Jim Price
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Joined: 07 Dec 2002
Posts: 4817
Location: Altoona, PA
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 Posted: Sunday Mar 18, 2007 |
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Hello Everyone,
Here is the recap of the March 18 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.
Thanks to our guests in the studio, Kent Tonkin and Jason Berardi of rising Altoona area rockers Lies, Inc. (www.myspace.com/liesinc), for an interesting and entertaining two hours! We learned about Lies, Inc. and their career to date, and heard tracks from the group’s four-song EP, Believe the Lie. We also gave away copies of the CD to lucky listeners. In addition, we introduced new songs from Pensive Fear, The Red Letter Band and My Turning Point, and we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day belatedly with a tune from popular Irish music duo The Michael O’Brian Band. We also updated Local Music News, and reviewed A Utopian Skyline’s Elmamoore CD in “The Professor’s CD Corner.” (The review can be viewed in the “Backyard Rocker” section of the Message Board area on Q94’s website, www.wbxq.com.) Needless to say, a very busy week!
Here is this week’s playlist:
HOUR ONE:
THE MICHAEL O’BRIAN BAND – “Whiskey in the Jar” (live)
WAY DOWN EAST – “Modern Day Outlaw”
LIES, INC. – “Don’t Blink”
PENSIVE FEAR – “Where the Answer Lies”
LIES, INC. – “Hypnotic”
THE RED LETTER BAND – “Praise Adonai”
THE GRIMM – “Fade”
MY TURNING POINT – “Found My Way”
HOUR TWO:
EMILY’S TOYBOX – “Beach”
PIVOT – “Redefine”
LIES, INC. – “Atomic Skies”
A UTOPIAN SKYLINE – “Summer Was the Reason for it All”
J. ANTHONY – “Crystal Hauntings”
THE FLAME SKY – “Only In Your Head”
LIES, INC. – “Plaster Apparent”
Next Sunday night, our guest in the studio will be Beaver Springs-based singer, songwriter and guitarist Hannah Bingman! We’ll get acquainted with Hannah and learn her story to date, plus hear songs from her latest CD, Right, Right Now. Listeners may also have chances to win a copy! Hannah will also bring her guitar and play some tunes live on the air! In addition, we’ll feature tunes from other bands and artists, update Local Music News and possibly review another new local/regional CD in “The Professor’s CD Corner!” Hannah Bingman visits the “Backyard Rocker,” next Sunday night!
Forthcoming guests and specials include:
APR. 1 – Opposition
APR. 8 – Mad Muse Productions
APR. 15 – Nine Planet Tour
APR. 22 – Dubmissive
APR. 29 – Victory In Heaven Band
MAY 6 – The Overthrow
MAY 13 – Choking Faith
MAY 20 – Lowjack (tentative)
MAY 27 – Memorial Day Special
JUNE 3 – Somerhill
JUNE 10 – Spitshine
JUNE 17 – Father’s Day Special
JULY 1 – End Of The Sun
JULY 15 – The Scraps (tentative)
JULY 22 – My Turning Point
The "Backyard Rocker" is happy to announce its continued partnership with "The Underground TV," the local/regional music television show airing on WWPC Fox 8 Sunday and Monday mornings at 1 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!
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, 1417 12th 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 nine 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…
A sure sign that spring is almost here is the announcement of this year’s “Crazy Fest”…The 17th annual "Crazy Fest" Amateur Youth Talent Show will take place on Sunday, April 29th starting at 1 PM at the Greenwood Fire Hall in Altoona. Organized and hosted by Dennie Huber, "Crazy Fest" is an amateur talent show and competition open to youth ages 21 and younger. Youngsters can enter and showcase their talents in front of a supportive audience, to win trophies, awards, plaques and other prizes. "Crazy Fest" is open to any and all talents: singing, playing instruments, amateur bands, dancing, poetry and more. There is no fee to enter "Crazy Fest" as a contestant. For an application to compete, call Dennie Huber at (814) 942-2516. Admission at the door for the general public is $2 per person. Food and refreshments will be provided, with food proceeds benefiting the Greenwood Fire Company. Proceeds from the door will fund the costs of the trophies and awards presented to the winners. "Crazy Fest" is co-sponsored by Q94 and Pennsylvania Musician Magazine.
Lewistown’s Wiskerbisket has found their new singer and bass player. Joel DiPietro takes over lead vocal duties, replacing Doug Snook. Jeffrey Fripp takes over bass duties from Milhouse, who left Wiskerbisket to join the Amy K Band.
Harrisburg’s Disingaged has changed their name. Their new handle is Drop Of Grey.
The next edition of The Gathering Coffeehouse will be taking place this coming Friday evening at Calvary Baptist Church, on Ruskin Drive in Altoona. The Coffeehouse begins at 7 PM, and will feature music by The Red Letter Band. Admission is free.
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