PA Musician Magazine March 2023

Founder- “Whitey” Lee Noll

Consulting Editor/Angel of design-Robin Noll

Owner/Publisher/Editor/Sales-Joshua Noll

Lead writer/Photographer/Sales- “Rachel Rocks”

-Staff PhotographersJim Price, Rachel Rocks, Meredith Kaminek Chris Rider

-MOFO (Master Of Financial Operations)Missy Weidenhof

-DistributionRobin Noll, Josh Noll, Rachel Rocks, Jim Price, Keith Hummel, “Space”, Deanne Trio, Randy Wilson, Shawn Kurey, Fuzz McGirk, Jimi Jaymz, Dan Mccorkle, Zac Grace, Imelda Redding, Jeff Pittinger, Sterling Koch, and whoever else we can talk into.

-Field EditorsJim price..........................................The Professor

Rachel Rocks...................................Out & About Eric Hoffman.........................................National Chris Rider.........................Rider’s on the Storm

Hello Central PA and welcome to the month of March in the mu sic world. Things are really heating up around here and not just the weather. The phone has been ringing off the hook and I have been running around trying to keep up with all the events and show dates on the way. This warm winter weather has everyone itching for spring. It’s not here yet but it won’t be long. Soon out door festivals will be all around us.

Coming up real quick on April 22nd it’s Deer Run’s 1st Annual Christian Music Festival. The show is Open to the Public and tickets are $15. All proceeds will be benefitting the Four Diamonds. The day will start with a Church service provided by Tyler of the Four Square Church of York Springs starting at 11am. Live Music will begin at Noon and continue throughout the day. There will be performances by Elly Cooke, The Ally J Band, PR and Intersection Worship. Hosted by Deer Run Camping Resort, a full amenities campground, that offers campsites and cabins for all needs. From wooded tent lots and cabins to full hook-up camper sites they have something for everyone. Deer Run is located only 20 minutes from The Gettysburg Battlefield and only 75 yards from the Appalachian Trail. ( So technically you could catch a show at The Doyle then hike on down to The Deer Run Camping Resort for a music festival. I hope Missy doesn’t read my article this month my old legs are too tired for that!). Lots to do around Deer Run from hiking, fishing, shopping or just hanging by the fire. Deer Run has the summer stacked up with music. After the Christian Music Fest they have the S’more jam Country Music Festival on June 2nd through the 4th. The Classic Rock Music Festival August 25th through the 27th and the Mix It UP Festival on September 15th and 16th. Check out the website at Deerruncampingresort.com. Book a weekend or two, or make it a week and relax down at Deer Run Camping Resort.

Another big one coming up July 6th through the 8th The

Briggs Farm Blues Festival. The Briggs Farm Blues Festival started way back in 1998 on the Briggs family farm. What started as a small farm event has transformed into one of the nation’s most revered Blues Festivals. With the farm located in the beautiful rolling hills of Pennsylvania near the small town of Nescopeck (I love saying Nescopeck). From national to regional bands Briggs Farm has grown from one stage into two, from one day into three. This year is promising to be another “Best Weekend of the Year”. They are announcing new performers as the days grow closer and you can keep up to date at briggsfarm.com . The line up thus far is impressive and includes performances by: Victor Wainwright, Joanna Connor, Super Chikan and The Fighting Cocks, RL Boyce and The Cornlickers, Eddie 9V, Jackie Venson, Bywater Call and The Robert Randolph Band. Briggs Farm is another camping event so get your camping rigs ready whether it’s a tent or hammock an RV or VW, all are welcome. Just get your camping ticket, find a spot, camp, and have a good time.

A couple of other new advertisers and places to put on your list for live music include Pappy T’s in Hamburg who has live bands every Saturday and acoustic Fridays. Check out the ad in this issue for the full list of events. They have some big names coming like Better than Nothing, Intentional Walk, and The Vertigo Vultures for March and April so get ready. Also don’t forget the St. Patty’s Day Bash on the 17th with The Birdsall Bunch.

Another new advertiser is The Laureldale Athletic Association in, you guessed it, Laureldale. They are now accepting New members but don’t worry you don’t have to be a member to see a band. Cover charge for non - club members is only $5 and while you’re there you can check out the club and see if it’s something you would like to join. They have pool, darts, drawings, raffles, private parties and hall rentals. In March the entertainment includes Tossed Salad and Martini Experience; for April its Mystic Warrior and Kick Out Before 3. Food is available, smoking is permitted, but you must be 21+. Check them out on facebook or give them a ring about a membership 610-562-5645.

Well that’s it for this month, if you have a festival or a music event or you want to let people know what you’re up to in the central PA music scene then give me a call.. . Josh Noll at PA Musician Magazine. I’m just a dude with a paper trying to help musicians find their way in the galaxy. I can’t help you if you don’t help yourself and call or text me at 717-636-4203 or email joshnoll@pamusician.net have a great month and I’ll talk to you soon.

OUT ‘n’ ABOUT

By Rachel Rocks

Hard to believe I’m writing my March article, but alas here we are. February was a full month for me with a lot of traveling, but I did manage to catch some local live music, and I hope you did too.

This month started off with an open mic night at Blue Sky Tavern with Erica Lyn Everest and Dr. Nyce hosting. Erica used to host the open mic at Copper Pub, but she recently moved, and then encouraged Blue Sky Tavern to have an open mic night so she could be closer to home. It’s awesome to see how, if she hosts it, they will come… ha! The time slots quickly got filled up and the musicians kept coming in. Erica and Dr. Nyce (Zach) kicked it off to get the party started, and the music just kept flowing. Matt Jameson was up first and tickled our ear holes, and even tho there were some sound issues for a minute Matt didn’t let it phase him, he just broke into his acapella sing a long song, “All I Want is a Proper Cup of Coffee”.. He quickly had the audience engaged, clapping, and trying to sing-a-long. Matt’s special power is easily and quickly going along with the flow and connecting with the

audience. Lee Lang stepped up next and had us all hooked with the clever lyrics of his original songs. It was awesome to see him smiling and enjoying every minute of his set. Next up was a Dad/Daughter combo, Dale and Angie Stipe, they played some awesome Beatles covers and had some awesome harmonies. Dovetail stepped up next and since Dr. Nyce had his keyboard there, we were given the special treat of having Joreen play us a couple songs accompanied by John on guitar. Joreen nailed

Carol King and Bonnie Raitt. The last act of the night I was able to catch was Wes Hoke. A blast from the past since our Dad’s used to hang out when we were just little kids. Wes recently released his first solo album, Pretty Pictures. He also regularly plays with a full band, Wes Hoke and the Bare Roots Band. I’ve heard his name on the scene for a long time now, but I’m glad our paths finally crossed again and I was able to hear a couple songs. Right now Erica is still hosting Open Mic NIght on Wednesdays at Blue Sky Tavern from 6:30-9:30. Wed, March 1st, Matt Jameson will be co-hosting with her, I’m sure it will be a crazy fun night to help get you through the week!

