Millenium '99 Tentative Showcase Listings Undergoing revisions - 2/3/99 revision

1. Angelina's 449 South Front Street Wormleysburg, PA 717-761-6000 Owner: Vince Catalano Stage Manager and Sound Company: Ed Pennypacker 717-737-5607 Now Hear This
Friday 2-12	8:30 - Grimace - Hummelstown Take some melodic rock and roll with some jazz overtones and add a little dash of Zappa; add some congas, goat toes, and chimes and you've got your Grimace. 9:30 - Omni - Hershey This five piece band formed in the summer of 1998 and has created an eclectic and provocative blend of music that includes funk, jazz and rock 'n' roll. 10:30 - 13 Hands - Totowa, NJ A blend of many musical and ethnic influences combine to form what has been best described as "the textural moods of Sarah McLaughlin mixed with the rhythmic intensity of Rush." 11:30 - the ernies - Richmond, VA In the last two years, the influences of hip-hop, funk, and heavy rock have fostered an increasingly "edgier" ernies sound -- not to mention the addition of a DJ to their line-up. 12:30 - NotchoMa - Camp Hill NotchoMa, a seven piece SKA band from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has been filling clubs for years while also performing with some of the worlds best SKA acts such as The Toasters, Skatalites, Allstonians and many more.
Saturday 2-13	8:30 - Skaterman and the Box of Death - State College One man. His guitar. A box full of comical pop songs. Be sure to see the headless Barbie routine. 9:30 - Jizzy Speedwack - Lancaster This band's new lineup creates jazz-inspired melodies that range from mellow to funky. Beat poet style lyrics complete Jizzy's jazzy sound. 10:30 - Who Cares - East Meadow, NY "A roaring joy ride of thrash-funk, ska-core and acid-jazz colliding with a stream of vituperative vocals that'll make you want to flail in a mosh pit." – The Long Island Newspaper 11:30 - Live Alien Broadcast - Annapolis, MD Voted best live electric show by Music Monthly in 1996, Live Alien Broadcast defines their style as Power Groove. Their funky rhythms combine thick guitar with memorable vocals that will get you singing. 12:30 - The TwistOffs - Cleveland, Ohio This Ohio band plays over 300 shows a year and may be America's favorite party band. Signed to Sol 3, they feature burly rhythms, a strong horn section and groove based guitars.
2. Angie's Lounge 1360 Eisenhower Blvd. Harrisburg, PA 717-939-0417 Manager: Rick Cruz Stage Manager: David Brinkley 717-763-7080 Sound by Utopiadave
Friday 2-12	8:30 - Downblast - Lewisberry Catchy songs influenced by pop punk, metal, folk and classic rock with female vocals reminiscent of Natalie Merchant. The resulting sound is edgy rock that is fun to listen to. 9:30 - The Red King - Philadelphia "Their 60's psychedelic sound, similar to, if a bit hazier/heavier than, the Olivia-Tremor Control, incorporates swirling guitars, keyboard flourishes, Brit-poppy bass and non-sequitur lyrics." - Philadelphia City Paper 10:30 - Nowhere Quick - Middletown This trio from the shadows of Three Mile Island sounds like Dave Matthews being assaulted by the Foo Fighters. Maybe even words like "original" and "neat" could be used to describe them. 11:30 - Pinch - Wilkes-Barre The power trio fuses influences from Johnny Cash to Faith No More and adds a chainsaw to deliver a unique blend of stompy yet melodic power chords. Voted Northeast Pennsylvania's Best Original Band in the 1998 Weekender Magazine Reader's Poll. 12:30 - Gear - Auburn From dark swirly neo-psyche to pure pop with a British influence this four piece band creates a unique sound which is not easily categorized.
Saturday 2-13	8:30 - Stereotype 646 - Reamstown This three piece band from Lancaster County features intense alternative rock. 9:30 - Pill Shovel - Reading This quintet is rapidly gaining attention for its powerful live sets as well as its equally impressive debut release, Bombed In Royersford, on Ultrapsyche Records. 10:30 - Tommie Griggz - Collingswood, NJ Alterno-wave-slop-rock is what Tommie Griggz calls its verison of music, beloved in the Tri-Valley and on its east coast tours. Aussies will tell you "be ready to rock". 11:30 - Happenstance - Reading They've established themselves with an innovative songwriting style in the essence of Kansas, Yes and Boston. Don't miss their cover of the theme from "Halloween". 12:30 - 11th Hour - York "Formerly of The Swing, Bill Phipps new band 11th Hour will thrill you with their variety of classic rock, blues and funk." - PA Rocks
3. The Appalachian Brewing Company 50 North Cameron St Harrisburg, PA 17101 717-221-1080 Manager: Mike Bishop Stage Manager: Parker Bandy 717-762-9442 Parker Bandy Sound Advise
Friday 2-12	Retro-Reactive's NYC swing nite with DJ Lenny Lounge and ... 9:00 - The Central Park Stompers featuring Miss Peggy Cone This jumpin, jivin, singing sensation is stomping her way straight into the limelight. She'll kick the brewery's butt, but good! 10:30 - The Blue Saracens In short, it is swing at its purest, most unadulterated, and highly concentrated. Music that sends swing kids bouncing off walls.
