[Jim Price]

Hello Everyone,

Here is the recap of the January 21 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.

We had a doctor in the house this week! Thanks to our guest, Dr. Elaine Richardson, or as we came to know her over the course of the program, “Dr. E,” the voice and driving force behind Cleveland/State College-based R&B project Fleshcoat feat. Dr. E (www.giveusfreerecords.com). Dr. E gave us background and insight into her group and music career, and we heard numerous tracks from Fleshcoat’s CD Coat of Flesh. It was a fun and soulful two hours, as we also updated Local Music News and debuted new songs from Lowjack, Kat Rees and E.D. Ward. We also kept listeners updated on the score of the AFC Championship Game between New England and Indianapolis. Thanks again to Dr. E; we always appreciate guests who brave bad winter road conditions to be a part of the “Backyard Rocker!” It was a good time!

Here is this week’s playlist:

HOUR ONE:

LOWJACK – “Poppa Bear”
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Walkin’ A Straight Line”
FLESHCOAT feat. DR. E – “Grown Folks’ Music”
KAT REES – “I’ll Never Know”
FLESHCOAT feat. DR. E – “Daytime Minutes”
SKYLA BURRELL BLUES BAND – “Dirt Poor”
FLESHCOAT feat. DR. E – “Losin’ It”
BILLY PRICE – “If You Cook Like You Walk”
E.D. WARD – “Gospel Truth”

HOUR TWO:

JACKSON MONSOUR – “Everybody Needs Love”
FAT VINNY & THE WISEGUYS – “5th Street”
FLESHCOAT feat. DR. E – “If We Choose To”
ORIGINAL SOUL PROJECT – “Smoke” (1997, Local Music Flashback)
FLESHCOAT feat. DR. E – “Sound of the Rain”
CRYSTAL CAMERON – “Stand”
FLESHCOAT feat. DR. E – “In Joy”
ANGEL BLUE & THE PROPHETS – “I’m Guilty”
FLESHCOAT feat. DR. E – “Back to Work”

Next Sunday night, our guests will be the Indiana-based rock band The Alluminati. We’ll meet the members of The Alluminati (formerly known as Faultline), and we’ll hear tracks from their forthcoming full-length CD Ashes. We’ll also hear from other area bands and artists, and review Good For Nothing’s CD, Welcome to the Carnival, in “The Professor’s CD Corner.” The Alluminati visits the “Backyard Rocker,” next Sunday night!

Forthcoming guests and specials include:

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
APR. 8 – Mad Muse Productions (tentative)
APR. 15 – Nine Planet Tour
APR. 22 – Dubmissive
MAY 6 – The Overthrow
MAY 13 – Choking Faith
MAY 20 – Lowjack (tentative)

The "Backyard Rocker" is happy to announce its continued partnership with "The Underground TV," the local/regional music television show airing on WATM ABC 23 Friday and Saturday mornings at 1 AM, and WWPC Fox 8 Sunday and Monday mornings at 1 AM. 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…

The Fast Trackers Relay for Life Team in Huntingdon County aren’t thinking about snow this weekend; they have already set the date and entertainment for the 4th annual Relay For Life Band Jam concert! This year’s event takes place on Saturday, June 16th, at the Shade Gap Picnic Grounds in Huntingdon County. The show runs from 10 AM until 11 PM, and this year’s entertainment will include performances from Brianna Sheeder, Twin Hill Express, Chris Ruble, Doug Forshey, Alter, Faded, The Lakota Band, Scream, a reunion of the band Bashful, and Sound Of Silence. There will also be craft and art show vendors, a car show, children’s activities, food and refreshments available as well. Proceeds will again go to the Fast Trackers Relay For Life Team to help out the American Cancer Society.

Chambersburg’s Skyla Burrell Blues Band announces the return of their previous drummer to the line-up. Butch Walker returns to the drum kit, replacing Ezell Jones. The Skyla Burrell Blues Band has also landed a big show at the end of April, opening for Li’l Ed & the Blues Imperials at a venue in Levittown.

The Harrisburg-based rock band Adrian Blitzer has a new guitar player, as Don Price replaces Kevin Nelson, who is leaving the group to devote more time to his family.
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