JUSTaBUNCHoKiDS Home Page - Calgary's own scene collective. JUSTaBUNCHoKiDS All Ages Infoline is 266-8858 . You can e-mail them at justabunchokids@yahoo.com. If you are involved in something and you want it listed here or you want a current listing updated or deleted, please email me at justabunchokids@hotmail.com.

CATEGORIES (Last updated June 28th, 2000)

UPCOMING SHOWS AND EVENTS

Thursday, June 29 - Submission Hold (from Vancouver), Passado, Siddhartha (from Medicine Hat), and Mel Benn (from Medicine Hat) at the Calgary Multicultural Centre (712-5th Street SE). $5. show at 5:00.

Submission Hold (from Vancouver), Passado, Siddhartha (from Medicine Hat), and Mel Benn (from Medicine Hat) at the Calgary Multicultural Centre (712-5th Street SE). $5. show at 5:00. Friday, June 30 - the 80's Dance Party has been CANCELLED.

the 80's Dance Party has been CANCELLED. Saturday, July 1 - Anti-Canada Day Barbecue. The Colemans (Clearwater), Thee Pirates (Kamloops), Phaedo (Vancouver), The Witness Protection Program (Vancouver) with others TBA. Presented by JBK.

Anti-Canada Day Barbecue. The Colemans (Clearwater), Thee Pirates (Kamloops), Phaedo (Vancouver), The Witness Protection Program (Vancouver) with others TBA. Presented by JBK. Sunday, July 2 - Wiggum, Evie (Winnipeg), Mike McLeod, and others TBA at the Calgary Multicultural Centre (712-5th Street SE).

Wiggum, Evie (Winnipeg), Mike McLeod, and others TBA at the Calgary Multicultural Centre (712-5th Street SE). Friday, July 7 - LameAss presents: Second Floor Daycare (CD RELEASE), Guilt Trip, Midpoint, DGB, Deville and Crooked (Fort MacMurray) at the Calgary Multicultural Centre (712-5th Street SE). $8. Show at 5:30, free CD to the first 50 kids through the door. info line: 230-6030 or http://www.lameassrecordz.com/shows/

LameAss presents: Second Floor Daycare (CD RELEASE), Guilt Trip, Midpoint, DGB, Deville and Crooked (Fort MacMurray) at the Calgary Multicultural Centre (712-5th Street SE). $8. Show at 5:30, free CD to the first 50 kids through the door. info line: 230-6030 or Sunday, July 23 - The Weakerthans (Winnipeg), Malefaction (Winnipeg), Junto! (Saskatoon), Crooked (Fort MacMurray) and others TBA at the Calgary Multicultural Centre (712-5th Street SE). Show at 6:00. Tix are $6 in advance at Sloth Records, $8 at the door or $7 with food or a CJSW card. Presented by JBK.

The Weakerthans (Winnipeg), Malefaction (Winnipeg), Junto! (Saskatoon), Crooked (Fort MacMurray) and others TBA at the Calgary Multicultural Centre (712-5th Street SE). Show at 6:00. Tix are $6 in advance at Sloth Records, $8 at the door or $7 with food or a CJSW card. Presented by JBK. Saturday, July 29 - CHUNKY SOUP featuring Knucklehead, The Everymen, DBS (Vancouver), Submission Hold (Vancouver), Isoceles (Hip-Hop from Saskatoon), Phoenecia (Miami, Warp Records), Richard Devine, Deko-ze, Lunatech and much more. Check out the website at http://www.underthestairs.cjb.net Go to the Top of the Page

LOCAL BAND LISTING

LOCAL PROMOTERS

DUMBASS PRODUCTIONS - Byron puts on All Ages shows every so often. When he does though, he puts in a lot of work. Call him at (403) 607-6819.

- Byron puts on All Ages shows every so often. When he does though, he puts in a lot of work. Call him at (403) 607-6819. JUSTaBUNCHoKiDS - is Calgary's democratic scene collective. It is run by the community for the community. They put on all ages shows (usually at the Calgary Multicultural Centre) and run a community Library. Everything they do is above the table as far as the community is concerned. The JBK All Ages Infoline is (403) 266-8858 . For bookings or more info call us at (403) 266-8858. Send demos (with lyrics) to JBK / Box 49, Site 1, R.R. 9 / Calgary, Alberta / Canada / T2J 5G5 or email: justabunchokids@yahoo.com

- is Calgary's democratic scene collective. It is run by the community for the community. They put on all ages shows (usually at the Calgary Multicultural Centre) and run a community Library. Everything they do is above the table as far as the community is concerned. The JBK All Ages Infoline is (403) . For bookings or more info call us at (403) 266-8858. Send demos (with lyrics) to JBK / Box 49, Site 1, R.R. 9 / Calgary, Alberta / Canada / T2J 5G5 or email: justabunchokids@yahoo.com OH BOY! ITS A PUNK ROCK SHOW! - Calgary scene vets (specializing in primates according to Vermin, but not Casey) put on benefits and shows for touring bands. Casey is ALWAYS seen doing sound at shows. Contact him at (403) 270-7019

