Jim Price
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Joined: 07 Dec 2002
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Location: Altoona, PA
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 Posted: Monday Feb 28, 2005 |
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Hello Everyone,
Here is the recap of the February 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.
I’m still catching my breath after this week; what a busy show! First, thanks to our live guests, 4 Days Dirty, for a fun two hours. We got acquainted with 4 Days Dirty and their brand of harder-edged rock. We heard two live songs the group performed at Aldo’s in Altoona last month, and the group performed three songs unplugged on the air. In addition, we aired an interview recorded earlier in the week with Trace Moran, the organizer of the “Project: Lifeboat” Asian Tsunami Relief benefit concert, which takes place on Sunday, March 6 at the Bavarian Hall in Altoona. Trace filled us in on the details of the concert, and brought along one of the bands who will be performing at the show, Sidestep. Sidestep brought some instruments, and performed one of their songs unplugged in the studio. We then gave away two pairs of tickets to lucky listeners to attend the show. On top of that, we checked on Local Music News, reviewed Fith’s CD “Reborn” on The Professor’s CD Corner (the review is posted on Q94’s website, www.wbxq.com), and debuted new songs from A Broken Union, Wiskerbisket and Rageing Storm. Wow, what a show!
Here is this week’s playlist:
HOUR ONE:
HALESTORM – “It’s Not You”
FLIGHT 19 – “Migraine”
4 DAYS DIRTY – “Downtime” (recorded live at Aldo’s 1/05)
A BROKEN UNION – “Powerlines Over Crosswalks”
4 DAYS DIRTY – “Mr. Inside Of Me”
WISKERBISKET – “Killer”
4 DAYS DIRTY – “Losing” (performed live on the air)
SIDESTEP – “Sidesteppin’” (performed live on the air)
HOUR TWO:
SILVER SUNDAY – “Cathedral Lights”
4 DAYS DIRTY – “Wanted” (recorded live at Aldo’s 1/05)
FITH – “Drowning”
4 DAYS DIRTY – “Alive” (performed live on the air)
RAGEING STORM – “Everyday”
FLORD – “The Next Level”
4 DAYS DIRTY – “Killbox” (performed live on the air)
3 BROKEN DOLLS – “Evil Mother”
This coming Sunday night, the “Backyard Rocker” celebrates seven years on the airwaves with our 7th Anniversary Special! A three-hour gala starting at 7 PM, we’ll feature show highlights from the past year, and as always, Felix & the Hurricanes will be coming in to help us celebrate! The “Backyard Rocker” 7th Anniversary Special, starting at 7 PM this Sunday night!
Other forthcoming guests and specials include:
MAR. 13 – Acoustic Jam Special 3
MAR. 27 – Milkshake Jones
APR. 3 - Wiskerbisket
APR. 10 – A Broken Union
APR. 17 – Dustin Burley
APR. 24 – The Nightcrawlers
MAY 1 – J.D. Strum
MAY 8 – Hierosonic
MAY 15 – The Flame Sky (tentative)
MAY 22 – Shades Of June
MAY 29 – Memorial Day Special
JUNE 5 – Third Standard
JUNE 12 – Millennium Music Conference Preview
JUNE 19 – Fathers & Sons/Daughters of Local Music Special
JULY 3 – Millennium Music Conference Recap
JULY 17 – T.M.P.
JULY 31 – Cloud Party
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, 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 seven 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…
3 Broken Dolls has undergone a change behind their drum kit. Mike Ross has departed the group, and John Snyder replaces him. 3 Broken Dolls returns to live action in April.
Wiskerbisket has a new bass player. Troy Neff left the group for personal reasons. Former Vicious Cycle bass player Mike Swartz replaces him.
The Reading-based rock band Cloud Party has finished work on their fourth album. The new album, entitled “Praying for Rain,” is slated for an April 1st release, with a CD-release show event in the Reading area.
If you’re interested in bluegrass, gospel, Appalachian, old-timey, Celtic, and early-American era music and instruments, The Sugar Run Bluegrass Jam is a monthly acoustic jam group which gets together the first Saturday of each month from September through May. The next session will be this coming Saturday, March 5, from 1 to 5 PM at Calvary Baptist Church, on Ruskin Drive behind the Logan Valley Mall in Altoona. The jam is open to the public, and there is no admission charge. For more information, you can call (814) 940-8352.
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