Saturday 2-13	9:00 - In Between Blue - Maywood, NJ In the vein of David Bowie, Jeff Buckley, and Radiohead, In Between Blue creates a dynamic mix of art-rock and cabaret music which will mesmerize the mind. Their new CD was released January, 1999. 10:00 - Venus Envy - Harrisburg Expect to hear exceptional female vocals, as Venus Envy is fronted by Tammi Taylor, formerly of Blue Grace. 11:00 - Dunston Ashe - State College This band's style is drawn from a wide range of influences, including the Dave Matthews Band, Counting Crows and Phish. Dynamic vocals backed by acoustic and electric guitars, piano, organ, bass, drums and percussion. 12:00 - Frederico's Bongo Fever - Mechanicsburg Frederico's newest incarnation is propelled by beautiful melodies pulsating to Latin, Brazilian, Jazz, Funk and World Beat flavored rhythms.
4. City Island Pavillion - All Ages Walnut Street Bridge City of Harrisburg Dept. of Parks and Recreation 717-255-3020 Venue Manager: Chris Johns - 717-361-7630 Stage Manager: Ed Rebert - 717-528-7243 Lighting Director: Corey Eslinger - 717-697-7496 Venue Doors Open One Hour Before Showtime
Friday 2-12	6:00 - Next of Kin - York This group has been building a following with their anti-hate message for the past two years. Each song has a different sound, ranging from pop to melodic to metal – which might explain their popularity with the Harley-Davidson crowd. 6:30 - Flophouse - Harrisburg Led by Jonny Rich, Flophouse is the pride of the east shore punk scene. 7:00 - Halestorm - Bethel Elizabeth (14) and Arejay (11) Hale are two youngsters who create pop rock tunes with a wholesome message. Faith in God is the driving force in all they do and their high-energy show features Elizabeth's great voice and her little brother's crazy stage antics. 7:30 - Empty Set - Bath Hard-edged "Redneck Rapcore" with the purpose of showing God's love to youth who are forgotten by the mainstream Christian music industry. This is definitely not your average church music! 8:00 - Caligo - Grantham Melodic emo-rock style college band influenced by Letters to Cleo, Radiohead, Starflyer 59 and the Cranberries. Since 1996 they've been entertaining coffeehouses from here to Ohio. 8:30 - Opal - Hanover These are some funky sounding kids whose music is influenced by the Chili Peppers, Santana, 311 and The Beatles. The result is diverse, upbeat and kind of makes you want to rollerskate. 9:00 - Pagewater - Pittsburgh Winner of Shaler's Battle of the Bands, Pagewater has conglomerated musical influences and styles from hard rock to jazz to create their own original type of melodic hard rock. 9:30 - Horsehead - Middletown This young quartet has a raw heavy rhythm noise section, funky bass, inaudible guitar and plenty of acrobatics and sarcasm. Their new album is scheduled for release January 1999. 10:00 - Misconceived - Altoona Their debut album "Mt. Zion's a Minefield" is a hard hitting set that spans hard rock to punk to hard rap to ska and even metal. With this amount of variety, it's no wonder they won the Crazy Fest Amateur Talent Show three years in a row! 10:30 - The Commercials -Mechanicsburg Fast, poppy new school punk with a touch of emo that makes you want to cut a rug especially to songs like "Don't Bogart the Vibrating Pen" and the my bologna my bologna yeah yeah yeah song.
Saturday 2-13	6:30 - Crooked Halo - Danville Five piece alternative band with a hard-dare I say metaly-edge to it. They've been together for over a year playing various small clubs and cafes in the central PA area. 7:00 - Kilida - Allentown These guys produce a melodic driving sound that they say has separated them from the ranks of other local bands. They've got a new lineup and a new album out. 7:30 - ivet - Cleveland Their release "failure boy" took regional Album of the Year on radio station WENZ-FM. "This band put together the best combination of emo and hardcore I've ever heard and you feel that it comes straight from their hearts." - Franco Ortega 8:00 - dilton - Willow Street Self described as "geek rock", their music is melodic power pop-punk with plenty of stuck-on-the-girl-who-broke-their-heart lyrics. Stick around for their encore, a tribute to GWAR when they run out naked alphabetically and blow fire out their mouths. 8:30 - Running From Dharma - Camp Hill The term pop rock does not do this band justice. A combination of brilliant guitar enhanced by some of the most intricate bass this side of the galaxy, solid drumming, and intense lyrics all swirl together to cause a maelstrom of emotion. 9:00 - D'Arey October - Reading Very energetic intense melodies sometimes and good ol' punk/hardcore rhythms some other times and always girl singing!! These kids have their stuff together. Just go see them. 9:30 - Anthrophobia (Oxygen) - Reading This premiere hard rock act of the Northeast is a cacaphony of driving guitar rhythms, plenty of distortion and vocals full of angst. Anthrophobia has opened for Bad Brains, Faith No More, Jawbox and L7. 10:00 - Godsmack (Universal/Republic) - Boston They've topped the Billboard Heatseekers Northeast Regional Chart for over 16 weeks with their sound "that blends retro hard rock with an industrial edge…raw guitar leads, grinding drum grooves, and in-your-face lyrics." - Boston Globe
5. J.T. Croc'N Berry's 3523 Union Deposit Road Harrisburg, PA 717-561-1010 Manager: Kevin Baldwin Stage Manager: Nina & Don Intrieri - 717-657-3282 My Wife's Sound Company
Friday 2-12	9:00 - Vitamin Z - Lebanon A medley of inspiration ranging from David Bowie to Tom Petty to The Velvet Underground to the Rolling Stones gives this four-piece their interesting musical direction. 10:00 - Poptart Monkeys - Berwick "This quintet offers a delicious menu of pop-anchored rock that places the emphasis on the band's talent for concocting infectious and tightly structured tunes." - Unknown 11:00 - High Dive - Mechanicsburg High Dive cordially welcomes you to share in a vignette of sound and beauty with their alternative pop rock sound with a spark of magic that lets you enjoy music the way it was meant to be enjoyed. 12:00 - Colouring Lesson - Baltimore Colouring Lesson is tearing up the Mid-Atlantic with their original mix of hard-edged, guitar-driven reggae, rock and ska. Their high energy show is music that gets you to your feet and keeps you there. 1:00 - Julian Fist - Spring Grove This high energy modern rock cover band has had many accomplishments, including 1st place winner in the Hanover Battle of the Bands, and they were one of the favorites of Millennium '98 by PA Musician Magazine.
