[Jim Price]

Hello Everyone,

Here is the recap of the December 4 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.

Thanks to our guest this week, Tyrone-based singer/songwriter/guitarist Todd Hinkle, for a very entertaining and insightful two hours! Todd introduced us to his unique, freewheeling musical world, and we heard tunes from several of his self-made recordings, including Weezie’s Bathroom (recorded in – you guessed it – Weezie’s bathroom) and The Todd Show EP (recorded in the living room of a friend’s house as a ‘variety show’ emceed by Todd himself). We heard new tunes Todd recorded recently, and he brought a guitar and performed two songs live on the air.

We also reviewed The April Skies’ latest CD, Flood, in “The Professor’s CD Corner" (the review can be viewed on Q94's website, www.wbxq.com), and we debuted new songs from Josh McCann and Mudbone. We attempted to play a Christmas song from Roadkill, but abandoned the effort in mid-song when the CD started skipping; we made up for it later by playing a Christmas tune from Blind Jonny Death.

Here is this week’s playlist:

HOUR ONE:

MATT WAGNER – “Cycle”
ROADKILL – “Santa Is A Big Fat Jerk”
TODD HINKLE – “Steppin’”
RHYNE McCORMICK – “Soul Dust”
TODD HINKLE – “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”
BLIND JONNY DEATH – “The Greatest Gift”
TODD HINKLE – “We Gonna Ride” (performed live on air)
JOSH McCANN – “Sweet Savannah”

HOUR TWO:

FAT VINNY & THE WISEGUYS – “Shuffle Up and Deal”
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Walking A Straight Line”
TODD HINKLE – “Send Me On My Way”
THE APRIL SKIES – “Shaking the Day”
TODD HINKLE – “Uno”
MUDBONE – “Confessin’ My Blues”
TODD HINKLE – “Redheaded Woman” (performed live on air)
THE NIGHTCRAWLERS – “African Echo”

Next Sunday night, our guest in the studio will be Lewistown-based singer, songwriter and guitarist Rhyne McCormick. We’ll find out what is new with Rhyne, and hear tunes from his new CD, Soul Dust; plus you’ll have chances to call in and win a copy! We’ll also update Local Music News, and hear tunes from other area bands and artists! Rhyne McCormick returns, next Sunday night on the “Backyard Rocker!”

Forthcoming guests and specials include:

DEC. 18 – Fat Vinny & the Wiseguys
DEC. 25 – Christmas Special
JAN. 1 – 2005 Year In Review Special
JAN. 8 – Crystal Cameron
JAN. 15 – V.I.H. Blues Band
JAN. 22 – Dave Distefano
JAN. 29 – Well Of Souls
FEB. 5 – Super Bowl Widow’s Special (hosted by 2006 Q94 Calendar Girls)
FEB. 12 – Spoonchatter
FEB. 19 – Justin Mackovyak
FEB. 26 – Michael Reich
MAR. 5 – Felix & the Hurricanes (8th Anniversary Special)
MAR. 12 – Acoustic Jam Special 5
MAR. 19 – Icarus Witch
APR. 2 – Ledbetter Heights
APR. 9 – Wiskerbisket (tentative)

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.net). 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.
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