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ACROSS THE DESK

By Whitey & Robin Noll

The printer called it right this month instead of depending on me to hit my deadline they gave me an extra day. The only problem was Amy shouldn’t have told me that. I’m so good at this procrastination thing and I’m definitely a facebook addict. It seems lately on facebook that they don’t really let me see the things I want to see and it’s getting very repetitious. Guess I need to break that habit soon. I’m just so darn nosey.

Again I thought I was doing great and it looked like I was going to hit the deadline but I didn’t... so I’m thankful for the extra time because it hasn’t been as stressful but now it’s time to complete this paper and put it to sleep and myself to sleep.

Started out this issue thinking I didn’t have much information but as it turned out this issue is loaded with music going on everywhere. Usually in the summer the clubs slow it down, and they have somewhat, but they are still presenting some great acts and entertainment.

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The other night Whitey and I were listening to an interview with Melissa Etheridge and she was telling how she created a place for her music by approaching a restaurant that had a piano but nobody playing it. She offered to play for free and it turned into a 5 year steady gig. She also said that she would write songs that according to what she learned about song writing they should have been hits but her real hits were the songs that she wrote from her heart and put her emotion into them.

Those were the songs people liked. It was a great interview such a loving and insightful person and musician.

It’s August and it’s time for the 34th Annual Central PA Jazz Festival. Exciting events are in store for this year’s Festival - It begins Thursday, August 7th with a Riverboat Jazz Cruise. On Friday, August 8th their new Jazz Party is happening at 1500 N 6th St., Harrisburg, four venues in one building. On Saturday, August 9th is the Jazz Picnic at Indian Echo Caverns. On Sunday, August 10th there are two events in Mt. Gretna, a Jam Session at the Timbers and a concert at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse. If you have some time that weekend, please head to the Central PA Friends of Jazz Festival and join continued on page 1 0 ....

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them to hear some great music. They are also looking for volunteers to help with the production of the events, and help spread the word about CPFJ. Contact Leslie Beamer, CPFJ Volunteer Coordinator, at lkbeamer3@yahoo.com or call her (717) 790-9672 to schedule a time to volunteer. For more details and the complete schedule or go to the Friends of Jazzz website at www.friendsofjazz.org and you can also check out the ad on the back page, it has the entire schedule on there as well.

As I was reading the articles this month it amazes me how much love music is transpiring throughout the state and how much our writers love live music. I was also listening to few concerts on you tube one by Adele and

one by Bruno Mars. The fans are something else. They know all the words to the songs and sing right along with the artist. Our own Take 147 is experiencing a similar thing happening with the release of their new CD. Their “Takers” are something else as they continue on the musical journey that Take 147 is traveling. What good is music if you don’t have someone to listen to it and enjoy it. Without fans there wouldn’t be much use in performing one’s music. Without our fans that read our paper every month there wouldn’t be much sense in putting a paper out there. We do appreciate all our fans as well. We had a staff picnic to go over the state of the PA Musician Magazine and I let our staff know that as long as people keep picking us up and using our pages to promote their gigs and events I will keep on keeping on.

So we all agreed to press on.

Eric Hoffman came up with some cool Trivia. Who has been on the PA Musician Magazine cover the most over 30 years. If you want to send me an email and have the right answer you can win a FREE Subscription for the life of the mag. Email me at Rnoll@pamusician.net. continued on page 1 7 ...

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OUT & ABOUT

by RACHEL ROCKS! I really wish Summer would slow down, actually I wish life would slow down. Time is just flying by, my kids are growing like weeds and life just keeps getting busier and busier. I really don’t know how all of you musicians do it. On a Friday night I at least have the choice of going out or staying in, you all just have to suck it up, lug all the equipment, and get to your gigs on time. I try my hardest to keep that mentality and suck it up to get out there and support you, but some days it’s just so hard. I did suck it up a few days this month and had some really great nights out on the town.

The first big party of the month was Take 147’s CD release party at Tubby’s. I’ve heard rumors of their CD for the past year, and I was so thrilled to finally get my copy! Their CD appropriately titled “Nothin’ to Lose” has 10 original songs and 2 bonus tracks recorded by Jason Shaffer at Full Tilt Productions. You can read more about their actual CD in this month’s cover story.

Tubby’s was packed with “Takers” ready to celebrate this huge step in Take 147’s musical journey. Mr. Bad Kitty opened the night to get the party started, but unfortunately I missed their set. I heard great reviews from people that were there. When it was time for Take 147 to take the stage the “Takers” came pouring to the front of the room and started chanting and cheering for the ladies to take the stage. It was a surreal moment for everyone. The support that Take 147 gets from their fans is awesome to witness and be a part of. The whole night was a great party with balloons flying everywhere and everyone dancing and having a good time. Before the show and during the breaks the ladies were mobbed with people wanting signed CDs and they even made a special CD Release T-Shirt to be able to sign. More BIG news for these ladies is that they are opening for Bret Michaels on August 15th at Reverb in Reading! Bret Michaels has been filling stadiums, so this is an awesome opportunity to be able to see him up close and personal and close to home! If you want to go, Take 147 has tickets available for purchase at $40 per ticket. It’s only Take 147 and another band called Southern Tyde opening the show. This is an amazing opportunity for Take 147 and I can’t wait to see what happens after this!

The next night I headed down to The Fieldhouse for S.O.S. When I arrived the party was in full swing! The tables were pushed back making more room for all of the crazy dancing! S.O.S. definitely knows how to party.

Jon C. on bass, had a bunch of family up visiting so it was a family affair. Some of them never saw him play before, it was awesome to see how proud they were of their brother. There were even some guest appearances on stage throughout the night. S.O.S. plays such a huge variety of songs from classic to alternative and even a couple country hits for fun. Every night out with S.O.S. is an adventure! Check out their ad in this issue and get out there and party with them soon!

