Jim Price
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Joined: 07 Dec 2002
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Location: Altoona, PA
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 Posted: Monday Nov 19, 2007 |
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Hello Everyone,
Here is the recap of the November 18 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. The show is brought to you by The Altoona Curve (www.altoonacurve.com), “Everybody’s Hometown Team!”
Thanks to our guests, Johnstown heavy rockers Subdue (www.subduerocks.com), for being the first "Backyard Rocker" guests to christen the new interview studio at Q94's new digs at the corner of Union and 6th Avenues in Altoona! We met the members of Subdue and learned their story to date, and heard tracks from their recently-released debut CD, Ununoctium. We also updated Local Music News.
Here is this week’s playlist:
HOUR ONE:
PIVOT – “Redefine”
X-TERRA – “I Will Survive”
SUBDUE – “Falling Away”
DUBMISSIVE – “The Rebel Song”
SUBDUE – “Free”
MY TURNING POINT – “In Your Head”
SUBDUE – “Warmth”
HOUR TWO:
HOUSE OF CAIN – “Emissary”
SUBDUE – “Orbit Nine”
SUBDUE – “Forbiddance”
WAY DOWN EAST – “Summon the Sea Hag”
SUBDUE – “Ununoctium”
SUBDUE – “Watch”
Next Sunday night, our guests in the studio will be Fulton County rockers Way Down East! We'll find out the latest Way Down East happenings, plus hear tracks from the group's new CD, Summon the Sea Hag; plus you'll have chances to call in and win a copy!. Well also feature tunes from other local and regional bands and artists, and review a new local/regional CD in "The Professor's CD Corner!" You saw them open for Jackyl at Altoona's Jaffa Shrine during "Roar in the Mountains" weekend; hear Way Down East on the “Backyard Rocker,” next Sunday night!
Forthcoming guests and specials include:
NOV. 25 – Way Down East
DEC. 2 – Hi-Tyde
DEC. 9 – SongWorks
DEC. 16 – Images Of Eden
DEC. 23 – Christmas Special
DEC. 30 – 2007 Year in Review Special
JAN. 6 – Crow In The Snow
APR. 20 - Chris V. & the Stanley Street Band
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, 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 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) 943-6112, or email diane@wbxq.com.
Jim Price
In Local Music News...
Some band personnel moves to report this week...First, Flight 19 has announced the addition of a keyboard player to their line-up, and a keyboard vet who has been missing from area stages for a number of years. Phil Steele, who previously has graced area stages playing keys with The Edge, Five Nations and Bottoms Up, expands Flight 19 into a six-piece group, and will expand the range of "the Party Plane's" style and sound.
Area classic rockers Half Tempted will have a new but familiar face behind their drum kit for the next few weeks. Clint Carothers, who has played drums for The Front, Ricky Lee and other area bands, will provide the beat for Half Tempted while the group's drummer, Steve McCulley, continues to recover from back surgery.
Johnstown/Indiana-based modern rockers Shades Of June are in search of a new lead singer, as Jess Maguire is departing the group due to career reasons.
The Huntingdon County-based band Unit 509 is reforming, and is in search of a new drummer. The group will again feature Kara Kise on lead vocals and guitar, Bob Kise on guitar, and Dave Arentz on bass. Any interested drummers who would like to provide the beat for Unit 509 can contact the group through their link on Rockpage.net.
Remember, this coming Saturday night at City Limits in Altoona, it's the annual Toys for Tots benefit concert, sponsored by City Limits, Pennsylvania Musician Magazine and Q94. The show starts at 8:30 PM, and will feature performances from Spirit Lost, Felix & the Hurricanes, Tie Down, Slacker Theory and Nyne. The donation at the door is either a $10 cash donation or a new, unopened toy of equal or greater value. All proceeds go to the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program, to benefit needy area families this upcoming holiday season.
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