Hello Everyone,
Here is the recap of the November 30 edition of “The Homegrown Rocker,” which airs every Sunday night from 8 to 10 PM on Q94 Classic Rock (www.q94classicrock.com), and from 10 PM to midnight on 107.1 and 101.3 Jack FM (www.1071jack.fm)!
The popularity of vinyl records has seen a resurgence in recent years, with numerous current superstar acts issuing vinyl versions of their latest releases, and a number of area bands and artists issuing their recordings in vinyl form. We saluted area bands and performers – past and present – who have issued their music on vinyl with the first-ever “Local Music On Vinyl Special!” We pulled out a few “Local Music Flashback” of past bands and performers on vinyl, and updated “Local Music News!” (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, 113025.)
Here is this week’s playlist:
HOUR ONE:
LONE CROW REBELLION – “Real Bad Man” (vinyl album)
HYBRID ICE – “Magdelene” (1982, Local Music Flashback) (vinyl album)
THE MARAUDERS – “What’s Your Game” (45 rpm single)
NORMAN NARDINI & THE TIGERS – “Love Dog” (live, 1981, Local Music Flashback)
ALLISON BOREK – “The Ballad of Polly Williams” (vinyl album)
COLTT WINTER LEPLEY – “Sunflower Creek” (vinyl album)
JUKEHOUSE BOMBERS – “Wake Up With the Blues” (vinyl album)
BILLY PRICE & THE KEYSTONE RHYTHM BAND – “She’s Tough” (1979, Local Music Flashback) (vinyl album)
THE FRONT – “Can Do” (1983, Local Music Flashback) (45 rpm single)
CUT THE MUSTARD – “Do You Believe in Rock N Roll” (1983, Local Music Flashback) (vinyl album)
STERLING COOKE FORCE – “She’s Gonna Get You” (1983, Local Music Flashback) (vinyl album)
NITRO – “Night Owl” (1982, Local Music Flashback) (9-inch vinyl EP)
HOUR TWO:
POST TRAUMATIK – “Slow Creep” (vinyl album)
STOLYN HOURS – “Modern Man” (1987, Local Music Flashback) (vinyl album)
BRIGG – “Forest Floor” (vinyl album)
CRACK THE SKY – “The Techni Generation” (1980, Local Music Flashback) (vinyl album)
ANTHROPHOBIA – “Take One for the Team” (vinyl album)
EVICTION – “Who Will Win” (1988, Local Music Flashback) (vinyl album)
THUNDER VEST – “Sweep the Leg” (vinyl album)
VOLCANO DOGS – “Ain’t Nothin’ to Do” (vinyl album)
BASHFUL – “Into the Battle” (1985, Local Music Flashback) (vinyl EP)
TOMMI-GUNN – “Survival of the Fittest” (1986, Local Music Flashback) (vinyl album)
FAUX FEAR – “Legacy” (45 rpm vinyl flexi-disc)
SHOCKZONE – “Critical Eyes” (1987, Local Music Flashback) (45 rpm single)
A returning guest joins us on our next program, as Bloomsburg-based rock creator and recording artist Patrick Motto has issued a new album called “Flood.” Patrick will discuss the new album and his latest happenings, and we’ll hear songs off the album as well! We’ll also update “Local Music News,” and dig out another “Local Music Flashback” from the local music archive! Listen to the “Homegrown Rocker” this Sunday night (December 7) on Q94 Classic Rock – 94.3 FM and online at www.q94classicrock.com, and on 107.1 and 101.3 Jack FM, online at www.1071jack.fm!
UPCOMING GUESTS AND SPECIALS:
DEC. 14 – Dr. Barry Atticks (Lilla Jul Rockeband)
DEC. 21 – Christmas Special
DEC. 28 – 2025 Year in Review
JAN. 11 – Man In Reverse
JAN. 18 – Tim Woods
(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 submit digital song files through the link on “The Professor’s Classroom” page. 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…
First, a reminder and an update about the 5th annual Toys for Tots Concert & Fundraiser, taking place this Saturday, December 6 at the Patton American Legion. The event starts at 1 p.m., with live music beginning at 3 p.m. Performers will be The Lee Miller Experience, Nero, the Backyard Rockers, Electric Swamp, Abstentious and Deny Your Negan. There will also be a free pizza party starting at 5 p.m., along with raffles and other giveaways. Admission is the donation of a new, unwrapped toy, with toys going to the U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program to make the Christmas season happier for deserving area families. Sponsorships from generous local businesses are still being accepted to help make this year’s event a success.
The Centre County music scene was saddened this past week by the passing of Chrissy Keller-Miller. Chrissy fronted a number of Centre County-based bands alongside her husband, guitarist Al Miller. Some of those groups included Chrissy and the Heart Attacks, Fat Girl Slim, AC Express and Black Widow.
And we send out our heartfelt get well wishes to area musician Frank Bradley. Known to many as “Booter,” Frank is currently hospitalized at Conemaugh Hospital in Johnstown with a medical issue. Frank has also played guitar in recent years with Cambria County-based bands Ruff Tymes and Sunset Strip.
