Hello Everyone,
Here is the recap of the February 14 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.
We explored more new recordings that have arrived in the "Homegrown Rocker" mailboxes in recent weeks. We debuted new songs from The Perkolators, Big Atlantic, One Adam 12 and Volcano Dogs. We also updated "Local Music News," dug a 1982 song by the Tom Brunner Group from the archive for a "Local Music Flashback," and stepped "Across State Lines" to hear a song from Brooklyn's J and the 9s.
Here is this week's playlist:
HOUR ONE:
BACKLASH - "Days Gone Past"
FLIGHT 19 - "Hands"
THE PERKOLATORS - "Give Me My Love"
GRANATI BROS. - "About Each Other"
STERLING KOCH - "Sugar"
FELIX & THE HURRICANES - "Black Widow"
BIG ATLANTIC - "Dig Deep"
PROGMIUM - "The Beast Within"
SOURMASH - "Flesh and Bone"
SIX BAR BREAK - "Cocktail"
HOUR TWO:
LADY BEAST - "Lady Beast"
CHIP DIMONICK - "That's How Much I Hate You"
ONE ADAM 12 - "Alive/Undead"
HABATAT - "Three Prong Song"
WHITE WITCH - "Game That I Play"
TOM BRUNNER GROUP - "Time Bomb" (1982, Local Music Flashback)
J & THE 9s - "Revolution" (Across State Lines)
ROADSIDE FUNERAL - "To the Worms"
VOLCANO DOGS - "Ain't Nothin' to Do"
SUBJECT TO CHANGE - "Red Slug"
Our next program will feature more maximum local and regional music, as we check the mailboxes and debut more new recordings that have arrived in recent days. Along the way, we will update "Local Music News," dig a song from a past band or artist from the archive for our "Local Music Flashback," step "Across State Lines" to hear music from an independent band or artist from outside the state, and review Habatat's self-titled CD in "The Professor's CD Corner!"
Upcoming guests and specials include:
FEBRUARY 28 - Millennium Music Conference Recap
MARCH 6 - MMC Contest Winner (to be picked at Millennium Music Conference)
MARCH 13 - St. Patty's Day Special
MARCH 27 - Allegheny Ukulele Kollective
(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...
Naildriver has announced their new drummer to replace Kevin Siegel, who recently stepped away from the group's drumming position due to health issues. Andrew Melusky Foley will take over behind the kit; his past resume includes playing lead guitar in the Bedford County-based hard rock group Fall of Ishvall.
A member of area punk rockers Subject to Change has formed a new promotion for all-ages shows in the Lock Haven area. Drummer Brad Parker has formed Dead Scene Shows and Promotions, which promotes an books all-ages shows and a drug-free venue in Lock Haven. The promotion currently books monthly shows; their next happens on February 26 at the Lock Haven Elks Club, and will feature the bands Greylines, Xs for Eyes, Railroad City Murder Machines and Folk Wolf, plus solo acoustic performer Devin Hilty. Brad's group, Subject to Change, is working on their new EP called Sunday, to be released later this year.
HOMEGROWN ROCKER 2/14/16
Moderator: Jim Price