Calgary scene vets (specializing in primates according to Vermin, but not Casey) put on benefits and shows for touring bands. Casey is ALWAYS seen doing sound at shows. Contact him at (403) 270-7019 TAK - Tak is the King of Booking bands. He will always do his best to help bands out, but his neighbors might not let him do too many more shows. He will ask for donations at the door and pay the bands whatever he can. Call Tak at (403) 271-2187 Go to the Top of the Page

UPCOMING PROTESTS, DEMONSTRATIONS, etc.

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ACTIVISM

Alberta Anti-Racist Action - keeping tabs on local boneheads and right wing extremists. They can be contacted at ara_alberta@hotmail.com or by snail mail at PO Box 23147, Connaught Postal Outlet, Calgary AB, T2S 3B1, Canada.

- keeping tabs on local boneheads and right wing extremists. They can be contacted at ara_alberta@hotmail.com or by snail mail at PO Box 23147, Connaught Postal Outlet, Calgary AB, T2S 3B1, Canada. Alberta-punx email list is a discussion list for Alberta-based punx to talk about music, politics, shows and whatever else people want to (just talking about punk gets boring fast). To subscribe to the list send an empty email to alberta-punx-subscribe@makelist.com On the webpage you'll find subscription info along with an archive of prevoius posts.

is a discussion list for Alberta-based punx to talk about music, politics, shows and whatever else people want to (just talking about punk gets boring fast). To subscribe to the list send an empty email to alberta-punx-subscribe@makelist.com On the webpage you'll find subscription info along with an archive of prevoius posts. Arusha - is always looking for volunteers. They maintain a Library, help organize social consciousness and keep Calgary's activist communities in touch. I think that they also help organize the Bow / Chinook Barter Community. 233 - 10 St. N.W. or call them at 270-3200.

- is always looking for volunteers. They maintain a Library, help organize social consciousness and keep Calgary's activist communities in touch. I think that they also help organize the Bow / Chinook Barter Community. 233 - 10 St. N.W. or call them at 270-3200. Calgary Health-Care Links - a listing of links relating to the fight for maintaining what little health care we still have (and maybe even getting a little more)

- a listing of links relating to the fight for maintaining what little health care we still have (and maybe even getting a little more) Campus Revolutionary Anarchist Klub (CRAK) - U of C based club for Anarchist Upstarts.

- U of C based club for Anarchist Upstarts. Food Not Bombs - Serves every Saturday @ 2:00PM at Olympic Plaza. We collect food that would otherwise be wasted and serve it to anyone who is hungry. Food Not Bombs believes that hunger is an outrage. We meet to cook at the Calgary Multicultural Centre at 11:30 in the morning. To get involved, either show up then or call Anna at 282-5478.

Serves every Saturday @ 2:00PM at Olympic Plaza. We collect food that would otherwise be wasted and serve it to anyone who is hungry. Food Not Bombs believes that hunger is an outrage. We meet to cook at the Calgary Multicultural Centre at 11:30 in the morning. To get involved, either show up then or call Anna at 282-5478. Pride Calgary - Organizes Calgary's Gay & Lesbian Pride Week.

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DISTRIBUTIONS

COMMODE - excellent punk/hc distro with good prices. Run by some of the nicest dudes this here side of the Rockies. I'm not sure how active they are now, if at all. I haven't seen them selling anything at a show for a while.

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LABELS

ALL FOR NOTHING RECORDS - With Defection / Passado / His End Game. Contact: Ryan Smith at (403) 569-2717 or e-mail hisendgame@hotmail.com

- With Defection / Passado / His End Game. Contact: Ryan Smith at (403) 569-2717 or e-mail hisendgame@hotmail.com BROKEN HALF - Tak's little label. So far he has only put out the Chapter 16 - 7". Contact him at (403) 271-2187

- Tak's little label. So far he has only put out the Chapter 16 - 7". Contact him at (403) 271-2187 COMMODE - Kick Axe, Poison, Enuff Z'nuff, ZZ Top. They also do really good smaller releases like the Swallowing Shit 7", a Malefaction 7" and the Lucas demo.

- Kick Axe, Poison, Enuff Z'nuff, ZZ Top. They also do really good smaller releases like the Swallowing Shit 7", a Malefaction 7" and the Lucas demo. CORE-UPT RECORDS - Life After High School, Second Floor Daycare, Johnny Unite Us, Poser, Ballpark, 5 Spot, and Staples

- Life After High School, Second Floor Daycare, Johnny Unite Us, Poser, Ballpark, 5 Spot, and Staples HOURGLASS - Puts out CD stuff for Downway, Showdown 76 and also did a four band comp. CD.

