[Jim Price]

Hello Everyone,

Here is the recap of the June 19 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 was our annual Father’s Day Special, as we celebrated the fathers, mothers, sons and daughters of local and regional music. We highlighted some of the numerous family connections on the regional music scene, identifying music scene dads and moms, and their musical offspring. Some songs featured parents, some songs featured musicians’ musical kids, and some songs showcased entire families! It provided a study of how musical talent is passed on from generation to generation. Along the way, we debuted new songs from Brianna Sheeder, Ed Rhoades and The Servello Family.

In addition, we aired a conversation with Rob Carolus and Paul Rainey of the band Bad Daze. Rob is the organizer of the “Helping Hands for Hastings” benefit concert, which takes place outside Davey’s Lounge in Hastings next Sunday, June 26. The all-ages concert will feature Bad Daze, Billy & the Inmates, Felix & the Hurricanes, Falling Higher, Flight 19, Gin & Juice, Atomic Blonde, Razen Kane, Roadkill and more. Admission/donation is $10; proceeds will benefit the families of the four victims of the tragic house fire in Hastings on May 14.

Here is this week’s playlist (highlighting the family members performing on each track):

HOUR ONE:

INFUSED – “Who Stole the Sun” (Ed Longo – father)
THE MARAUDERS – “She Put A Curse On Me” (Ben Dumm – son)
GYPSY & THE CRAZYMOON – “Honey Bee” (Gypsy – mother; Jeffrey Peachey – son)
V.I.H. BLUES BAND – “Everything I Need” (live) (Sterling Koch – father; Kate Koch – daughter)
BRIANNA SHEEDER – “Let Me” (Brianna Sheeder – daughter)
BASHFUL – “White Line Fever” (1985, Local Music Flashback) (Jeff Hoover – father)
ED RHOADES – “Jupiter” (Ed Rhoades – father; Kim Rhoades – mother; Heather Rhoades – daughter)
THE SERVELLO FAMILY – “Here Comes the Sun” (Jack Servello – father; Barb Servello – mother; Richie Servello – son)
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “It’s Just Me” (Jeff Clapper – father; Ryan Clapper – son)

HOUR TWO:

FELIX & THE HURRICANES (w/DAN MYERS II) – “Lady Liberty” (Dan Myers II – son)
NOT THEM GUYS (w/Autumn Shiffler) – “Pictures” (performed live on air 6/15/03) (Steve Shiffler – father; Autumn Shiffler – daughter; Jim High – father; Jake High – son)
THE EARTHTONES – “We Only Dancin’” (Rodney “R.T.” Thompson – father)
THE NIGHTCRAWLERS – “Lover’s Test” (Aeb Byrne – daughter)
FAMILY TRADITION – “Should’ve Seen It Coming” (Bill Kelly Sr. – father; Bill Kelly Jr. and Joe Kelly – sons)
HALESTORM – “Pieces Of Change” (Lzzy Hale – daughter; Arejay Hale – son)
DREAMCATCHER – “Function/Dysfunction” (Jeff McKee – father; Marjie McKee – mother)
DIVINE TRAGEDY – “Dreamscape” (Krist McKee and Dustin McKee – sons)
SUICIDE SWITCH – “In The Wake” (Jay Mosey – son)

This coming Sunday night, our guests will be the Cherry Tree-based rock trio Nitekast. We'll get acquainted with the band members, and hear songs from Nitekast's debut CD, 13th Of Friday. Nitekast makes their first appearance on the “Backyard Rocker,” this Sunday night!

Forthcoming guests and specials include:

JULY 3 – Millennium Music Conference Recap Special
JULY 10 – T.M.P.
JULY 17 – Phyllis Heitjan
JULY 24 – Crystal Cameron
JULY 31 – Cloud Party
AUG. 7 – Brothers & Sisters of Local Music Special
AUG. 14 – The Flame Sky
AUG. 21 – Anything Jane
AUG. 28 – Signed to the Majors Special
SEPT. 4 – The Underground TV (“Music to the Masses” concert preview)
SEPT. 18 – SeVer
SEPT. 25 – Wide Open (tentative)
OCT. 2 – Project Twelve(34)
OCT. 9 – Acoustic Jam Special 4
OCT. 30 – Inversion/Halloween Special
NOV. 6 – Michael Reich
NOV. 13 – John Charney
NOV. 20 – Fayted (tentative)
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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