Saturday 2-13	9:00 - Broken - Boalsburg A four piece alternative rock band which revolves around energy, dedication and originality. They've been described as "…a breath of fresh air with their driven sounds and well-structured songs." – The Daily Collegian 10:00 - A Room With A View - West Chester "A hip original sound that is refreshing. Sampling and the heavy use of synthesizers are elements that recall early Duran Duran." – Homegrown local music review 11:00 - Song - Pittsburgh Self described as the new face of Modern Rock. Take the substance and intensity of Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden and add textured guitar melodies and passionate lyrics and you've got Song's creation of Rock Theatre. 12:00 - The 3rd Skill - Temple An alternative rock concoction of distorted guitars combining Matchbox 20 with Led Zeppelin, wailing vocals and a driving rhythm section. 1:00 - Underfoot - Annapolis Rated by MTV as a "Must-See" in the Mid-Atlantic region, their blend of mysterious guitar melodies and chilling vocals is truly "a symphonic massage of the senses simulating a gathering storm." - Rockpile Magazine
6. Dewey's 37 North 2nd St. Harrisburg, PA 717-233-3700 Manager: Dona Barner Stage Manager: Mike Banks - 238-4477
Friday 2-12	10:00 - Robert "IZ" Close - Lititz One of Lancaster's most prolific and original singer/songwriters combines a spectrum of folk, jazz, classical, heavy rock and metal into his unique, infectious sound and style. 11:00 - Smithline / Manion - New York "Laid back acoustic adult-contemporary with harmonies about midlife confusion, high-tech mind and personality cages and growing up in a world that changes as quick as the weather." - ID 12:00 - Simply D - Lancaster Acoustic duo blends a unique sound and eclectic mix of modern to classic rock, original music, R&B, blues and a touch of everything in between.
Saturday 2-13	10:00 - Mary Jo Bramble Music that is in transition from folk to pop by combining heartfelt lyrics against powerful rhythmic guitar. Millenium is a pitstop for her as she headlines venues across the United States and Canada. 11:00 - Darcy Miner - Hershey Her extraordinary voice and natural ability to play guitar will captivate the audience as she plays both originals and covers by Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews, Alanis Morrisette and Fleetwood Mac. 12:00 - Tony Perry 3 - Harrisburg An electric band that also puts on high-energy acoustic shows to assure that the audience has as much fun as the band does playing. Their mature songwriting and influence of music ranges from Radiohead to The Indigo Girls and from traditional country to soul-stirring gospel.
7. The Firehouse 606 N Second St Harrisburg, PA 717-234-6064 Owner: Don Brown, Jr. Stage Manager: Mike Banks - 717-238-4477
Friday 2-12	9:00 - Michelle Nagy - New York Performing Songwriter Magazine ranked her new album the Editor's Choice of Top Independent Recordings. Her intoxicating voice is highlighted by a uniquely melodic acoustic pop sound. 10:00 - Tom Hampton - Reading "A multi-talented musician with a poet's flair" is how Toronto Now! describes Tom Hampton. His music pays homage to his native Tennessee roots, combining elements of folk, rock and country. 11:00 - Voxology - Mechanicsburg "A high energy, dynamic duo who vary their style from a cappella to acoustic playing both their own original musical composition and a medley of favorite cover songs.
8. Gullifty's Downstairs 1104 Carlisle Road Cedar Cliff Mall Camp Hill, PA 17011 717-761-6692 Manager: Matt Eisenhower Stage Manager: Larry Sadler - 717-558-8731 Sound Engineer: Ed Music - 717-781-6692
Thursday 2-11	9:00 - Bon Fuhrer - Mechanicsburg "Shock rock with a touch of comedy" is what you get when you combine hardcore, upbeat music, Bon Fuhrer's message about the future of music and their Hitler mustaches. 10:00 - Jim Rhoads - Elizabethtown This former drummer for the Reach Around Rodeo Clowns has gone solo with his musical talents and this new project has sounds of old school, power pop, melodic and even some psychobilly. 11:00 - Wiseguys - Harrisburg The Wiseguys play rock 'n' roll as they learned it from Elvis, Buddy Holly, Little Richard, Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis – with raw energy. Hide your daughters. 12:00 - The Lubin Dollys - Lemoyne Their chugging guitar riffs and hard hitting upbeat rhythms combined with creative lyrics have been most accurately described as a "wild, out of control punk rock rodeo."