The following weekend I headed back out to Lawrenceburg, IN, to work with Blackberry Smoke. They had a sold out show at the Lawrenceburg Event Center. They were an amazing band to work with from beginning to end, true professionals. It was awesome at

the end, they had the most genuine Meet and Greet I’ve witnessed yet. It was more of a meet & mingle. They had everyone come in to the room together and the whole band was in there hanging out, taking selfies, signing autographs, and having a great time. All of their Meet & Greet proceeds are donated to the Lana Turner Foundation for Children’s Cancer Research. This foundation supports families in treatment at every step of the process. The Foundation uses the power of music, art and community to promote and benefit children’s physical and mental wellbeing as we work to find the cure for children’s cancer. Their drummer, Brit Turner’s, daughter was diagnosed with cancer at only 3 years old, she is thankfully now in remission, but they understand first hand how a family is affected by a cancer diagnosis, and they wanted to do whatever they could to help, hence the foundation was created. Since 2011 they’ve donated more than $430k to childhood cancer organizations! So if you ever get a chance to see these guys, get the Meet and Greet and know it’s going for a good cause and you’ll get to meet some amazing guys and even more amazing musicians!

On my way home I conjured up my own super secret plan, and successfully made it back in time to surprise Matt Jameson

and Holly at his debut show at SpringGate Estate. I got ‘em good, and the added bonus was also surprising my other friends that were out supporting him. It was awesome to see the nice crowd, and so many people clapping and singing along. I also made it to his shows at Flinchy’s, Middletown Angler’s and Hunter’s Association, and lastly at the Fredericksburg Eagle Hotel, aka the Hoooooootel. It’s awesome to see how he adjusts and adapts to every crowd he plays for, and is quickly able to connect with them, and get them joining in and having a great time. We had a delicious dinner at the Eagle Hotel, it’s always a fun venue because it’s one that my husband can’t even refuse, he loves their food, and of course he’s always willing to get out there and support Matt too. Matt has another month jam packed with shows. Check out his full ad in this issue, and get all the details, and more on his website, mattjamesonacoustic.com.

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to make for dinner, so I grabbed the hubby and we headed over. (I can’t believe I got my husband out twice in one month!) The shenanigans quickly got under way as Shea & Swish started their show, by the 2nd song people were already up dancing! I didn’t get to stay long, the service was too quick! After we were done eating it was time to get the hubby home.

On a busy Friday we got the party started early and headed to Wolf Brewing Co. for DMC Duo. These two play all over the place, but it’s so rare when our schedules align so I get the chance to go see them! They’ve been busy in the studio releasing originals, their most recent song “Getaway” was released on Feb. 14th and is available on all streaming platforms, along with their other two originals “Loved You Anyway” and “Pump”. “Getaway” is

personally my new fave because it’s a little more rock and Marisa gets to really sing with her full voice and show you what she’s capable of! Marisa is nominated as the Best Female Vocalist in this year’s CPMAs, as well as the DMC Duo being nominated as the Best Duo, and when you get a chance to see them, you can definitely understand why! Check out their website, dmcduo.com, or their ad in this issue for all the details.

After dinner and their show it was time to head to XL Live for the Metron Reunion. I’ve been to a few reunions now, but this one was definitely one of the best attended, it seemed like everyone was out for this one. Although, I did miss Ray Rossi, I hope he’s feeling better soon. The stage was filled all night with amazing music, Friction, The Martini Bros, The Sharks, Jeffrey Gaines, The Luv Gods, and other random musicians! The crowd was also filled with even more musicians, and music lovers alike, all rem-

iniscing and having a fantastic time! Ray Boudreau was even out on the scene, Shea got him up on stage to say a few words, which was awesome. The Metron was a big piece of Dad’s life, when the magazine was getting started, so it will always hold a special place in all of our hearts. I’m glad I got out there to see the show!

It was a XL Live double header weekend, the next night we headed back to XL for the Elle King show. It’s crazy to see bigger shows like this because I have a much better understanding of what’s been happening all day to make it all possible. Elle King proved to be her normal bad a** self coming out in a beanie cap and sweats. She played all of her big hits, and had the crowd packed in tight, enjoying every song. XL Live does an amazing job with their amount of bartenders, security, and most importantly their supply of cherries!

For my Facebook followers a lot of you already know I’ve hopped on the train to Sobriety. As I type I’m at Day 92. We all have our own share of struggles and craziness in our lives. Sobriety is one of those things I definitely needed to do on my own for myself! It’s awesome to see how all of my friends have quickly adjusted to partying with Rachel “Sober” Rocks. I’m truly thankful for all of their love and support. I have some of the best family and friends a girl could ever ask for!

Swish Dog at Sons of Italy

One big event coming up in March is the 4th Annual CPMAs will be held on March 30th. It’s definitely one of the biggest party nights of the year for Central PA. It’s awesome seeing the music scene come together to recognize each other for all of their hard work and dedication to the music scene. It’s awesome to see so many people I love in one gigantic room. I’ll see ya on the Red Carpet!!

