[Jim Price]

Hello Everyone,

Here is the recap of the July 24 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.

Our original scheduled guest was to be former local singer Crystal Cameron, who now is pursuing her music career in the Dallas, Texas area. But when we first booked Crystal’s appearance, she was getting set to release her new solo album, and had plans in the works to do an all-ages show in the Altoona area during late July. Unfortunately, the show plans fell through soon after the “Backyard Rocker” appearance was booked, and ultimately, delays have pushed back the release of Crystal’s CD as well. So we decided to postpone Crystal’s “Backyard Rocker” appearance til a later date.

But while this week’s show was without a guest, that did not mean it wasn’t a busy show. We instead got caught up on a large number of new recordings this week, and debuted new tunes from Vs. the Earth, The Lampshades, Blue Number Nine, Kairos, Mean Streak, The Mint, Blind Jonny Death, Anything Jane, Zelazowa, Ignarus, Astronaut Jones and Red Room. We also updated Local Music News, and reviewed Blind Jonny Death’s debut CD, “Git Down On The Farm,” in “The Professor’s CD Corner.” (The review will be posted in the "Backyard Rocker" section on Q94's website, www.wbxq.com, later this week.)

Here is this week’s playlist:

HOUR ONE:

FLIGHT 19 – “3 Of a Kind”
WISKERBISKET – “Killer”
VS. THE EARTH – “Midsummer’s Nightmare”
THIRD STANDARD – “Enemy”
THE LAMPSHADES – “Never Really Sure”
THE APRIL SKIES – “Crutch”
BLUE NUMBER NINE – “Dig My Hands”
STERLING KOCH – “Good Bye Pork Pie Hat”
KAIROS – “Digging Through Sand”
THE GRIMM – “Fade”
MEAN STREAK – “Texas Makin Bake”

HOUR TWO:

CLOUD PARTY – “Tears In Rain”
THE MINT – “Back Of Our Friends”
BLIND JONNY DEATH – “Driver Blues”
ANYTHING JANE – “Novocain”
ZELAZOWA – “1,000 Smiles”
IGNARUS – “On To Something”
FLORD – “The Next Level”
ASTRONAUT JONES – “Great Escape”
MILKSHAKE JONES – “Between the Lines”
RED ROOM – “Between the Lines”

Next Sunday night, July 31, our guest in the studio will be Jim Speese, the singer, guitarist, songwriter and ringleader of the Reading-based rock band Cloud Party. Cloud Party has issued their new album, Praying For Rain; we will hear tracks from the CD, and get Jim's thoughts on the CD and Cloud Party's career to date. Jim Speese of Cloud Party returns to the "Backyard Rocker," next Sunday night!

Forthcoming guests and specials include:

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
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

In Local Music News…

Bands coming back from time off top this week’s look at Local Music News…After the better part of a year away from live stage action, Altoona’s Infused returned to action this past Saturday night. The group is now a trio, featuring Shawn Huss on vocals and bass, Rod Skelley on guitar and Ed Longo on drums. After nearly two years away from area stages, Inversion has announced their official comeback show, an all-ages show Aug. 19 at The Lion’s Den in Juniata. After a several-month hiatus, Bellwood rockers The Rudys have announced that they will be returning to action soon. The core line-up of singer/guitarist Denny Cisney, guitarist Tom Cox and bassist Gary Frisco has announced that additional members and a name change are likely. And after nearly a half-year layoff, The Grimm has announced that they will be returning to stage action with new songs and a new live show on September 16, at Peter C’s.

The York-based band Instant Tranzmission has undergone some changes at their guitar positions. Chris “Sumo” Bahn and Fred Hansen have left the group. Rich Blymire takes over one of the guitar positions, and the group is currently seeking a second guitarist.

The Johnstown-based band The RipTones have changed their name to V-Twin.

In benefit show news…Felix & the Hurricanes, T.M.P. and Sticker are among the many bands performing at the upcoming 15th annual End Of Summer Jam benefit for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. This year’s End Of Summer Jam takes place Aug. 27-28 at the Cresson Sportsmen’s Club; more bands will be announced as details become available. And the third annual Y-Woodstock Benefit to help out the Hollidaysburg YMCA will take place Aug. 27 on a farm site near Hollidaysburg; more information on the band line-up for that event as it becomes available.
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