Friday 2-12	gig records presents: 8:30 - Zia Zia ZIA is an exclusively electronic band who has been playing in the New England area since 1993. Founded by Elaine Walker, Zia currently has an all girl line-up. 9:30 - Hissy Fits "Snotty, brash garage rock with a new wave twist if the best way to describe this three-piece NYC trash rock outfit." - Frank Meyer, POPsmear, Nov./Dec. 1998 "All-girl, like Nirvana, Indian has his eye on the ball here." - PA Rocks 10:30 - Red Engine 9 "Billboard talentnet has it right - Red Engine 9 has been kickin' it near the top of their charts for many weeks. What is the buzz all about? - pure rock talent." - PA Rocks 11:30 - Pure 13 Pure 13's bringin' home the kind of quality rock - new, tomorrow, don't miss that the true fans know and love. "Gullifty's, Indian, Gig Records, Pure 13 - the way it used to be and the way it will be again tomorrow." - PA Rocks 12:30 - Amazing Meet Project From the hip-hop meets brit-pop power of "Stupid of Me" to the folk rock crossed with Indian spiritualism of "Thing Ghost Girl", the Amazing Meet Project are never short on interesting musical combinations and unexpected surprises.
Saturday 2-13	8:30 - Faith - New York City Blend the likes of Hendrix, Nina Simone, Jane's Addiction and The Police with Felice Rosser's androgynous vocals, a diverse cultural line up and an immensely colorful sound and you get Faith's East Village interpretation of "alternative" rock. 9:30 - Mike Shupp - Falls Church, VA One of SPIN Magazine's Best Unsigned Band contest winners and listed in The Washington Post's list of top 20 local shows, Shupp writes solid pop rock tunes with classic power pop elements. 10:30 - Lit Plastic - New York City You'll wonder if his hair is real. And then his David Bowie-esque style will entrance you with lyrical observations of the sad but true observations of the ever-changing state of life. 11:30 - The Polins - Harrisburg This quartet produces a wall of sound – described as traditional pop twisted with texture and influenced by British pop that drenches their lost love harmonies and minor chord progressions. 12:30 - Hexbelt - York "Solid groovin' in the pocket rock with an experimental edge that moves through the spectrum of blues, funk, ska and rip-snortin raging rock-n-roll with a prevalent hippie anarchist punk attitude running throughout." - 3D monthly music review
9. The Java House 1006 North Third St Harrisburg, PA 717-234-1997
Friday 2-12	8:00 - Maria Wilson - Hummelstown "There is a reason why someone becomes highly repected in a music community. Maria is very well respected in the community." - PA Rocks 9:00 - Karen Dalton - Carlisle Solo acoustic act of relaxing guitar and soulful lyrics about confusion and love. 10:00 - Rhyne McCormick - Lewistown Rhyne's deep, rich, soulful voice and his acoustic 12 string guitar are bound to enthrall, as they have enthralled listeners throughout PA, as well as NY and MD.
10. Kokomo's 3951 Market Street Camp Hill, PA 717-731-903 Manager: Stan Barowski Stage Manager: Bill Martin 717-732-1863 Bill Martin Light & Sound
Friday 2-12	10:00 - Velcro Mary - Hazelton This rock duo just recently released its first CD "Goodbye Cowboy." The music is often compared to the footsteps of Pavement and Sonic Youth. 11:00 - Craig Kelley Band - Carlisle Craig Kelley has led his powerful pop rock band to two 'Battle of the Bands' victories since their formation and is currently reigning Central PA 'Guitar Wars Contest' champion. 12:00 - Plum Loco - Carlisle This band offers a cast of strong, colorful players who take control of the stage and deliver a surprising mix of action, humor, and creativity.
Saturday 2-13	10:00 - Crazy Suzan - New Cumberland An acoustic female lead rock band that seems to be influenced by Melissa Etheridge with tunes that range from soulful ballads to upbeat songs. 11:00 - JoJo Pepper - West Chester This trio met and formed in college five years ago and has a new CD out now on Llist Records. 12:00 - The Low Down Rounders - Mechanicsburg A Jam Band that includes all styles into their fun, melodic and vey dancable tunes! They have been known, on special occassions, to turn their 5 piece into a 9 piece orchestra.
11. The Midtown Tavern 1101 North Second Street Harrisburg, PA 717-236-5783 Owner: Jim Snyder Stage Manager: Mike Roberto - 717-657-0188 M&R Sound
Thursday 2-11	9:00 - Pine - Chambersburg Their name is derived from the emotion, not the tree and it comes through in their music, which is influenced by a medley of styles and ends up something like Black Sabbath mixed with The Cure being beaten up by The Foo Fighters. 10:00 - The Rutabagas - Harrisburg This three piece band was grown from local soil, and have worked the homegrown circuit with pleasant results. The Vukmanic brothers provide vocals, bass and guitar, while Stymie stirs the skins to stimulate a surfabilly style. 11:00 - Into The Woods - Mechanicsburg Into the Woods is a jam/groove band whose original music offers a fresh unique sound emphasized by strong melody lines and vocal harmonies. 12:00 - Wiseacre - Lancaster Using fresh sing-along vocals, crunchy guitar, plodding bass, spacey keyboards and solid beats, Wiseacre keep their live show moving, often playing 12 songs in about 30 minutes.
