[Jim Price]

Hello Everyone,

Here is the recap of the December 17 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.

What a busy week! First, thanks to Fat Vinny for stopping by for his annual pre-holiday visit, updating us on his own world and that of his band, Fat Vinny & the Wiseguys. We played a variety of songs from throughout Fat Vinny & the Wiseguys’ career to date. We also updated Local Music News, and reviewed the new self-titled CD from The Marauders in “The Professor’s CD Corner.” (The review can be viewed on Q94's website, www.wbxq.com.) We debuted new songs from Angel Blue & the Prophets, along with new Christmas songs from The Badlees and The Red Letter Band. We played several other local Christmas songs as well.

And we lamented the passing of two cherished members of the area music community during the past week. We kicked off the second hour of the show with a double-shot from Altoona’s Infused, in remembrance of the group’s drummer, Ed Longo. Ed lost his battle with cancer on Friday; he was 43. We also remembered an avid local music fan and Q94 listener, Steve Lockard, who was silenced by a heart attack on Tuesday at age 63. We at Q94 send our sincerest heartfelt condolences out to the families and friends of both men.

Here is this week’s playlist:

HOUR ONE:

DUSTIN BURLEY – “Broken Mirror”
JR MANGAN – “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch”
FAT VINNY & THE WISEGUYS – “Feet Up On The Dashboard”
ANGEL BLUE & THE PROPHETS – “Bottom of the Bottle Blues”
FAT VINNY & THE WISEGUYS – “Like A Mule”
THE BADLEES – “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”
FAT VINNY – “Political Science”
THE RED LETTER BAND – “Silent Night”

HOUR TWO:

INFUSED – “Who Stole the Sun”
INFUSED – “Defused”
FAT VINNY & THE WISEGUYS – “Old School Guys”
THE MARAUDERS – “Hell On High Heels”
FAT VINNY & THE WISEGUYS – “About Time for a Love Song”
BLIND JONNY DEATH (RUSTY GUN REVIVAL) – “The Greatest Gift”
FAT VINNY & THE WISEGUYS – “Folsom Prison Blues”
FAT VINNY & THE WISEGUYS – “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”

Next Sunday night, Christmas Eve, it’s the annual “Backyard Rocker” Christmas Special! Listen as we feature two hours of Christmas music from the local area and region. We’ll span a variety of musical styles over the two hours, and hear from such names as B.E. Taylor, Zupe, Sterling Koch, Lords A Leaping, John Stevens, Emily’s Toybox and more! So break out the eggnog and trim the tree with the “Backyard Rocker” Christmas Special, airing at a special time, 6 to 8 PM, next Sunday night!

Forthcoming guests and specials include:

DEC. 31 – 2006 Year In Review Special
JAN. 7 – The Lampshades
JAN. 14 – Love.Hate.Fear
JAN. 21 – Fleshcoat feat. Dr. E
JAN. 28 – The Alluminati
FEB. 4 – Super Bowl Widow’s Special
FEB. 11 – Bill Ferrell
FEB. 25 – Millennium Music Conference 11 Recap Special
MAR. 4 – 9th Anniv. Special w/Felix & the Hurricanes
MAR. 11 – Acoustic Jam Special 7
MAR. 18 – Lies, Inc.
MAR. 25 – Hannah Bingman
APR. 1 – Opposition (tentative)
APR. 8 – Mad Muse Productions (tentative)
APR. 15 – Nine Planet Tour (tentative)
APR. 22 – Dubmissive

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, 1417 12th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601; 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…

Half Tempted has found their new bass player to replace "Big Jim" Ricotta, who is leaving the band because of career reasons. Former Big Bang Theory bassist Paul Barsom will be taking over the position starting sometime in January.

News from the West Coast...Former Juiced lead singer Carrie Rapaport and the Los Angeles-based band Cakecutter have parted ways. Carrie cited personal differences as the reason for the departure, but indicated that she and the group are still on friendly terms. Carrie has not indicated what her next move will be as of yet, but said she is determined to keep moving forward with her music career ambitions.

A benefit concert to help out an area musician who is battling cancer will be taking place on New Year's weekend. The benefit for Opposition singer Mike "Iceman" Bryant will take place on Saturday, December 30th, at The Alley Popper in Houtzdale. The show will begin at 9 PM, and feature performances from five bands: Your Dying Wish, Camino Sky (formerly Anything Jane), Sour Diesel, The Opposition, and Condemned Existence.
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