March should be another crazy month, but I will be catching as much music as humanly possible! If you see me Out and About please say Hi! Turn the pages of the magazine, check out what’s happening all over the place, festivals are starting to pop up, shows are happening, music is being released. Support it.. All of it.. And Thanks for supporting us!!! Check out our website, pamusician.net. Call Josh to advertise today.. 717-636-4203

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Metron Reunion all photos by Rachel Rocks

By Eric Hoffman

Greetings Rockers ’N’ Rollers! The metropolis of Harrisburg provided three great shows in February. Lydia Lunch returned to Central PA for an exclusive show at a private venue called The Church of Dale on the 14th. The unique setting also included the music of Brand Bland and The Comedy of Robert Kennedy. Lydia Lunch began her career in the 1970’s in New York City and a prominently known as an avant-garde singer, poet, writer and spoken word artist. Timmy’s Creep Show played to a packed gallery at Mechanicsburg’s Metropolis Collective on the 18th. The Super High-Tech Jet Fighters and Powder Keg Culture also played to the amazing attended event. Lastly, HMAC held a fantastic hardcore punk show in their Capitol Ballroom on the 22nd featuring Angel Du$t, Drug Church, Fiddlehead and They Are Gutting a Body of Water. Angel Du$t from Baltimore is a group of members from both Turnstile and Trapt Under Ice. Drug Church put on a fantastic show of their post-hardcore music from Albany, New York.

The Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame Ceremony takes place this month on March 30 at the Hershey Theatre. The 2023 Class of Inductees includes: Breaking Benjamin, The Buoys, The Legends, The Maxwell Project, The Quintones, and Steve Rudolph.

Harrisburg University has advertised two shows in their 2023 Summer Concert Series at Harrisburg Riverfront. Alt-Country Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit on July 26. Seattle-based indie folk group The Head and The Heart on Aug 26. The Head And The Heart’s 2023 North American Tour consists of 33-dates including Columbia, MD Merriweather Post Pavilion on July 8 and Philadelphia’s Mann on July 12, with the final tour date at Harrisburg.

Hersheypark Stadium has also begun to announce Summer concerts: Morgan Wallen (May 18), Blink-182 (May 27), Zac Brown Band (June 1), Big Time Rush (June 2), Luke Bryan (June

13), Jason Aldean (June 28), Pantera (July 5), The Chicks (July 10), Nickelback (July 27) and Lynyrd Skynyrd (Sept 9).

It appears every major artist is touring in 2023, literally.

Guns ’N’ Roses return to the road for a continent-crossing world tour this summer that includes 38-shows starting June 5 in Tel Aviv, Israel and also visits Hersheypark Stadium on Aug 11. Robert Plant and Alison Krauss have 24-dates. Stevie Nicks plays 14-dates. Dave Matthews Band has 45-dates including Columbia Merriweather on June 24. Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper together for 19-dates including Scranton’s Montage Mountain on Sept 8.

Billy Idol plays 16-dates including Baltimore Rams Head Live

on May 3. Luke Bryan has 36-dates. Chris Stapleton has 37-dates including Baltimore CFG Bank Arena on July 15.

Depeche Mode announced an additional 29 stops on the band’s ‘Memento Mori’ tour. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers first leg of the new tour begins March 23 in Calfornia and includes a stop at NYC Madison Square Garden on Apr 14. New dates include Washington DC Capitol One Arena Oct 23 and Philadelphia Wells Fargo Center Oct 25. Depeche Mode have 75 shows scheduled for their ‘Memento Mori’ Tour. The last time Depeche Mode toured was 2017’s “Global Spirit Tour.” continued on next page...

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band are currently in the middle of their acclaimed 2023 international tour. They have announced 22 new dates including two nights at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park on Aug. 16-18 and Baltimore’s Oriole Park on Sept 9. Touring together for the first time since 2017, the current trek includes 87 concerts with State College Bryce Jordan Center on March 18 and Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena on Apr 17.

U2 played a 15-second, high profile ad during the Super Bowl to confirm that the band will indeed be playing a run of dates at Las Vegas newest the state-of-the-art venue MSG Sphere this fall. A press release stated U2 will have the honor of launching the venue with the band’s new project called “U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At The Sphere.” Drummer Larry Mullen Jr. won’t be participating in the shows because he’ll be undergoing and recuperating from surgery. Bono, The Edge and Adam Clayton will instead be joined onstage at MSG Sphere by drummer Bram van den Berg. Yeah Yeah Yeahs are plotting their summer tour with support from The Faint and Perfume Genius. They kick the shows off on

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May 3 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. followed by 17 more shows in America, Japan and Europe. Beyoncé is going to need a bigger tour. One day removed from announcing the “Renaissance World Tour” that will hit 40 stadiums this summer, Queen Bey added seven additional shows in North America due to overwhelming demand including Philadelphia Lincoln Field July 12 and Washington DC FedEx Field Aug 5 & 6.

Harry Styles won album of the year at the recent 65th Grammy Awards and Beyoncé dominated and became the ceremony’s most decorated artist. Beyoncé won her 32nd award, breaking a 26-year-old record. But as in years past, the album of the year honor eluded her. Styles took home three awards. Beyoncé won for best R&B song for “Cuff It,” dance-electric music recording for “Break My Soul,” traditional R&B performance for “Plastic Off the Sofa” and dance-electric album for “Renaissance.” Lizzo won record of the year for “About Damn Time.” Kendrick Lamar won sixth career trophy for best rap performance for “The Heart Part 5” and also won best rap album for his studio offering, “Mr. Morales & The Big Steppers.”

Madonna announced “The Celebration Tour” last month, her first arena shows in seven years, the initial itinerary included 36 stops across the U.S., UK and Europe. That number has been doubled due to overwhelming demand. “The Celebration Tour” has sold-out 36 shows with over 600,000 tickets sold. Therefore, another 36 dates have been added. Madonna visits Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena on Aug 7 and Washington DC Capital One Arena on Sept 2.

up with ideas for where I will be able to perform without having to travel from city to city and country to country. I love you all…”

American icon Willie Nelson, announces two 90th birthday shows at the Hollywood Bowl. Scheduled April 29 & April 30 for the original Outlaw and Highwayman, will feature his friends: Snoop Dogg, Ziggy Marley, Miranda Lambert, Neil Young, Tom Jones, Bobby Weir, Orville Peck, Lyle Lovett, Allison Russell, Warren Haynes, the Chicks, Billy Strings, the Lumineers, Kacey Musgraves, Particle Kid, Sturgill Simpson, Leon Bridges, Rosanne Cash and many more. “I can’t think of a better way to spend my 90th birthday than being surrounded by family, friends and of course the fans who made this all possible,” Nelson said in a release.

