Jim Price
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Joined: 07 Dec 2002
Posts: 4817
Location: Altoona, PA
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 Posted: Sunday Apr 11, 2010 |
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Hello Everyone,
Here is the recap of the April 11 edition of Rocky 99 and Rocky 104.9's weekly local music program, "The Homegrown Rocker," which airs every Sunday night from 8 to 10 PM on WRKW-FM (www.rocky99.com) and WRKY-FM (www.rocky1049.com).
Thanks to our guest on this week’s program, Rich “Allheart” Edmundson. We introduced listeners to Rich and his percussive brand of acoustic music. We heard several recorded songs from Rich, and he brought his guitar and demonstrated his unique performing style live! Along the way, we debuted new songs from Zupe and The Sunflower Spectacle, updated “Local Music News,” reviewed Adamo Drive’s Spirit of the Donkey Engine CD in “The Professor’s CD Corner,” and dug a 1997 song by State College’s Box from the archives for a “Local Music Flashback!” It was another action-packed show!
Here is this week's playlist:
HOUR ONE:
FOUR DAY CRAWL – “Ike Willis Blues”
GANISTER – “Villain Inside”
RICH “ALLHEART” EDMUNDSON – “Wild Thing”
MYCENEA WORLEY – “Low”
RICH “ALLHEART” EDMUNDSON – (freestyle song) (performed live on the air)
ZUPE – “Dance for Me”
RICH “ALLHEART” EDMUNDSON – “Oak Grove Girl”
DAVID SINGLE – “In Your Eyes”
THE SUNFLOWER SPECTACLE – “Jetplane”
HOUR TWO:
ROADKILL – “Lost in the Woods”
VS. THE EARTH – “Still”
RICH “ALLHEART” EDMUNDSON – “Guitar Man” (performed live on the air)
ADAMO DRIVE – “Ain’t That Harder”
RICH “ALLHEART” EDMUNDSON – “Percussive Guitar” (performed live on the air)
BOX – “These Holes” (1997, Local Music Flashback)
RICH “ALLHEART” EDMUNDSON – “Dreamer”
THE RUSTLANDERS – “My Rock N Roll”
On our next program, we’ll be joined by Harrisburg metal rockers Waysted Sylence. We’ll learn about this group, their classic style of heavy rock and theatric live show; and hear recorded tracks from their CD’s to date. We’ll also update “Local Music News,” dig into the archive for another “Local Music Flashback,” and review “kāj’s” Cold Silence CD in “The Professor’s CD Corner!” Waysted Sylence visits the “Homegrown Rocker,” this Sunday night at 8 PM!
Forthcoming guests and specials include:
APR. 25 – THE ELDER STATESMEN OF LOCAL MUSIC SPECIAL
MAY 2 – THE SUNFLOWER SPECTACLE
MAY 9 – NITEKAST
MAY 23 – MYCENEA WORLEY
MAY 30 – MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL
JUNE 6 – THE HOPE FALLACY
JUNE 13 – “DAY OF ROCK” BENEFIT PREVIEW
JUNE 20 – FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL
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, "Homegrown 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 Homegrown Rocker" are invited to send their broadcast-quality recordings to: WRKY Radio, One Forever Drive, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648; ATTN: Jim Price. Or drop the recordings off at the station during regular business hours, Monday-Friday 9 AM - 5 PM. You can also email me with inquiries about the show at profjp@rocky1049.com.
Jim Price
In Local Music News…
The band Flood City Brass and solo performer Jill Gontkovic are donating their talents to help out a cancer patient. They will perform at a benefit show for Ben Pavlosky, a 17-year-old Forest Hills High School sophomore who is battling brain cancer. The benefit will take place on Friday, April 30, at 7 PM at the Holiday Inn in Johnstown. Tickets are $25 and include h’ors doevres and beverages. To reserve a ticket, call (814) 534-5778.
Another benefit show will take place next month to help another area cancer patient. The Benefit for Chris Young will take place on Friday night, May 14, at 8 PM at Yesterday’s Party in Ebensburg. The bands Hello Vixen, Without Warning, the Giants Of Science and one more will donate their talents to help out Chris, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments. Donation at the door will be $7.
Three area bands will be performing next Saturday at a free Earth Day event in Sinking Valley. Mysterytrain, Steam City Riders and E.V.K. will perform at the Earth Day Celebration at the Sinking Valley Fairgrounds, with music beginning at 12 noon. Along with the music, there will be guest speakers, educational and eco-friendly demonstrations, children’s activities and more. Again, admission is free.
Speaking of E.V.K., the young Hollidaysburg-based rock band has a new bassist, as 14-year-old Emmett Eldred joins the group. He will make his debut with the group at this Saturday’s Earth Day Celebration in Sinking Valley.
A roster change for Fulton County rockers Way Down East, as guitarist Charles Harr has left the band due to career reasons, and bassist Horse Gelvin’s brother is replacing him. According to drummer Randy Wilson, Way Down East should be back on area stages by fall.
A change for Randy Wilson’s other band as well. Ganister has added a second guitarist, with former Hi-Tyde member Rob Sottile’s addition expanding the group’s roster to five members.
Altoona metalcore rockers Samara have announced a new singer and drummer. Taking over lead vocal duties is former Dragon Fire frontman Ron Riley, replacing Frank Rumfola, who has moved on to front Clearfield hardcore rockers Leave No Witness. Meanwhile, Tom Mock takes over behind the drum kit, replacing Shaun Shumac.
Guitarist Jody Earnest has parted ways with Altoona-based hard rockers I-Enemy, citing musical differences. The group is continuing as a four-piece.
Altoona’s Slacker Theory is seeking a new drummer to replace Rob Bonsell, who is stepping away from the group. Rob will continue to play drums with Slacker Theory until a replacement is found.
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