[Jim Price]

Hello Everyone,

Here is the recap of the September 27 edition of "The Homegrown Rocker," which airs every Sunday night from 8 to 10 PM on Q94 Classic Rock (94.3 FM) in Altoona and Lion Country's Rock Station, 105.9 Qwik-Rock. The show can also be streamed via both stations' websites.

We welcomed another guest on the show this week, as Altoona native, musician and composer Don Hughes (www.donhughesmusic.com) joined us in the studio! We discussed Don's ambitious new album, A Hero's Journey, where Don attempted to tell a story with instrumental music, without singing or lyrics! Don provided insight on the album and its creation, and we heard tracks from it as well! Along the way, we introduced new songs from Blood Union, Buggsy Rock, Bigfoot's Ugly Mansion and Marcel Ray Duriez. We also updated "Local Music News," dug a 1987 tune from State College's Stolyn Hours from the archive for this week's "Local Music Flashback," and reviewed Jae Smith's Murmur CD in "The Professor's CD Corner!"

Here is this week's playlist:

HOUR ONE:

CELL 15 - "Chapter One"
ANATOMY OF THE SACRED - "Narcissi"
DON HUGHES - "Adventure Calling"
BLOOD UNION - "Lit"
DON HUGHES - "First Confrontation"
BUGGSY ROCK - "If I Don't Have You"
DON HUGHES - "Tragedy"
PROGMIUM - "Take Up the Fight"
BIGFOOT'S UGLY MANSION - "Snowflake"

HOUR TWO:

WE CAME FROM SPACE - "How to Be Human"
DREW BENTLEY - "Muscle Car"
DON HUGHES - "Halloween"
JAE SMITH - "Time Clocks and Tombstones"
DON HUGHES - "Approaching Destiny"
STOLYN HOURS - "Modern Man" (1987, Local Music Flashback)
DON HUGHES - "The Final Battle"
WINE OF NAILS - "Fit Right In"
MARCEL RAY DURIEZ - "Quarantine 2020"

We return to the mailboxes this week to check out some new local and regional recordings that have arrived in recent weeks! We'll debut some new songs, including the first new song in more than 20 years from Altoona modern rockers Tukker! We'll also update "Local Music News," dig a "Local Music Flashback" from the vault, step "Across State Lines" to hear a song from an independent band or artist from outside of PA, and review We Came From Space's While You Were Away CD in "The Professor's CD Corner!" Hear the "Homegrown Rocker" this Sunday night (October 4) on Q94 Classic Rock (94.3 on your FM dial, or online at www.q94classicrock.com) and 105.9 Qwik Rock (105.9 on your FM dial, or online at www.1059qwikrock.com)!

Upcoming guests and specials:

OCTOBER 25 - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
NOVEMBER 29 - VINYL VAULT SPECIAL
DECEMBER 20 - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
DECEMBER 27 - END OF YEAR SPECIAL
JANUARY 10 - COLTT WINTER LEPLEY
JANUARY 17 - MUSIC ABOUT PENNSYLVANIA SPECIAL

(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: The Homegrown Rocker, 2513 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 (ATTN: Jim Price). You can also email digital song files or inquiries about the show to homegrownrocker@gmail.com.

Jim Price

In Local Music News...

Another Pittsburgh live music venue has closed its doors permanently due to financial hardships stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rex Theater announced the closure this past week on social media, citing “ongoing hardship and uncertain future caused by the COVID pandemic.” A former Vaudeville stage first constructed in 1905, the Rex Theater had been a live music venue for the past 11 years; hosting local, regional and national touring acts. According to owner Ben Pinegar, efforts to keep the venue open through fundraisers and the “Save Our Stages” campaign were not enough to pay the bills and prevent its closure.

The area music scene mourns the passing of Paul Lanzendorfer on Monday (Sept. 21) at age 70 following an illness. Paul was a longtime musician who had performed with various bands over 55 years, including his longtime stint as bass player for Cambria County-based rock band Totem. We at the “Homegrown Rocker” extend our heartfelt sympathies to Paul’s family, friends and musical colleagues.
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