[Jim Price]

Hello Everyone,

Here is the recap of the August 15 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, Soundrive, for a very interesting two hours as this week’s guests. We updated Soundrive’s musical journey, as they explore rock’s psychedelic and spacey terrains, using influences as the Velvet Underground, early Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Donovan, Spacehog and Radiohead as their map. We heard several new studio songs from the group, and the group brought instruments and gear and performed several songs live on the air for us as well.

In addition, we spoke with Mickey Luckenbaugh, the organizer of the 14th annual “End Of Summer Jam” benefit for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh; this year’s show takes place next weekend, Aug. 21-22, at the Cresson Sportsmen’s Club. On the “Professor’s CD Corner,” we explored Ted McCloskey’s new CD, “Sixty Cycle Hum,” and featured a song from it. We checked on local music news, and debuted new music from Homer’s Army, Matt Wagner Band and Norman Nardini. Needless to say, a busy week!

Here is this week’s playlist:

HOUR ONE:

HOMER’S ARMY – “Josie”
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Issues”
SOUNDRIVE – “Jet Plane”
WAY DOWN EAST – “Lately”
SOUNDRIVE – “Me Mr. Time”
MATT WAGNER BAND – “Cycle”
SOUNDRIVE – “Sweet Iris Come Down” (performed live on air)

HOUR TWO:

NORMAN NARDINI – “High Times”
SOUNDRIVE – “Insert a Face”
TED McCLOSKEY – “Looking Good in the Coffin”
SOUNDRIVE – “Carpe Diem” (performed live on air)
ISSUES – “Still the Rain”
HERBIE – “Fudge”
SOUNDRIVE – “Blind” (performed live on air)

This Sunday night, we salute area masters of the six-strings on the “Guitar Heroes of Local Rock Special!” We’ll put the spotlight on some of the hottest shredders and guitar players on the area and state music scene. In conjunction with Q94's’ “Guitar Hero Weekend,” it’s the “Guitar Heroes of Local Rock Special,” this Sunday night on the “Backyard Rocker!”

Other forthcoming guests and specials include:

SEPT. 12 – Vs. The Earth
SEPT. 19 – White Witch
OCT. 3 – Acoustic Jam Special
OCT. 10 – Herbie
OCT. 31 – Halloween Special
NOV. 7 – Michael Reich
DEC. 12 – Fat Vinny & the Wiseguys
DEC. 19 – Christmas Special
DEC. 26 – Year in Review Special

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…

Another area musician's creations land on national television. Altoona native Ted McCloskey composed the soundtrack for the 90-minute PBS documentary, "The Grange Fair: An American Tradition," which aired on public television stations this past Monday night. Included in the soundtrack was "I'm Walking Back Home to Me", a duet Ted performed with singer/songwriter Dawn Kinnard. A statewide release for the soundtrack is scheduled for early fall, followed by a national release.

In band personnel news, Johnstown heavy rockers Deviance are again searching for a lead singer, after parting ways with vocalist Joe Moore. Joe only recently joined the band as a replacement for Eric Voeghtly. Eric has since reunited with his band prior to Deviance, Stone Krow.

Several drummer developments: A change behind the drum kit for Mount Union 80's rockers Scream, as Greg Reigle replaces Mike Dooley. And The Amplified Heet has announced the addition of their new drummer, Robert Pfister.
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