Friday 2-12	9:00 - Shorty Porter's Brother Boys - Harrisburg Red Porter's band surfaced last year at Millenium in lime green polyester. This year expect cowboy attire. 10:00 - God Bless Our Mobile Home -York Red blooded American country rock 'n' roll – like a bar brawl between Hank Williams, Sr. and Johnny Rotten. Their goal is to bring out the redneck in every American in as many juke joints as possible. 11:00 - Off The Wagon - Camp Hill Catfish Joe's eyes popped out when he caught The Blue Rags at the Courtyard last year. Now he's got himself a band. "They've got something good going on." - PA Rocks 12:00 - Dan Kibler (Big Deal) -Harrisburg Native son singer-songwriter Dan got back from his tour in support of his latest national release on Big Deal records to play Millenium on 2nd Street. 1:00 - Boil - Harrisburg They describe themselves as a country metal pop band that play a wall of twang comparable to a honky-tonk rocketship about to explode. One fan had the same sentiments when they mentioned that Boil "sounds good in the men's bathroom."
Saturday 2-13	9:00 - Jump The Gun - Dillsburg Influenced from the Beatles to Alice In Chains, Jump the Gun is "a melodic, yet guitar-driven band with outstanding vocals. Pleasantly unique." 10:00 - Jack Shift - Lancaster Lancaster County five man arsenal of raw talent has a unique sound that is best described as a hybrid of The Doors and The Police. 11:00 - Backdoor Victoria - Lancaster Rock 'n' roll with acoustic guitar performing a mix of original material as well as their own arrangements of their favorite cover material, such as "Rio" by Duran Duran. 12:00 - Kill Bossa - Pittsburgh They emerge on the scene with a sound that is original but not avant-garde and energy that is raw but not contrived that comes from such influences as the Pixies, the Ramones, X and Guided by Voices. 1:00 - Vibro Kings - Pittsburgh An energetic blend of musical styles including blues, funk, rock and pop that has won them Jam Slam 4 and Grand Prize in the 1996 Graffiti Rock Challenge.
12. Nick's 1014 Cafe 1014 North Third St Harrisburg, PA 717-238-8844 Manager: Sal Pantera Stage Manager: Mike Banks - 717-238-4477
Thursday 2-11	10:00 - Dave Neale - Harrisburg "Wow ... check this guy out. Sure to satisfy your acoustic urges." - PA Rocks 11:00 - Jen Schellings & Bethanie Yeakle - Harrisburg "Oh, those voices. What exceptional sweetness. Can you ask for more?" - PA Rocks 12:00 - Fred & John - Middletown Fred Pellegrini & John Elicker make beautiful music together.
Friday 2-12	10:00 - John Dillon - Bloomsburg This guy not only plays, but makes truly uniqu custom guitars. 11:00 - Ray Owen - Gettysburg Named by the Philadelphia Inquirer as "One of America's premier outdoor fair and festival performers." Ray whips up a feast of American songs and a touch of humor mixed with his guitar, harmonica and banjo to please audiences of all ages. 12:00 - Soleil w/ Mike Banks - Harrisburg No sugar coating needed here. Mike is considered the top acoustic guitarist in Harrisburg. Soleil is his band.
Saturday 2-13	10:00 - A.J. - Lancaster Versatile band that plays slower acoustic ballads and upbeat alternative pop beats with an equal amount of skill and intensity. 11:00 - Dave Venet & John Skiffington - Harrisburg Bluesy, soulful vocals are expected from Dave Venet, if he remains true to his Syn d'Cats form. 12:00 - Glenn & Ray - Harrisburg Part-time golfer Ray Solinski teams with DJ for The River Glenn Hamilton to bring you quality acoustic entertainment.
13. The Pep Grill 209 Walnut Street Harrisburg, PA 717-236-6403 Stage Manager: Mike Banks - 717-238-4477
Saturday 2-13	10:00 - Evan Curtis and the Flow "Evan ... flow acoustic music to take you away." - PA Rocks 11:00 - Velcro Mary - Hazelton This rock duo just recently released its first CD "Goodbye Cowboy." The music is often compared to the footsteps of Pavement and Sonic Youth. "This is not bs - Velcro Mary is cool." - PA Rocks 12:00 - Harmonic Convergence - Harrisburg Best described as acoustic rock with soaring harmonies, this quartet performs originals as well as their own version of covers by the Beatles, the Everly Brothers, CSN, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead.
