Hi there, I'm Norm MacDonald*.News (Updated September 1, 1999)
ECLIPSE: LIVE AT THE BLUE PLANET '99 NOW AVAILABLE!
Hi there, I'm Norm MacDonald*.
I likes these guys in Yella Number Five.
They asked me to host their "news" page.
I said "what the hay," you know?
"I'll do these young fellas a favor."
Of course, they're paying me out the ass for this.
But, that's the way things work.
OUR TOP STORIES:
THE TOOLCITY UNDERGROUND FESTIVAL Our recent performance headlining the ToolCity Underground Release Festival at the Academy Theatre in Meadville on August 21, 1999 was perhaps our most well-received and enjoyable show ever! The show nearly didn't happen, because Jason was delayed at work and didn't show up until 10:45. Lucky for us, the festival was running over time and our 9:30 headlining slot got bumped back to 11:00. As you can see, if the show was running on time, we would have been screwed! The ToolCity Underground II compilation of area bands was released at the show on the 21st. To get your copy, track down the bands in person, hit our Discography page, or e-mail yellow5@toolcity.net. NEW WEBSITE STUFF A new section, Video Clips, has been added under Photos. One of the first clips is a bit of "Steve's Reflective Sweatshirt," from the show at the Academy on the 21st. There are four new clips from three shows. Eventually, I'll start adding more video clips from throughout our career. THINGS IN THE WORKS In fact, how about I do something even better... In addition to the clips on the website, I'm going to make a video compilation of the best, worst, and just plain weirdest stuff we've done. How about 120 minutes? 3 hours? 6 hours? Well, let's see what I can dig from the vaults... I'll post a note here when it's ready to go. Anybody with video of our shows is asked to please e-mail yellow5@toolcity.net and I'll gladly reward you if you have any we need. Especially early stuff! BLUE PLANET CD A recording of the April Blue Planet show is available at this time. The title is "Eclipse." The show was recorded on digital minidisc, and is excellent quality. The disc is 76 minutes long, and that was after I chopped out most of the between song dialogue, so it's packed full of music. If you want a copy, for the measly sum of $10, send us e-mail at yellow5@toolcity.net and we'll make sure you get one.OTHER NEWS
NRM is carrying our CD, "Side Pocket." Go get your copy! For more album information, check the discography page. We're developing a "fan club/newsletter" mailing list. If you want a copy of the new monthly newsletter, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the below mailing address and we'll get you one. There is also an e-mail version of the newsletter available. Send an e-mail to yellow5@toolcity.net with "Newsletter" as the subject and your e-mail address in the body. Anyone interested in having Yellow No. 5 perform at an event should contact us via e-mail at yellow5@toolcity.net or via snail mail at: Yellow No. 5 PO Box 366 Meadville, PA 16335
Upcoming Shows:
Sometime soon, 1999: AN EVENING OF YELLOW NO. 5 Someplace, Probably in Meadville, PA. Showtime TBA. Don't worry, we'll be playing somewhere sometime soon... Check back here for updates!What's Changed Since Last Time:
September 1, 1999: News updated. Discography updated. 1999 history updated. Forgotten event added to 1996 history. New section, "ToolCity Underground Festival," added to Photos. New section, "Video Clips," added to Photos. August 6, 1999: Added link to MP3.COM on news page. July 8, 1999: Updated news page. April 16, 1999: New Norm pic on news page. Info for "Eclipse" and "Get Up" CD-5 added to discography. Discography reorganized. News updated. 1999 history updated. New section, "Really Old Stuff," added to Photos.
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