Over the 4th of July weekend the family and some of the staff of the PA Musician Magazine decided to get together for a picnic and jam session. We were lucky to have The Backyard Rockers come play for us all the way from Altoona. It’s great to see Jim Price playing with a band and sitting on the other side of the stage playing percussion and ukulele and even doing some singing! The Backyard Rockers have been performing throughout the Altoona area and beyond, entertaining people with their laid back versions of classic rock favorites and even some folk tunes. Rich Dasch does an amazing job on guitar and vocals, while Harmonica continued on page 1 2 ...

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Out & Abour continued... better. StarChild is yet another high energy band that keeps getting crazier and crazier as the night goes on.

They not only play so many of your classic metal favorites, but they also play their own high energy originals. Every song is powerful and exciting! X Bomb and Jerry light up the stage with their guitars. Jerry and Sharon were both playing with a new guitar and bass that sparkled, adding in some extra flare to the stage! It was a great night of dancing, head banging and having a great time with even greater friends! Check out StarChild’s ad in this issue and get out there and rock with them soon!

You may have noticed last month, but it’s already time to submit for the Millennium Music Conference. It’s being held again this year at the Central Best Western Premier Hotel off of Union Deposit Road in Harrisburg.

The main submission deadline isn’t until November 20th, but there is a super special bonus submission to Showcase on the Reverbnation Stage on February 20th and 21st. The Deadline to submit to be part of the Reverbnation stage is August 31st!! Don’t miss this great opportunity to play on the biggest stage at the MMC! I know last year’s Reverbnation Stage was up at Tubby’s, and it was PACKED! Check out the MMC ad in this issue for more information.

One final Rachel’s Rant before I go… PLEASE don’t Drink and Drive!! We’re all out there trying to have a good time and enjoy ourselves we really don’t need drunk drivers running into us or our parked cars! It’s so hard to realize when you are intoxicated, if friends or bartenders are telling you, “Please don’t drive.” Chances are you shouldn’t. Let them take you home or call a cab, or do whatever is safest for all of us. Please party responsibly! I know having a designated driver is not easy, and I’ve seen times when the designated driver winds up drunk. It happens, and it happens quickly! Ask your bartender or security people for help before it’s too late!

Well that’s all for this month. I know short and sweet! I hope you all are having an awesome Summer. If you see me Out & About, please stop me and say Hi! There’s a lot going on this upcoming month. I’m going to kick it off by going to see Skid Row at Tubby’s tonight with Gun Metal Gray opening the show! I’m sure it’s going to be crazy!! If you have any questions or comments you can e-mail me at RachelRocks@pamusician.net.

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NATIONALS

By Eric Hoffman

Greeting Rockers ‘N’ Rollers! It feels like a whole lot of Summer is still ahead of us with many National concerts coming including artists like: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Kings Of Leon, Jack White, Judas Priest, The Orwells, Julian Casablancas (The Strokes) and Future Islands.

I was fortunate to catch a favorite band of many years, Tegan & Sara. The Canadian twin duo visited Bethlehem’s Steel Stacks in support of their 7th studio album “Heartthrob.” I began to follow Tegan & Sara in 2000 after an amazing television debut on David Letterman. It was great to catch up with the band before the show and realize not only was it the 22nd Tegan & Sara concert I’ve attended, but thatI have never seen them at the same venue twice. A wild career they have had being signed by Neil Young’s label to touring with Neil Young, The Pretenders, Ryan Adams, Weezer, Jack Johnson, The Killers, The Black Keys and Fun. They recently opened for Lady Gaga in Quebec, Canada to a crowd of 80,000. Tegan & Sara are currently on tour with Katy Perry.

There were many many great local shows this past month. The Give Take held a great cd release show at Ted’s. The Love Haters played to a packed Marion Court in Lancaster. Martini Bros rocked Champions in Highspire. The Lebowskis t o r e up the Gingerbreadman in downtown Harrisburg. Jet Silver killed it at HMAC. Gonz ripped thru Ted’s. And there was a nice PA Musician Magazine get together with The Backyard Rockers in Millerstown. Thank you to the

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entire Noll family for letting me be a part of the PA Musician Magazine family. Lastly, it was great to see a Philadelphia friend of many years perform for the first time at Duffer’s Pub in Concordville, PA. Sean McGraw and Eddy McLaughlin played an amazing set of covers including artists: Rolling Stones, Ramones, The Cure, Bruce Springsteen and The Replacements.

NATIONALS News: Judas Priest is crossing the Atlantic this fall to take over U.S. venues, along with special guest Steel Panther. The metal gods are supporting their 17th studio album, “Redeemer Of Souls”, which is receiving huge praise. This marks the first album to feature guitarist Richie Faulkner, who took over after founding member K.K. Downing left in 2011. Judas Priest dates include: October 15th Allentown, PA at the PPL Center and October 24th Baltimore, MD at Pier Six Pavilion.

Tommy Ramone, a co-founder of the seminal punk band the Ramones and the last surviving member of the original group, died July 11th at the age of 65. The Ramones formed in 1974 in New York and disbanded in 1996 after a tour that followed their final studio album, “Adios Amigos”. The band was inducted into the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. All four band members had different last names, but took the common name Ramone. Johnny Ramone, whose birth name was John Cummings, died in 2004 of prostate cancer. Joey Ramone, whose real name was Jeff Hyman, died in 2001 of lymphatic cancer. Dee Dee Ramone, whose real name was Douglas Colvin, died from a drug overdose in 2002. Tommy Ramone was born Erdelyi Tamas in Budapest, Hungary.

