Jim Price
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Joined: 07 Dec 2002
Posts: 4817
Location: Altoona, PA
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 Posted: Sunday Jun 01, 2008 |
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Hello Everyone,
Here is the recap of the June 1 edition of Q94's weekly local music program, "The Backyard Rocker," which airs every Sunday night from 8 to 10 PM on WBXQ 94.3.
Thanks to our guests in the studio this week, 80% of Williamsport-based quintet Sarah Fleck & the Palpitations, for a fun and insightful two hours! We met the band members, learned their story, and heard songs from their CD Blue Jeans & Daydreams; plus several lucky listeners called in to win copies of the CD! We also took our first phone-in qualifiers for the new month of June for Q94’s Harley-Davidson Softtail Deluxe, being given away on June 14. In addition, we introduced new tunes from Shoot the Moon, the Rustlanders and 61 South, updated Local Music News, and reviewed JustMegan’s I Get What I Want CD in “The Professor’s CD Corner.” (The review can be read in the “Backyard Rocker” section of the message board area on Q94’s website, www.wbxq.com.) Another busy week!
Here is this week’s playlist:
HOUR ONE:
ACALASIA – “So Much for the Railcar”
G211 – “Seething”
SARAH FLECK & THE PALPITATIONS – “Aviator Baby”
SHOOT THE MOON – “This Hurt”
SARAH FLECK & THE PALPITATIONS – “Iridescent Lover”
THE RUSTLANDERS – “Beginning to Show Through”
SARAH FLECK & THE PALPITATIONS – “Frisco Sister”
61 SOUTH – “Let’s Work Together”
HOUR TWO:
EVELYN’S ASHES – “Intro/The Innocent”
SARAH FLECK & THE PALPITATIONS – “Ley Line Maggie”
JUSTMEGAN – “You Will”
SARAH FLECK & THE PALPITATIONS – “On Your Way”
THE OPPOSITION – “Finger Lickin’”
SARAH FLECK & THE PALPITATIONS – “Copper Shoes”
Next Sunday night, our guests in the studio will be the York-based rock band Evelyn’s Ashes! We’ll meet the band members and learn their story, plus hear songs from their CD Far Away, plus listeners will have chances to call and win a copy! We’ll also take some more phone-in qualifiers for the Harley, hear tunes from other local and regional bands and artists, and review Roadkill’s new CD, The Wreckoning, in “The Professor’s CD Corner!” Evelyn’s Ashes visits the “Backyard Rocker,” next Sunday night!
Forthcoming guests and specials include:
JUNE 15 – Father’s Day Special
JUNE 22 – Rise Phoenix Rise
JUNE 29 – Rockabilly Junction
JULY 6 – G211
JULY 20 – Fast Forward Special
The "Backyard Rocker" is happy to announce its continued partnership with "The Underground TV," the local/regional music television show airing on WATM ABC 23 Friday mornings at 1:30 AM and on WWPC Fox 8 Sunday mornings at 1:30 AM. Check out "The Underground" as it features different unsigned local and regional bands every week; and watch for "Backyard Rocker" updates on the show each week as well! Their new television season is under way!
For regular updates on what is happening on the area music scene, pay a visit to Rockpage (www.rockpage.net). Rockpage features band links, a message board, "Backyard Rocker" updates, the online 'zine publication "The Final Cut," and other local music scene information.
Bands and artists interested in having music aired on "The Backyard Rocker" are invited to send their broadcast-quality recordings to: WBXQ Radio, 2513 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601; ATTN: Jim Price. Or drop the recordings off at the station during regular business hours, Monday-Friday 9 AM - 5 PM.
Q94’s “Backyard Rocker” has been introducing listeners to the region’s best musical talent for over ten years, and we plan to do it for many more. Help guarantee the program’s future, and consider becoming an advertising sponsor of the “Backyard Rocker.” If your business involves music, a “Backyard Rocker” sponsorship can get your message in front of listeners interested in music. To inquire about becoming a sponsor of the “Backyard Rocker,” call Diane Boslet during regular business hours at (814) 943-6112, or email diane@wbxq.com.
Jim Price
In Local Music News…
Local progressive metal rockers The Grimm are putting together a combination motorcycle ride and concert in August to battle cancer. The first-ever Grimm Hellride for Life will take place on Saturday, August 9, with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. The event will feature a nearly 100-mile motorcycle ride departing from and returning to the Anchor Inn near Prince Gallitzin State Park, with a meal and multi-band concert following the ride. The ride cost will be $15 per bike and $5 per passenger. Those not riding will be able to enjoy the meal and the concert separately, for $5 for the for the concert or $10 for the meal cover. More details regarding the bands involved and other information will be forthcoming.
A new Altoona-based rock band has risen from the ashes of the former Decision Day. The group’s current working name is Moxie, and features former Decision Day members Ryan Dibert on lead vocals and J.D. Heverly on drums, along with Phil Wagner and Spencer Peterman on guitars, and Bill Fischer on bass. The new band made their debut last weekend at an outdoor private party in the Altoona area.
State College folk and country rockers The Rustlanders have hit the road, embarking on a series of show dates with nationally-acclaimed Americana performer Ryan Bingham, who was recently featured in Rolling Stone Magazine. The Rustlanders’ first show with Bingham is happening tonight in Albany, New York, and the group will also play with Bingham at shows in Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, Louisville and more. The Rustlanders have also lined up some show dates this coming fall with Pittsburgh’s Rusted Root. The Rustlanders will be one of many bands performing at next month’s Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts in downtown State College.
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