Jim Price
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Joined: 07 Dec 2002
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Location: Altoona, PA
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 Posted: Sunday Mar 19, 2006 |
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Hello Everyone,
Here is the recap of the March 19 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 Steve Danfelt, Paul Greiner and Justin Fair of Altoona heavy rockers 4 Days Dirty (www.4daysdirty.com) for being our guests this week. (The band’s fourth member, guitarist Joe Neary, is currently overseas serving our country in Iraq.) We got reacquainted with 4 Days Dirty and their hard-hitting brand of rock, and showcased songs from the group’s newly-released full-length debut album, Raise Your Hand…If You Feel Like Dying. We discussed the album and its recording, and one lucky listener called in to win a free copy.
We also updated Local Music News, and reviewed the new local compilation album Tribute to Misfits in “The Professor’s CD Corner.” (The review can be viewed on Q94’s website, www.wbxq.com, in the “Backyard Rocker” section of the message board area.) We also debuted new music from Zelazowa, Inside Out, House Of Cain and Opposition. And for any St. Patty’s Day revelers still celebrating, we opened the program with some local Irish music courtesy of the Michael O’Brian Band. It was a busy, crazy week on the “Backyard Rocker!”
Here is this week’s playlist:
HOUR ONE:
MICHAEL O’BRIAN BAND – “Whiskey In The Jar”
WIDE OPEN – “Eat My Dust”
4 DAYS DIRTY – “Killbox”
ZELAZOWA – “Propeller”
4 DAYS DIRTY – “Blindside”
INSIDE OUT – “Taking My Life Back”
4 DAYS DIRTY – “Downtime”
HOUSE OF CAIN – “Emissary”
HOUR TWO:
ICARUS WITCH – “Storming the Castle”
TOO MANY EMPTY – “Awake”
4 DAYS DIRTY – “Wait”
CHAPTER 5 – “Die Die My Darling”
4 DAYS DIRTY – “Wanted”
OPPOSITION – “Finger Lickin’”
4 DAYS DIRTY – “Stone Cold”
Next Sunday night, our guests will be the new Altoona-based band project Grade E. Featuring members of Neogumbo and Silver Sunday, Grade E is currently completing work on their debut CD. We’ll hear tunes from the CD, and get thoughts from the band members on the album and their music. Grade E visits the “Backyard Rocker,” next Sunday night!
Forthcoming guests and specials include:
APR. 2 – Ledbetter Heights
APR. 9 – Zelazowa
APR. 16 – Ken Gray
APR. 23 – Silver Sunday
APR. 30 – Blue Number Nine
MAY 7 – Sherri Mullen
MAY 21 – White Witch
MAY 28 – Memorial Day Special
JUNE 11 – Solegian
JUNE 18 – Fathers & Sons/Daughters of Local Music Special (w/Greg & Dustin Burley)
JUNE 25 – Spitshine
JULY 2 – Millennium Music Conference Recap Special
AUG. 6 – Cover Song Special w/Hair Force One
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 eight 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 One Gun Salute has announced that they are parting ways. The parting is on friendly terms, as the band members move on to new projects. Guitarist Scott Bush has joined on with bass player Keith Reyn’s emerging band project, Condemned Existence; while singer Dave Moses will concentrate on his recording studio project.
Drummer Rob Bonsell is departing from both One Gun Salute and a brief stint in Hair Force One, to join up with a touring band situation in the Las Vegas/Lake Tahoe/Reno area. Rob’s new gig will be a full-time situation, as his new band tours casinos and resorts. We at the “Backyard Rocker” wish Rob the best of luck and success with his new endeavor.
Rob’s departure leaves Hair Force One in search of a new drummer. Any drummers interested in looking into the Hair Force One opening can visit the group’s website, www.hf1rocks.com.
Drummer Kyle Taylor is leaving Harrisburg rock band Condition K. His final show with the group was last night.
The second John Baker memorial benefit concert has been announced. The show, called “JB Vava Palooza,” will take place on Sunday, April 30, at Electric Avenue in Houtzdale. The show will begin at 1 PM, and feature performances from the Ozone Rangers, Serious Jones, Bucket, Chaos, Loudmouth, Face Down, Wide Open, Sherri Lender, and a Tugger tribute. There will be food and prizes available. Donation will be $10, with the money going towards John Baker’s funeral expenses. John, a popular area musician, passed away suddenly on January 31 from an apparent heart attack at the age of 44.
Local music organization Get Closer To The Music has announced their third annual Music Festival. The event will take place on Saturday, April 29, from 11 AM to 5 PM at the Booker T. Washington Recreation Center in Altoona. The event will feature music displays and tables, an instrument “petting zoo,” music instructors, games, prizes, food and refreshments, and performances from Felix and the Hurricanes, Rusty Gun Revival, .00 Buck and Generation Gap. Admission to the event is free.
And lastly, Johnstown-based rockers Inside Out have reversed their decision from January and are continuing on. Singer/guitarist Tim Frick has decided to remain in the area for the time being, and has reformed the group with bassist Larry Phillip and drummer Mark Gindlesperger.
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