After a handful of sold-out May gigs Slayer has planned a Fall Tour with Suicidal Tendencies and Exodus. Get ready for a “merciless, head-banging onslaught” says Slayer’s Tom Araya.

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Tendencies’ Mike Muir says, “Now here’s your chance to see what everyone else was screaming about. ST definitely can’t wait ‘til November to do it all again!” All three thrash metal bands visit: November 26th Bethlehem, PA, Sands Bethlehem Event Center and November 30th- Upper Darby, PA, Tower Theatre.

Interpol has unveiled a fall North American schedule to go along with its forthcoming fifth studio album, “El Pintor”. Stops include: November 22nd - Philadelphia, PA, Union Transfer and November 29th - Washington, D.C., 9:30 Club. Due out September 9th on Matador, “El Pintor” is the band’s first effort as a three-piece following the departure of bassist/keyboardist Carlos Dengler in 2010. “Rolling Stone” says “El Pintor” is “perhaps their best effort since 2004’s “Antics”.”

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There’s a Four Diamond Benefit at Tubby’s on Saturday, August 23rd with the teturn of The Drunken Bastards and special guests The Ryan Alan Band. I was curious what the Four Diamond Fund was as I have been seeing and hearing about the Four Diamond Fund lately.

So I looked it up and this is what I found out...

The mission of The Four Diamonds Fund is to conquer childhood cancer by assisting children treated at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital and their families through superior care, comprehensive support, and innovative research.

Since its creation, Four Diamonds has helped more than 3,300 children and families, and supported a diverse platform of pediatric cancer research at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital; seeking improved treatments and cures to benefit those around the world.

Because of the community’s steady and generous support, Four Diamonds has been able to assist 100% of the pediatric cancer patients who have been treated at Penn State Hershey.

Charles and Irma Millard established The Four

Diamonds Fund in 1972 after the death of their 14 year old son, Christopher. Shortly before losing his battle with cancer, Christopher wrote a story about the great knight Sir Millard who sought out the four diamonds of Courage, Wisdom, Honesty, and Strength in order to be released from the evil grips of the sorceress. These diamonds symbolized the attributes that he believed were necessary to overcome cancer and thus Four Diamonds received its name.

So many people create good out of terrible tragedies.

You think at the time you’re never going to be able to go on but then you discover a new purpose to fill the void that was created. I also found this interesting as our first born was born in August of 1972 and his name was Christopher.

In the troubling times of this world may you go out and enjoy some great music, it abounds everywhere. You just have to go out and enjoy it. But do be safe and designate a driver if you can.

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Noll family vacation at Ocean City, MD. Notice the boys shirts.

I’m glad my daughters are raising confident young men.

Dave, Kate, Andrea, Kris, Whitey, Rachel, me, Zack, Robert, and Mason heading out on an adventure.

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Vegas for the band’s debut residency. This fall the band commemorates its 40th anniversary with the “Kiss Rocks Vegas” at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The residency is scheduled November 5th, 7th8th, 12th, 14th-15th, 19th and 22nd-23rd. “What happens in Vegas will not stay in Vegas, not if we have anything to do with it. We intend to blow the roof off the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino,” said Gene Simmons.

Pink Floyd is releasing its first new album in over 20 years. The band confirmed “The Endless River” will be released in October. It’s described as consisting of “mainly ambient and instrumental music” based on 1993-94 recording sessions for the group’s last album, “The Division Bell”. “The Endless River” features band members David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Richard Wright, who died in 2008. Roger Waters, who left the group in 1985, is not involved. Gilmour’s wife, writer

Polly Samson, tweeted that the album “is Rick Wright’s swansong and very beautiful.”

Eric Clapton recently talked about the bitter end and how it’s probably coming sooner than later. “There are tons of things I’d like to do, but I’m looking at retirement, too,” Clapton said. Slowhand said he may even stop playing guitar “Maybe. It might be that I can’t, if it hurts too much. I have odd ailments.” Clapton is sick of touring. It has nothing to do with the shows - it has to do with traveling. “The road has become unbearable. It’s become unapproachable because it takes so long to get anywhere,” he said. “It’s hostile everywhere: getting in and out of airports, traveling on planes and in cars.” Clapton turns 70 in March and said that will be his unofficial retirement from touring.

However, even though he has 21 solo albums under his belt, “God” said he will continue to record (unless the odd ailments flair up).

The elusive David Bowie sent a note to a London

charity event celebrating 50 years of his music, to expect more new music from him. “This city is even better than the one you were in last year, so remember to dance, dance, dance. And then sit down for a minute, knit something, then get up and run all over the place. Do it.

Love on ya. More music soon. David” The Thin White Duke put nearly a decade of silence between 2003’s “Reality” and 2010’s “The Next Day”.

The Strokes vocalist, Julian Casablancas, has a handful of solo gigs this fall. Casablancas is supporting his forthcoming LP, “Tyranny”, which marks the first studio album under Julian Casablancas + The Voidz.

The LP is due out September 23rd on Cult Records.

North American stops include: October 16th Philadelphia, PA., Electric Factory and October 17th Washington, D.C., 9:30 Club.

A total gross of $131.5 million puts One Direction the No. 1 spot on Pollstar’s Midyear Top 100 Worldwide Tours. Playing 31 shows in 17 cities, the boy band sold 1,630,502 tickets at an average price of $80.65. The Rolling Stones sold 651,816 tickets total at an average price of $176.65 resulting in a final gross of $115.1 million. Justin Timberlake’s $110.2 million total gross.