14. Ramada on Market Square 23 S. 2nd St Harrisburg, PA 717-234-5021 Stage Manager: Al Cox - 717-691-9434 Studio 213 Lights: Corey Eslinger - 717-697-7496 CE Lighting
Friday 2-12	MAIN STAGE: 7:00 - Jet Silver - Lancaster / Harrisburg Take Harrisburg's Shea Quinn, Ryan Sohmer on drums and new guitarist Sal; add Jet Silver's Joel from Lancaster fronting on bass, and, voila, Jet Silver - punk supergroup. 8:00 - Mary Prankster - Baltimore The undisputed queen of Fowl Records presents her "in your face" pop-punk with a fresh, unique style. Guaranteed to get a rise out of anyone, her acoustic Raunch 'n' Roll is one of a kind. 9:00 - Hexbelt - York "Solid groovin' in the pocket rock with an experimental edge that moves through the spectrum of blues, funk, ska and rip-snortin raging rock-n-roll with a prevalent hippie anarchist punk attitude running throughout." - 3D monthly music review 10:00 - Bloom Box - Harrisburg Front man Mike Moppin cavorts about the stage like a boy possessed. DJ Geoffro scratches away and the psychedic alternative groove turns into frenzy. 11:00 - The Martini Bros. - York This powerful surf, garage and rockabilly trio has lost a bit of the billy in their rock. Packing the clubs in South Central PA since the release of their debut CD Portable, the band was voted "the best of 1998" by Harrisburg Magazine. 12:00 - Strangemen - Boston Led by Captain Summertime, the Strangemen have the biggest hair of Millenium. This does not hinder their ability to churn out their surf tunes, rockabilly beats and good ol' rock 'n' roll sound. 1:00 - All Mighty Senators - Baltimore Outlandish Landis fronts this funked up bunch from Baltimore. You're gonna see all 6'6" of lead singer/drummer Landis standing downstage, and frenzied dancing to extended groovy funk jams. A party's not a party without the Kingpin.
Friday 2-13	DAUPHIN STAGE/SCHMOOZE ROOM: 3:00 - 7:00 Don Carn & Larry Lentz - Keyboards & violins - awesome. Cara Thompson - Cara's music encompasses the classic sounds of folk-rock, jazz and blues. Her passionate vocals and bittersweet lyrics rhyme with her rhythm quitar. Joey Welz - Legendary keyboardist of Bill Haley's comets. Whitey Noll's Ukaboom - Whitey doesn't come down from the mountain much nowadays - ukeliles
Saturday 2-13	MAIN STAGE: 7:00 - Kelly Bell Band - Baltimore Named Best Blues Band and Best New Act in Music Monthly, also Best Groove Band in the Baltimore City Paper, the Kelly Bell Band's style is a little bit of funk and a whole lot of blues to make music that speaks directly to the soul. 8:00 - Amy Simpson - Harrisburg This Harrisburg diva is reincarnated in her latest project following Blitz Dynette. 9:00 - Cara's Mosiac - Wilkes-Barre Cara's music encompasses the classic sounds of folk-rock, jazz and blues. Her passionate vocals and bittersweet lyrics rhyme with her rhythm quitar. 10:00 - This Year's Girl - Newark, DE Power pop with a bitchin' early 80's punk/new wave edge. "Imagine Blondie's Deborah Harry with the Go-Go's spunk" - Rockpile Magazine 11:00 - Zak Meyers - Memphis From the doorsteps of Beale Street, this 15 year old guitarist has already forged his own electric blues style. Add 2 veteran Memphis musicians and there's a powerful band. 12:00 - Big Tubba Mista - Harrisburg They do swing as right as the Colonel does Kentucky Fried Chicken. This 7-piece band's jazzy beats will get you out on the dance floor to try out the jitterbug with all the other cool cats.
Saturday 2-13	DAUPHIN STAGE/SCHMOOZE BAR: - 2:00 - 7:00 A.J. - Versatile band that plays slower acoustic ballads and upbeat alternative pop beats with an equal amount of skill and intensity. Darcy Miner - Her extraordinary voice and natural ability to play guitar will captivate the audience as she plays both originals and covers by Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews, Alanis Morrisette and Fleetwood Mac. Dan Kibler - Native son singer-songwriter Dan got back from his tour in support of his latest national release on Big Deal records to play Millenium. Greg Overton - Rhyne McCormick - Rhyne's deep, rich, soulful voice and his acoustic 12 string guitar are bound to enthrall, as they have enthralled listeners throughout PA, as well as NY and MD. Mike Banks - The camper is rightly considered the best acoustic guitarist in Harrisburg. Tom Hampton - A multi-talented musician with a poet's flair" is how Toronto Now! describes Tom Hampton. His music pays homage to his native Tennessee roots, combining elements of folk, rock and country. Michelle Nagy - Performing Songwriter Magazine ranked her new album the Editor's Choice of Top Independent Recordings. Her intoxicating voice is highlighted by a uniquely melodic acoustic pop sound. Amy Beth - Caprice International recording artist inthralled the Courtyard lounge at Millenium '98.
Saturday 2-13	THE LOUNGE: - 5:00 - 10:00 - Danny Steuber on piano
Sunday 2-14	THE LOUNGE: - 10:00 - 2:00 - Danny Steuber on piano - St. Valentine's Brunch
15. The Rusty Nail 3100 Paxton Street Harrisburg, PA 717-564-5150 Manager: Teresa Ciccocioppi - 717-238-7232 Stage Manager: Aaron Zimmerman - 717-938-0611 Sonic Sound
Thursday 2-11	9:00 - Steel - Lewisberry This melodic hard rock band features former members of Scary Mary, Karetaker and Savage Bliss. 10:00 - October - York They call their music Octorock - they've got hard rock tunes, pop tunes and slow songs and sometimes they'll play a cover song by Blink 182, Man...Or Astroman or Seven Mary Three. 11:00 - Imodium - Carlisle "We don't follow the trends, we follow our hearts, and our hearts beat the music of being 20-something, voiceless, invisible to the rest of the world. With passion and love for music, 4 individuals can mesh together and form something that is unique and engaging." -Imodium 12:00 - Balistic - Lebanon This progressive hard rock band reminds you of early Savatage and Fate's Warning. Balistic surges with such raw feeling and emotion that they draw you inside their reality.