MARCH CONCERTS: Everclear - Harrisburg XL Live March 2. Jet Silver - Lancaster Tellus360 March 3. Steel - Hanover Moose March 4. Dawes - Harrisburg XL Live March 11. Armadillos - Bethlehem Musikfest Cafe March 11. InhalerWashington DC 9:30 Club March 13. Anthrophobia - Reading Nitro Bar March 16. Inhaler - Philadelphia TLA March 16. Kix - Lititz Mickeys Black Box March 17. Bruce Springsteen - State College Bryce Jordan March 18. Ocean Blue - Baltimore Recher Theatre March 18. White Reaper - Philadelphia Underground Arts March 18. CPMA Awards - Hershey Theatre March 30.

Bob Randall- Nashville Recording artist, multipule award winner, toured with national acts, Seven CD’s 5 videos on Youtube.

Al Paul- Recording engineer @ double-A-productions. Former lead guitarist for Youth in Asia & Rockids. Song list includes, Bob Randall Orignals, Real Country Outlaw, Classic Rock-Oldies, Johnny Cash to Kansas!

Ozzy Osbourne has been forced to cancel his UK and European arena tour scheduled for May. The Prince of Darkness even suggests his touring days have come to an end. Statement from Ozzy Osbourne: “This is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans. As you may all know, four years ago, I had a major accident, where I damaged my spine. My one and only purpose during this time has been to get back on stage. My singing voice is fine. However, after three operations, stem cell treatments, endless physical therapy sessions, and most recently groundbreaking Cybernics (HAL) Treatment, my body is still physically weak. Never would I have imagined that my touring days would have ended this way. My team is currently coming

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All In with Cold Spring Union

By Rachel

Cold Spring Union is a unique band based out of central PA, there isn’t another band quite like them, and trying to nail down their genre, or answer the big question of “What do they sound like?” is a tough one! Shortly after they formed in 2018, they were part of a nationwide contest down on Music Row in Nashville where they wound up winning 2nd place. At that time, they were told, “you are too rock to be country, and too country to be rock,” so again the question remains, how would you describe Cold Spring Union? The best answer I have is they are a “Union of Genres” they are a perfect blend of Americana meets Alt-Country, meets Southern Rock, meets Awesome!

Cold Spring Union has the advantage of having two outstanding front men, Cody Wilt and John Rossey. Both guys have their own unique tone to their voices and in their writing styles, Cody is more Southern Rock and a bit grittier, and John is more of an Americana story teller that quickly melts into and fills your soul. Then, holding down the backline you also have Brandon Valentine banging on those drums, while he also fills in any gaps with his killer vocal harmonies. Last, but certainly not least, is Morgan Stambaugh on bass, the backbone of the band, making sure they all stay in rhythm by driving their unique melodies to the next level. Unite this all together, and you definitely have a union of genres, that definitely can’t be pigeon-

holed. It’s more like buckshot, covering every lick and chord coming from their instruments.

Cold Spring Union has been very lucky throughout their short career, and they have had many opportunities to open for various national acts such as: Alabama, Shooter Jennings, Chris Lane, Sam Bush, and many more. In 2019, they released their first EP, Pre-Am-Ble. In 2021, they recorded and released a Live at The Englewood album, and this month, on March 1st, they will be releasing not only one, but two brand new songs as a “double” entitled “Double or Nothing.” Song 1 “Living in the Moment” is written and sung by Cody Wilt, and Song 2 “You’re A Wreck” is written and sung by John Rossey. The cover image serves as a double entendre of “Double or Nothing”--with it being a double shot of bourbon, and in the gambling sense (considering the band will be performing in Las Vegas, Nevada this March)!

That’s right, they are going to Vegas! On March 14th they will be opening for Pauly Shore and the Crustys at the Sand Dollar in Las Vegas! And on March 15th, they will be playing at a private corporate event. In preparation for the event, they signed 17 guitars that will be awarded to lucky winners in Las Vegas.

This band loves to travel. They’ve performed in big cities like Austin and Nashville to name a few, and they’re excited to add Las Vegas to their resume. So far they’ve

played in 8 different states, so if you have any connections to venues anywhere in the US, give them a call, they’d love to come and play for you!

You do have a chance to also see them locally, on March 3rd, they will be opening for The Badlees at the Englewood in Hershey. Cold Spring Union considers The Englewood their home base. They’ve played quite a few shows at The Englewood throughout the years, and they hope to continue to play there even more. On March 30th, they will be attending the Central Pennsylvania Music Awards Show at the Hershey Theatre, hosted by the Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame. Cold Spring Union has been nominated for Best Rock Band, you can learn more about this nomination by tuning in to the Central PA Music Hall of Fame podcast on March 14th, and listen to Cold Spring Union’s interview.

If you would like to support Cold Spring Union, they do have merch available. They have T-Shirts, CDs, and to stick with their unique theme, they also have a USB that serves as an EPK, you just plug it in and play it. You can also stream their original music on any and all music streaming platforms.

You can follow Cold Spring Union on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, or you can always visit their website, coldspringunion.com, for more information, videos, music links, and most importantly future shows. Come on out and see what Cold Spring is all about! And if you love them as much as I do, you can “join the union” too!

“...they are a “Union of Genres” they are a perfect blend of Americana meets Alt-Country, meets Southern Rock, meets Awesome!”

Cody Wilt Brandon Valentine John Rossey Morgan Stambaugh

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RIDER’S ON THE STORM

By Chris Rider

I know it’s only two or three days shorter this month, but it sure feels like more than that LOL. As I write this, looking at the tail end of February already and March peeking around the corner, I’m looking forward to Spring getting here for sure. This month only saw four shows again for me, but two of those were at new (to me) venues which is always a cool thing for me. Between meeting new people, new music fans, and also the challenge of photographing a new stage with lighting that I haven’t experienced yet.

