Hello Everyone,
Here is the recap of the July 10 edition of “The Homegrown Rocker,” which airs every Sunday night from 8 to 10 PM on Q94 Classic Rock!
This week, we welcomed a guest via phone, as Chris Woodward (www.chriswoodwardmusic.com) joined our program! Chris updated us on his latest happenings, including the recent release of a new album, his busy summer schedule with his band Shindiggin,’ recording collaborations and more! In addition, we debuted new songs from Derek Woods Band, Lone Crow Rebellion and Luke Cimbala, updated “Local Music News,” dug out a 2001 number by Kris Kehr & the Stone Poets from the archive for a “Local Music Flashback,” and reviewed Mike Williamson’s Almost There… album in “The Professor’s CD Corner!” (For those who missed the program, a four-part podcast of this show is available for listening or download from Q94’s website, www.q94classicrock.com. Click on “The Professor’s Classroom,” and then scroll down to “Homegrown Rocker Podcast” and look for the four show segments marked with the date, 071022.)
Here is this week’s playlist:
HOUR ONE:
PURE CANE SUGAR – “Box N Nails”
ZAC GRACE – “This Is the Day”
CHRIS WOODWARD – “I Don’t Want to See America Die”
JAYSEN GOLD – “Run”
CHRIS WOODWARD – “Number 1 Love Song”
BILL RYAN – “Flowers of the Fall”
CHRIS WOODWARD – “Beer Garden”
DEREK WOODS BAND – “Don’t Look Away”
LONE CROW REBELLION – “Sneaking Out”
BISCUIT JAM – “When I’m Gone”
DOUG FORSHEY & CHRIS STRAIT – “Skeleton Man”
HOUR TWO:
ABOVE THE RADAR – “Dynamite”
MARK DeROSE AND THE DREADNOUGHTS – “Evangeline”
CHRIS WOODWARD – “I Like Her Butt”
MIKE WILLIAMSON – “Bet It All On You” (CD Corner)
CHRIS WOODWARD – “I Got the Boot”
KRIS KEHR & THE STONE POETS – “Movin’ On” (2001, Local Music Flashback)
CHRIS WOODWARD – “Happy Campers”
NORMAN NARDINI – “What It Is”
LUKE CIMBALA – “Queenmaster”
ON THE BRINK – “Longest Day”
Local and regional blues takes over our next program, as we present the first-ever “Homegrown Rocker Blues Takeover Special!” In honor of Washington D.C. blues and roots legends The Nighthawks visiting the area to perform at the PA Roundhouse Rally at Roundhouse Harley-Davidson near Duncansville on July 29, we will spotlight local and regional bands and artists who specialize in blues and blues-based sounds! And we’ll also feature a special interview with Nighthawks founder, singer and harmonica player extraordinaire Mark Wenner! We’ll also update “Local Music News” and dig a bluesy “Local Music Flashback” from the archive! Hear the “Homegrown Rocker” this Sunday night (July 17) on Q94 Classic Rock – 94.3 FM and online at www.q94classicrock.com!
Upcoming guests and specials:
JULY 24 – COVER SONG SPECIAL
JULY 31 – DAVE MAYERSKY (UPSTAGE FESTIVAL)
AUGUST 14 – LIVE IN THE STUDIO SPECIAL
SEPT. 4 – MUSICIAN DOUBLE-VISION 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: The Homegrown Rocker, 2513 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 (ATTN: Jim Price). You can also email digital song files or inquiries about the show to homegrownrocker@gmail.com. And bands and musicians interested in being guests on the program can email their interest to homegrownrocker@gmail.com as well!
Jim Price
In Local Music News…
Some band personnel moves to report…Guitarist Tom Buck has rejoined Cambria County classic rock group Fuse after stepping away from the group last year. Tom’s first show back with Fuse happened last night at the Jackson Township Heritage Festival in Vinco.
Dave Wessels takes over behind the drum kit with area pop and rock band TV Blonde, replacing the departing Blaine Martin. Dave, who has previously played drums in several Huntingdon area bands and was the former mayor of Huntingdon, played his first show with TV Blonde July 2 at the Muddy Run Tavern in Huntingdon.
One of Pittsburgh’s established live music venues during the past three decades will be closing its doors later this month. According to a social media message, a serious health issue is prompting the Pantelas family to close Excuses Bar & Grill within the next few weeks. Excuses had become a Pittsburgh institution over its 34 years, and had hosted patrons, sports icons, celebrities and live music.
