Jim Price
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Joined: 07 Dec 2002
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Location: Altoona, PA
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 Posted: Sunday Oct 09, 2005 |
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Hello Everyone,
Here is the recap of the October 9 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 another memorable installment of the “Backyard Rocker” Acoustic Jam Special, where we invite several area musicians to bring along acoustic instruments into the studio and let ‘er rip live on the air! This time, it was a Johnstown area all-star jam extravaganza as guests John Charney, Dave Distefano and Grinning Mob brought the instruments and gear, performed songs individually, and teamed up for a hot and fiery finale! There were a few minor technical issues early on, but once the live performances began, it was a great time! Thanks to all the musicians for rocking “The House That Rock Built;” we’ll present Acoustic Jam Special 5 next March!
Along the way, we featured an interview with Michelle Grove, one of the organizers of the annual Kevin Dare Memorial Benefit Concert, which takes place this Tuesday evening, Oct. 11, at Crowbar in State College. Kevin Dare was a Penn State pole vaulter who lost his life during a track meet in 2002. The Kevin Dare Foundation works to improve safety for track and field events, and also provides scholarships to aspiring Penn State and high school track and field students. This year’s benefit concert will feature performances from Mike Jacober, Amy K. & Love Stomp, In, Halestorm, Poptart Monkeys and Giants Of Science. Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door, and the show is all ages. Advance tickets can be purchased at www.ticketweb.com. For additional information, visit the Kevin Dare website, www.kevindare.com.
We also reviewed Rhyne McCormick’s new CD, Gold Dust, in the “Professor’s CD Corner” (the review will be posted on Q94’s website, www.wbxq.com, later this week), and we debuted a new song from Five-2-One. Wow, what a week!
Here is this week’s playlist:
HOUR ONE:
THIRD STANDARD – “Karma Clean”
FIVE-2-ONE – “Hang On Sloopy”
DAVE DISTEFANO w/GRINNING MOB – “Light the Fire, Get Down”
SILVER SUNDAY – “Cathedral Lights”
JOHN CHARNEY – “Forever Endeavor” (performed live on air)
JOHN CHARNEY – “Sojourn” (performed live on air)
JOHN CHARNEY – “Manhattan South” (performed live on air)
HALESTORM – “I Bleed”
HOUR TWO:
WIDE OPEN – “Polish My Chrome”
DAVE DISTEFANO – “The Story of Samson and Delilah” (performed live on air)
DAVE DISTEFANO – “Relijah” (performed live on air)
GRINNING MOB – “Do Right” (performed live on air)
GRINNING MOB – “Aqui Como Alla” (performed live on air)
RHYNE McCORMICK – “Train”
ALL-STAR JAM (ALL MUSICIANS) – “Slacker/Tombstone Blues” (performed live on air)
Next Sunday night, John Charney returns to the “Backyard Rocker,” only this time to talk Rocky Horror! John is the musical director for Allegheny Highlands Regional Theatre’s production of “The Rocky Horror Show;” we’ll speak with John, the show’s director, and possibly some cast members, and get the lowdown on what should be a fun production happening at the Cresson Lake Playhouse the last two weekends in October! John Charney discusses Rocky Horror, next Sunday night on the “Backyard Rocker!”
Forthcoming guests and specials include:
OCT. 30 – Inversion/Halloween Special
NOV. 6 – Michael Reich
NOV. 13 – Flord
NOV. 20 – Fayted
DEC. 4 – John Charney
DEC. 11 – Rhyne McCormick
DEC. 18 – Fat Vinny & the Wiseguys
DEC. 25 – Christmas Special
JAN. 1 – 2005 Year In Review Special
JAN. 8 – Todd Hinkle
JAN. 15 – V.I.H. Blues Band
JAN. 22 – Dave Distefano
JAN. 29 – Super Bowl Widow’s Special (hosted by 2006 Q94 Calendar Girls)
FEB. 12 – Spoonchatter
FEB. 19 – The Noise Machine (Justin Mackovyak)
MAR. 5 – Felix & the Hurricanes (8th Anniversary Special)
MAR. 12 – Acoustic Jam Special 5
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.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
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