Jim Price
Moderator
Joined: 07 Dec 2002
Posts: 4817
Location: Altoona, PA
|
 Posted: Monday May 08, 2006 |
|
|
Hello Everyone,
Here is the recap of the May 7 edition of Q94's weekly local music program, "The Backyard Rocker," which airs every Sunday night from 8 to 10 PM on WBRX 94.3 and WBXQ 94.7.
It was a fun show this week, as we welcomed the return on Middletown-based singer, songwriter, guitarist and “Rock Diva,” Sherri Mullen (www.sherrimullen.com). Sherri brought along a special guest, Tina Marie, herself part of the group Deja Vudoo and also hostess of the weekly local/indie music program “Musician Showcase” on Harrisburg Broadcasting Network (www.hbnradio.org). Sherri discussed her music and career to date, and we heard numerous tracks from her latest CD, On The Edge. We also gave away several copies of the album to lucky listeners. Sherri also brought her acoustic guitar and played a song live on the air.
In addition, it was a “Harley Qualification Weekend” on Q94, and we qualified several lucky listeners to have a chance to win a 2006 Harley-Davidson Street Bob on June 17. We also recapped last weekend’s “Crazy Fest” Amateur Youth Talent Show in Local Music News, and we reviewed the first solo album by Greg Joseph of The Clarks, called American Diary, in “The Professor’s CD Corner.” (The review can be viewed on Q94’s website, www.wbxq.com, in the “Backyard Rocker” section of the message board area.) And we debuted a new song from Bridges And A Bottle. Wow, what a crazy week!
Here is this week’s playlist:
HOUR ONE:
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Backyard Rocker Rocks”
WIDE OPEN – “Revin’ It Up”
SHERRI MULLEN – “On The Edge”
DAVE BLACKLEDGE – “I Blew Up My Date”
SHERRI MULLEN – “More”
INSIDE OUT – “Taking My Life Back”
SHERRI MULLEN – “I’m Already Gone” (performed live on the air)
DEJA VUDOO – “How Do I Tell”
HOUR TWO:
OPPOSITION – “Finger Lickin’”
ROADKILL – “I Wanna Be An Ex-Boyfriend of Alanis Morisette”
SHERRI MULLEN – “Now You’ll Hurt”
GREG JOSEPH – “Two Suits”
SHERRI MULLEN – “Modern Day Loving Family”
BRIDGES AND A BOTTLE – “Still Standing”
SHERRI MULLEN – “Satisfaction”
SHERRI MULLEN – “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
Next Sunday night, with no scheduled guests in the studio, we’ll take the opportunity to get caught up on several new local and regional CD releases that have arrived in recent weeks. We’ll also update Local Music News, and review Ted McCloskey’s latest album, Who’s Gonna Listen Anyway, in “The Professor’s CD Corner.” It will be maximum local and regional music on the “Backyard Rocker,” next Sunday night!
Forthcoming guests and specials include:
MAY 21 – White Witch
MAY 28 – Memorial Day Special
JUNE 4 – Too Many Empty
JUNE 11 – Solegion
JUNE 18 – Fathers & Sons/Daughters of Local Music Special (w/Greg & Dustin Burley)
JUNE 25 – Spitshine
JULY 2 – Millennium Music Conference Recap Special
JULY 16 – Dave Blackledge
AUG. 6 – Cover Song Special w/Hair Force One
AUG. 13 – Nitekast
The “Backyard Rocker” is happy to announce its continued partnership with “The Underground TV,” the new local/regional music television show airing on WWCP-TV Fox 8 Saturday evenings at 6 PM, and now early Monday mornings at 1 AM on WATM ABC 23. 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!
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, 4000 5th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602; 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 eight 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) 944-9320, or email diane@wbxq.com.
Jim Price
In Local Music News…
Last Sunday, the 16th annual “Crazy Fest” Amateur Youth Talent Show took place at the Greenwood Firehall in Altoona. Hosted and organized by Dennie Huber, “Crazy Fest” provided an opportunity for talented young area entertainers to perform and compete for trophies, awards and prizes in front of a supportive, friendly audience. Recapping the day’s winners: In the age 7 and 8 category, Sarah Donley won with a dance performance. In the age 9 and 10 category, Sarah’s sister, Lauren Donley, won with a tap dance performance. In the age 11 to 13 category, Eva Henry of Hollidaysburg won with her singing and keyboard performance of Fleetwood Mac’s “Don’t Stop.” In the age 14 division, Mara Murphy of Hollidaysburg won first place with her singing performance. In the age 15 division, Devon Ingold of Cresson took top honors with her theatrical singing performance. In the age 16 to 18 category, Ross Perduzzi of Ebensburg won top honors with his voice, piano and harmonica performance of Billy Joel’s “Piano Man.” And in the age 19 to 21 category, Luke Henry of Hollidaysburg won with his voice and electric guitar performance of Aerosmith’s “Mama Kin.” The amateur rock band division was won by the lone band contestants this year, the 8-piece band Plural Nouns from Keith Junior High School, who also won the “Crazy Fest” Fan Favorite trophy, as voted on by the audience. In the duo/group division, the Ingold Sisters – Devon, Kelsie and Karlie – won top honors with their theatrical singing performance. The “Crazy Fest” Future Star top honors were awarded to Karlie Ingold in the age 12 and under category, and to Ross Perduzzi in the 13 and older category. The Russo Family presented several awards, including the TNT (Top Notch Talent) Award, which went to guitarist Skyler Wyland. The Russo Rising Star Award went to Eva Henry, the Broadway Bound Award went to Devon Ingold, and the Cute As A Button Award went to Karlie Ingold. The Russo Family also presented their Elite Awards; Elite Vocalist honors went to Nick Finochio of Altoona, Elite Musician honors went to Rozz Perduzzi, and Elite Dancer honors went to Lauren Donley. And the Servello Family presented a Best Vocal Performance Award to Rozz Perduzzi; that award includes a 3-hour recording session at Jack Servello’s recording facility in Altoona. Several “Crazy Fest” alumni were given awards; Angela Dodson and Kaitlin Marie Baker received the Outstanding Achievement Awards, and Mallory J. Keith was given the Hall Of Fame Award. This year’s event also saw exhibition performances by Crystal Marie, Don Hughes, Kayla Hilton, Mallory J. Keith, Angela Dodson and Elaini. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped to make the event happen, as well as the participants and audience, and of course, big thanks to Dennie Huber for giving the area’s young people the opportunity to show their stuff at the 16th annual “Crazy Fest.”
_________________
http://pamusician.net |
|