Bruce Springsteen final gross of $64.9 million while Canada’s famous crooner Michael Bublé took in $62.2 million. And George Strait’s final hurrah - the “Cowboy Rides Away” tour - grossed $61.8 million in 2014, selling 578,760 tickets overall at an average price of $106.78.

UPCOMING SHOWS: Miley Cyrus Philadelphia Wells Fargo August 2nd. Lebowskis Harrisburg Ted’s Bar August 3rd. Miley Cyrus Pittsburgh Consol Center August 4th. Faster Pussycat Arbutus, MD Fish Head Cantina August 6th. Future Islands Pittsburgh Mr Smalls Theatre August 8th. The Cult Bethlehem Sands Casino August 14th. Bret Michaels Reading Reverb August 15th. Cheap Trick Baltimore Rams Head August 17th. Echo & The Bunnymen Silver Spring MD Fillmore August 18th. Echo & The Bunnymen Philadelphia Union Transfer August 19th. Crocodiles Philadelphia Boot & Saddle August 30th.

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“LIVE REVIEWS”

By Jim Price “Life is a journey, not a destination.”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson I don’t often wax literary with my monthly writ, but every so often I hear Ralph Waldo Emerson’s little morsel of wisdom in different forms. And it’s true. As I encounter various adventures through my musicwatching duties with PA Musician, or now while performing as a musician myself, I realize that the reward really isn’t the end result of doing all of these things; it is the fun and pleasure as these adventures and journeys unfold. Each event has its own adventures, many which are rewarding and memorable. The memories made along the way are the real rewards of this journey. And during this summer season, such memories have been very plentiful!

Again establishing itself as one of the most anticipated highlights of my summer, the 11th annual Smoked Country Jam Bluegrass Festival in June filled the “PA Wilds” in and around Quiet Oaks Campground north of Renovo with the sounds of bluegrass, folk, country, Americana and more. Shortly after arriving and setting up camp on Friday evening, I saw Morgantown, West Virginia favorites The Hillbilly Gypsies on the “PA Wilds” stage. This group is always fun with their energetic blend of bluegrass and Appalachian folk sounds, and their talent level remains incredible! Singer Jamie Lynn Buckner packs heart and soul into every note she sings, and the speed and precision of fiddle player Ty Jaquay and banjo picker Dave Asti are jawdroppingly amazing! Next was Centre County’s Grain, offering their solid bluegrass folk style on a selection of original songs and remakes. Among their highlights were distinctive folksy arrangements of Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide,” Pure Prairie League’s “Amie,” Tom Petty’s “Southern Accents” and Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game.” Introducing their new CD “Hold That Crooked Line”, Altoona’s Mama Corn entertained new fans and ‘Cornstalkers’ alike with new songs and established favorites. Returning from a recent hospital stay, singer/banjo player Jeremy Nelson introduced and sang “Shenandoah Mountaintops,” a song written by his father, Ben. Jeremy, singer/guitarist Bruce Forr, singer/dobro player John Stevens, mandolinist/singer Chuck Cox and upright bassist/singer Bryan Homan introduced other new songs such as “Another Couple Days” and “Someday Knock On Wood.” During Saturday I witnessed numerous excellent folk and bluegrass groups on the Quiet Oaks stage; including Winchester, VA’s Drymill Road, Raleigh, NC’s Lynda & Pattie Band, Kentucky’s James Reams & the Barnstormers, southeastern PA’s Danny Paisley & the Southern Grass and Martinsburg, WV’s Circa Blue.

For this year’s Pennsylvania Heritage Songwriting Contest, Johnstown native (and current Massachusetts resident) Debra Siverstein captured first and third place honors and performed both songs, “Draglines” and “Johnstown Flood.” (The second place winner, New Hampshire’s Jane Fallon, was not able to attend and perform her entry, “The Town of Sugargrove.”) For Saturday evening, I first headed to the “PA Wilds” stage to witness two PA groups, Mason Porter and Colebrook Road. One of the more cutting edge acts at this year’s Smoked Country Jam, Philadelphia’s Mason Porter has incorporated elements of delta blues, swamp rock, country, progressive, jam and more into their distinctive Americana style. The group performed several numbers continued on page 2 0 ...

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from their new CD, “Home for the Harvest”, along with earlier originals. Finishing entertainment on the “PA Wilds” stage, Harrisburg’s Colebrook Road performed a mix of bluegrass and newgrass, offering original songs and renditions of numbers from the Steeldrivers, Trampled By Turtles, also a version of Michael Murphy’s “Carolina in the Pines.” The festival’s finale on the Quiet Oaks stage kicked off with surprise guests, The Lindy Sisters from California; dressed in swing-era costumes, The Lindy Sisters celebrated the style and sound of the Andrews Sisters and performed a rendition of “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.” The Hillbilly Gypsies then took over, firing up a stomping dance party with their jubilant set of original songs, traditional bluegrass and more. This led to the unforgettable finish, as the Gypsies invited musicians from the other bands to join them on stage for a community jam session rendition of “Will the Circle Be Unbroken”— among the participants were members of Mama Corn, Drymill Road, The Weedrags, Rev. Willard’s Acoustic Circus, show emcee (and walking encyclopedia of bluegrass) R.B. Powell and more. John Stevens then led the community on his original song about the event, “Smoked Country Jam,” before festival organizer Ron Kodish thanked the musicians and crowd, and invited everybody to return for the 2015 edition of Smoked Country Jam. En route home from Smoked Country Jam, I stopped off in Lock Haven and again enjoyed an installment of the city’s Summer Concert Series at the Triangle Park Floating Stage on the Susquehanna River. Entertaining this night was Pittsburgh-based Beatles tribute Beatlemania Magic. Featuring Bill Kropinak as “John Lennon,” Burt Scheel as “Ringo Starr,” Mark Baranski as “George Harrison” and Russ Saylor as “Paul McCartney,” Beatlemania Magic performed two

