HOMEGROWN ROCKER 4/7/13 (STERLING KOCH)

[Jim Price]

Hello Everyone,

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

Thanks to our guest via phone this week, the “Slide Ruler,” Sterling Koch (www.sterlingkoch.com)! We talked about Sterling’s career to date, and discussed and heard tracks from his new CD, Let It Slide! Since Sterling was our guest, we had to visit his past for one of two “Local Music Flashback” features this week, digging a 1986 gem by The Sterling Cooke Force from the archive! We also aired a short chat with Mark Triforo, John Scarfone and Xeno keyboardist/singer Fran Hite – all involved in the 9th annual Jeff Wallack Memorial Show, which happens next Saturday, April 13 at Pellegrine’s. We previewed the show, which features a reunion performance from Xeno – their first time together onstage in 25 years! Our second “Local Music Flashback” was a 1987 song by Xeno! Along the way, we debuted new songs by Nobody’s Heroes, Adam Ernst and Biscuit Jam. We also updated “Local Music News,” and reviewed Shane Speal’s Twelve Stones CD in “The Professor’s CD Corner!”

Here is this week's playlist:

HOUR ONE:

THE HAWKS BLUES BAND – “Bottom Shelf Woman”
MYCENEA WORLEY – “Siren”
STERLING KOCH – “Shape I’m In Pt. I & II”
NOBODY’S HEROES – “Moonshine”
STERLING KOCH – “Mercury Blues”
ADAM ERNST – “Leavin’ Town”
STERLING KOCH – “Blow Your Mind”
BISCUIT JAM – “Bitter Soul”

HOUR TWO:

XENO – “Games of Chance” (1987, Local Music Flashback)
STERLING KOCH – “It Hurts Me Too”
SHANE SPEAL – “Working Man”
STERLING KOCH – “Too Sorry”
STERLING COOKE FORCE – “Force of Habit” (1986, Local Music Flashback)
STERLING KOCH – “Working Man Blues”
MYSTERYTRAIN – “Hustlin’ Jones” (live)

On our next program, we will do our periodic emptying of the “Homegrown Rocker” mailboxes, and air new local and regional recordings that have arrived in recent
weeks! Along the way, we will update “Local Music News,” dig into the archive for a “Local Music Flashback,” and review a new local/regional CD in “The Professor’s CD Corner!”

And the “Homegrown Rocker” is available for digital download off either Rocky website after each and every show. Just check on either (www.rocky1049.com) or (www.rocky99.com) and download your copy of the show! If you live beyond the signal range of Rocky 104.9 and Rocky 99, you can now download west-central PA’s longest-running local music show!

Upcoming guests and specials include:

APR. 21 – ADAM ERNST
APR. 28 – CHRIS WOODWARD & SHINDIGGIN’
MAY 5 – MYSTERYTRAIN
MAY 12 – THE BIG TIME
MAY 19 – “DAY OF ROCK” PREVIEW
MAY 26 – MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL
JUNE 2 – GROUND RESONANCE
JUNE 16 – FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL w/BORN & THE BEANSTALK

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, live show and CD reviews in “JP’s Corner," 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…

Altoona-based pop/punk rockers The Big Time will release their new CD this week. The new album, called Dreamers and Believers, comes out on Tuesday. The group will celebrate the album’s release as part of an all-ages show next Saturday evening at the Archway Center in Altoona. The Big Time will return to the “Homegrown Rocker” as guests to talk about the new disc on May 12.

Ganister announced the departure of guitarist Adam Becker this past week. Becker is leaving the group to devote more time to career and family. Ganister performed last night at Magoo’s in Cresson.

Giornesto has a new guitarist, as Austin Wolf has joined to replace Ray Anthony. The new Giornesto line-up is recording material for a new EP to be issued later this year.

A special cancer benefit show will take place next Saturday evening, April 13 at the New Germany Grove Hall. Being held in memory of former Stillwater guitarist Tom Johnson, the show will feature a performance from The Tom Johnson Tribute Band, featuring members of Stillwater, along with sets from Ghostown Revelry. The show will begin at 7 p.m.