[Jim Price]

Hello Everyone,

Here is the recap of the January 13 edition of Q94's weekly local music program, "The Backyard Rocker," which airs every Sunday night from 8 to 10 PM on WBXQ 94.3. The show is brought to you by The Altoona Curve (www.altoonacurve.com), “Everybody’s Hometown Team!”

Thanks to our guests this week, State College’s The Wilcox Hotel (www.myspace.com/thewilcoxhotel), for a very intriguing and entertaining two hours! We met the band members and got inside their career and music, plus heard songs from their first CD, The Sacred and the Profane. Several lucky listeners phoned in to win copies of the CD. In addition, the group brought acoustic instruments and performed two songs live on the air, including the first Spanish language performance in the program’s history! We also debuted new songs from Zupe & Nichols and End Of The Sun, updated Local Music News, and reviewed Rob Wallace & the Mess’ debut CD, Infidelity in Hi-Fi, in “The Professor’s CD Corner.” (The review can be read in the “Backyard Rocker” section of the message board area on Q94’s website, www.wbxq.com.)

Here is this week’s playlist:

FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Backyard Rocker Rocks”
THE RUSTLANDERS – “Holdin’ Out”
THE WILCOX HOTEL – “Angels and Devils”
ZUPE & NICHOLS – “A Dash of Dementia”
THE WILCOX HOTEL – “Simon Gonzales”
DAVE DISTEFANO w/GRINNING MOB – “Light the Fire, Get Down”
THE WILCOX HOTEL – “Dashboard Jesus” (performed live on the air)
END OF THE SUN – “What You Need”

HOUR TWO:

RISE PHOENIX RISE – “Boxing Josh”
THE WILCOX HOTEL – “Coyote Blues”
ROB WALLACE & THE MESS – “Harvestin’ Time”
THE WILCOX HOTEL – “El Mojado Acuadalado” (performed live on the air)
THE WILCOX HOTEL – “Ties That Bind”

Next Sunday night, if Old Man Winter again doesn’t get in the way, our guest will be Images Of Eden singer Gordon Tittsworth, whose December appearance on the show was postponed due to a winter storm. We’ll learn the latest Images Of Eden happenings, plus hear songs from their latest CD, Sunlight of the Spirit, which listeners will have chances to call in to win. We’ll hear songs from other bands and artists, and review Codorus Cruise Line’s Down That Alley CD in “The Professor’s CD Corner!” Gordon from Images Of Eden visits the “Backyard Rocker,” next Sunday night!

Forthcoming guests and specials include:

JAN. 27 – End of the Sun
FEB. 3 – Super Bowl Widow’s Special (the Ladies of Local Music)
FEB. 10 – Local Music Live in Concert
FEB. 24 – Millennium Music Conference Recap Special
MAR. 2 – 10th Anniversary Special w/Felix & the Hurricanes
MAR. 9 – Acoustic Jam Special
MAR. 23 – My Turning Point
MAR. 30 – Dollarz-n-Sense
APR. 20 – Chris V. & the Stanley Street Band

The "Backyard Rocker" is happy to announce its continued partnership with "The Underground TV," the local/regional music television show airing on WWPC Fox 8 Sunday and Monday mornings at 1 AM. 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! Their new television season kicks off in February!

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, 2513 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601; 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 nine 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) 943-6112, or email diane@wbxq.com.

Jim Price

In Local Music News…

Some band personnel moves to report. Bassist Big Jim Ricotta has parted ways with local classic rockers The Red Arrow, citing musical differences. Guitarist Jimmy Smith has since joined The Red Arrow, and the group is working with several bass players at the moment until a permanent one is announced.

Local lady rockers Kitty Whip have found their new drummer. Christi Roddy, formerly from the band Never Enough, takes over the drum position, making Kitty Whip a total all-girl line-up.

The former Fayted rhythm section of bassist Larry Bishop and drummer Zac Grace have teamed up with former Insult to Injury guitarist Scott Diehl and Under One singer and guitarists Dustin Reisling and Brad Barnes to form a new band. The group is currently considering options for a name.

And speaking of names, local melody punk rockers Signal Lost have changed their handle to…Lose the Name.

Dubois-based heavy rockers Sever have finished recording their new EP. The group recorded the EP, called Amidst the Ashes, this past week at Spider Studios in Cleveland. The EP will be released shortly.

And the show must go on, even if your drummer can only use one arm…Johnstown area rock trio The Chi performed their show this past Saturday night at Dively’s Tavern in Johnstown, despite drummer/singer Dave Distefano only having use of his right arm due to carpal tunnel issues in his left arm. Dave drummed the whole show, using one arm.
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