[Jim Price]

Hello Everyone,

Here is the recap of the March 6 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.

Seven years ago, in early March 1998, Q94’s “Backyard Rocker” first took to the airwaves, providing area bands and musicians an opportunity to have their music heard by listeners. Originally the show was one hour; by the second year it expanded to two hours, and the “Backyard Rocker” has been going strong every Sunday evening since! This night was the 7th Anniversary Special, loaded with three hours of band and show highlights from the past year, and our annual Anniversary Special visit from Felix & the Hurricanes. Felix, Bob and Jeff updated us on everything Hurricanes; including a recap of the group’s recent tour of state prisons, their performance as part of One Less Tear last summer at Johnstown’s “Thunder In the Valley” motorcycle rally, and more. The group also performed several new songs live on the air. As expected, it was another memorable anniversary bash; kick yourself if you missed it!

Here is this week’s playlist:

HOUR ONE:

TRACE MORAN – “Revenge”
HOMER’S ARMY – “Running On Empty”
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Backyard Rocker”
JOHN SOLINSKI & KEN KARLHEIM – “What’s Up” (performed live on air 3/14/04)
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Blue Jean Blues” (live)
GYPSY & THE CRAZYMOON – “All Out Of Lies”
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Sabra”

HOUR TWO:

NORMAN NARDINI – “Burnin’ Up”
STEVE SUMMERHILL – “Pinball Wizard” (performed live on air 3/14/04)
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “You Say I Say”
DAVE BLACKLEDGE – “I Blew Up My Date” (performed live on air 5/2/04)
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Strength and Courage” (performed live on air)
SOUNDRIVE – “Insert A Face”
SPITSHINE – “Satellite” (performed live on air 7/11/04)
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Walking A Straight Line”
VS. THE EARTH – “Forever Yours” (performed live on air 9/12/04)

HOUR THREE:

PROJECT TWELVE(34) – “Terminal Torque”
FALSE ICONS – “Mystified”
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Sometimes” (performed live on air)
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Satisfy Suzy” (live)
HERBIE – “Inside” (performed live on air 10/10/04)
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Time For Change” (performed live on air)
SIDESTEP – “Sidesteppin’” (performed live on air 2/27/05)
MATT WAGNER – “Hey Mister” (performed live on air 11/14/04)

This coming Sunday night, the “Backyard Rocker” kicks off its eighth year in grand fashion, with the third installment of our “Acoustic Jam Special.” As before, we will welcome several of this area’s top acoustic performers into the studio to play songs individually, and then jam together! Performers confirmed for this special include Strummer Acoustic Show, Blind Jonny Death, John Charney & White Mojo, Dave DiStefano, Acid Reflux, Wood-n-Strings, and Rick Ramsey. Musical fireworks are guaranteed! It will be like a back porch jam session when these musicians join us for the “Acoustic Jam Special” on the “Backyard Rocker,” this Sunday night!

Other forthcoming guests and specials include:

MAR. 27 – Milkshake Jones
APR. 3 - Wiskerbisket
APR. 10 – A Broken Union
APR. 17 – Dustin Burley
APR. 24 – The Nightcrawlers
MAY 1 – J.D. Strum
MAY 8 – Hierosonic
MAY 15 – The Flame Sky (tentative)
MAY 22 – Shades Of June
MAY 29 – Memorial Day Special
JUNE 5 – Third Standard
JUNE 12 – Millennium Music Conference Preview
JUNE 19 – Fathers & Sons/Daughters of Local Music Special
JULY 3 – Millennium Music Conference Recap
JULY 17 – T.M.P.
JULY 31 – Cloud Party

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, 1417 12th 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 seven 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…

Local organization Get Closer To The Music has announced their next music festival event. The event will take place on Saturday, April 30th, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Booker T. Washington Rec. Center, 1010 19th Street in Altoona. There will be forums for youngsters to get acquainted with music and instruments, plus entertainment throughout the day from the Keystone Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps, LIDZ, Felix & the Hurricanes, Blind Jonny Death, Faultline from Indiana, a jam session and more. Attendance to the event is free, and parents and children are encouraged to attend.

Get Closer To The Music has also announced the Big Love Benefit CD Program, in collaboration with national recording group Big Head Todd and the Monsters. From now through April 1st, visitors to the organization’s website, www.getclosertothemusic.org, can click a special link to purchase Big Head Todd and the Monsters’ “Big Love Benefit Disc,” with $10 from each purchase going to Get Closer To The Music.

Brookville-based solo performer George “Pork” McElhinny recently signed with professional management in Nashville. Pork signed with Sean Brennen and On The Horizon Entertainment. Pork is currently in the process of recording his second solo album. The follow-up to last year’s debut album, “The Boy In The Man,” will be called “Long Way to the Top.”

If you or your band is interested in showcasing at this year’s 9th annual Millennium Music Conference in Harrisburg, the deadline for applying to showcase is March 31st. All submitters will be notified beginning April 8. Showcase applications are available online at the Millennium website, www.musicconference.net. Music industry professionals are also being sought to attend the music conference and participate as panelists, speakers, mentors and exhibitors during the afternoon business sessions. Those interested in participating may ask for details by emailing info@musicconference.net. This year’s Millennium Music Conference will be held June 23-26 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Harrisburg.
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