Hello Everyone,
Here is the recap of the May 8 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.
Thanks to our guests via phone, Brad Hammer and Matt Majot of Pittsburgh rockers Daily Grind (http://www.dailygrindmusic.com/#music-1)! We discussed the latest Daily Grind happenings, and heard tracks from the group's new album, I Did Those Things! Along the way, we debuted a new song from Of Our Decade, updated "Local Music News," dug a 2003 song by Josa Step from the archive for this week's "Local Music Flashback," and reviewed Joe Newtz's Crossing Over CD in "The Professor's CD Corner!"
Here is this week's playlist:
HOUR ONE:
PURE CANE SUGAR - "Babblefish" (live)
MATT WAGNER - "You Never Know"
DAILY GRIND - "Low Life"
OF OUR DECADE - "Anthem of Our Decade"
DAILY GRIND - "All My Friends"
WOLVES IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING - "Black N' Blues" (live)
DAILY GRIND - "Haystack"
THE HAWKEYES - "Had Enough"
THE NICK MILLER PROJECT w/GABE GREEN - "Shoulda Known"
HOUR TWO:
GREEN JELLO (JELLY) - "Three Little Pigs"
EMILY'S TOYBOX - "Angels Falling"
DAILY GRIND - "Call Me Out"
JOE NEWTZ - "Just A Game"
DAILY GRIND - "Unaccounted For"
JOSA STEP - "Lacerta" (2003, Local Music Flashback)
DAILY GRIND - "The World Is Yours"
THE PERKOLATORS - "Give Me My Love"
YOUNG LUNGS - "The Same"
On our next program, we'll provide maximum local and regional music as we revisit the mailboxes and check out new recordings that have arrived in recent days! Along the way, we will update "Local Music News," dig a "Local Music Flashback" from the archive, and review Don Hoffman Bluz's Unfinished Business CD in "The Professor's CD Corner!"
Upcoming guests and specials include:
MAY 22 - Chip Jabs
MAY 29 - Memorial Day Special
JUNE 19 - Father's Day Special
JUNE 26 - Cover Song Special
(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...
As reported previously, the "True Patriots Project" benefit show will take place next Sunday afternoon, May 15, at the U.S. Hotel in Hollidaysburg. Proceeds will benefit the Vietnam Veterans of America Blair County Chapter 967. The event will begin at 3 p.m., and will feature performances from Flight 19, Felix & the Hurricanes and Skye 2.0, with the Backyard Rockers performing on a second stage between groups. There will be guest speakers as well. Donation will be $5 per person.
The 8th annual Pints for Pets Brewfest will take place next Saturday, May 14 at People's Natural Gas Field in Altoona, with proceeds helping out the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society. Four area bands will entertain while folks in attendance sample a wide variety of craft beers and microbrews. Nobody's Heroes and Shallow Nine will perform during the afternoon session which begins at 1 p.m., while The Chrome Hearts and Chris Vipond & the Stanley Street Band entertain during the evening session starting at 6 p.m. The Brewfest is open to folks ages 21 and older. For more information, visit the website http://pintsforpets.com.
A new country band has formed in the Altoona area, and will make its debut later this summer. Eldo Red will perform a mixture of old and new country.
HOMEGROWN ROCKER 5/8/16 (DAILY GRIND)
Moderator: Jim Price
