Jim Price
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Joined: 07 Dec 2002
Posts: 4817
Location: Altoona, PA
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 Posted: Sunday Aug 14, 2005 |
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Hello Everyone,
Here is the recap of the August 14 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 guests this week, The Flame Sky, for an interesting two hours. We found out the latest Flame Sky happenings, and heard newly recorded tracks from group’s forthcoming full-length album, expected out next spring. We gave away a copy of The Flame Sky’s demo CD with the four new tracks to one lucky listener; in addition, we also gave away two pairs 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, reviewed Backstreet Law’s new Frustrated CD in “The Professor’s CD Corner” (watch for the review on Q94’s website, www.wbxq.com, later this week), and debuted new songs from Beulah Rath and Sangraal.
Here is this week’s playlist:
HOUR ONE:
THIRD STANDARD – “Enemy”
T.M.P. – “Sweet Sister”
THE FLAME SKY – “B-Minor”
BEULAH RATH – “Second Hand Love”
THE FLAME SKY – “Only In Your Head”
THE NIGHTCRAWLERS – “Latin Groove”
THE FLAME SKY – “Woodcutter”
SANGRAAL – “White Rain”
HOUR TWO:
ANYTHING JANE – “Novocain”
THE FLAME SKY – “The Price You Pay”
BACKSTREET LAW – “What’s Wrong With My Head”
THE FLAME SKY – “Alright”
THE FLAME SKY – “And Eventually”
Next Sunday night, our guests will be Huntingdon rockers Anything Jane. We’ll meet the band members and learn their story, hear studio tracks from them, plus they’ll bring acoustic instruments and play a song or two for us live. In addition, we’ll update Local Music News, and we expect to speak with Mickey Luckenbaugh, the organizer of the 15th annual “End Of Summer Jam” benefit concert for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, which takes place Aug. 27-28 at the Cresson Sportsmen’s Club. Anything Jane joins us in the studio next Sunday night on the “Backyard Rocker!”
Forthcoming guests and specials include:
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
NOV. 27 – Rhyne McCormick (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 L. V. Mall 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 battle to preserve the popular Roxbury Bandshell in Johnstown continues. The Citizens Committee to Save the Roxbury Bandshell will deliver petitions with signatures from registered Johnstown city voters to the Johnstown city manager’s office this week. The over-800 signatures exceeds by over 500 the required number of signatures needed to place a referendum on the November ballot, allowing Johnstown voters to decide the fate of the famed bandshell. In late June, a last-minute court injunction saved the Bandshell from demolition. Built in the 1940’s, the Johnstown Municipal Music Pavilion at Roxbury Park (Roxbury Bandshell for short) has been the site of numerous concerts, musical and community events.
Former “Backyard Rocker” guests Spitshine won the opening slot for George Thorogood’s performance at Allentown’s Musikfest this past Friday night, after winning out over four other Lehigh Valley based bands last Wednesday night at “The Stars Of Bethlehem” band finals at Plaza Tropical in Bethlehem. In addition to the opening slot for George Thorogood, Spitshine also won $3,500 cash, a spot in next year’s Musikfest, and a recording contract with CMC Music. The “Backyard Rocker” congratulates Spitshine on their achievement.
As we enter the homestretch of the summer season, there are more music-related outdoor events to let you know about. Next Friday and Saturday, the 22nd annual Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair will take place in downtown Bellefonte. Some of the bands and artists performing at the Fair are Zupe, JR & Katie, Smokin’ Joe & the Wild Horse Band and The Nightcrawlers on Friday; and Dan Steven, Cliff Turner & the Afterburners and Rick Witmer on Saturday. Admission to the Fair is free.
And the South Fork Fishing & Hunting Club Historic Preservation Society will present the 17th annual Forest Hills Festival on Labor Day Weekend at Berwind Wayside Festival Park in St. Michael. Some of the bands and musicians performing during this year’s Festival include Personal Touch, Rosie & the Jammers, John Stiffler, Mercy Seat, Shades Of June, Rachael Allen and more. Admission to this Festival is free as well.
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