My first trip was right across the river...less than 2 miles as the bird flies, but a forty mile drive since there’s no bridge right here, I headed over to Peace Of Mind Cafe in Millersburg to see Hunter Root play a solo acoustic set. Peace Of Mind is a cool little coffee shop with a great coffee and food menu run by my

friend Krystle and is certainly worth a visit when you’re in the area. It’d been a little bit since I saw Hunter play and he once again did not disappoint: his somewhat haunting, but booming and unique voice mixed with his very talented guitar work to put out songs such as Little Red Riding Hood (still my favorite of his I think), Quick Sand Sinking, Lampshade, and his newest release Town Rat Heathen. If you haven’t heard Hunter’s new stuff,

My third adventure was a little further than my norm, down to York to The Kennel, a small club in the West York Inn. These folks are doing a great job supporting the local music scene and bringing local bands in, and I was happy to finally be able to make it down there for a show. First up for the evening was a relatively new (this was the fourth show I believe?) three piece metal-core band out of Wellsville named Horse Grenade. These guys stormed the stage with great energy, they were fast, loud and heavy and

check him out on your favorite streaming service and give him a listen.

My next trip was down to Harrisburg to finally get back to HMAC for a pop show that I had no idea what to expect down on the Stage On Herr. This show actually sold out over a month before anyone took to the stage. First up was Hotel Friction, a young (ok, very young LOL) five piece indie pop band out of Athens, Georgia. This female fronted band combined solid melodies with catchy lyrics for a mostly young crowd that pressed the stage and sang along at the top of their voices. Next up was Flipturn, a five piece indie-pop band out of Fernandina Beach, Florida. They’d recently released their newest full-lengeth album and played a few from that as well as some of their “older” songs. While this admittedly wasn’t my “normal” style of show, I have to admit we had a great time, enjoyed the music and met some great people. HMAC never disappoints, and this show was no exception.

did a great job of setting the pace for the evening. Next up was Above The Treachery, a band that I’ve been looking forward to seeing ever since speaking to lead singer Dave Moore about them. This metal and hardcore rock band is based in York and played an all original set including songs such as Dissect The Circle, End Of Eternity and Heart Of Darkness. If you’re in to the metal and metal-core scene, keep your eyes open for these guys! Headlining the evening, and celebrating their new EP release (available digitally) “Confessions”, was Felt Side Out. I think this makes the third or fourth time I’ve caught them now over the last year or two, and each time they seem to crank it up a notch higher. This evening they were welcoming their new member Gavin to the stage with them as well. The guys put on a great show playing some of their new songs, some of their older songs, and even an incredible cover of Simple Minds’ song Don’t You Forget About Me.

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Flipturn at HMAC

Flipturn

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My final trip out for the month was across the county to one of my favorite places, the Sherman’s Creek Inn in Shermansdale. I can’t stress enough how good this place is, both for their service and hospitality, as well as their food and drink. This particular evening we were there to see Harrisburg based Honeypump belt out their awesome collection of classic rock covers. Ritt and his wife Stephanie front the band with an energy that’s just downright infectious playing songs like Let’s Go, Rample On, Rock Steady, Saturday In The Park, and a ton of other great classics that many of us grew up listening to. I’ve photographed them a number of times now over the last few years and always enjoy getting the opportunity to see them play.

So there it is, my month of music through my eyes and ears. Just a reminder: if you’ve got a show coming up that I should see; make sure to send me an invite, shoot me an email or a message, let me know about it. Venues: please don’t hesitate to reach out to me as well. The majority of the shows that I go and shoot I find out about through invites from all of you or your friends. Hit me up on facebook: @chrisriderphotography or email: chrisriderphotography@gmail.com, stop me if you see me out & around and say hi. Until next month...go find some live music and give them and the venue your support, they truly need it more now than they ever did.

Since my article’s a little shorter this month, I thought I’d take a moment to bring up a musician out of Kansas that I’ve been listening to a lot lately – Dusty Grant. I found this guy through Tik Tok of all places, and instantly felt a deep connection with his music. Songs like I Think I’m Okay, When It All Crashed Down, and his newest release Sinking Further. Dusty’s a local artist out there, but I’m hoping he makes a trip out this way sometime so I can see him play live. Definitely look him up and give him a listen if you’re into hard rock with driving guitar work, incredible vocal and lyrics.

Next month should be a busy one, there’s shows all over as well as the 4th Annual Central Pennsylvania Music Hall Of Fame’s CPMA event which is an incredible time. I can’t wait to see all my friends, meet new ones and just enjoy a night celebrating our incredible local music scene that we have here.

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THE PROFESSOR

By Jim Price

I start this month’s article by marking an anniversary…

On March 8, 1998, my weekly local music radio program – then called the “Backyard Rocker” – made its debut on the airwaves of WBXQ “Q94” FM in Altoona. A one-hour program during its first year, it expanded to its current two-hour format in 1999. The winds of change in the radio business led to the program moving to Rocky 104.9 and Rocky 99 in 2009, and the show’s name changed to the “Homegrown Rocker.” Six years later, the program moved, landing at State College’s 105.9 Qwik-Rock in early 2015. And after new ownership took the reins at Q94, the “Homegrown Rocker” was invited to return to where it all began in 2020. This month, the “Homegrown Rocker” marks 25 years of celebrating local and regional bands and musicians. I express thanks to all the stations that have allowed this program to grow and thrive over that time span, especially Lightner Communications for their support and bringing the show back to Q94. My heartfelt thanks go out to every musician or band that has submitted their music to the “Homegrown Rocker” and/or appeared as guests over the years, also the businesses that have sponsored the program – including our current sponsor, Dr. Michelle Barnes Optometry in Hollidaysburg (Dr. Michelle is a musician who you’ll read about later in this article), also PA Musician for its support – and all the listeners who have tuned in to support local and regional music on the radio airwaves! The official on-air celebration of the 25th anniversary happens March 5, as the program brings back its “Acoustic Jam Special,” with Mama Corn, Lauren & Joe and Jeff Perigo & Friends jamming out in the studio!

