Jim Price
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Joined: 07 Dec 2002
Posts: 4817
Location: Altoona, PA
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 Posted: Monday Mar 15, 2004 |
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Hello Everyone,
Here is the recap of the March 14 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.
WOW! What a way to kick off the seventh year of local music on the airwaves every Sunday night! Kick yourself if you missed the first-ever “Backyard Rocker” Acoustic Jam Special; it was OFF THE MAP!
Thanks to John Stevens (a.k.a. Strummer Acoustic Show) for originating the idea of the Acoustic Jam Special. After being inspired by the recent Rockpage Benefit Jam in January, John suggested the idea of inviting a number of area acoustic performers to get together on the “Backyard Rocker” some week, perform individually, and then jam together. Since an opening was available on this given night, John was given the go-ahead to put the show together. During this week's show, the central PA listenership was treated to live performances by Rock & Rye, Acid Reflux, John Solinski & Ken Karlheim, and Steve Summerhill; and the entire ensemble of musicians pooling their talents together on three songs. (John Stevens himself was battling a cold and couldn't sing, but played harmonica during the 'all-star jams.') It was a wildly fun two hours of live acoustic magic! Thanks to all the performers, and special thanks to John Stevens for putting the special together, and John Solinski for supplying the additional sound board and engineering the live performances. It was the first Acoustic Jam Special; most definitely it will not be the last!
Also on the show, we debuted new songs from the Drunken Uncles, Mercy Seat and Dave Blackledge; we celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a song from local Irish music duo the Michael O'Brian Band; and we also introduced the show's newest local/regional CD review feature, “The Professor's CD Corner.” This week, we looked at the Poptart Monkeys' latest CD, “Secret Decoder Outfit,” in detail and featured a song from the album. Needless to say, a VERY busy show!
This week's playlist:
HOUR ONE:
MICHAEL O'BRIAN BAND - “Whiskey In The Jar”
ROCK & RYE - “Sunburn/Spooky” (live on air)
ACID REFLUX - “Friend of the Devil” (live on air)
ACID REFLUX - “Bright Lights” (live on air)
GEMSTONE - "Moving Van"
JOHN SOLINSKI & KEN KARLHEIM - “What's Up” (live on air)
JOHN SOLINSKI & KEN KARLHEIM - “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” (live on air)
THE DRUNKEN UNCLES - “Uncle Morphine”
MERCY SEAT - “Holy Eyes”
HOUR TWO:
(ALL-STAR JAM) - “Long Train Runnin'” (live on air)
STEVE SUMMERHILL - “Take It Easy” (live on air)
STEVE SUMMERHILL - “Pinball Wizard” (live on air)
POPTART MONKEYS - “Dreams”
(ALL-STAR JAM) - “A Horse with No Name” (live on air)
DAVE BLACKLEDGE - “I Blew Up My Date”
(ALL-STAR JAM) - “Sympathy for the Devil” (live on air)
SINGNATURE (FORTUNATE ONE) - “Time”
THIRD STANDARD - "After You Go" (live on air 2/15/04)
This Sunday night, we will be joined in the studio by rising area heavy rockers Frayed. Featuring former members of Driven and Delirium, Frayed has been recording their debut EP. We will hear songs from the EP, and learn more about the band, their music, live show and more. Frayed visits the “Backyard Rocker,” this Sunday night!
Other forthcoming guests and specials include:
MAR. 28 – Wiskerbisket
APR. 4 – Evensong
APR. 11 – Infused
APR. 18 - Deviance
APR. 25 – Emily's Toybox
MAY 2 – Dave Blackledge
MAY 9 – Next Stop Detox
MAY 16 – Images of Eden
MAY 23 – Aixelsyd
MAY 30 – Memorial Day Special
JUNE 6 – Wake Up Screaming
JUNE 13 – Millenium Music Conference Preview Special
JUNE 20 – Fathers & Sons/Daughters of Local Music Special
JULY 4 – Millenium Music Conference Recap Special
JULY 11 – Spitshine
JULY 18 – Gypsy & the Crazymoon
DEC. 12 – Fat Vinny & the Wiseguys
For regular updates on what is happening on the area music scene, pay a visit to Rockpage (www.rockpage.org). 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.
Jim Price
In local music news,
Welcome home to Dick Kos and David Wessels, two area musicians and members of the Pennsylvania National Guard, who both returned home this past week after spending most of the past year serving peacekeeping duties in Kosovo.
Half Tempted has found their replacement for bassist Joe George, who left the group to relocate to Pittsburgh in December. Former Edison/Fuse/Silver Sunday member P.J. Kelly takes over bass duties.
The Hershey-based heavy rock band Balistic is still seeking a permanent drummer to replace John Lohman, who played his final shows with the band in February. In the interim, former Romeo/Aslan/Cherry Pie drummer Don Hosler is providing Balistic's drum thunder.
Popular Harrisburg party-rock band Something Fluid has announced their farewell. The group will play their final show this coming Saturday, March 20, at a venue in Lebanon. The members of Something Fluid thank all of their fans for supporting the group in their four years together.
Spitshine singer Bryan Harmony is continuing his theatric career. Bryan performs in the role of Jesus Christ in the Civic Theatre of Allentown’s production of the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar,” running Mar. 26 – Apr. 10 at the Civic Theatre in Allentown. Bryan previously appeared as Rocky Horror in the Rocky Horror Picture Show, and has also appeared in regional productions of Godspell, The Who’s Tommy and The Music Man.
And the band Gemstone signed with an independent record label. The group has hooked up with Boston-based Lil’ Chaos Records, who will be re-releasing the group’s self-titled CD. Gemstone heads to Boston soon to shoot the video for the first single off the CD, “Moving Van.”
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