[Jim Price]

Hello Everyone,

Here is the recap of the April 23 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 guests bearing edible gifts, Silver Sunday (www.silversunday.com), for hooking me up with the bubblegum-flavored lollipop, as well as two fun hours! Off the bat, Silver Sunday introduced their newest member, bassist Mike Stanley (replacing Steve Seymore, leaving the band for family reasons). We then got inside Silver Sunday’s story to date, and heard several new songs the group recently recorded. The group also brought a guitar and performed a brand new song just debuted on stage this past weekend. We like those “Backyard Rocker” exclusives!

We also spoke with Dennie Huber, the organizer and host for the 16th annual “Crazy Fest” Amateur Youth Talent Show, which takes place next Sunday, April 30, at the Greenwood Firehall near Altoona. “Crazy Fest” is a talent showcase and competition for talented youngsters ages 21 and under, who perform and compete for awards, trophies, plaques, and a moment in the limelight in front of a friendly, supportive audience. Entrants can still register for this year’s “Crazy Fest” by calling Dennie Huber at (814) 942-2516.

In addition, we updated Local Music News, and we debuted new tunes from Fosterchild and The Science Fiction Idols.

Here is this week’s playlist:

HOUR ONE:

FAYTED – “Keep Smilin’”
NITEKAST – “Humidity”
SILVER SUNDAY – “History Repeats”
HALESTORM – “The Hand” (live)
SILVER SUNDAY – “Last Chance Lullaby”
FOSTERCHILD – “Let Me Down”
SILVER SUNDAY – “Voices Carry”

HOUR TWO:

CRYSTAL CAMERON – “Stand”
SILVER SUNDAY – “I Know”
THE SCIENCE FICTION IDOLS – “I Want You to Lie”
SILVER SUNDAY – “Naked”
SILVER SUNDAY – “Just Like Lisa” (performed live on the air)
SILVER SUNDAY – “Cathedral Lights”

Next Sunday night, we welcome long-distance travelers from New Jersey on the show, as Blue Number Nine comes to visit! Performers at last year’s Westsylvania Heritage & Arts Festival at Penn State Altoona and the Blair County Arts Foundation’s “Summer Sounds Of Jazz” concert series, Blue Number Nine will acquaint us with their musical world, and we’ll hear tracks from their latest CD, Living It Up In The New World. Plus, the group will be bringing instruments and playing a few songs live on the air! Blue Number Nine visits the “Backyard Rocker,” next Sunday night!

Forthcoming guests and specials include:

MAY 7 – Sherri Mullen
MAY 21 – White Witch
MAY 28 – Memorial Day Special
JUNE 4 – Too Many Empty
JUNE 11 – Solegion
JUNE 18 – Fathers & Sons/Daughters of Local Music Special (w/Greg & Dustin Burley)
JUNE 25 – Spitshine
JULY 2 – Millennium Music Conference Recap Special
JULY 16 – Dave Blackledge
AUG. 6 – Cover Song Special w/Hair Force One

The “Backyard Rocker” is happy to announce its continued partnership with “The Underground TV,” the new local/regional music television show airing on WWCP-TV Fox 8 Saturday evenings at 6 PM, and now early Monday mornings at 1 AM on WATM ABC 23. 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 eight 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…

A name change for Backstreet Law…Effective May 31, Backstreet Law will be changing their name to Til December, the name of a song from their latest album, Frustrated. According to the band’s website, the group cites copyright and trade issues arising with their current name, plus their changing musical direction with new drummer Mike Cavalier. The group assures its fans that they will continue to do the favorite songs they established under the Backstreet Law name. The group’s first show as Til December will be on May 31st at the Nokia Theater in New York City with Staind on the Jagermeister Music Tour.

Another band making some changes will be Third Standard. The group has announced that singer Tyson Ruhlman will be stepping away from the group at the end of May, to become a dad in July and to begin graduate school in the fall. The group is seeking a new singer, and plans to change the name of the band as well. Any interested singers can inquire through the group’s website, www.thirdstandard.com.

Next Friday night, one of the region’s longest-running bands celebrates their milestone 1,000th show. Roadkill will take the stage for the official thousandth time at a gala event starting at 8 PM at the Days Inn in Clearfield. The show will also feature performances from the bands Hollow Bodies, Kung Fu Grip, 4 Ever Means Goodbye, 4 Days Dirty, Not Without Resistance and At Hopes End. Roadkill will be filming for their upcoming DVD release during the show.

And a benefit show has been announced for next Sunday evening at Aldo’s in Juniata. The Meeka Starr Benefit will raise money to help out Trust Factor member David Yeager and Cindy Doughty for the funeral costs for young Meeka Starr Yeager, who passed away suddenly last weekend. The show will begin at 8 PM, and will feature performances from the bands Choking Faith, Fed Up, Atomic Blonde and more. Donation at the door will be $5.
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