I experienced plenty of musical highlights on area stages in recent weeks, including the WoofStock benefit in late January at the Bedford Elks Country Club, with proceeds benefiting Abby’s Angels Animal Haven, a foster-based animal rescue operation. Performances from Chad Patterson, Dr. Chance Bartleby and James Grove started the afternoon, and Chasing 69 was on the stage as I arrived. Combining members of the bands Chasing Karma and Star 69, Chasing 69 fired up the dance floor with upbeat tunes from Loverboy, Violent Femmes, Cameo, Ram Jam, the Doors and more. Chasing Karma’s Ronnie Sheirer and Star

69’s Dustin Riesling (who toughed out some broken ribs this day) shared and swapped singing duties, with Brandon Valentine on lead guitar, Jeff Goss on keys and rhythm guitar, Tim Aungst on bass and Johnny Jones on drums. Next was Matt Otis, who played a mixture of his original songs and select covers; assisted by Rik Golden on upright bass and Kevin Kutz on fiddle. Matt again showed adeptness at adapting his music to any performance configuration; this trio arrangement did nice work on original songs such as “Home,” “Stars,” “So It Goes,” “Wake Me Up When It’s All Over” and “The Most Important Thing,” and made versions of Buffalo Springfield’s “For What It’s Worth,” John Denver’s “Leaving on a Jet Plane” and Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know” uniquely their own. After the Cove Community Theater Show Choir performed a song and dance trip through the American song catalog from the 1940s through 1980s, singer Clay McIlnay closed out WoofStock with his spirited performance. Clay proudly sang southern gospel and Christian-themed music, packing power and intention into his voice. Regularly performing in area churches and nursing homes, Clay aroused the audience with renditions of Nancy Harmon’s “Nothing’s Too Big for My God,” The Hoppers’ “Jerusalem” and more. The inaugural WoofStock was a success, raising $4,600.

The Pines and Felix & the Hurricanes donated their talents to last month’s Nicholas Foreman Memorial Benefit, which took place at the Shovel Head Tavern in Cresson and raised more than $9,000 for Home Nursing Agency’s Healing Patch children’s grief program. A packed house cheered on as youthful foursome The Pines kicked off the night with an enthusiastic, high-energy set of classic rock and pop hits plus some original songs. Singer Daman Mills, guitarist Logan Warner, bassist and keyboardist

thing for everyone, firing up the crowd with songs spanning Elvis Presley and the Beatles to Grover Washington and Bill Withers to The Clash, Kiss, The Sweet, Billy Joel, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen and more. When the crowd yelled for an encore, The Pines broke out a surprise – with Felix & the Hurricanes in the audience and playing next, The Pines performed their version of the Hurricanes’ popular original song “Walking A Straight Line” (as

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Alex Snyder and drummer Ben Brumbaugh had a little some-

Daman Mills of The Pines

lead Hurricane Felix Kos grinned like a proud dad). With Dave Villani joining them on keys, The Hurricanes continued the party, instantly filling the dance floor with the Dave-led rendition of Stephen Stills’ “Love the One You’re With.” The group – Dave, Felix, Bob Watters on drums and Jeff Clapper on bass and vocals – continued with their mix of original songs, rock and blues classics, including songs from CCR, Ted Nugent, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Dobie Gray, ZZ Top, the Bob-sung rendition of Tommy James’ “Draggin’ the Line” and more. Later in their set, members of The Pines joined the Hurricanes on the stage.

Felix & the Hurricanes’ weekly Sunday night party at Altoona’s Black & Gold Tavern provided another big highlight last month, when Pittsburgh native and “The Reigning Queen of Beale Street” Barbara Blue and her guitarist, Davor “Hutch” Hačić from Croatia, showed up to join the fun. Shortly into the Hurricanes’ first set, “Hutch” joined in, blending and trading off guitar leads with Felix Kos, and showing sharp slide guitar work on the Allman Brothers/Molly Hatchet’s “Dreams I’ll Never See.” A longtime performer of the Memphis blues scene, Barbara Blue stepped up to belt out her joyous and soulful voice on Delbert McClinton’s “Giving It Up for Your Love,” Stephen Stills’ “Love The One You’re With” and Jimmy Reed’s “Baby What You Want Me to Do,” and crooned Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me” with Dave Villani backing her on keys. Later highlights included Barbara and Felix dueting on the Allman Brothers’ “Midnight Rider,” Felix and “Hutch” conversing on their guitars during Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man,” and Barbara and Dave sharing voices to the packed dance floor during Wilson Pickett’s “Mustang Sally.” The instrumental fireworks were constant between Felix, Dave and “Hutch,” and Barbara’s vibrant vocals provided a special treat to the audience.

The blues was also fiery when Ju Ju Bone entertained last month at Altoona’s Black & Gold Tavern. The group was well under way when I arrived, and lighting up the house with sizzling renditions of Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” and Jimi Hendrix’s “Red House” to end their set. Their last set of the night smoked, as singer Brian Elliott, guitarist Jason Feathers, saxophonist Lyndsay Reilly, drummer Nate Woods and bassist Nate Nagle (filling in for Hunter Karns) fired up the busy house with more blues and blues-rock classics. They led off with a trip into the Cream catalog for “I’m So Glad,” with Jason going full fury on the guitar strings. A rendition of Buddy Guy’s “Damn Right, I’ve

Davor Hacic & Dave Villani

Got the Blues” featured furious back-to-back solos from both Lyndsay and Jason, and both musicians continued to fire up the crowd with their talents on the Howlin’ Wolf double-shot of “Little Red Rooster” and “Killing Floor,” with Brian howling out some stellar voice. The group then took the Allman Brothers’ “Whipping Post” into the stratosphere, before finishing the night with

one of their original tunes, “So All Alone.” Ju Ju Bone made it count, delivering the passion, talent and excitement to slam an exclamation point on this night!

I also landed in the land of OZ for some blues last month, catching the third set by The Band OZ during their monthly first Sunday session at the Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society. Singer and guitarist Don Osborn, guitarist Craig Albright, bassist Bill Hunter, keyboardist Ken Civils and drummer Bill Hocherl brought a tasty mix of blues, jazz, rock and soul to the stage. Some of their selections included the merger of B.B. King & Eric Clapton’s “Help the Poor” with Santana’s “Black Magic Woman,” the Allman Brothers’ “Whipping Post,” and – on the eve of the 12th anniversary of his passing – Gary Moore’s “Still Got the Blues,” with Don ringing out an incredible guitar solo during the songs homestretch!

