Letter From The Shreditor by Rick Jason D In your hands is our first issue. The cover features a biker fast asleep on the shore of Lake Superior. It's a full-color reminder of warm Minnesota days that'll be back before you know it and a glowing indicator of interesting sights and sounds all around our state. Sometimes it just takes a road-trip or reading a review to discover them. The folks who helped create this issue are outstanding! Most are located in Minnesota and have amazing talents but maybe haven't shared them with the masses because there wasn't a publication they connected with. Others go out of their way to create unique events in their area and would benefit from a resource that helps spread the good word. Our sponsors care about getting to know their customers, create quality products/services, and no matter their structure (small business, franchise, etc) many give back to the community but remain under the radar for whatever reason. Still others are probably in the same boat as you--pumped on music, hanging out with friends, cool photos, or art, but a local mag might not hit the spot. We're filling that void and giving the people an alternative. a magazine for the rest of us. Rick manages Board To Death Sports and hasn't had a soda in 714 days. Purple Rick photo: Benji Meyer First snow on 4th street Rochester: Rick Jason D Issue 1 December 2005 contributors Jon Augustin Blast Ninja Bob Jessica Buns Rick Jason D Zach Hughes Samantha Kessinger Dave Livingston Keith Lyons Molly McBride Benji Meyer Emily*Optics Chris Patnaude Ryan Stromberg Scott Tammel Nick Wosika editor/publisher Rick Jason D layout/design Rick Jason D except on+ +Modulok's Rap Riot +Emily*Optics layout:Emily*Optics distribution Board To Death Sports The Brickyard The Works Skate Shop special thanks everyone at BTD our sponsors anyone who helped fine print no part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. we welcome contributions but assume no responsibility for unsolicited material & reserve the right to edit everything. is published monthly. want a subscription? tell us. © 2005 news music (Brickyard schedule is listed on page 5) 12/28 @ Pla Mor: Right Away, Morale, RLC, aa 12/29 @ Dunn Bros Coffee: Kurt Vatland, Moedell 12/31 @ The Entry: MARK MALLMAN 21+ 1/6 @ Triple Rock: Cardinal Sin, aa 1/14 @ Triple Rock: DJ Abilities, aa 1/14 @ 1st Ave: ANTHRAX, 18+ 1/20 @ Comfort Inn: Rockstock, aa 1/21 @ Mayo Civic Center: Dirty Dozen Band 1/22 @ Triple Rock: Unknown Prophets, aa entertainment 1/13 -- 1/29 @ Rochester Civic Theatre: MISERY 1/19 @ Pub 500: Mankato MN STATIC Magazine 3 Year Anniversary party art 1/27 -- 1/29 @ La Crosse WI Center: 16th Annual SHADES OF BLUE TATTOO SHOW skateboarding 12/20 @ Independent in Calhoun Square: It's Chill or Be Chilled (Roll 5) video premiere Jan or Feb 2006: Weekend Warriors epic premiere check www.platinumseagulls.com other 12/15 the Post Bulletin (Rochester newspaper) will run a a story on tha Buzz in the Life section 1/7 @ Board To Death Sports BMX BIKE BASH bonus (x) feature A secret treasure map is hidden in this issue. Be the first to e-mail (or mail) us with the correct location (or be the closest guess within miles) and win a prize to be announced next issue. Its not the obvious choice but x still marks the spot. letters HAVE ANY BUZZWORTHY NEWS? e-mail events, shows, whatever Send us letters or e-mails, or even a photo of you reading `tha Buzz. If we print it next issue you win a prize donated by one of our sponsors. (see fine print page 3) Below are some frequently asked questions. Q. Will you review my band? A. send us the demo and show dates. Q. Dude, how do I get sponsored by you? A. take photos a lot. every day. keep writing, rocking on that guitar, skating and your talents will speak for themselves. Q. Got any free stuff? A. stickers next month...yo