Jim Price
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Joined: 07 Dec 2002
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Location: Altoona, PA
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 Posted: Sunday Jul 31, 2005 |
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Hello Everyone,
Here is the recap of the July 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.
Thanks to our guest this week, Jim Speese, the singer, guitarist, songwriter, author, professor, and Pink Floyd expert of the Reading-based rock band Cloud Party. We spoke with Jim about all those hats he wears, but focused the conversation on his latest exploits with Cloud Party. We heard tracks from Cloud Party’s new CD, “Praying For Rain;” and several lucky listeners called in and won their own copies of the CD. In addition, we also gave away a pair of tickets to The Underground TV’s “Music to the Masses” concert, which takes place in Titusville on Sept. 24. We updated Local Music News, and debuted new songs from Supawide and Searching For Gladys.
Here is this week’s playlist:
HOUR ONE:
THE NIGHTCRAWLERS – “African Echo”
TED McCLOSKEY – “Looking Good in the Coffin”
CLOUD PARTY – “Tears”
INFUSED – “Who Stole the Sun”
CLOUD PARTY – “Waiting to Be Beautiful”
SPITSHINE – “Fall Away”
CLOUD PARTY – “Entertain Me”
SUPAWIDE – “Baby Blue”
HOUR TWO:
GREEN EGGS – “My Band”
THE MARAUDERS – “She Put A Curse On Me”
CLOUD PARTY – “Thirteen Days”
FALSE ICONS – “Decay”
CLOUD PARTY – “The Dreamer’s Disease”
SILVER SUNDAY – “Cathedral Lights”
CLOUD PARTY – “Blackrock Mountain”
SEARCHING FOR GLADYS – “Saja’s War (You Take Me Away)”
CLOUD PARTY – “Praying For Rain (Part One)”
CLOUD PARTY – “Praying For Rain (Part Two)”
Next Sunday night, we’ll explore the sibling connections of the local music scene on our first ever “Brothers and Sisters of Local Music Special.” We’ll check out some of the various brothers and sisters who perform on the regional music scene, both together in the same band or in separate bands. The “Brothers and Sisters of Local Music Special,” next Sunday night on the “Backyard Rocker!”
Forthcoming guests and specials include:
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
SEPT. 25 – Wide Open
OCT. 2 – Project Twelve(34)
OCT. 9 – Acoustic Jam Special 4
OCT. 30 – Inversion/Halloween Special
NOV. 6 – Michael Reich
NOV. 13 – John Charney
NOV. 20 – Fayted (tentative)
DEC. 18 – Fat Vinny & the Wiseguys
The “Backyard Rocker” is happy to welcome on board our new sponsor, Atlantic Broadband, your local Digital Video/HDTV/and High Speed Internet Provider; take a test drive at the new local, retail store in the Logan Valley Mall in Altoona.
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..net). 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…
The band Big Bang Theory has reportedly disbanded. Drummer John Passarelli (“Hu Bast” in Big Bang Theory) has hooked up with another band, Pittsburgh progressive-metal outfit Icarus Witch.
Allentown’s Spitshine has announced their new drummer, Steve Berlen. Steve was previously with the band Postal, has toured the U.S., Ecuador and Panama, and is currently studying under former Seether/Breaking Benjamin drummer Kevin Soffera.
And a few more upcoming multi-band concerts to announce. The second annual Too Loud Festival will take place on Saturday, September 10 at Buffington Township Community Park near Johnstown. Headlining the bill for this show will be national recording group Jimmie’s Chicken Shack. Also performing will be Lost Ledny, Shades of June, Mushcup, House of Cain, John Denver Flight School, Disasterpiece and Flap Jack’N Jill. Admission will be $10, with kids 10 and under admitted free. There will also be a $3 parking fee.
The following Saturday, September 17, the Johnstown area will be rocking again with the third annual Rock The House benefit concert, with proceeds helping out the IMAC Foundation. The Clarks will headline that show, which will also feature performances from Yum, Pivot, John Denver Flight School, Flap Jack’N Jill, Love Stomp, Dubmissive and V-Twin.
And a benefit concert for Easter Seals and other charities is coming together for September 24 at Penn State Altoona. The Around The Pond concert will feature four area bands. Details are still coming together; for updates, check the “Benefits” section of Rockpage, www.rockpage.net.
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