Jim Price
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Joined: 07 Dec 2002
Posts: 4817
Location: Altoona, PA
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 Posted: Monday May 28, 2007 |
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Hello Everyone,
Here is the recap of the May 27 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.
This week was the annual “Backyard Rocker” Memorial Day Special, as we took a three-hour journey down local music memory lane! We dug out tunes from the local music archives, from bands and artists who used to grace area stages; dating clear back to the mid-60’s! (Thanks to Duaine Detrick and Andy Rhody for contributing recordings from Lickety Split, Kindred Spirit and Beaus of Beethoven to the “Backyard Rocker” archive!) The program’s third hour was dedicated in remembrance of some of the area musicians we have lost along the way, because although they are no longer with us, their music lives on! It was another fun celebration of local music past!
Here is this week's playlist:
HOUR ONE:
WANTED – “Good of the Bad” (1989)
RUDE DAWG – “Backstreet Ladies” (1996)
THE ROLLING ROCKERS – “Lover’s Dream” (1987)
BACKSEAT VAN GOGH – “Catch a New Wave” (1980)
LICKETY SPLIT – “Bring It On Home” (1978)
CUT THE MUSTARD – “Fired” (1980)
BLAZ-ON – “Feather in a Halo” (1991)
TOMMI-GUNN – “Naughty Not Nice” (1986)
KINDRED SPIRIT – “Under My Thumb” (1969)
FANTASY AIRLIFT – “Green Eyed Lady” (live, 1980)
JOLLY ROGER – “Lickety Split” (1994)
HOUR TWO:
RAINBOW CITY BAND – “Drive On” (live, 1995)
BASHFUL – “White Line Fever” (1985)
BEAUS OF BEETHOVEN – “Goin’ Back” (1966)
WICKED TRUTH – “Rock No More” (1975)
THE STABILIZERS – “Dr. Woodies” (1982)
SIDEWALK ROMEO – “Allinda” (1989)
HIGH VOLTAGE – “Fishin’” (1994)
MESSIAH PROPHET – “Master of the Metal” (1986)
THE FRONT – “Battleground for the Brave” (live, 1983)
HOUR THREE (TRIBUTE TO FALLEN AREA MUSICIANS):
RAPID FIRE – “Black Star” (live, 1986, in memory of Jeff Wallack)
INFUSED – “Who Stole the Sun” (2004, Ed Longo)
DELIRIUM – “Life” (1997, Ron Penvose)
LAST CALL – “American Machine” (1995, Bob Brechbill)
BIG TUBBA MISTA – “Killer on 37th Street” (1998, Bob Brechbill)
JOHN BAKER – “River Road” (1999)
QUEEN BEE & THE BLUE HORNET BAND – “Let Me Tell You What Love Is” (live, 1997, “Queen Bee” Tonya Browne)
U.S. HOUSE BAND – “Low Spark of High Heeled Boys” (live, 1997, Jim Rossi)
Next Sunday night, it’s back to spotlighting the current local and regional music scene, as we will be joined in the studio by the western PA-based band Somerhill. We’ll meet the band members and get acquainted with their style of jazz- and pop-infused rock, and hear tunes from their forthcoming debut CD. We’ll also update Local Music News, plus review a new local/regional CD in “The Professor’s CD Corner!” Somerhill visits the “Backyard Rocker,” next Sunday night!
Forthcoming guests and specials include:
MAY 27 – Memorial Day Special
JUNE 3 – Somerhill
JUNE 10 – Spitshine
JUNE 17 – Father’s Day Special (Eric & Rick Wertz; Evan and Randy Rutherford)
JUNE 24 – Flight 19
JULY 1 – End Of The Sun
JULY 15 – The Scraps
JULY 22 – My Turning Point
JULY 29 – Last Chance
AUG. 5 – Cover Song Special
AUG. 19 – Fayted (tentative)
AUG. 26 – Spirit Lost
SEPT. 9 – Tony Mollick Project
OCT. 7 – Justin Mack
OCT. 14 – Acoustic Jam Special 8
OCT. 28 – White Witch (Halloween Special)
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
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