BACKYARD ROCKER 11/26/06 (THE MARAUDERS)

[Jim Price]

Hello Everyone,

Here is the recap of the November 26 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.

This week, we placed the spotlight on The Marauders (www.themarauderspa.com), who during this very weekend were opening shows in Atlantic City and Long Island for the Brian Setzer Orchestra. Before they departed for those shows, singer/guitarist Ben Dumm and upright bass player Chris Lawson stopped by Q94 and spoke with me about their association with Brian Setzer, and also their newly released self-titled CD, as we played a number of songs from the album (including the one that Brian Setzer wrote for the group, “We Are The Marauders”). We also debuted a new song from Agony Hill, and reviewed the new CD by Sterling Koch, Steelin’ Home, in "The Professor's CD Corner." (The review can be viewed on Q94's website, www.wbxq.com.)

Here is this week's playlist:

HOUR ONE:

MIDNIGHT RODEO – “.44 Caliber Love”
MARTINI BROS. – “Santa Claus Is Back In Town”
THE MARAUDERS – “We Are The Marauders”
THE BOOKHOUSE BOYS – “Beach Blanket Bloodbath”
THE MARAUDERS – “Rumble On The Rocks”
RUSTY GUN REVIVAL – “Revival”
THE MARAUDERS – “Johnny Don’t Like It (When You Call Him Elvis)”
AGONY HILL – “Spent”

HOUR TWO:

THE NIGHTCRAWLERS – “Desert Sun”
THE MARAUDERS – “Lookin’ Forward to Leavin’ You Behind”
STERLING KOCH – “Keep Your Lamps”
THE MARAUDERS – “Nothing to Prove”
RIK GOLDEN – “Jonny Leather Jacket”
THE MARAUDERS – “Hell On High Heels”
THE MARAUDERS – “Rhythm Fix”

Next Sunday night, John Charney returns to the program. John has completed a new solo album, Be Water; we’ll hear tracks from the CD and get John’s thoughts on his new tunes! We'll also check on Local Music News, and review another new local CD in "The Professor's CD Corner!" John Charney is our guest in the studio on the "Backyard Rocker," next Sunday night!

Forthcoming guests and specials include:

DEC. 10 - Sterling Koch
DEC. 17 - Fat Vinny & the Wiseguys
DEC. 24 - Christmas Special
DEC. 31 - 2006 Year In Review Special
JAN. 7 - The Lampshades
JAN. 14 - Love.Hate.Fear
JAN. 21 - Fleshcoat feat. Dr. E
JAN. 28 - The Alluminati
FEB. 4 - Super Bowl Widows Special
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 (tentative)
APR. 8 – Mad Muse Productions (tentative)
APR. 15 – Nine Planet Tour (tentative)

The "Backyard Rocker" is happy to announce its continued partnership with "The Underground TV," the new 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