Jim Price
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Joined: 07 Dec 2002
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Location: Altoona, PA
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 Posted: Monday Mar 06, 2006 |
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Hello Everyone,
Here is the recap of the March 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.
Needless to say, this was a very special week on the “Backyard Rocker,” as we celebrated eight years of bringing local and regional bands and artists to Q94’s airwaves every Sunday night. The show began as a one-hour program in early March, 1998, and over the years has introduced hundreds of area musicians to the listeners of central Pennsylvania. As I said towards the end of the program, it is the quality of this area’s musicians and the music they create that keeps me doing what I do every Sunday night – To you, the musicians: Keep making the music, and I’ll keep sharing it with the world every Sunday night!
Back when the “Backyard Rocker” first began in 1998, our very first band guests in the studio were Felix & the Hurricanes (www.felixandthehurricanes.com). Keeping with tradition, the Hurricanes return for the anniversary special edition of the “Backyard Rocker” every year, and this year was no exception. Thanks to Felix Kos (and his daughter, Brianna, whose drawing of the sun now adorns the Q94 control room door), Jeff Clapper, Bob Watters and their tag-along guests for a fun three hours! We heard tunes from the Hurricanes’ newly-assembled live compilation disc; and we gave away a few advance copies to lucky listeners, along with a Hurricanes tie-dye T-shirt. Also, the Hurricanes brought instruments and performed several songs live on the air. Along the way, we also showcased highlights from the past year on the “Backyard Rocker,” hearing music from the many guests who appeared during Year 8 of the show.
Again, thanks to the musicians for providing the inspiration to put this show on the air every week; thanks to Q94 management for allowing me to bring central PA’s finest bands and artists to the airwaves every Sunday night; and thanks to all the listeners who check out the show each week, and support the area musicians. We all appreciate it!
Here is this week’s playlist:
HOUR ONE:
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Backyard Rocker Rocks”
RIK GOLDEN – “Cresson Gutter Bums”
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Train Train” (live)
J.D. STRUM – “Still Chasing” (performed live on air 5/1/05)
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Pickin’ for the Bluesman” (performed live on air)
FAYTED – “Blame Yourself”
DUSTIN BURLEY – “Yesterday” (performed live on air 4/17/05)
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Say You Will” (performed live on air)
ANYTHING JANE – “Soldier’s Prayer” (performed live on air 8/21/05)
HOUR TWO:
THE FLAME SKY – “The Price You Pay”
SIDESTEP – “When I Get Drunk” (performed live on air 5/15/05)
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Folsom Prison Blues” (live)
FISHER MEEHAN (DRUGMONEY) – “The Oregon Song” (performed live on air 6/12/05)
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Slug In A Puddle”
JOHN BAKER – “The Professor” (performed live on air 1/23/05)
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Something” (performed live on air)
THE NIGHTCRAWLERS – “African Echo”
HOUR THREE:
ALL-STAR JAM – “Ace Of Spades” (performed live on air 3/13/05)
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Waitin’ for the Bus/Jesus Just Left Chicago” (live)
RHYNE McCORMICK – “Soul Dust” (performed live on air 12/11/05)
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Sometimes” (performed live on air)
FAT VINNY & THE WISEGUYS – “Barroom Floor”
SPOONCHATTER – “Drive” (performed live on air 2/12/06)
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “On The Bottom Again” (live)
Next Sunday night, it’s PARTY TIME again! The fifth installment of the “Backyard Rocker” Acoustic Jam Special will take place. We have invited several of the area’s top acoustic acts to join us in studio, to first perform individually, and then to get together with each other and kick out the jams! Every edition of the Acoustic Jam Special so far has created some unforgettable moments, and this one should be no different. Joining us will be Rock & Rye, Wood-n-Strings, Rick Ramsey, Todd Hinkle, Strummer Acoustic Show, and possibly another guest or two. Let the unplugged musical fireworks fly when these musicians all converge on the “Backyard Rocker” Acoustic Jam Special, next Sunday night!
Forthcoming guests and specials include:
MAR. 19 – 4 Days Dirty
MAR. 26 – Grade E
APR. 2 – Ledbetter Heights
APR. 9 – Zelazowa
APR. 16 – Ken Gray
APR. 23 – Silver Sunday
MAY 7 – Sherri Mullen
MAY 21 – White Witch
MAY 28 – Memorial Day Special
JUNE 18 – Fathers & Sons/Daughters of Local Music Special (w/Greg & Dustin Burley)
JUNE 25 – Spitshine
JULY 2 – Cover Song Special
The “Backyard Rocker” is happy to announce its continued partnership with “The Underground TV,” the new local/regional music television show airing on WWCP-TV Fox 8 Saturday evenings at 6 PM, and now early Monday mornings at 1 AM on WATM ABC 23. 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
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