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Side One Dummy

Ten years ago, Joe Sib (formerly of Wax) started a label called Side One Records, releasing seven-inch records of his friends' bands. His roommate Bill Armstrong (formerly of Green Thumb) also started a label called Dummy Records, releasing full length albums. After some thought, the two decided to combine their efforts into one label, and Side One Dummy Records was born. Their first release was a Swinging Udders collection CD, and since then their roster has included artists like Flogging Molly, Gogol Bordello, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and The Dan Band. —JM