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sets. The first depicted the 1964 suit-and-tie-clad Beatles and spotlighted earlier hits such as “I Wanna Hold Your Hand,” “She Loves You,” “Please Please Me,” “I Saw Her Standing There,” “Yesterday,” “A Hard Day’s Night” and more. The latter set depicted the Sgt. Pepperera Beatles in their blue, orange, pink and green uniforms; doing the later Beatles classics such as “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band/With a Little Help From My Friends,” “Come Together,” “Get Back,” “All You Need Is Love,” “Birthday,” “I Am the Walrus, “Let It Be,” and for the encore, “Revolution.” Beatlemania Magic used the authentic Gretsch, Hofner and Rickenbacker guitars the Fab Four were famous for, and even used old-school Vox amplifiers. And with this venue, the band played to two audiences; the land-based amphitheater audience on the river bank in front of the stage, and the river-based pontoon boat flotilla audience behind the stage!

The Independence Day holiday provided several live music highlights. My July 4 weekend festivities kicked off the night before the holiday, as The Pastime Band entertained at the annual Cresson Firemen’s Carnival.

Singer/drummer Randy Lang, keyboardist/singer Ken Civils and guitarist/singer Tom Fronauer demonstrated tight arrangements and crisp vocal harmonies as they performed a wide selection of hits spanning the 1960s through 1980s. Along with popular favorites from the Beatles, Hollies, Tommy James, Beach Boys, Bob Seger, Loverboy and Wilson Pickett, The Pastime Band also broke out renditions of the Rivieras’ “California Sun,” John Fogerty’s “Centerfield,” Kenny Loggins’ “Footloose,” Dwight Yoakum’s “Fast as You,” and their night-ending version of Willie Nelson’s “Always on My Mind.”

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both a performer and a spectator! My Backyard Rockers brethren and I got to perform early in the event, following a great opening set on the Centre stage by the Biscuit Jam trio of singers and stringed instrument specialists Kelly Countermine and Mark Hill, plus bassist Chip Taylor. They got the afternoon off to a joyous start with tunes from Johnny Cash, Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen, Blind Melon, their unique acoustic arrangement of Led Zeppelin’s “Rock and Roll” and more. After my own band played, I witnessed Mysterytrain with their key and percussion-driven mix continued on next page ...

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Man” (she disclosed that she hadn’t sung that one since the 1970s), the Allman Brothers’ “Midnight Rider,” the funky fusion of Delbert McClinton’s “Standing on Shaky Ground” into Billy Preston’s “Will It Go Round in Circles,” and more.

Altoona’s Railroaders Museum welcomed northeastern Ohio-based Metallica tribute The Four Horsemen last month as part of the Alive @ Five Summer Concert Series. Welcoming returning bassist Joe George back into the fold, Half Tempted opened the evening with a strong set of hard-rocking favorites from the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s. Joe, lead singer/guitarist Ron Dalansky, guitarist/singer Jim Mincin and drummer Shawn Gioiosa fired up the crowd with classics from Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, AC/DC, Kiss, Scorpions, Deep Purple and more. Highlights included Ron and Jim’s harmony guitar leads on Aerosmith’s “Sweet Emotion,” and the Jim-fronted Jimi Hendrix double-shot of “Fire” and “Foxey Lady.” Marking a decade of celebrating the music of Metallica, Cleveland’s The Four Horsemen then “Hit the Lights” and tore through a strong set of Metallica classics, with their emphasis on “Black and Back” - the group’s early years up to their 1991 self-titled “Black” album. Lead singer/guitarist Sean Perry, lead guitarist Mikey B. Lial, bassist Michael McCollum and drummer Rich Hattery did early Metallica favorites such as “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” “Battery,” “Master of Puppets,” “One,” “Sanitarium,” “Four Horsemen,” “Seek and Destroy,” “Ride the Lightning,” “Creeping Death” and more; quickly winning over the large Railroaders Museum crowd. This group’s execution was tight, and Mikey’s lead guitar solo work in the Kirk Hammett role was searing and precise. The crowd didn’t want the show to end, and The Four Horsemen answered encore demands with renditions of “Fade to Black” and the Metallica take on Diamond Head’s “Am I Evil” to close out the show. Afterward, Half Tempted kept the party going at the nearby Belmar Hotel, and welcomed The Four Horsemen to join in on the fun. Before a packed house, The Four Horsemen performed Metallica’s “Seek and Destroy” and also broke out a version of Megadeth’s “Symphony of Destruction,” plus sat in with Half Tempted on songs from AC/DC, Poison and more.

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Sean Perry and Mikey B. Lial of the Four Horsemen

fronted Necracedia in the late 1980s!

For chicken wing connoisseurs, the Railroaders Museum also reconvened their WingDay Wednesday celebrations on various Wednesdays through the summer.

Kyx provided the entertainment during one WingDay Wednesday event I attended last month. Now the roster of founder/bassist/singer Glenn Walstrom, singer Christie Clancy, guitarist/singer Michael Nevling and drummer Mike Hughes; Kyx performed a variety of rock, pop and country hits. Christie showed an excellent voice up front as she sang numbers such as Pat Benatar’s “Love Is a Battlefield” and The Outfield’s “Your Love,” and the group also kept the wing-eating throngs happy with hits from Tom Petty, Gin Blossoms, Matchbox 20, Johnny Cash and more.

