Wildman Jeff Kane |
Pg.99 (also spelled pageninetynine) was a screamo band from Sterling, Virginia on the outskirts of Washington, D.C. The band formed as a six-piece in fall 1997 and later expanded to an eight-piece. They occasionally would enlist the services of an additional musician or two for a live song but were never more than an eight-piece composed of two singers, three guitarists, two bassists and a drummer. Pg.99 was known for their intense live shows.[2]
History
1997 - 2002: Existence
Pg.99 made many US tours and a European tour during their tenure. They released 11 records as a total over their various record companies.
2003 - 2010: Hiatus
After several US tours, a European tour, and numerous releases, they disbanded in May 2003. Before officially breaking up, Pg.99 booked Steve Albini of Shellac and Big Black as their producer for a follow-up to Document No. 8.[3] Guitarist Mike Taylor cited struggles with maintaining a large line-up due to schedule conflicts, and issues with drinking as major reasons for why Pg. 99 broke up. Taylor also said, "It was like a dysfunctional family where a group of people needed to give each other some space and clarity."[4] Four of the members would go on to perform in Pygmy Lush.[3]
Two releases completed before the group's break up have yet to see light: a DVD compiling various live footage, and a split 10" with City of Caterpillar containing both bands' last songs recorded.[5]
2011: Reunion shows
Pg. 99 performed a one-off reunion performance in August 2011. The group performed Document No. 8 in its entirety at the Best Friend's Day festival in Richmond, Virginia.[6] When asked about the future of the band, Taylor said: "We felt that if [Best Friend's Day] went well—how we play, how we sound, how we felt—we'd be up for more. If we're going to do it, it's gotta be right and has to feel good. Community is one of the things that made Pg. 99 gigs so special."[4] After the Best Friend's Day festival sold out, Pg.99 scheduled a second performance on August 27, 2011 at The Black Cat in Washington, DC.[7][8]
In a group interview with NPR, Pg.99 was asked about the possibility of recording new material, and several of the members gave conflicting responses. Chris Taylor was content writing and releasing new music with Pygmy Lush, and said, "The only reason to realistically do that is being an old fogey and not making any money and being like, 'This could make us some money.'"[3] However, Mike Taylor said he would be interested in "learning some more songs and doing something small."[3]
Members
- Chris Taylor - vocals (1997-2003, 2011)
- Blake Midgette - vocals (1997-2003, 2011)
- Mike Taylor - guitar (1997-2003, 2011)
- George Crum - guitar (1997-2001, 2002-2003, 2011)
- Jonathon Moore - guitar (2002-2003, 2011)
- Brandon Evans - bass (2001-2003, 2011)
- Cory Stevenson - bass (2000-2003, 2011)
- Kevin Longendyke - bass (2002-2003, 2011)
- Jonny Ward - drums (1997-2003, 2011)
Former members
- Mike Casto - guitar (1999-2001)
- T.L. Smoot - bass (1997-1999)
- Jonathon Wildman - bass (2001)
- Jeff Kane - programming, noise (1999)
Timeline
Discography
- Document No. 1 - Demo tape (self-released, 1999)
- Document No. 2 - Split 7" with Enemy Soil (Sacapuntas Records, 1999)
- Document No. 3 - Split 7" with Reactor No. 7 (Robodog Records, 1999)
- Document No. 4 - Tour 6" (Robodog Records, 1999)
- Document No. 5 - First full-length LP/CD (Reptilian Records, 2000)
- Document No. 6 - Split 7" with Process is Dead (Witching Hour Records, 2000)
- Document No. 7 - LP/CD (Magic Bullet Records/Happy Couples Never Last, 2001)
- Document No. 8 - LP/CD/Tape (Robotic Empire/Electric Human Project/Scene Police/Old Skool Kids/SzSS, 2001)
- Document No. 9: A Split Personality - Split 7" with City of Caterpillar (Level Plane Records, 2001)
- Document No. 10: Do You Need A Play To Stay? - Split Live LP/CD with Waifle (Magic Bullet Records, 2001)
- Document No. 11 - 7" Reissue of Documents No. 3 and No. 4 (Robotic Empire, 2002)
- Document No. 12 - Split LP/CD with Majority Rule (Magic Bullet Records, 2002)
- Document No. 13: Pyramids in Cloth - Split 7" with Circle Takes the Square (Perpetual Motion Machine Records, 2002)
- Document No. 14: Singles - CD containing all vinyl/compilation/demo tracks (Reptilian Records, 2003) and reissued on vinyl in 2011 through Robotic Empire[7]
References
- 1 2 Lars Gotrich, Pg. 99: A Document Revisited: NPR Music Interview
- ↑ Butler, Blake. "allmusic ((( pg. 99 > Overview )))" allmusic.com. Retrieved on 28 May 2009.
- 1 2 3 4 Gotrich, Lars (August 17, 2011). "Pg. 99: A Document Revisited". NPR. Retrieved September 5, 2011.
- 1 2 Pettigrew, Jason (July 2011). "Reunited, and it Sounds So Good". Alternative Press 276 (26): 86. ISSN 1065-1667.
- ↑ Robotic Empire discography, see ROBO50 and ROBO078
- ↑ Paul, Aubin (February 17, 2011). "pg.99 to reunite for Best Friend's Day 2011". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 17, 2011.
- 1 2 Kraus, Brian (July 12, 2011). "Pg.99 announce 2nd reunion show and Singles collection". Alternative Press. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
- ↑ Wisniewski, Kira (July 12, 2011). "pg.99 reunion show (DC)". Punknews.org. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
External links
- Official website (archived)
- pg. 99 at Reptilian Records
- Live recording from August 27, 2011 at The Black Cat via NPR
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