[Jim Price]

Hello Everyone,

Here is the recap of the November 21 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, our guest via phone was Pittsburgh rock legend Norman Nardini. The 'Last True Man of Pittsburgh Rock'n'Roll' discussed his new CD of updated Norman classics, called “Redemption,” and we heard numerous tunes from the album. We also got inside Norman's career, and found out about his future plans (including a show at Altoona’s Bavarian Hall this Friday, Nov. 26 with the Mannish Boys). We also checked on Local Music News, and reviewed Pork McElhinny’s CD “The Boy In The Man” on The Professor’s CD Corner.” And we debuted new tunes from Sterling Koch and Jerry’s Fault.

Here is this week’s playlist:

HOUR ONE:

ELECTRIC BLUE – “Broadway Shuffle”
NORMAN NARDINI – “Nothin’ to Lose”
PORK McELHINNY – “Slow Me Down”
NORMAN NARDINI – “That Girl”
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Icy You”
NORMAN NARDINI – “Gorilla”
STERLING KOCH – “Jam Back at the House”

HOUR TWO:

ISSUES – “Run from the Shadows”
NORMAN NARDINI – “Weekend”
JERRY’S FAULT – “Shady Lady”
NORMAN NARDINI – “Rock’n’Roll City”
FAT VINNY & THE WISEGUYS – “Like A Mule”
NORMAN NARDINI – “Burnin’ Up”
MICHAEL REICH – “Live for Today”
NORMAN NARDINI – “Love Dog”

This Sunday night, we’ll be joined in the studio by members of Williamsport-based heavy rockers White Witch. Reuniting after a 20-year hiatus, White Witch this year released a comeback album, “The Power.” We’ll hear songs from the album, and get better acquainted with the band members, their career to date, live show and more. Plus, we’ll again check on local music news, and review the self-titled debut CD from Sever. White Witch visits us, this Sunday night on the “Backyard Rocker!”

Other forthcoming guests and specials include:

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
FEB. 20 – Rick Ramsey & friends
FEB. 27 – 4 Days Dirty
MAR. 6 – Felix & the Hurricanes (7th Anniversary Special)
MAR. 13 – Acoustic Jam Special
MAR. 20 – Pivot (tentative)
MAR. 27 – Milkshake Jones
APR. 10 – A Broken Union
APR. 17 – Dustin Burley

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…

The Savin’ Sanity Benefit will take place at Crowbar in State College on Tuesday evening, November 30, with proceeds benefiting the VH-1 Save The Music Foundation. The night will feature performances from The Rudys, Strike Fire Fall, Alchemy, Wit’s End, Himalayas and Daily Supplement.

Susquehanna Entertainment has released the “Central PA Christmas Compilation,” a new CD featuring 15 holiday songs from a variety of bands and artists from around the state, including Emily’s Toybox, Poptart Monkeys, Negative Space, Sherri Mullen, Darcie Miner with Sweet Pea Felty, Martini Brothers, J.R. Mangan, The Jellybricks and more. The CD is available through Amazon and other internet music stores. The album’s executive producer, Terry Selders, will discuss the album during the annual “Backyard Rocker” Christmas Special on December 19.

For early birds who wish to showcase at next year’s 9th annual Millennium Music Conference in Harrisburg, applications to showcase are already now being accepted. Next year’s conference happens from June 23rd through 26th at Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Harrisburg. The deadline for showcasing applications is March 31st, 2005. For more information about the Millennium Music Conference, visit the website www.musicconference.net.

Congratulations to Beyond Reason rhythm guitarist Tom Urbain and his wife on the birth of their new son, Thomas Christopher, this past week.
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