Friday 2-12	9:00 - Key - York The "key" to this band is that they have been playing songs together in the basement of their homes for most of their lives. Key is recording its first full-length cd. 10:00 - Felt Side Out - York An all original band that has steadily toured the central Pennsylvania area for a year now. Self-described as "alternative" with an assortment of diversified genres of music from jazz to speed metal. 11:00 - DogTown Road - Lemont "Tasty...a loud eclectic groove...DogTown Road drives out soulful, rhythmic original songs." - Daily Collegian 12:00 - Poker Face - Allentown Hailing from the Lehigh Valley and featuring singer/songwriter Paul Topete, Pokerface conjures up propulsive progressive rock that deftly mixes passion, politics and polemics. 1:00 - Petey Gets Around - Youngwood One of the surprises of last year's Millenium, Petey Gets Around to Central PA from their base in Western PA.
Saturday 2-13	9:00 - Damn Third Eye - York - Back for a return engagenment to Millenium, Damn Third Eye is bound to hit you hard right in the solar plexus with their brand of kickin' rock action. 10:00 - Spellbound - Camp Hill "They are a band of showmanship as well as musical performance...striving to entertain anyone who sees them, or hears them!" - Dimensions Magazine 11:00 - Soveren - York "You'll hear parts that are really rocking and heavy, and then we'll play parts that are soulful, like ballads. Then we'll go back to playing rock." - Kern 12:00 - Fist - Gettysburg "This quartet is on to something. Call it alternative, modern rock, hard rock, whatever - how it's categorized doesn't matter. It's damn good stuff." - DiSpaldo 1:00 - Iron Bottom Sound - Allentown This Lehigh Valley band has mixed powerful vocals, in your face guitar, solid rhythms, and powerful poundings to create its own brand of heavy, aggressive rock music.
16. Scott's Grill 212 Locust St Harrisburg, PA 717-234-7599 Manager: Dave Pryor Stage Manager: Mike Banks - 717-238-4477
Friday 2-12	10:00 - Mind's I - Butler Their eclectic mix of musical styles eludes easy categorization but any audience will appreciate the unique combination of pop, folk, punk, jazz, latin, reggae and blues that make up Mind's I's energetic live performances. 11:00 - Nancy Falkow - Philadelphia Her beautiful voice enhances a varying musical background comprised of upbeat folk guitar melodies with a twist of mystery. 12:00 - Case 150 - Dillsburg A four-member band of eclectic musicians whose music combines many different tastes, including folk, melodic rock, and a hint of country.
Saturday 2-13	10:00 - Barby Holder - Camp Hill Barby applies her unique musical talent of the guitar and dulcimer to presentations ranging from British Isles chanteys to original songs to American folk and country interpretations. 11:00 - Larry Griffin - Camp Hill After a 18 year hiatus, Larry Griffin and his 12-string guitar are back on stage. His fingerpickin authentic acoustic style is reminiscent of the 70's greats. 12:00 - Mike Banks - Harrisburg Mike is the King of Harrisburg singer-songwriters. It's good to be king.
17. Shakey's 312 Mill Street Hershey, PA 717-533-9824 Manager: Tony Basti - 717-566-9071 Stage Manager: Frank Siriani - 717-561-7879 B&A Sound
Thursday 2-11	9:00 - Munch - Harrisburg They stretch the boundaries and break the molds of songwriting with their powerful and creative originals. There is something for everyone in their show. 10:00 - Emily's ToyBox - Carlisle Pop punk/heavy alternative experimenting in an explosive emotional exposition. A palette of mood and vocal expression. 11:00 - Clove - Allentown This spice is flavored with vocals reminiscent of Stevie Nicks, highlighted by strong funk guitar background. 12:00 - The Armadillos - Allentown With 6 CD's under their belt, the Armadillos brand of rock and roll has been entertaining audiences for years. Former drummer Kevin Miller is in Fuel. 1:00 - Cider - Allentown Cider blends elements of rock, alternative, and blues to deliver a powerful performance.
Friday 2-12	9:00 - Stealing Pennies - Mechanicsburg "Fronted by the charismatic Adam Drake, Stealing Pennies show all indications of filling the sizable heavy alternative rock shoes of Fuel ... no stopping Stealing Pennies" - PA Rocks 10:00 - Cherry Twister - Lancaster "At or near the top of the local power pop scene, Cherry Twister has played important showcases in LA and Nashville. Keep an eye out for the theramin." - PA Rocks 11:00 - Mercy River - Newark, DE This 5 piece features 3 guitars, electric and acoustic, has been entertaining audiences up and down the east coast, and has 2 CDs to its credit. 12:00 - Swoon - Philadelphia "Songs such as Sky Is Falling and Boy Psychic are highlighted by danceable grooves and lots of synthesizer flourishes." - Beachcomber 1:00 - The Jellybricks - Harrisburg Power pop that portrays a cab ride down the avenue of modern rock. They've built a loyal following during their east coast tours opening for They Might Be Giants, Luscious Jackson, Live and Fuel.
