[Jim Price]

Hello Everyone,

Here is the recap of the June 22 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.

Thanks to our in-studio guests this week, popular regional rock force Rise Phoenix Rise, who made time to stop in and be guests on the “Backyard Rocker” before performing live at Pellegrine’s later in the evening. We met the band members, learned their story, and heard songs from their CD The Land of Oohs and Aahs; plus several lucky listeners called in to win copies! We also debuted new songs from Blue Number Nine and Not Alone, updated Local Music News, and reviewed Kinsey’s CD Opposites Attack EP 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:

HOUR ONE:

SLACKER THEORY – “Shake”
MY TURNING POINT – “In Your Head”
RISE PHOENIX RISE – “Walk Away”
VS. THE EARTH – “Lightswitch”
RISE PHOENIX RISE – “Pieces”
THE FLAME SKY – Alright”
RISE PHOENIX RISE – “Boxing Josh”
BLUE NUMBER NINE – “Sleepwalker”

HOUR TWO:

LIES, INC. – “Hypnotic”
RISE PHOENIX RISE – “Dante Maria”
KINSEY – “The Best Part”
RISE PHOENIX RISE – “My Song”
RISE PHOENIX RISE – “She Likes Girls”
NOT ALONE – “Voices”

Next Sunday night, our guests were to be Armstrong County classic/southern rockers Rockabilly Junction. But as we reported on Local Music News, Rockabilly Junction announced that they were disbanding, and have cancelled their “Backyard Rocker” appearance. A replacement guest could be on the program, or we’ll simply use the opportunity to get caught up on all the new local and regional CD’s that have arrived at “Backyard Rocker” headquarters in recent weeks. We will hear tunes from area bands and artists, and review a new local/regional CD or two in “The Professor’s CD Corner!” One thing’s for sure, there will be lots of local and regional music on the “Backyard Rocker,” next Sunday night!

Forthcoming guests and specials include:

JULY 20 – Fast Forward Special
JULY 27 – 61 South
AUG. 3 – Nitekast
AUG. 10 – Don Hughes (tentative)
AUG. 24 – Ron Carnevali (Johnstown Folkfest preview)
SEPT. 7 – Larry Nath

The "Backyard Rocker" is happy to announce its continued partnership with "The Underground TV," the local/regional music television show airing on WATM ABC 23 Friday mornings at 1:30 AM and on WWPC Fox 8 Sunday mornings at 1:30 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 is under way!

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 ten 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…

Band break-ups and transformations top our look at Local Music News this week, as the “Backyard Rocker’s” next two scheduled band guests have either broken up or undergone a transformation. The band that was to be here next week, Armstrong County classic/southern rockers Rockabilly Junction, have decided to go their separate ways. And the band scheduled for two weeks from tonight, Centre County rockers G211, has undergone a change in guitar players and name. Former Nyne guitarist Chris Lee has replaced Dale Hart, and the group has changed their name to Mia Mafia, with a change to a harder modern rocking sound.

Three members of local musical adventurers The Flame Sky took a trip to the Dark Side of the Moon last weekend. Flame Sky guitarists Ed Brinkel and Jason Feathers, and drummer Nate Woods were part of a cast of 18 musicians who took part in 40th Parallel Productions’ performance of Pink Floyd’s legendary Dark Side of the Moon album. The concert and lazer light show took place last Saturday night in Boulder, Colorado, at the University of Colorado's Fiske Planetarium. Other musicians involved included former String Cheese Incident guitarist Bill Nershi, national recording artist Liza Oxnard, Drew Campbell, Lock Haven’s Travis “Fatman” Barner and more.

Local female rockers Kitty Whip are welcoming aboard a new singer starting in July, as former Jimmy Sweatpants and Petey Gets Around singer Ruschelle Dillon replaces Chryssie as the group’s lead singer. Kitty Whip’s first show with their new singer will be on the 4th of July, opening for Green Eggs at Pellegrine’s in Altoona.

And bassist “Big Jim” Ricotta has rejoined local classic rockers The Red Arrow. Members of the Red Arrow performed on a special cruise aboard the Proud Mary at Lake Raystown earlier this afternoon, along with the Michael O’Brian Band, members of Beyond Reason, Full Kilt and Hot Wax. Proceeds from this special cruise benefited the Freedom Alliance Foundation, which provides scholarships for the children of service members killed in action.
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