Jim Price
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Joined: 07 Dec 2002
Posts: 4817
Location: Altoona, PA
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 Posted: Monday Nov 01, 2004 |
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Hello Everyone,
Here is the recap of the October 31 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 Halloween Special, where we featured songs by area bands and artists with titles and themes relating to Halloween. We heard songs about ghosts, spirits, monsters, masks, witches, coffins, graveyards and more. We also featured back-to-back songs by two area “Monster” bands, Coinmonster and the defunct Saucemonster. Along the way, we updated Local Music News, and reviewed White Witch’s CD “The Power” in the Professor’s CD Corner.” And we debuted new tunes from The Jellybricks and Vicious Cycle.
Here is this week’s playlist:
HOUR ONE:
EMILY’S TOYBOX – “Creeps”
DEVIANCE – “Devil Inside”
MIKE SWAVELY & THE CHROME MAGNATONES – “Ghost Riders (In The Sky)”
JOHN CHARNEY & WHITE MOJO – “I Put A Spell On You”
ROADKILL – “Wiccan Blues”
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Black Widow”
TED McCLOSKEY – “Looking Good in the Coffin”
HERBIE – “Dr. Monster”
ACID REFLUX – “Spirit High”
SHERRI MULLEN – “Mask”
HOUR TWO:
WINE OF NAILS – “Full Moon Over The Graveyard”
X-TERRA – “Wolves”
WHITE WITCH – “White Witch”
THE JELLYBRICKS – “Black Cat”
VS. THE EARTH – “Psycho”
SAUCEMONSTER – “Lost Control”
COINMONSTER – “Damn The Sunset”
VICIOUS CYCLE – “Shadow”
THE GRIMM – “Suicide Knob”
SKATERMAN & THE BOX OF DEATH – “Scared of the Shrub”
This Sunday night, Halloween, Somerset County singer/songwriter/guitarist Michael Reich makes his annual visit to the “Backyard Rocker.” We’ll find out what’s new with Michael and his career, hear tunes from his latest CD “Who’s Minding The Store,” and listeners will have chances to win a copy! In addition, Michael may be playing some new tunes live in the studio! And we’ll also get Michael’s thoughts on Big Ben and the Steelers! Michael Reich returns, this Sunday night on the “Backyard Rocker!”
Other forthcoming guests and specials include:
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
MAR. 27 – Milkshake Jones
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…
Two upcoming benefit shows to talk about. First, on Friday night, November 12, a special benefit show to help out area musician Jeff Leeper and his family will take place at City Limits in Altoona. Jeff and his family lost their home and belongings to fire earlier this month, and proceeds from the show will help them out. The show will feature performances from Bad Daze, Hair Force One and another band or two to be announced. The show will start at 8 PM.
And on Saturday, November 20, Pennsylvania Musician Magazine and City Limits will present the annual Toys for Tots benefit show, with toys and proceeds going to the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program to help out needy area children this upcoming holiday season. The show will start at 8 PM, and feature performances from Shift, Felix & the Hurricanes, Third Standard and In. Donation at the door will be either a new, unopened toy of $5 or greater value, or a straight $7 donation.
If you were driving around the Altoona area this past Thursday night during Trick or Treat, and wondering where that live blues music was coming from, it was musical tricks and treats courtesy of Felix & the Hurricanes. The group, decked in Halloween outfits, loaded their gear and a generator aboard a 22-foot flatbed truck, and drove around the Altoona area, serenading trick or treaters with Halloween favorites such as “Monster Mash” and tossing candy out to the kids. The group also drove a lap around the Logan Valley Mall, and made a cameo appearance during Q94’s remote broadcast at Roberts Beverages. According to the band, since this year's trick-or-treat tour was such a success, there will be a sequel next year.
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