After seeing Half Tempted perform during their childhood years, the members of Sweet Desire got to share the stage with Half Tempted for an exciting night of rock at McGarvey’s last month. This turned into a special show quickly, as Half Tempted ringleader Ron Dalansky joined Sweet Desire onstage to play guitar on The Sweet’s “Ballroom Blitz.” Sweet Desire –singer Jordan McCaulley, guitarist Kenton Lewis, bassist Joshua Simpson and drummer Trey Boore – celebrated their classic rock roots as they mixed classic-inspired original songs with a variety of classic rock favorites and curios. The group dug deep for a rendition of Cactus’ “Evil,” did the Beatles’ “Day Tripper” and the Doors’ “Roadhouse Blues” (with Kenton wailing harmonica), and celebrated Led Zeppelin by covering “The Ocean,” converting Jimi Hendrix’s “Voodoo Chile” into a Led Zeppelin “The Rover” jam, and blending Diamond Head/Metallica’s “Am I Evil?” into Zeppelin’s “Communication Breakdown.” Sweet

Desire provided constant excitement and stage movement, instrumental fireworks, and even tossed lollipops to audience members at set’s end. Half Tempted then picked up the ball and ran with it, firing off their charged blend of 1960s, 70s and 80s classics. Ron Dalansky on lead vocals and guitar, Jim Mincin on guitar and vocals, Todd Batzel on bass and Doug Stephens behind the drum kit kept the audience cheering, grooving and dancing with tunes from AC/DC, Kiss, Thin Lizzy, Poison, Cream, Black Sabbath and more. And after Ron joined Sweet Desire during their set, Jordan and Kenton from Sweet Desire joined Half Tempted on renditions of Bad Company’s “Shooting Star,” Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love” and AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell” (with Phil “Philly Grooves” Wagner joining in on guitar). The excitement of watching musical generations mixing and rocking out made this a memorable night.

I saw several bands for the first time in recent weeks, including last month’s debut performance of The Bomb Cyclones at Altoona’s 4D’s Lounge. This group features several established area music names: Mellissa Vella on lead vocals and Kenny Karlheim on guitar and vocals (both also known as the acoustic duo Mellissa & Kenny), lead guitarist Rich Johnson, bassist Bill Nusom and drummer Paul Caracciolo II. The Bomb Cyclones introduced a fresh and upbeat blend of rock, soul and funk favorites; with numbers from Stevie Wonder, Elle King, Tracy Chapman, Collective Soul, Sublime, Lady Gaga, Amy Winehouse, the Rolling Stones and many more. Handling most of the singing, Mellissa showed a deep, soulful and versatile voice – taking on everything from Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game” to Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain” and “Gold Dust Woman” to the Allman Brothers’

“Soulshine.” Bill sang lead several times on numbers from ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd. The Bomb Cyclones’ performance was strong from start to end, and the group stirred up increasing cheers and dance floor activity as the night progressed. Also at the 4D’s Lounge, I took in the doubleheader of Hot Fudge Mondaes and Bad Luck Lover Boys in late January. Hot Fudge Mondaes was bringing the powerpop-punk fury on the stage as

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I arrived. Now the tandem of singer Jake Mowery, guitarists Breydon Bremer and Micah

Button, bassist Kevin Neely and drummer Christian Wesner, Hot Fudge Mondaes did rowdy originals such as their recently-released single “Sorrow,” “So F***ing Fun” and others, and broke out tunes from Fall Out Boy, Nirvana, Jet, My Chemical Romance and more. Bad Luck Lover Boys kept the crowd fired up with their mix of pop punk

Mellissa Vella of the Bomb Cyclones

and alternative rock favorites, plus catchy original tunes. Singers and guitarists Chris Diehl and Matt Godissart, bassist and singer Adam Lingenfelter and drummer Brad Hengst provided nonstop action with originals like “Movie Song,” “Corey’s Hangover,” “London Fog,” “She’s Why I Smile” and more, plus covers from Blink-182, Ramones, The Killers, Green Day, Fall Out Boy and more.

I did a Centre County Saturday night triple-header early last month; first returning to the LaunchPad in Philipsburg to catch my first look at venue owner Shawn Inlow’s “house band,” StoneMan, as they did a live recording before a packed house. Shawn devised a unique arrangement for StoneMan’s performance; eliminating the perceived “proscenium arch” between band and audience by arranging speakers within the ceiling in a way that the musicians can be immersed within the audience, and a balanced musical mix can be heard throughout the room. This created an exciting atmosphere as StoneMan – Shawn on lead vocals, Steve Dixon on lead vocals and piano, Richard “Doc” Horton on keys, Jason Sopic on drums and guest Andy Sleboda on guitar – shined on a mixture of keyboard-driven original tunes plus a tasty variety of classics. Shawn freely moved about the room and engaged the audience as he sang and serenaded, and the group sounded strong on catchy original numbers like “What’s Good For You,” “Second Wind,” “Bottom Rung” and more. They did Pink Floyd numbers such as “Time,” “Have A Cigar” and “Pigs (Three Different Ones),” Steely Dan numbers such as “Black Friday” and “Pretzel Logic,” The Who’s “Getting in Tune” into the Beatles’ “Come Together,” plus tunes from

Steve Winwood, Bob Dylan, Johnny Rivers, David Bowie, Bruce Hornsby, Paul McCartney & Wings, and – for the encore – Little Feat’s “Willing.”

From the LaunchPad, I then headed to The Bar in Boalsburg to catch my first look at The Stevedores during the latter half of their performance. This duo is named after the first names of both performers, Steve Crawford on vocals and guitar, and Steve Buckalew on vocals, mandolin and fiddle. The Stevedores entertained a relaxed audience with a mix of folk, blues and bluegrass numbers. I enjoyed their variety, as they did the 1955 roots country number “Sweet Little Miss Blue Eyes,” Bob Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright,” the pairing of Eric Clapton’s “After Midnight” followed by the Patsy Cline hit “Walking After Midnight,” The Band’s “Down South in New Orleans,” Gram Parsons’ “Ooh Las Vegas” and more. The Stevedores’ presentation was casual and laid-back, and their vocals and musicianship were strong.

