[Jim Price]

Hello Everyone,

Here is the recap of the February 25 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.

Last weekend, the music industry converged on the Harrisburg area for the 11th annual Millennium Music Conference (www.mmc11.com), which took place over the course of three days and four nights at the Radisson Penn Harris Conference Center in Camp Hill. Q94's "Backyard Rocker" made the roadtrip and was in attendance, capturing audio footage from the conference and trade show, and bearing witness to some of the over 200 bands and artists - some from as far away as England, Japan and Tunisia - who showcased during Millennium weekend. This week, we recapped the events of last weekend, featuring interviews and excerpts from some of the conference happenings. And we featured music from several of the bands and artists who were onstage during Millennium weekend. It was an interesting conference; and an interesting show!

Here is this week's playlist:

HOUR ONE:

MILKSHAKE JONES - "Glow"
HOLIS - "Song of the Sage"
GOAT - "Two Sides to Love"
(Interview - Sherri Mullen)
SHERRI MULLEN - "Now You'll Hurt"
(Interview - Rachel Rocks)
THE ELEVATOR BAND - "Days of Our Lives"
LEDBETTER HEIGHTS - "Thru N Thru"
KEATON SIMONS - "Nobody Knows"
THE APRIL SKIES - "X"
STONE SOUL FOUNDATION - "Heavy Hand"
THE ILLUMINATI - "Picture"

HOUR TWO:

CODORUS CRUISE LINE - "Train Station"
(Excerpts from Walter McDonough keynote address)
SUNSPOT - "Scott Bakula"
NEGATIVE SPACE - "Holiday"
(Interview - Crazy John Kerecz)
NABIL KHEMIR - "I Will Never Give Up"
RICHARD THORNE - "Damned If I Do, Damned If I Don't"
A UTOPIAN SKYLINE - "One Angel Said to Another"
DISINGAGED - "Waiting"
EDWIN TICHENOR - "Altoonia"

Next Sunday night, Q94's "Backyard Rocker" celebrates another birthday! On the first Sunday of March, 1998, the program first took to the airwaves on Q94, and thus we mark our ninth anniversary this coming Sunday night with a three-hour on-air party beginning at a special start time, 7 PM. And as area favorites Felix & the Hurricanes were the first musical guests to appear and perform live on the program, it has become "Backyard Rocker" tradition that the Hurricanes make their annual appearance on the show during our anniversary special! So as we celebrate highlights from the past year on the "Backyard Rocker," we'll also celebrate the Hurricanes, and get caught up on the latest 'Canes happenings. And Felix, Bob and Jeff usually have a few surprises lined up for us every year; so don't be surprised to hear live performances, special guests and more! Felix & the Hurricanes help the "Backyard Rocker" celebrate its ninth birthday, next Sunday night at 7!

Forthcoming guests and specials include:

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
APR. 29 - Victory In Heaven Band
MAY 6 - The Overthrow
MAY 13 - Choking Faith
MAY 20 - Lowjack (tentative)
MAY 27 - Memorial Day Special
JUNE 3 - Somerhill (tentative)
JUNE 17 - Father's Day Special
JULY 1 - End Of The Sun
JULY 15 - The Scraps (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
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