Christie Clancy was also part of the entertainment during one of Lakemont Park’s Sunday Funday events last month. Christie and guitarist Jonathan McVerry comprise the duo Hops & Vines, one of four acoustic acts that performed during the event. The pair blended folkish rock, country and blues from such artists as Four Non Blondes, Johnny Cash, Jack White, Janis Joplin and more. Johnstown’s Jason DeWitt performed a selection of original acoustic songs such as “What’s Right,” “She Still Falls,” “Sympathy,” “Unbroken” and more; done with a cordial delivery as he explained the inspirations behind each song. The Backyard Rockers led off with a set of acoustic rock and country favorites; and Rich Edmundson wrapped up the acoustic performances with original songs, his improvisational takes on “Wagon Wheel” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” and the finale - his song tribute to his uncle, the late Jimmy Rossi, called “Guitar Man,” into his dazzling percussion-on-guitar instrumental “Percussive Guitar.”

Sunday Funday continued with a powerful set from Locked and Loaded, who performed roaring rock favorites from Ted Nugent, The Clarks, Van Halen, their Gov’t Mule spin on Humble Pie’s “30 Days in the Hole” and more. After a brief thunderstorm interruption, Zombie Butterflies closed the day with an abbreviated set of classic metal and rock. Lakemont Park’s last two Sunday Funday events happen August 10th and 24th.

For Arts Festival weekend in the Centre region last month, I caught part of the Friday entertainment during the annual People’s Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts in Boalsburg. I arrived in time to catch the last two songs of the J.R. Mangan Band, hearing singer Olivia Jones’ stellar vocals on a version of Heart’s “Alone.” Next on the South Stage was a performance from student musicians from Robert M. Sides Music Center’s Rock Camp. Learning during recent weeks how to perform with other musicians, plus songwriting and studio recording skills, the five musicians performed numbers from Nirvana, Bob Dylan, CCR, Tom Petty, the Beatles and more. On the North Stage, I then saw most of the performance by Andy Tolins and Haystack Lightnin,’ performing a blend of bluegrass, folk, Americana and jazz sounds. Namesake Andy Tolins sang and played acoustic guitar, August, 2014

accompanied by singer/fiddler Steve Buckalew, banjo player Vinny Searfoss and upright bassist John “JK” Kennedy. The group did selections from Andy’s new album Sue’s Ramble, and also did tasty renditions of New Riders Of the Purple Sage’s “Glendale Train,” Don Gibson’s “Sea of Heartbreak,” the Stanley Brothers’ “Little Maggie” and more. I then saw The Fireskippers on the South Stage, offering original indie/alternative rock. Singer/guitarist Sam Price, bassist/singer Tim and drummer/viola player Kristen introduced melodies with intriguing arrangements and chord shifts such as “Rush Delivery” and “Caveman.” The song “Tumbleweed” provided an interesting highlight, as Kristen kept the bass drum beat and played viola simultaneously.

An unofficial goal of mine the past several summer seasons has been to find and check out a county fair I never have been to before. This year my choice was the Jefferson County Fair near Brookville, and it didn’t take long to find the live music once I arrived there. I first saw Country Pride perform on the community

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stage, playing a blend of old-timey country, gospel and standards. Some of their selection included Marty Robbins’ “A White Sport Coat,” Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” and “I’ve Been Everywhere,” Ray Price’s “For the Good Times” and Porter Wagoner’s “Green Green Grass of Home.” Rock then took over the stage, as local rockers Broken paid tribute to the late Bon Scott of AC/DC with a set of mostly Bon-era AC/DC classics.

Singer Bill Johnston captured Bon’s polecat howl nearly perfectly on numbers such as “Sin City,” “High Voltage,” “Beatin’ Around the Bush,” “Bad Boy Boogie,” “Highway to Hell” and more. Backing Bill were guest guitarist Nate Jones (filling in for Lloyd Gray), lead guitarist Dave Murphy, bassist Mike Dreer and drummer Eric Krouse. Rock escalated into original power metal to close out the night, courtesy of Hatred Rising. Featuring singer Fred Baughman, guitarists Ryan Anderson and Clintin Weidig, bassist Gary Waldenville and drummer Caleb Harmen; Hatred continued on next page ...

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Rising unleashed impressive brute-force original songs such as “Naked,” “I Am,” “The Task,” their title song “Hatred Rising” and more. Fred delivered aggressive yet intelligible vocals up front, and the guitar battery of Ryan and Clintin provided precision guitar work and leads; all backed by sturdy, rampaging rhythms from Gary and Caleb. Hatred Rising closed their set with one cover, Sepultura’s “Territory” - the first time I’ve ever heard Sepultura at a county fair!

Indoors, Naildriver and Wrath Of Typhon provided hard-hitting metal excitement at McGarvey’s last month.

Making their first Altoona appearance, York’s Wrath Of Typhon quickly riveted the audience’s attention with their lively presentation, as they introduced a volatile, often unpredictable sound that blended elements of classic, power and thrash metal. Charismatic lead singer Jason Robison was the wild personality out front, working all parts of the stage, floor and audience with his intense delivery and crazed antics. Backing him was the forceful corps of guitarist Bill Miskowitz, bassist Alan Willoughby and drummer David Miskowitz. The group mixed material from their first CD, Speak from the Fire, with newer songs from their forthcoming release.

Naildriver then followed with their scathing brand of unrelenting power metal, mixing songs from their White Devil Chronicles, Vol. I EP, newer originals and select metal covers. Furiously backed by guitarists Scott Botteicher and Todd Dale, bassist Scott Bush and drummer Kevin Siegel; frontman Matt Watson unleashed his Doberman snarl on the set opener “Enemy,” “Hypocrite’s Anthem,” “Executioner,” “Phoenix” and “Seal the Exits” off the EP, plus new numbers such as the group’s title “Naildriver,” “Ghost of Me” and more. Naildriver also incorporated their ferocious edge into such numbers as Clutch’s “50,000 Unstoppable Watts” into Anthrax’s “Only,” Metallica’s “For Whom the Bell Tolls” and “Wasting My Hate,” Black Label Society’s “Suicide Messiah,” Iron Maiden’s “The Trooper” and more. If you missed this blistering metal double-bill, both bands return to McGarvey’s on September 6th.