Saturday 2-13	8:00 - Shame - Reading Melodic youthful alternative rock music full of feelings long lost with vocals flowing awash with energy and instinct. 9:00 - Negative Space - Lancaster "With a guitar-heavy sound that is rooted in classic and alternative rock, it is easy to understand their appeal." - Barfly Monthly 10:00 - Cloud Party - Reading They've been called a combination of REM and the Wallflowers - modern rock with classic sensibilities and smart, passionate and sometimes bitter lyrics that recall the "vintage age vinegar of Elvis Costello" according to the Reading Eagle. 11:00 - The Robert Reilly Band - Reading "Robert Reilly has established himself as a mature, talented songwriter who possesses the increasingly rare gift of balancing meaningful lyrics with refreshing hook laden melodies." ­Dave Donati, Sound Check Magazine, Harrisburg, PA 12:00 - Sierra's Mantra - Downingtown From dark and brooding modern rock to college pop, Sierra's Mantra encompasses a wide range of hooks and rhythmic shuffles to lay down a solid staple of radio ready songs. 1:00 - Random Thoughts - Reading "DeGeorge's guitar work is nothing short of magnificent and his songs have interesting and inventive chord structure changes..." - Jim Speese, Reading Eagle
18. The Vault 236 North 2nd St. Harrisburg, PA 717-234-4930 Manager: Ray Rossi
Friday 2-12	10p-2a - DJ Kev-E-Kev
Saturday 2-13	12:00 - Psionic FX - Lancaster This trio mixes techno music that will keep you dancing well into the night at the 2nd floor stage.
19. The Wire ALL AGES Open at 7pm Fourth St New Cumberland, PA 717-774-0678 Owner/Talent Buyer: Jim Howie Owner/Stage Manager: John Howie - 717-774-7271
Friday 2-12	8:00 - Crazy Suzan - New Cumberland An acoustic female lead rock band that seems to be influenced by Melissa Etheridge with tunes that range from soulful ballads to upbeat inspirational songs. 9:00 - Clubber - Harrisburg An acoustic rock band that has a bit of country to their sound. Their energetic shows and innovative song writing attracts people of all kinds wherever they play. 10:00 - Christine Havrilla - Philadelphia Her acoustic material ranges from delicate to driving and her band flows easily through jazz, funk, pop and rock. Come see this act which was recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts for songwriting talent in the NEA's "Meet the Composer" series.
Saturday 2-13	The Church Box Studio Columbia, PA Presents 8:00 - Mack the Coffee Man - "Not a problem - continue bringing the coffee home. The Church Box Studio knows what it's doing." - PA Rocks 8:30 - Todd Young - Columbia "Todd, Young? Not from what I've heard. This music is far too mature to be considered merely young" - PA Rocks 9:00 - Jonesing for Soma "Soma? - was that from Brave New World? or was it 1984? either way, your music we like, soma not so much" - PA Rocks 9:30 - Nowhere Quick - Middletown This trio from the shadows of Three Mile Island sounds like Dave Matthews being assaulted by the Foo Fighters. Maybe even words like "original" and "neat" could be used to describe them. 10:00 - Star Radio - Lancaster "Paying homage to No Depression-type acts such as WILCO and Son Volt, these twangsters have a bright future and will be re-entering the recording studio again in 1999." - Mode Magazine 10:30 - Styles Murphy - Intercourse The amish have much to teach us about living without power and telecom after Y2K. Perhaps Styles Murphy, from the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, will continue to contribute to the dabate." - PA Rocks
Sunday 2-14	DJ Geoffro and Friends ...
20. Zembie's 226 North Second Street Harrisburg,PA 717-232-5020 Owner: Angelo Karagiannis Stage Manager: Mike Banks - 717-238-4477
Thursday 2-11	10:00 - Shawn Barry - Lebanon Solo acoustic guitar artist who performs blues/folk/pop sounding originals influenced by Lou Reed, Tom Petty and Jim Croce. 11:00 - Marks Like A Dog - Camp Hill Mark, if you will, a spot in the acoustic music commmunity for this act. 12:00 - Lisa Barter - Harrisburg Back at Millenium, Lisa is expected to provide pensive, introspective acoustic music, perhaps the type of music to help you wind down from a busy day.
Friday 2-12	10:00 - Water Planet - Violetville, MD Water Planet urges you to listen as they sculpt melodic, poetic, gothic, hallucinogenic, sardonic, alternative music from an array of voices, congas, wind chimes, guitars and more. 11:00 - Mike Reich - Mechanicsburg He's been referred to as a song stylist, spinner of tales and a riveting performer who is influenced by the decades of his youth, the 60's and 70's. 12:00 - Bill and Chile - Harrisburg Acoustic duet who perform true to life originals as well as covers by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, REM and Oasis.
Saturday 2-13	10:00 - Nick Gallup - Lititz His single "You Still Move Me" took 2nd place in Caprice's International Songwriting Contest. He credits John Cougar and early Rod Stewart as musical influences. 11:00 - David Carr - Harrisburg An acoustic singer/songwriter whose music touches on issues such as homelessness, racism and hope with lyrics that stir deep feelings and emotions. 12:00 - Steve and Jason - Harrisburg "Preparing smartly for Y2k, Underground Cartoons unplugs, and brings it on home." - PA Rocks