HOMEGROWN ROCKER 11/7/10 (SYNESTHESIA)

[Jim Price]

Hello Everyone,

Here is the recap of the November 7 edition of Rocky 99 and Rocky 104.9's weekly local music program, "The Homegrown Rocker," which airs every Sunday night from 8 to 10 PM on WRKW-FM (www.rocky99.com) and WRKY-FM (www.rocky1049.com).

Thanks to our guests this week, new Pittsburgh area metal ensemble Synesthesia (http://myspace.com/synesthesiaus). We met the members, including former members of One Night Stand, Triple X, Tony Mollick Project and more. We learned the story of this new project, and heard several songs recently recorded by the group. We also dug into the archive and our guests’ pasts to feature songs from One Night Stand and Triple X for “Local Music Flashbacks.” Along the way, we debuted new songs by Dove Of War and It Is Written, updated “Local Music News,” and reviewed Absolution’s Theory of Existence CD in “The Professor’s CD Corner.” It was a hard-rocking week!

Here is this week's playlist:

HOUR ONE:

HYBRID ICE – “Faith Without Works”
SYNESTHESIA – “Lake of Fire”
DOVE OF WAR – “Dying Soul”
SYNESTHESIA – “True Believer”
NAILDRIVER – “The Executioner”
IT IS WRITTEN – “Burn the Witch”

HOUR TWO:

MINDSPINE – “Monster”
SYNESTHESIA – “Synners and Saints”
ABSOLUTION – “Clarity”
SYNESTHESIA – “Sweet Rhapsody”
ONE NIGHT STAND – “Cool 6” (1990, Local Music Flashback)
TRIPLE X – “More Than You Asked For” (1991, Local Music Flashback)

Again, the Pittsburgh Steelers will pre-empt the “Homegrown Rocker” next Sunday, November 14, when they take on the New England Patriots in a Sunday night game. The “Homegrown Rocker” will return the following Sunday, November 21, when our guests will be Kiski area hard rockers After The Fall. We’ll learn After The Fall’s story and hear songs from their new CD; we’ll also update “Local Music News,” review another new local CD in “The Professor’s CD Corner,” and dig another “Local Music Flashback” from the archives! After The Fall visits the “Homegrown Rocker” when the show returns on November 21!

Upcoming guests and specials include:

NOV. 28 – THE TAKEN
DEC. 5 – (NO SHOW DUE TO STEELERS FOOTBALL)
DEC. 19 – CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
DEC. 26 – 2010 YEAR IN REVIEW SPECIAL, PART 1
JAN. 2 – 2010 YEAR IN REVIEW SPECIAL, PART 2
JAN. 9 – JACKSON MONSOUR
JAN. 16 – THE UP DOWNS
FEB. 13 – THE GOOD SEEDS
FEB. 27 – MILLENNIUM MUSIC CONFERENCE RECAP

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, "Homegrown 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 Homegrown Rocker" are invited to send their broadcast-quality recordings to: WRKY Radio, One Forever Drive, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648; ATTN: Jim Price. Or drop the recordings off at the station during regular business hours, Monday-Friday 9 AM - 5 PM. You can also email me with inquiries about the show at profjp@rocky1049.com.

Jim Price

In Local Music News…

Numerous area band happenings top our look at Local Music News…

State College-based heavy rockers Mindspine announced they are disbanding after a nearly two-year run on the state’s stages. Several of the group’s members are starting a new project; more details as they become available.

The Hawks have a new guitar player, as former Flame Sky guitarist Jason Feathers takes over for Colton Fouse, who departed the group to pursue a solo project. Jason made his official debut with The Hawks last night at a Clearfield County venue.

Altoona metal foursome Naildriver is seeking a new frontman to replace Floyd Hunter, who is departing the group due to career reasons.

Lies Inc. is preparing to resurface on area stages after a year-long break. The group is reportedly collaborating with a noted area female singer; more on this as it develops.

Centre County-based modern/experimental rockers Eventide have added bassist Barry Hamilton to their line-up. Barry made his official debut with the group on Friday night at The Arena in State College.

Former BluesMoon singer Trace Baker has been accepted to audition for America’s Got Talent. Her audition for the popular television program takes place on November 15.

A benefit to help a former member of legendary northeastern PA rockers Harpo takes place next Sunday, November 14. Harpo keyboardist and singer John “Lloyd” Kistner is having double knee replacement surgery, and the benefit will help with his medical expenses. The show will start at 3 PM at The Front Street Station in Northumberland, and will feature performances from The Blind Chitlin Kahunas, Sucker Punch (featuring former members of Harpo) and Hybrid Ice. Donation at the door is $10.

Johnstown’s Venue Of Merging Arts (VOMA) is seeking online votes to help achieve funding to refurbish their historic Cambria City church building into a unique venue to promote, educate, entertain, and involve the community in the arts. VOMA hopes to achieve funding through Pepsi’s Refresh Everything Competition. People can visit a special website and cast votes for VOMA’s proposed refurbishing project. VOMA is hoping to achieve $50,000 in funding. To vote, visit the website www.refresheverything.com/voma.