Formed last year, Bedford’s Second Amendment is a rising area party band force. During last month’s performance at the Bedford Tavern, Second Amendment - singer Troy Huber, guitarists Scott Diehl and Nate Barr, bassist Joe Nelson and drummer Adam Black - triggered dancing with their upbeat mixture of favorites, spanning classic and modern rock, modern country and more. Troy displayed a bold, versatile voice that could handle all of the group’s song material, and his personable stage presence welcomed folks to become involved in the party. Second Amendment mixed it up with numbers from Seven Mary Three, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Audioslave, Luke Bryan, Brantley Gilbert, Nazareth, Lenny Kravitz, Theory Of A Deadman, Pink Floyd, Bon

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Jovi and more. They threw in a few surprises along the way, including the David Lee Roth take on “Tobacco Road,” The Cult’s “Fire Woman,” Van Halen’s “Ice Cream Man” and others. Based on their lively show and enthusiastic crowd response, Second Amendment appears poised to rise into a regional party force once word about their rocking party spreads.

Hello, Vixen is currently rehearsing and planning a reunion on area stages this fall. The group’s bassist, Ty Ayers, performs solo acoustic on various Wednesdays in the upstairs portion of Altoona’s 4D’s Lounge. Ty offers a diverse range of song material during a given night; on the night I saw him last month, he mixed modern and classic rock, folk and country sounds. His set list this night included songs from Bryan Adams, Weezer, Goo Goo Dolls, Mumford & Son, Tom Petty, Proclaimers and more; he also pulled out versions of Bob Dylan’s “It Ain’t Me Babe,” Modern English’s “I Melt with You,” George Jones’ “The Race Is On” and Culture Club’s “Karma Chameleon.”

Other performers I saw in recent weeks included Emberstitch during last month’s performance at the Belmar Hotel; and an assortment of solo performers during the weekly Tuesday Open Mic Night at D’Ottavio’s Gran Sasso in Hollidaysburg, including Dave Parry, Nate Gates, Mo Yon, Ron Balestino, Dan Stonerook, Phil Baskin, Ron Russell, Jim Ricotta, Ross and Beth Hoover, Jordan Futrick, Eric Husick and more.

And of course, I had a great time early last month during the annual PA Musician picnic and staff party at Millerstown Park. A personal highlight was having Whitey Noll join in on guitar with me and my Backyard Rockers bandmates during Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues,” and enjoying the relaxing jams by Whitey, his guitar students and friends, David Greene and more. We need to do that more often!

News and notes…1970s hitmaker Boz Scaggs is among the headliners of the annual Flood City Music Festival, happening August 1st-3rd at Johnstown’s People’s Natural Gas Park; other performers include Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Leftover Salmon with Little Feat’s Bill Payne, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, The Iguanas and more, plus numerous local and regional performers such Black Cat Moan, Miss Melanie and the Valley Rats, The Hawkeyes, Striped Maple Hollow, Whiskey River Panhandlers, Matt Otis & the Sound and more. National recording group XFactor1, After the Fall, Big House Pete, Skell, Sicksense, Stratega and the All My Monsters are among many acts performing at this year’s Rock For Life charity concert, happening August 2nd-3rd at the Iselin Ballfield west of Indiana; proceeds help out 14-year-old liver transplant patient Abby Bowser. Driving Sideways, The Jive Turkeys, The Backyard Rockers, Emberstitch, Mo Yon, Ron Russell and other bands and artists will donate their talents during the 23rd annual Kids Come First Benefit August 24th at the Cresson Sportsmen’s Club, with proceeds benefiting Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Also happening at the Cresson Sportsmen’s Club that same weekend will be the inaugural Pickin’ for Wishes Bluegrass Festival to benefit the Make A Wish Foundation; the August 24th show will feature performances from The Hillbilly Gypsies, Mama Corn, The Allegheny Drifters, the Roustabouts, Brush Creek and The Dixie Travelers. EVK’s multi-talented Chelsea Moses is choreographing “A Night for Cianna,” happening August 15th at the Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School gymnasium; proceeds from the evening of dance and gymnastics will benefit The Ehlers-Danlos PENNSYLVANIA MUSICIAN MAGAZINE

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National Foundation in honor of Cianna Stone, a 12year-old area dancer who suffers from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a painful progressive connective tissue disorder that has forced her to stop dancing and attending school. Placid Promotions brings Saving Abel, Bulletboys and Faster Pussycat to Ace’s Lounge in Johnstown this month. Timmy Vincent takes over behind the drum kit for Harrisburg’s StarChild, replacing Brandon Reece. Ted McCloskey has released his eighth solo album, “Sea Foam Green” Happy Birthdays to Rick Wertz (R2B2/Music Emporium), Fred Myers (Fred Myers & the Redneck Majority), Christie Clancy (Kyx), James Miller (Spider Kelly/Collapse/Cone of Silence), Phil Wagner (This Albatross), Joe Scott (Pistol Peg & the Beer Kegs), Terry Wilt (One Brick Shy), Bob McGarvey (Rapid Fire), Jamie Smith (Root and the Fifths/Music Emporium), Bob Fogelsonger (Sound of Silence), Frank Rumfola (Nine Six Nine), Mike Fox (Shallow Nine), Noah Figlin (The Nightcrawlers), Cheeze (Railroad City Murder Machines), Bryan Fazio (Sun King Warriors), Jamie Shumac and John Buterbaugh (Ambush), Dan Klock (Mysterytrain), Steve Forgas (Blue Collar Fate), Kenny Fetterman, Elaini, Forrest (4Ds), Phil Baskin, Paul Rainey, Todd Lane, Chad Straw, Scott Jurcik, Beau Shirk, Brad Fisher, Alec Russo, Jason McIntyre, Rob Bonsell, Greg Turchetta, John Harris and Jeff Rittenhouse.

