Jim Price
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Location: Altoona, PA
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 Posted: Sunday Oct 17, 2004 |
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Hello Everyone,
Here is the recap of the October 17 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 busy week on the “Backyard Rocker!” During the first hour, we focused on the realm of rock theater, as we were visited by cast members from Allegheny Highlands Regional Theatre’s production of “The Rocky Horror Show,” happening Oct. 21-23 and 28-30 at the Cresson Lake Playhouse. Thanks to director Lori Howsare (who also plays “Lips” in the production), actors Bret Sarlouis (“Frank’N’Furter”) and Rob Decker (“Brad”), actress Molly Riva (“Janet”) and musical director John Charney (Wine Of Nails); all for sharing insight on this production of “Rocky Horror.” For ticket information, call (814) 472-4333.
In addition, we checked on local music news, visited the local music archives for tunes from The Front (who performed a reunion show in Altoona the night before) and Of Sound Mind, and reviewed 3 Broken Dolls’ “What Happened to the American Dream?” CD on “The Professor’s CD Corner.” We also debuted new tunes from Sticker, Quagmire Swim Team, Fith and Fearing Mind.
Here is this week’s playlist:
HOUR ONE:
THE FRONT – “Lay Down Your Arms” (1989, Local Music Flashback)
TED McCLOSKEY – “Looking Good in the Coffin”
JOHN CHARNEY & WHITE MOJO – “I Put A Spell On You”
VS. THE EARTH – “Carolina Sky” (live)
WINE OF NAILS – “Frenzy”
STICKER – “Empty Bottles”
HOUR TWO:
QUAGMIRE SWIM TEAM – “Metal Song”
FLIGHT 19 – “Migraine”
3 BROKEN DOLLS – “Don’t Wanta Fade Away in a Bottle”
FITH – “Sun to Set”
VICIOUS CYCLE – “Downtime”
FEARING MIND – “Portrait in Self-Hate”
OF SOUND MIND – “Down in a Hole” (1996, Local Music Flashback)
PROJECT TWELVE(34) – “Restless and Rusted”
POPTART MONKEYS – “Enemy”
This Sunday night, our guest will be Dave Buzard. A former guitarist for the Clarion-based rock band Ask A Stranger, Dave currently is the mastermind behind Project Twelve(34), a studio project in which Dave explores the techno and electronica frontiers. We’ll get insight from Dave about his creation, and hear tracks from Project Twelve(34)’s recently released debut CD, “Small Eternity;” plus listeners will have chances to win a copy! Project Twelve(34) is in the spotlight when Dave Buzard joins us, this Sunday night on the “Backyard Rocker!”
Other forthcoming guests and specials include:
OCT. 31 – Halloween Special
NOV. 7 – Michael Reich
NOV. 14 – Matt Wagner
NOV. 28 – White Witch
DEC. 5 – Josa Step
DEC. 12 – Fat Vinny & the Wiseguys
DEC. 19 – Christmas Special
DEC. 26 – Year in Review Special Pt. 1
JAN. 2 – Year in Review Special Pt. 2
JAN. 9 – In
JAN. 16 – Flight 19
JAN. 23 – John Baker & Sherry Lender
JAN. 30 – False Icons
FEB. 6 – Super Bowl Widow’s Special (hosted by Q94 2005 Calendar Girls)
FEB. 13 – Sterling Koch
MAR. 6 – Felix & the Hurricanes (7th Anniversary Special)
MAR. 13 – Acoustic Jam Special
APR. 10 – A Broken Union
The “Backyard Rocker” is happy to announce its partnership with “The Underground TV,” the new local/regional music television show airing on WWCP-TV Fox 8 Saturday evenings at 6 PM. 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.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.
Q94’s “Backyard Rocker” has been introducing listeners to the region’s best musical talent for over six 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…
Guitarist Sterling Koch is set to release his next solo CD on Nov. 16. The CD will feature Sterling playing steel guitar, which he took up playing after suffering a neck injury earlier this year. The album will be part vocal and part instrumental, and will feature guest appearances by George Grund on keys, Rick Young (Duck Soup Blues Band) on harmonica, V.I.H. bandmate Larry Baudoin on drums, and vocalists Debra Hydock and Jennifer Hollister.
In addition, the V.I.H. Blues Band has announced that they are in search of a new bass player. Current bassist Frank Ciambra has announced that he plans to leave the band to devote more time to his family.
Two former members of Double Take are back with a new acoustic project. Double Take alumni Denny and Ken Pompa have teamed up with Northern Cambria singer/guitarist Jerry Carnevali. The new acoustic trio, Jerry’s Fault, performs classic rock favorites and a few original songs; they debuted earlier this month.
After nearly two years on area stages, the band PnEumatic has announced that they are disbanding. The group has been inactive on area stages since early summer. Look for band members to resurface in new projects.
And the Centre County rock band Whitefisch has a new singer. The group has announced that Jason Hampton has taken over lead vocal duties. The group, formed last year from the ashes of E.S. Whitefisch, continues to play show dates in Centre County.
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