[Jim Price]

Hello Everyone,

Here is the recap of the October 24 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.

This week on the “Backyard Rocker,” we explored the unique musical world of Dave Buzard. A decade ago, Dave last played on live stages as the guitarist for northwestern PA’s Ask A Stranger. After a few years away from music, Dave became interested in techno and electronica, and began dabbling in this vein of music in his home studio. The eventual result was his latest endeavor, Project Twelve(34), an all-instrumental project where Dave merges his guitarwork with various electronic and techno textures. Dave shared insight with us about Project Twelve(34), and we featured tracks from Dave’s first Project Twelve(34) CD, “Small Eternity.” A few lucky listeners called in to win copies of the CD during the program. We also heard a song from Dave’s former band, Ask A Stranger, for a “Local Music Flashback;” updated “Local Music News;” and debuted new songs from False Icons and Flord.

Here is this week’s playlist:

HOUR ONE:

WINE OF NAILS – “Arms of Morpheus”
PROJECT TWELVE(34) – “Restless and Rusted”
FALSE ICONS – “Cyberwave”
PROJECT TWELVE(34) – “Terminal Torque”
BALISTIC – “One of Seven”
PROJECT TWELVE(34) – “Can’t Sleep (Can’t Cope)”

HOUR TWO:

SUTURE SEVEN – “Wither”
PROJECT TWELVE(34) – “Ronnie, It’s Me”
FLORD – “Clear Mind”
PROJECT TWELVE(34) – “Sin of the Week”
ASK A STRANGER – “Eve of Destruction” (1991, Local Music Flashback)
PROJECT TWELVE(34) – “Trip Hazard”
PROJECT TWELVE(34) – “Miss Breakdown”

This Sunday night, Halloween, it’s the “Backyard Rocker” Halloween Special! We’ll feature songs from area bands and artists with a Halloween theme; including tunes about psychos, creeps, monsters, black widows and more – also music from bands with Halloween-oriented names! Tricks and treats from the area musicians will abound on the annual Halloween Special, this Sunday night on the “Backyard Rocker!”

Other forthcoming guests and specials include:

NOV. 7 – Michael Reich
NOV. 14 – Matt Wagner
NOV. 28 – White Witch
DEC. 5 – Josa Step
DEC. 12 – Fat Vinny & the Wiseguys
DEC. 19 – Christmas Special
DEC. 26 – Year in Review Special Pt. 1
JAN. 2 – Year in Review Special Pt. 2
JAN. 9 – In
JAN. 16 – Flight 19
JAN. 23 – John Baker & Sherry Lender
JAN. 30 – False Icons
FEB. 6 – Super Bowl Widow’s Special (hosted by Q94 2005 Calendar Girls)
FEB. 13 – Sterling Koch
MAR. 6 – Felix & the Hurricanes (7th Anniversary Special)
MAR. 13 – Acoustic Jam Special
MAR. 27 – Milkshake Jones
APR. 10 – A Broken Union

The “Backyard Rocker” is happy to announce its partnership with “The Underground TV,” the new local/regional music television show airing on WWCP-TV Fox 8 Saturday evenings at 6 PM. 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.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…

Bassist Dave Fox has announced that he is leaving the band Balistic due to a personal family matter. The group is currently seeking a permanent replacement; interested bass players can find out more details on the group’s website, www.balistic.com. In the meantime, Kent Tonkin of The Grimm will be helping out on bass with Balistic during some of their upcoming shows.

Another bass player move to report…Leon Karpovich has stepped away from the bass position in Emily’s Toybox to devote time to family responsibilities with his wife, Beth, the former bass player for Juiced. Replacing Leon is Matt, former bass player for Harrisburg party rockers Something Fluid. Phil from the band Creamsicle has been filling in on bass for Something Fluid while they seek their new permanent bass player.

Roadkill is announcing that guitarist Sean McCracken will step away from the band at year’s end to devote attention to family duties. Sean’s last show with the group will be New Year’s Eve. Replacing Sean will be a previous member of Roadkill, Ryan Dunkel. Roadkill will be among thirteen bands taking part in an all ages benefit Halloween show, Heckfest, happening next Sunday afternoon at the Days Inn in Clearfield.

And Johnstown heavy rockers Martyrdom have announced that they have been selected to be included on Turkey Vulture Records "The Harder, the Better: Volume 8" compilation album. The album will feature nationally known heavy rock bands D.R.I. and 25 ta Life, plus many others. The album will be released sometime in 2005.
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