Hello Everyone,
Here is the recap of the November 22 edition of 105.9 Qwik-Rock's weekly local music program, "The Homegrown Rocker," which airs every Sunday night from 8 to 10 PM on Lion Country's Rock Station, 105.9 Qwik-Rock. The show can also be streamed via Qwik's website, www.1059qwikrock.com.
This week, we spoke with former Rusted Root drummer Jim Donovan, in an interview recorded at the St. Francis University Boilerhouse art space. Jim discussed his current band endeavor, the Sun King Warriors, and his new album with that group, Sun King Warriors. We also discussed the group's upcoming show on Black Friday, November 27 at the U.S. Hotel in Hollidaysburg. In addition, in honor of Jim being our guest, we broke out a 1992 Rusted Root classic for this week's "Local Music Flashback," updated "Local Music News" and reviewed The Tommy Roberts' self-titled CD in "The Professor's CD Corner!"
Here is this week's playlist:
HOUR ONE:
MIXING NUMBERS WITH SOUNDS - "Haste"
THE SITCH - "Hillbilly Psycho"
JIM DONOVAN'S SUN KING WARRIORS - "March of the Sun King Warriors"
SPIDER KELLY - "Mending Days"
JIM DONOVAN'S SUN KING WARRIORS - "You Got to Believe It"
MATT OTIS & THE SOUND - "You Will Know"
JIM DONOVAN'S SUN KING WARRIORS - "I'm Doing Fine"
STRAIT & MILLER - "Steal My Soul"
HOUR TWO:
MISS MELANIE & THE VALLEY RATS - "Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens" (live)
SMOOTH SOUND - "Come See Meh"
JIM DONOVAN'S SUN KING WARRIORS - "Can't Stop Falling"
THE TOMMY ROBERTS - "In the Fall"
JIM DONOVAN'S SUN KING WARRIORS - "Right in Front of Me"
RUSTED ROOT - "Back to the Earth" (1992, Local Music Flashback)
JIM DONOVAN'S SUN KING WARRIORS - "The One You're Growing Into"
On our next program, for Thanksgiving weekend, we will spotlight live performances from area musicians on the "Local Music Live in Concert" Special! Every song we play will be a live performance track from an area band or artist! Along the way, we will update "Local Music News" and pull out a live performance track from a past area band or artist for our "Local Music Flashback!"
Upcoming guests and specials include:
DECEMBER 6 - Sterling Koch
DECEMBER 20 - Christmas Special
DECEMBER 27 - 2015 Year in Review Special
JANUARY 31 - Derek Woodz Band
(All dates are subject to changes as circumstances warrant.)
Bands and artists wanting to submit news items for "Local Music News" may email their news to homegrownrocker@gmail.com. Indicate "MUSIC NEWS" in the subject heading!
Bands and artists interested in having music aired on the show are invited to send their broadcast-quality recordings to: Magnum Broadcasting, 315 South Atherton Street, State College, PA 16801; ATTN: Jim Price/Homegrown. Or drop the recordings off at the station during regular business hours, Monday-Friday 9 AM – 5 PM. You can also email digital song files or inquiries about the show to homegrownrocker@gmail.com.
Jim Price
In Local Music News...
Area rock and rollers Rokkandy have found their permanent bass player, as Sean Beckel takes over bass duties and replaces Jim Ricotta, who departed the group in late summer to debut his new band, Texas Whiskey Authority. However, Rokkandy is now seeking a temporary fill-in for drummer Mark Panek, who is sidelined with a knee injury.
Altoona-based acoustic group The Backyard Rockers have slimmed back to a trio, following the sudden departure of bassist/guitarist/singer Mo Yon this past week.
Next Saturday evening, November 28, will be the 40th anniversary reunion performance of 1970s-era Altoona rock band Piranha, taking place at 30 Something in Altoona. The show starts at 8 p.m. with opening sets by the Backyard Rockers and No Angels. Proceeds from the show will benefit St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
HOMEGROWN ROCKER 11/22/15 (JIM DONOVAN/SUN KING WARRIORS)
Moderator: Jim Price