- Puts out CD stuff for Downway, Showdown 76 and also did a four band comp. CD. LAMEASS RECORDZ - National Product, Hope, Midpoint...

National Product, Hope, Midpoint... MELODIYA - Knucklehead, The New 1-2, Forbidden Dimension, Primrods, Field Day, Beyond Posession, etc.

- Knucklehead, The New 1-2, Forbidden Dimension, Primrods, Field Day, Beyond Posession, etc. TRIPLE THREAT RECORDS - Racer 10, Dissembler, Namesake.

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PA SERVICES

OH BOY! PA SERVICES - Great PA for small and medium sized halls. Oh Boy has a whole bunch of new gear and can handle pretty much any local event. The whole system (along with tech) rents for $100 for All Ages Shows. If the show does poorly, we can drop our fee. If the show does really well, we ask that you pay more to help us pay of the new gear. We also do free or cheap rentals for worthy benefits. For non-All Ages shows or anything else, the whole package starts at $150. Contact Casey at 270-7019 and leave a message.

Great PA for small and medium sized halls. Oh Boy has a whole bunch of new gear and can handle pretty much any local event. The whole system (along with tech) rents for $100 for All Ages Shows. If the show does poorly, we can drop our fee. If the show does really well, we ask that you pay more to help us pay of the new gear. We also do free or cheap rentals for worthy benefits. For non-All Ages shows or anything else, the whole package starts at $150. Contact Casey at 270-7019 and leave a message. TAK'S PA - Good for small shows, basements and spoken word events. Contact Tak at 271-2187.

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'ZINES

ANGRY CANDY - Calgary's only queer zine (that we know of) $2. 1919B- 4th St. SW, suite 147/ Calgary AB/ T2S 1W4/ Canada

Calgary's only queer zine (that we know of) $2. 1919B- 4th St. SW, suite 147/ Calgary AB/ T2S 1W4/ Canada COWPUNK - A monthly 'zine/leaflet (one page) listing upcoming Calgary events (gigs, protests, etc.) along with music reviews and such stuff. Free from George at shows.

- A monthly 'zine/leaflet (one page) listing upcoming Calgary events (gigs, protests, etc.) along with music reviews and such stuff. Free from George at shows. DRAGSTRIP RIOT - Calgary newsprint zine focuses on garage and punk. $1ppd PO box 23046, Conaught Postal outlet/ Calgary AB/ T2S 3B1/ Canada

- Calgary newsprint zine focuses on garage and punk. $1ppd PO box 23046, Conaught Postal outlet/ Calgary AB/ T2S 3B1/ Canada INDY - This rag covers local and Canadian punk, along with a political pullout section (#4 is on the zapatista revolution in Chiapas) and the odd skateboarding / snowboarding thing. $2ppd POB 523 Station M/ Calgary AB /T2P 2J2

- This rag covers local and Canadian punk, along with a political pullout section (#4 is on the zapatista revolution in Chiapas) and the odd skateboarding / snowboarding thing. $2ppd POB 523 Station M/ Calgary AB /T2P 2J2 I'LL KEEP MY HANDS IN ORDER - e-zine by Tyson Lennox.

- e-zine by Tyson Lennox. I WITNESS - Home of Tak's random thoughts. A pretty personal/political 'zine

- Home of Tak's random thoughts. A pretty personal/political 'zine JON'S WEB PAGE - Not really a 'zine, but I couldn't figure out any other place to put it.

- Not really a 'zine, but I couldn't figure out any other place to put it. MORGAN SMITH - An awesome comic book put out by Quiet Vegan Press. Written and drawn by Colin MacKay. It also includes a radio play written by Colin. Issue #1 is out now and #2 is on the way (with a fancy, glossy cover I hear) $3 + SASE to Quiet Vegan Press / Box #61088 / Kensington Postal Outlet / Calgary, Alberta / T2N 4S6. You can e-mail Colin at cmackay@freenet.calgary.ab.ca

- An awesome comic book put out by Quiet Vegan Press. Written and drawn by Colin MacKay. It also includes a radio play written by Colin. Issue #1 is out now and #2 is on the way (with a fancy, glossy cover I hear) $3 + SASE to Quiet Vegan Press / Box #61088 / Kensington Postal Outlet / Calgary, Alberta / T2N 4S6. You can e-mail Colin at cmackay@freenet.calgary.ab.ca ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT - Alberta's Premier Anarcha-Feminist 'Zine.

