Jim Price
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Joined: 07 Dec 2002
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Location: Altoona, PA
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 Posted: Sunday Jun 05, 2005 |
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Hello Everyone,
Here is the recap of the June 5 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, busy edition of the “Backyard Rocker!” Thanks to our guests, Third Standard, for enduring the sweltering conditions of the Q94 control room (4 air conditioners in the studio building, guess which one wasn’t working?) to enlighten us on their latest happenings. Third Standard introduced their new drummer, Steve Holtz, and previewed new songs from their forthcoming second CD, “Karma Clean,” being released at the end of this month. In addition, we aired a discussion with musician Dave Blackledge, talking about the 4th annual PA Singer/Songwriter Festival, happening June 11-12 at Shangri-La On The Creek Campground near Lewisburg. We got the lowdown on the event, which features performances from over 20 singer/songwriters from across the country, plus street musicians, a flea market and more.
It was also Q94’s final “Harley Qualification Weekend” before we give away a Harley Fat Boy on June 18 at Altoona’s Lakemont Park. We took two qualifiers during the “Backyard Rocker” (947 qualifiers will have a chance to win the bike on June 18). We also updated Local Music News, and reviewed Bridges And A Bottle’s self-titled CD on “The Professor’s CD Corner” (the review will be posted on the “Backyard Rocker” page on Q94’s website, www.wbxq.com, this coming week). And we debuted new tunes from Rhyne McCormick and Blind Jonny Death. Wow, what a show!
Here is this week’s playlist:
HOUR ONE:
FAT VINNY & THE WISEGUYS – “Barroom Floor”
THUNDERBOX – “Tomorrow Will Arrive”
THIRD STANDARD – “Walkin’ On”
BACKSTREET LAW – “Frustrated”
THIRD STANDARD – “Bringing You Down”
RHYNE McCORMICK – “Girl Turned”
THIRD STANDARD – “What Do You Want (From Me)”
K8 – “Orion”
HOUR TWO:
THE MARAUDERS – “Last Call”
BLIND JONNY DEATH – “The Girl Is Hot”
THIRD STANDARD – “Enemy”
BRIDGES AND A BOTTLE – “Pistol”
THIRD STANDARD – “This Time”
DRUGMONEY – “Small Thinking”
THIRD STANDARD – “Karma Clean”
THIRD STANDARD – “I”
This coming Sunday night, our guest will be former local musician Fisher Meehan. In a previous life, Fisher – then known as John – was a member of several prominent regional bands, including Dead Reckoning, Half Tempted and Tucker Barton. These days, Fisher is headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, and fronts the band Drugmoney, who was featured in “Spin” magazine last year. We will speak with Fisher about Drugmoney, and hear songs from Drugmoney’s debut album, “Mtn Cty Jnk.” Fisher will also have an acoustic guitar and will perform some tunes live for us as well. Fisher Meehan of Drugmoney joins us on the “Backyard Rocker,” this Sunday night!
Forthcoming guests and specials include:
JUNE 19 – Fathers & Sons/Daughters of Local Music Special
JUNE 26 - Nitekast
JULY 3 – Millennium Music Conference Recap Special
JULY 10 – T.M.P.
JULY 17 – Phyllis Heitjan
JULY 24 – Crystal Cameron
JULY 31 – Cloud Party
AUG. 7 – Brothers & Sisters of Local Music Special
AUG. 14 – The Flame Sky
AUG. 21 – Anything Jane
AUG. 28 – Signed to the Majors Special
SEPT. 4 – The Underground TV (“Music to the Masses” concert preview)
SEPT. 18 - SeVer
OCT. 2 – Project Twelve(34)
OCT. 9 – Acoustic Jam Special 4
OCT. 30 – Inversion/Halloween Special
NOV. 6 – Michael Reich
NOV. 13 – John Charney
DEC. 18 – Fat Vinny & the Wiseguys
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 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…
We have more information about the benefit show being put together for the families of the victims of the May 14 Hastings house fire. “Helping Hands for Hastings” will take place on Sunday afternoon, June 26, starting at 2 PM outside of Davey’s Lounge in Hastings. The outdoor, all-ages show will feature performances from the bands Bad Daze, Flight 19, Felix & the Hurricanes, Gin and Juice, Billy & the Inmates, Roadkill, Atomic Blonde, Razen Kane and Falling Higher. There will be other featured entertainment. Food and refreshments will be available. The donation at the gate will be $10, with the proceeds helping out the families of the fire victims. For more information about the show, visit the website www.baddazerocks.com or the “Benefits” section of Rockpage (www.rockpage.net).
One of Harrisburg’s best-known bands is hanging it up. After six years and three CD’s, The Dead 50’s have announced that they are calling it quits, citing family and personal reasons. We’ll keep an eye out for any new projects rising from the ashes.
On the other side of the coin, a previously disbanded group has reformed with a new line-up. York’s Ninetail has reformed, featuring three members from their previous incarnation – lead guitarist Don Belsh, rhythm guitarist John Evan, and bassist Jose Cabrera. The group has added J. William Heitmann on lead vocals, Jerad Gohn on keys and samples, and drummer Max Melton. Ninetail plans to begin recording a promotional CD in late July.
Backstreet Law has officially released their brand new CD, “Frustrated.” The album is now available at the group’s live shows and through their website, www.backstreetlaw.com. The group has also announced that they will be opening for Pennsylvania national recording group Breaking Benjamin at Crowbar in State College on Monday, July 18th.
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