Please send correspondence and recordings to: Jim Price, 1104 S. Catherine St., Altoona, PA 16602. You can also e-mail me at profjp@rocky1049.com. And if you’re into social networking, look me up on Facebook.

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SANE ADVICE

By John Kerecz

I’m sure there is something that can be said about my life right now since this is the second month in a row that I’ve spent pondering a quote that I read on Facebook.

But instead of dwelling on what that something might be, I want you to consider what this quote might mean in this day and age. “Art is like romance; it should make you feel some type of way.”

When I first read it, I thought of the obvious. By using your emotions and feelings to create music, you will stimulate the emotions and feelings of those listening to your music. While you may feel the pressure to create something that “sells,” I’m not convinced that’s

the best way to go about creating art. And the more I thought about art and romance being so similar, the more I started to think about the Romantic Period of art and music.

The Romantic Period in Music ran parallel to, and was a response to, the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century. In a time when efficiency and rationalization was prized above all else, artists stepped in to challenge musical formulas and conventions. Given today’s climate of scientific explanation and economic power, maybe we need to infuse some of those Romantic ideals back into our Music? Let’s Romanticize our Music again!

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Romanticism doesn’t mean lying dreamy-eyed on a patch of clover or gazing wistfully into your lover’s eyes.

It doesn’t refer to romance at all. It means being a staunch individualist, believing in the rights of other individuals, and expressing deep, intense, and often uplifting emotions - like Beethoven (whose Fifth Symphony marked the beginning of the Romantic era in music). The movement was about intense personal expression, so artists could focus on whatever turned them on. We need to express our individuality, not just be part of the standard formula. We all need to make sure our work inspires those who hear it, and I think the only way to do that is to create based on what inspires us, what we find “romantic.”

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Practice 1-2 times a week.

Age unimportant as we are 20s-40s. We practice close to the Lancaster/ Berks border, just a few mins off rt.222. email chobrecords@gmail.com or text 717-824-0568.

WA N T E D : Musicians.

Guitarist/Singer/Writer looking for bassist, drummer, keyboardist to support original debut album.

Rock/Blues styles. All MUST sing. No problems or issues.

Wilkes-Barre area. Call John 570-287-3954.

WANTED: Seeking Bass man for female Fronted Blues Band: Lil’ Pittie and Da Blues Dogs are Looking for a Talented Bass Man. We just started Booking. We Practice in Duncannon, Sundays 2-5.

Email: fine_artist2002@yahoo.com WANTED: Hired Guns/ Contract Killers PA/ MD/ NJ/ NY Working band in need of experienced fill in guitar player(s) with pro Gear,

August, 2014

shredding ability, and transportation for upcoming gigs. Can be M/F, Old School/ New School. Current needed to solve temporary situation, but a possibly a permanent position! Compensation for you time. You Play-We Pay! Contact Blair findmerighthere@hotmail.co m WANTED: Rhythm guitarist wanted for all original band.

We play original rock/ hard rock. Must have equipment, transportation, and experience. Practice is the Lewisburg area. www.tukurpa.com 717-7122008 or 717-418-0020.

WANTED: Musicians for an all in one cover, tribute, original band in Norristown, PA. Call Danny: 610-2903492 or email: reditude2005@yahoo.com.

WANTED: Working band, playing classic, radio rock needs a lead guitar player with vocals. Can provide current song list and details.

Call 717-460-3515.

MUSICIAN AVAILABLE: AVA I L A B L E : Female vocalist looking to start rock band in Lancaster County.

Musicians ages-40-60, genre 1960’s-today. Experienced and dedicated only need apply. 717-682-4987 AVAILABLE: Professional rock drummer available in Altoona area for established working band. 30+ years, Covers, Originals, and Studio, most recent: Half Tempted, Hy-Tyde, Erik @ 814-3815312

with over 30 years experience available, based in Lancaster, PA. Samples of work available. 508- 735-8197 AVAILABLE: Blues, folk, roots, Americana, or electro BASS PLAYER available.

20+ years of experience, including jazz, Hungarian music.

Electric fretted/fretless, some upright bass. 570.441.0305 AVAILABLE: Harrisburg area acoustic upright and electric bass player, singer/ songwriter looking to add to a duo or other.

Enjoy c o u n t r y, bluegrass, folk or acoustic rock. Enjoy what I’m doing but miss the really strong harmony. Looking to be your third part for covers and originals. Call Mike 717-5650539 or email BigStringPKR@aol.com AVAILABLLE: Rhythm Guitarist looking to join fun group playing 80’s style rock.

Some originals too. State College area. Early 40’s. Call anytime. 814-342-9123.

AVAILABLE: Professional rock drummer in Altoona area for established working band.

30+ years, Covers, Originals, and Studio, most recent: Half Tempted, Hy-Tyde. Call Erik @ 814-381-5312.

AVAILABLE: Bassist / strong lead and harmony vocals; Also play guitar and have originals: Available for working band or musical situation in Wilkes-Barre / Scranton area. Call David 570-899-2272.

AVA I L A B L E : Female vocalist looking to start rock band in Lancaster County.

Musicians ages-40-60, genre 1960’s-today. Experienced and dedicated only need apply. 717-682-4987

AVAILABLE: Bass player

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