- Alberta's Premier Anarcha-Feminist 'Zine. RED & BLACK NOTES - A Social/Anarchist Magazine that deals with the larger political issues. Written by one of those nutty radicals. Definately a must-read. Write to PO Box 47643 - 939 Lawrence Avenue East Don Mills, ON, M3C 3S7 or send e-mail to benn@idirect.com

- A Social/Anarchist Magazine that deals with the larger political issues. Written by one of those nutty radicals. Definately a must-read. Write to PO Box 47643 - 939 Lawrence Avenue East Don Mills, ON, M3C 3S7 or send e-mail to benn@idirect.com S.P.O.R.E.S. - E-'zine maintained by Michelle Danda. Also available on paper at: 219 Hawkwood Drive Calgary, Alberta T3G 3M9 CANADA. Send well-concealed cash donation.

I know that there are other 'zines in Calgary. Let me know who you are.

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RADIO

CJSW 90.9 FM Community and Campus Radio (106.9 Cable). Home of many fine music and spoken word programs.

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BAND RESOURCES

INDIE CENTRE - Total D.I.Y. resource site. Information on creating a label, recording, manufacturing, sales, distribution, promotion/advertising, and booking your own tour.

TOUR GUIDES

EAT

BUDDHA VEGGIE RESTAURANT - Downstairs of the Noble House in Chinatown. (310 - Centre St. S.E.) Almost all Vegan with a huge menu selection. Hint: the more people you go with, the cheaper it gets.

- Downstairs of the Noble House in Chinatown. (310 - Centre St. S.E.) Almost all Vegan with a huge menu selection. Hint: the more people you go with, the cheaper it gets. BYBLOS KITCHEN - Falafels and Lentil Soup. mmmmm. On 17th Ave S.W., just west of 14th Street.

Falafels and Lentil Soup. mmmmm. On 17th Ave S.W., just west of 14th Street. FALAFEL KING - 1st St & Stephen Ave (8th Ave.) SW- 2words; good and cheap. Also a convenient snack after a night at the bars (or a late ALL AGES show). Open until 2am Fri. and Sat.

- 1st St & Stephen Ave (8th Ave.) SW- 2words; good and cheap. Also a convenient snack after a night at the bars (or a late ALL AGES show). Open until 2am Fri. and Sat. FOOD NOT BOMBS - FNB Calgary serves every Saturday at 2:00 in Olympic Plaza.

- FNB Calgary serves every Saturday at 2:00 in Olympic Plaza. MARATHON ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT - On the corner of Kensington and 10th St. N.W. Amazing food at amazingly affordable prices! For just over $6.00 you can get a huge meal that will stuff you full so you can hardly walk. Everything is served on Injera, a bread that is also your utensil. My fav. is the red lentil dish (Yemisir Kik Wat), but Casey likes the chickpeas (Shimbra Asa). The split peas (Yaterkik Alicha) is also really good.

On the corner of Kensington and 10th St. N.W. Amazing food at amazingly affordable prices! For just over $6.00 you can get a huge meal that will stuff you full so you can hardly walk. Everything is served on Injera, a bread that is also your utensil. My fav. is the red lentil dish (Yemisir Kik Wat), but Casey likes the chickpeas (Shimbra Asa). The split peas (Yaterkik Alicha) is also really good. the MONGOLIE GRILL - Mongolian style stir fry. You pick you own food and sauces. Pay by weight with a 20% discount for vegetarians. 1108 - 4th Street S.W.

Mongolian style stir fry. You pick you own food and sauces. Pay by weight with a 20% discount for vegetarians. 1108 - 4th Street S.W. the NOBLE HOUSE RESTAURANT - Located in Chinatown (310 - Centre St. S.E.) At the back of their menu, they have a whole selection of vegan dishes. The sweet and sour "pork" is really good, but watch out for any "beef" (it tastes a little too real)

- Located in Chinatown (310 - Centre St. S.E.) At the back of their menu, they have a whole selection of vegan dishes. The sweet and sour "pork" is really good, but watch out for any "beef" (it tastes a little too real) PUNK ROCK SUBWAY - independently owned and operated corporate franchise (so what?) gives discounts to CJSW card holders. 2317 - 4th Street S.W.

independently owned and operated corporate franchise (so what?) gives discounts to CJSW card holders. 2317 - 4th Street S.W. RAJDOOT - An Indian resauraunt on par with the Taj. They have a Vegan buffet on Tuesday nights. 2424 - 4St. SW.

An Indian resauraunt on par with the Taj. They have a Vegan buffet on Tuesday nights. 2424 - 4St. SW. the TAJ MAHAL - This is an Indian restaurant that isn't overwhelmingly expensive and has a great selection of Vegetarian & Vegan Meals. 4816 Macleod Trail S.

SHOPPING (if you must consume, do it in the most responsible manner)