[Jim Price]

Hello Everyone,

Here is the recap of the March 27 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.

Sometimes real life gets in the way of the best-laid plans. Our band guests were to be Harrisburg’s Milkshake Jones; however, singer/guitarist John Micek called before the show and informed us that his wife, bassist Marni – who is five months pregnant – took ill, and he would have to look after her rather than make the roadtrip to appear live in the studio. But John graciously offered to be with us on the program via phone instead. So John discussed Milkshake Jones, their music, live show, career to date and more. And we featured several songs from the group’s self-titled debut CD. Also along the way, we debuted new tunes from Fat Vinny & the Wiseguys, Nitekast and Phyllis Heitjan.

Here is this week’s playlist:

HOUR ONE:

THE FLAME SKY – “Woodcutter”
DAVE DISTEFANO w/GRINNING MOB – “Light the Fire, Get Down”
MILKSHAKE JONES – “Glow”
J.D. STRUM – “Empty Chair”
MILKSHAKE JONES – “Between the Lines”
FAT VINNY & THE WISEGUYS – “The Jack”
MILKSHAKE JONES – “Stop Me from Falling”
MATT WAGNER – “Cycle”
NITEKAST – “Happiness Pills”
BRIDGES AND A BOTTLE – “Carousel”

HOUR TWO:

POKER FACE – “Kontrol”
MILKSHAKE JONES – “The Sweetheart of College Radio”
PHYLLIS HEITJAN – “Where I Will Be”
MILKSHAKE JONES – “California In Your Eyes”
SILVER SUNDAY – “I Know”
MILKSHAKE JONES – “Daylight Savings Time”
MILKSHAKE JONES – “Miracle Plain”

This coming Sunday night, Lewistown rockers Wiskerbisket make their return to the program. We’ll hear tunes from Wiskerbisket’s new CD, “Something New,” meet the band’s newest members, and find out what else is new with this wild and crazy band. Wiskerbisket returns, this Sunday night on the “Backyard Rocker!”

Forthcoming guests and specials include:

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 24 – Crystal Cameron (tentative)
JULY 31 – Cloud Party
AUG. 7 – Brothers & Sisters of Local Music Special
OCT. 2 – Project Twelve(34)
OCT. 9 – Acoustic Jam Special 4
NOV. 6 – Michael Reich
NOV. 13 – John Charney
DEC. 18 – Fat Vinny & the Wiseguys

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 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
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