Hello Everyone,
Here is the recap of the August 10 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.
Thanks to our guests, Altoona acoustic trio Acid Reflux, for a very entertaining two hours. Acid Reflux performed several songs live, including fresh and inventive interpretations of tunes from Pink Floyd, Eagles, Neil Young and Stevie Wonder, plus “Spirit High,” a song penned by singer/guitarist Dwane Edmiston's late brother, Darren.
We also spoke with Duane Young and Mark Ruston of Mannish Boys, an Altoona-based rock band from the early 1980's who is reuniting for a special show this coming Friday night, August 15, at the Unter Uns Club in Altoona, with proceeds benefiting the Blair County Autism Society. We found out about the benefit, and details about Mannish Boys' return to action on area stages.
And we premiered new music from Silver Sunday, Dave Pahanish and Felix & the Hurricanes. In all, a very busy two hours!
This week's playlist:
HOUR ONE:
MICHAEL REICH – “Wireless”
V.I.H. – “Can’t Judge a Book by the Cover”
THUNDERBOX – “Tomorrow Will Arrive”
ACID REFLUX – “Down By The River” (live)
SILVER SUNDAY – “Naked”
SHADES OF JUNE – “Deele’s Song”
ACID REFLUX – “Spirit High” (live)
THE FLAME SKY – “So Much Left Undone”
HOUR TWO:
THE MARAUDERS – “New Tattoo”
ACID REFLUX – “Another Brick In The Wall” (live)
ACID REFLUX – “Hotel California” (live)
DAVE PAHANISH – “Billy the Kid”
JEFF MARKS – “Muddy Shoes”
ACID REFLUX – “Superstition” (live)
FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “Travelers Not Forgotten”
SOUNDDRIVEN – “Antelopium”
This Sunday night, August 17, we will preview the forthcoming 13th annual “End Of Summer Jam” benefit concert, which takes place August 23 and 24 at the Cresson Sportsmen's Club. A dozen bands and artists will take the stage over the two days, helping raise money for Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. We will speak with several of the musicians involved, and hear music from participating bands as well. Plus, we will make the first official announcement about Q-Fest 2003! A preview of the 13th “End of Summer Jam” on the "Backyard Rocker," this Sunday night!
Other forthcoming guests and specials include:
AUG. 24 - Thunderbox
AUG. 31 - Summeoyo/Songwriter Special
SEPT. 14 - Keystone All Stars (tentative)
SEPT. 21 - Jump The Gun
OCT. 5 - No Refill
OCT. 12 - Poker Face
OCT. 26 - Inversion
NOV. 2 - Halestorm
NOV. 9 - Michael Reich
NOV. 16 - Soundrive
DEC. 14 - Fat Vinny & the Wiseguys
DEC. 21 - Christmas Special
DEC. 28 - Year in Review Special
BACKYARD ROCKER 8/10/03
Moderator: Jim Price