Pg. 99

Pg. 99

Chris Taylor performing with Pg. 99 in Reading, Pennsylvania in 2002
Background information
Also known as pageninetynine
Origin Sterling, Virginia, United States
Genres Screamo,[1][2] hardcore punk,[2] powerviolence,[2] grindcore[2]
Years active 1997–2003 (original run)
2011, 2017 (reunions)
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), Enemy Soil
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 punk rock[1] band from Sterling, Virginia, a town on the outskirts of Washington, D.C. They are considered one of the pioneers of screamo. The band formed as a six-piece in late 1997 and later expanded to an eight-piece. They would occasionally 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.[3]

History

1997-2002: Existence

Pg. 99 toured frequently, performing over 300 shows during its five-year existence.[4] The band underwent a total of nine tours, and have played shows in both the United States and Europe. The band also released three full-length albums, seven splits, an extended play, two compilations, and a demo tape across its lifespan.

In early 1999, Pg. 99 guitarist Mike Taylor and Reactor No. 7 bassist Andy Low founded Robodog Records (now Robotic Empire). The label's first two releases were the Document #3 split 7" between Pg. 99 and Reactor No. 7 and the Document #4 tour 6" record that Pg. 99 sold during their first tour in the summer of 1999.

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.[5] 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."[6] Four of the members would go on to perform in Pygmy Lush.[5]

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.[7]

2011-present: 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.[8] 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."[6] 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.[9][10]

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.'"[5] However, Mike Taylor said he would be interested in "learning some more songs and doing something small."[5]

In 2017, it was announced that the group will reunite again and will tour with Majority Rule in September of 2017.[11]

Members

Former
Timeline

Discography

References

  1. 1 2 Lars Gotrich, Pg. 99: A Document Revisited: NPR Music Interview
  2. 1 2 3 4 "pageninetynine – document #8 CD (robo 009)". Robotic Empire. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
  3. 1 2 Butler, Blake. "allmusic ((( pg. 99 > Overview )))" allmusic.com. Retrieved on 28 May 2009.
  4. ↑ X, Chris. "Pg.99 Biography on Reptillian Records". reptillianrecords.com. Reptillian Records. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Gotrich, Lars (August 17, 2011). "Pg. 99: A Document Revisited". NPR. Retrieved September 5, 2011.
  6. 1 2 Pettigrew, Jason (July 2011). "Reunited, and it Sounds So Good". Alternative Press. 276 (26): 86. ISSN 1065-1667.
  7. ↑ Robotic Empire discography, see ROBO50 and ROBO078
  8. ↑ Paul, Aubin (February 17, 2011). "pg.99 to reunite for Best Friend's Day 2011". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 17, 2011.
  9. 1 2 Kraus, Brian (July 12, 2011). "Pg.99 announce 2nd reunion show and Singles collection". Alternative Press. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
  10. ↑ Wisniewski, Kira (July 12, 2011). "pg.99 reunion show (DC)". Punknews.org. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
  11. ↑ Sacher, Andrew. "Majority Rule playing reunion tour dates with pg.99 and City of Caterpillar". brooklynvegan.com. Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 2017-06-02.
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