[Jim Price]

Hello Everyone,

Here is the recap of the August 21 edition of 105.9 Qwik-Rock's weekly local music program, "The Homegrown Rocker," which airs every Sunday night from 8 to 10 PM on Lion Country's Rock Station, 105.9 Qwik-Rock. The show can also be streamed via Qwik's website, www.1059qwikrock.com.

This week, we spoke via phone with Bob from western PA-based rock, pop and blues group Shannon and the Merger (http://shannonandthemerger.com.) We found out the group's story, got inside their career and music, and heard tracks from their CD Long Way Down! Along the way, we debuted new tunes from Crawdad Joe, Condition Oakland and Big Atlantic. We also updated "Local Music News," dug a 1999 number by Pittsburgh's Grapevine from the archive for this week's "Local Music Flashback," and reviewed Angry Johnny Stangry & His CRS Band's The Sike-O CD CD in "The Professor's CD Corner!"

Here is this week's playlist:

HOUR ONE:

FELIX & THE HURRICANES - "Issues"
THE CREW OF THE HALF MOON - "The Party After the Show"
SHANNON & THE MERGER - "Aim to Misbehave"
CRAWDAD JOE - "Stay Awake"
SHANNON & THE MERGER - "Long Way Down"
ELIZABETH FINDLEY - "Let Loose"
SHANNON & THE MERGER - "Affected"
STRAIT & MILLER - "Alcohol and Pills"
CONDITION OAKLAND - "Hello"

HOUR TWO:

BLACK CAT MOAN - "The House of the Rising Sun"
WOLVES IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING - "Lucky" (live)
SHANNON & THE MERGER - Fast Train to Memphis"
ANGRY JOHNNY STANGRY & HIS CRS BAND - "Perpetual Sin"
SHANNON & THE MERGER - "Elemental"
GRAPEVINE - "Shine" (1999, Local Music Flashback)
SHANNON & THE MERGER - "World of Make Believe"
BIG ATLANTIC - "Motive"

On our next program, we will dig into the show mailboxes to check out new recordings that have arrived in recent weeks - meaning we will debut plenty of new tracks for you! Along the way, we will update "Local Music News," dig out a "Local Music Flashback" from the archive, and review Sourmash's First Shot EP in "The Professor's CD Corner!"

Upcoming guests and specials include:

SEPT. 25 - The Chrome Hearts

(All dates are subject to changes as circumstances warrant.)

Bands and artists wanting to submit news items for "Local Music News" may email their news to homegrownrocker@gmail.com. Indicate "MUSIC NEWS" in the subject heading!

Bands and artists interested in having music aired on the show are invited to send their broadcast-quality recordings to: Magnum Broadcasting, 315 South Atherton Street, State College, PA 16801; ATTN: Jim Price/Homegrown. Or drop the recordings off at the station during regular business hours, Monday-Friday 9 AM – 5 PM. You can also email digital song files or inquiries about the show to homegrownrocker@gmail.com.

Jim Price

In Local Music News...

Johnstown's Venue Of Merging Arts (VOMA) has announced their band lineup for the upcoming Cambria City Ethnic Festival on Labor Day weekend. Beauty Slap, Swampcandy, Habatat, The Jakobs Ferry Stragglers, Wolves In Sheep's Clothing, Memphis Hill, TrailHeads, Chrome Moses, The Crew Of The Half Moon, Endless Mike and the Beagle Club, and fire dance performanes by Flow N'at will be among the weekend of entertainment as the festival takes place in Johnstown's Cambria City neighborhood from September 2 through 4. Admission to the VOMA/BottleWorks Ethnic Fest Block Party is free, as is everything at the Cambria City Ethnic Festival.

The third annual Our Community Cares Fall Festival will take place on the weekend of September 17 and 18 at Captain Jack Lion's Park in Mill Creek. The event will feature live music both days, as well as a car show, arts and crafts, food, refreshments and more. Saturday's entertainment includes the Backyard Rockers, while Sunday's entertainment includes a talent contest hosted by Elaini Arthur, plus performances by Elaini, Kira Burley and others. Admission is free. Proceeds from the event benefit Our Community Cares, a nonprofit organization that helps families in Huntingdon County experiencing emergency needs.

Another popular longtime member of the area music community has passed away. Jake Snyder, a longtime scholastic music teacher, recording studio operator and member of popular area gospel group the Vicksburg Quartet, died after a battle with cancer.
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