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| − | Very energetic and enthusiastic pop-punk/cover band from East Grand Forks, MN. | + | Very energetic and enthusiastic pop-punk/cover band from East Grand Forks, MN. Name was taken from the Grand Forks band, [[Schmelbys, The]], but they are not affiliated and are separate bands. |
== Members == | == Members == | ||
*[[Monte Zak]] (vocals, guitar) | *[[Monte Zak]] (vocals, guitar) | ||
| − | *Donny Jenson (vocals, bass) | + | *[[Donny Jenson]] (vocals, bass) |
| − | *Brad Larson (drums) | + | *[[Brad Larson]] (drums) |
== Highlights == | == Highlights == | ||
| − | *Brad Larson took drum lessons | + | *Brad Larson took drum lessons from [[Joe Bailey]] frequently, in the basement of Kenny's Music Shop. |
*The death of [[Monte Zak]] on August 19, 2004 brought the abrupt end of the band. | *The death of [[Monte Zak]] on August 19, 2004 brought the abrupt end of the band. | ||
*The band [[Dieana]] spawned directly from The Shmelbys. | *The band [[Dieana]] spawned directly from The Shmelbys. | ||
| − | *Name was a spinoff of another Grand Forks band, [[The | + | *Name was a spinoff of another Grand Forks band, [[Schmelbys, The]]. |
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== Shows == | == Shows == | ||
*Final show on August 7, 2004 in Cayuga, ND w/ [[Proof of the Fall]], [[Five Star Fracture]], [[Dingus]], [[The Station Wagons]], [[9 Paces West]], and [[Touchwood]]. | *Final show on August 7, 2004 in Cayuga, ND w/ [[Proof of the Fall]], [[Five Star Fracture]], [[Dingus]], [[The Station Wagons]], [[9 Paces West]], and [[Touchwood]]. | ||
| + | *Was scheduled to play at the Empire Arts Center in Grand Forks on August 23, 2004, but cancelled after singer [[Monte Zak]] was killed in a car accident. | ||
== Discography == | == Discography == | ||
| − | * | + | *Four song demo - 2004, Self-Released |
== Related Bands == | == Related Bands == | ||
*[[Dieana]] | *[[Dieana]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:51, 17 March 2006
Very energetic and enthusiastic pop-punk/cover band from East Grand Forks, MN. Name was taken from the Grand Forks band, Schmelbys, The, but they are not affiliated and are separate bands.
Members
- Monte Zak (vocals, guitar)
- Donny Jenson (vocals, bass)
- Brad Larson (drums)
Highlights
- Brad Larson took drum lessons from Joe Bailey frequently, in the basement of Kenny's Music Shop.
- The death of Monte Zak on August 19, 2004 brought the abrupt end of the band.
- The band Dieana spawned directly from The Shmelbys.
- Name was a spinoff of another Grand Forks band, Schmelbys, The.
Shows
- Final show on August 7, 2004 in Cayuga, ND w/ Proof of the Fall, Five Star Fracture, Dingus, The Station Wagons, 9 Paces West, and Touchwood.
- Was scheduled to play at the Empire Arts Center in Grand Forks on August 23, 2004, but cancelled after singer Monte Zak was killed in a car accident.
Discography
- Four song demo - 2004, Self-Released
