[Jim Price]

Hello Everyone,

Here is the recap of the June 8 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.

We always appreciate any guests who log any significant traveling miles to be on the program. And given that gasoline prices shot up to near the $4/gallon mark overnight, we definitely appreciate and thank our guests this week, Evelyn’s Ashes, for doing the 3-hour roadtrip in from the York area to be on this week’s program! We met the band members and learned Evelyn’s Ashes’ story to date, and heard songs from the group’s debut CD, Far Away; plus, several lucky listeners called in to win copies! We also debuted new songs from Ride of Armageddon and Turning Point, flashed back to hear a 1993 song by former Altoona rock band Legacy, updated Local Music News, and reviewed Roadkill’s The Wreckoning 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:

DOLLARZ-N-SENSE – “Unsung Hero”
FLIGHT 19 – “Crank It Up”
EVELYN’S ASHES – “Rewind”
CODORUS CRUISE LINE – “Life I Choose”
EVELYN’S ASHES – “Intro/The Innocent”
SLACKER THEORY – “Shake”
EVELYN’S ASHES – “Backdown” (performed live on the air)
EVELYN’S ASHES – “The Hate I Breed”
RIDE OF ARMAGEDDON – “Ride of Armageddon”

HOUR TWO:

SPIRIT LOST – “Alone”
TURNING POINT – “Dirty Money”
EVELYN’S ASHES – “Through His Eyes”
ROADKILL – “The Remaining Days of Zeddska the Elder Canine”
EVELYN’S ASHES – “Tears of Deceit”
LEGACY – “There Comes a Time” (1993, Local Music Flashback)
EVELYN’S ASHES – “Far Away”

Next Sunday night, we celebrate Father’s Day with our annual tribute to the area music scene’s talented musical dads, moms, and their talented kids on the “Father’s Day Special!” We’ll celebrate family tradition by featuring tunes from area parents and their musical children, some tunes featuring both parents and their offspring! We honor local music scene family tradition on the “Father’s Day Special” edition of 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…

The area music scene was saddened by the recent passing of Steve Kimmel, who died on May 28 at the age of 57. Steve was a long-time respected drummer in the area music community, as well as a counselor for the Altoona Area School District for a number of years. Steve was the father of much-acclaimed local drummer Aaron Kimmel. We at Q94 and the “Backyard Rocker” send our heartfelt condolences to Steve’s family and friends.

We send speedy get well wishes to Denise Trautman-Karwoski, the singer for Johnstown classic rockers Red Alert and The Johnstown Classic Rockers. Denise is scheduled to undergo surgery this week.

Again reminding you, next Saturday the Day Of Rock 2008 Benefit for Easter Seals will take place at Shawnee Park in Roaring Spring. This show will run from 12 noon to 10 PM, and will feature performances from the bands Slacker Theory, Blackout, Spirit Lost, Way Down East, Floored-X and Hair Force One. Tickets are $20, and can be obtained at Copy Rite locations in Altoona, Hollidaysburg, Roaring Spring and Huntingdon.

And Fast Trackers Relay for Life has announced that their fifth annual Relay For Life Band Jam will take place on Saturday, June 21, at the Shade Gap Picnic Grounds in Shade Gap, Huntingdon County. The event will begin at 10 AM, and feature performances throughout the day from Steve Todaro, The Country Outlaws, McKenzie Wilson, Chris Ruble, Chris Woodward, Lincoln Highway and Sound Of Silence. There will also be other activities, such as a car show, kids activities and games, a craft show and yard sale, silent auction and more, plus food and refreshments. Admission is $5 for folks 12 and older, free for kids under 12. Proceeds from the event benefit the American Cancer Society through Fast Trackers Relay for Life. For more information, visit the website www.fasttrackersrelayforlife.com.
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