[Jim Price]

Hello Everyone,

Here is the recap of the August 1 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 our guests this week, Matt, Bill and Jason of Cambria County-based heavy rockers Ever Since Yesterday. We got acquainted with the band and their career to date, heard tunes from their forthcoming CD, expected out before year’s end; and the group brought guitars and played two unplugged songs live on the air for us as well. We also debuted numerous new songs this week from Backstreet Law, Copper Seven, Infused, Skell, Uncle Travelling Matt, Hyphema and Inner-G.

Here is this week’s playlist:

HOUR ONE:

THE GRIMM – “Enough”
BACKSTREET LAW – “Right Here Right Now”
EVER SINCE YESTERDAY – “Shiver”
COPPER SEVEN – “Break”
EVER SINCE YESTERDAY – “Without You”
INFUSED – “Who Stole the Sun”
EVER SINCE YESTERDAY – “Gone for Awhile” (performed live on air)
SKELL – “Don’t Speak”
PIVOT – “The Split”

HOUR TWO:

POKER FACE – “Kontrol”
SPINEBELT – “Lotus Under Glass”
EVER SINCE YESTERDAY – “Prosecution”
UNCLE TRAVELLING MATT – “Burning City”
EVER SINCE YESTERDAY – “Leech”
DEVIANCE – “Confession”
EVER SINCE YESTERDAY – “World of Hope” (performed live on air)
HYPHEMA – “Winter”
INNER-G – “Feel the Same”

This Sunday night, in conjunction with Q94’s “Classic Cover Weekend” (where we feature classic rock performers covering other people’s tunes), we’ll carry over the weekend theme to the “Backyard Rocker” with the “Cover Song Special.” We’ll hear area bands and musicians offering their takes on other people’s music – including remakes of songs from Black Sabbath, INXS, LeBouche, Johnny Cash, Madonna, Abba and much more! It promises to be an interesting two hours! The “Cover Song Special,” this Sunday night on the “Backyard Rocker!”

Other forthcoming guests and specials include:

AUG. 15 – Soundrive
AUG. 22 – Guitar Heroes of Local Rock Special
SEPT. 12 – Vs. The Earth
SEPT. 19 – White Witch
OCT. 3 – Acoustic Jam Special
NOV. 7 – Michael Reich
DEC. 12 – Fat Vinny & the Wiseguys

Listen soon for a major announcement, as the “Backyard Rocker” gets ready to partner with another new force that will promote local and regional music starting this fall!

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 six 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 Rockpage Summer Jam will be taking place on Sunday, August 15 at Altoona’s Railroaders Memorial Museum, with proceeds going to a charitable cause. Bands and performers involved in the event include Lonewolf, Ever Since Yesterday, Homer’s Army, Felix & the Hurricanes, The Grimm, and the Nightcrawlers. Acoustic performers Acid Reflux and Strummer Acoustic Show will perform between bands, and the day will end with a jam session, with a number of area musicians expected to take part. Admission to the event will be $5, and fans of all ages are welcome to attend. For more information about the show, check out Rockpage at www.rockpage.net.

Gemstone has announced their farewell from the state’s stages. Several members are involved in a new project that will surface in the fall.

Altoona-based heavy rock band Inversion has reformed with a new line-up. Watch for their return to live stage action around Halloween.

In band personnel moves…Bassist Bill Fischer has parted ways with the Altoona-based band Infused. No word yet as to possible replacements. And drummer Manny Barbazzeni will be leaving the band Third Standard effective at the end of October. Manny will play out the remaining dates on the group’s current schedule, and the parting is a friendly one.
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