As The Stevedores’ performance ended around midnight, that gave me enough time to zip into downtown State College to finish the night witnessing John Solo’s weekly Saturday night show at The Brewery. The performance name of longtime area musician John Cimino, John Solo sang and played acoustic guitar on a wide variety of classics and hits, with Scott McKenzie accompanying with rhythms on the cajon. Not using a setlist, John left his muse and audience requests guide his journey as he played nonstop the whole night. He did tunes from Jason Mraz, Johnny Cash, The Cars, Beatles, Tom Petty, Prince, Nirvana, Elton John, Steve Miller Band, Foo Fighters and many more. Various highlights surfaced along the way, including John’s crowd sing-along mash-up of Oasis’ “Wonderwall” and “Champagne Supernova” with Green Day’s “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” sandwiched in between, his “pterodactyls” take on The Proclaimers’ “(I’m Gonna Be) 500 Miles,” a sing-along version of Elton John’s “Rocket Man,” and John honoring crowd requests for Blue Oyster Cult’s “Burnin’ for You,” the Doobie Brothers’ “Black Water” to end the night, and – when somebody yelled it out - the full-length edition of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird!” John and Scott handled all of it well, sounding sharp and keeping it fun with the crowd.

I witnessed three bands for the first time during a heavy-hitting triple-bill in late January at McGarvey’s. This show marked the debut of new Altoona-based quintet A Starlite Gray, who were wrapping up their set as I arrived. A Starlite Gray features former Naildriver frontman Matt Watson and drummer Andy Melusky, joining forces with former This Calling/4 Days

Dirty guitarist Joe Neary, Hot Fudge Mondaes guitarist Breydon Bremer and Tyler Valentine on bass. The group introduced original metalcore as they did songs from their soon-to-be-released debut EP “From Here to Eternity.” What I heard sounded fierce and powerful. Hailing from the Pennsylvania-Ohio border region, Neighbor Dan followed with their brand of original doom metal. Four members strong, Neighbor Dan merged deep and dark metal grooves with progessive rock elements to craft an intriguing style and sound. Some of their original songs included “Where’s My Sasquatch,” their recently-issued “Meat Suit Imperative” and “Muddying the Water.” Johnstown-based hardcore foursome Path Of The Flood then closed the night in fierce fashion, drilling tight and tenacious original numbers. Lead snarler Anthony Costo, guitarist Randy Lisbon, bassist Matt Baer and drummer Kory Siehl held nothing back, triggering moshpit action with their brand of hardcore aggression.

I also caught my first look at the father-and-daughter acoustic duo of John & Kiara Smith as they visited Altoona’s

Greenbean Coffeehouse in late January. John strummed acoustic guitar and sang, with Kiara handling most of the lead vocals. Kiara displayed a clear and peppy voice as she sang out on renditions of KT Tunstall’s “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree,” Linda Ronstadt’s 1974 hit “You’re No Good,” Fleetwood Mac’s “You Make Loving Fun,” Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain,” plus songs from Alanis Morisette, Joni Mitchell, Patsy Cline and more. John sang lead on Van Morrison’s “Wild Night.” John and Kiara sounded good and maintained a friendly mood with the Greenbean audience; watch for their appearances on Cambria and Blair County stages.

I caught up with The Silver Linings in late January as they entertained a packed house during their first visit to Spring Dam Brewing Co. in Roaring Spring. Rick Wertz and Michelle Barnes both played acoustic guitars and sang, blending well on a wide variety of classics and favorites. Both alternated lead singing duties as well as teaming up on duets, and Rick peppered continued on page 20...

Andy Sleboda/StoneMan

many of the songs with clever guitar-picking nuances. Everything sounded strong as The Silver Linings did numbers from Pat Benatar, the Eagles, Crosby Stills & Nash, Jimmy Buffett, Brandi Carlile, Janis Joplin and more. I enjoyed hearing some song surprises such as the Michelle-fronted version of Duran Duran’s “Ordinary World,” duet renditions of Collective Soul’s “December,” Blind Melon’s “No Rain” and Soul Asylum’s “Runaway Train,” and the night-ending take on REO Speedwagon’s “Time for Me to Fly.” The Silver Linings maintained a relaxed, pleasant vibe throughout the performance; and if the crowd response is any indication, their first visit to Spring Dam Brewing Co. likely won’t be their last.

My travels returned me to Spring Dam Brewing Co. last month to check in with singer, songwriter and sage Pat McGinnis. Strumming the acoustic guitar and singing, Pat entertained a nice-sized audience with several of his original songs and a variety of rock, country and folk favorites. With a smile and relaxing vibe, Pat performed some of his original favorites such as “Give Your Love Away” with its hopeful message of sharing love and taking stock in life’s simple pleasures, the bluesy “Sure Feels Like She’s Gone” and his celebration of canine companionship, “Walking the Dog.” Pat also introduced a new (currently instrumental) number called “The Gathering Place,” and did numbers from Tom Petty, Neil Young, the Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, The Band, Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, Sam Cooke, a request for Willie Nelson’s “Good-Hearted Woman” and more.

I checked in with singer, songwriter and troubadour Alyssa Hankey last month, catching the latter part of her performance at Molly’s Pub in Altoona. A prolific songwriter, Alyssa introduced several new songs, along with numbers from her latest album “Northerner” and a few select covers. Singing with her distinctively hearty voice and cadence, Alyssa performed such

songs as “Darkness Coming Down” off the new album, “You Can’t Take It With You,” “Empty Seed” and “West Virginia.” She also presented her cover selections in her own unique style, interpreting Bruce Springsteen’s “Darkness on the Edge of Town,” Fleetwood Mac’s “Gypsy,” John Prine’s “Angel From Montgomery” and Jason Isbell’s “Last of My Kind.” When audience members called for an encore, Alyssa did two more original numbers, honoring a request for her song “1968” and finishing with “Some Boys Shouldn’t Wear Cowboy Hats.” Maintaining a vigorous performance schedule, Alyssa this month takes her music to locations throughout western and central PA, along with Maryland, West Virginia and even a show in Tennessee.

Lastly, I also took in recent editions of Tuesday Open Mic Night at D’Ottavio’s Gran Sasso in Hollidaysburg, and Wednesday Jam Night at Altoona’s Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society.

Tragedy struck the Johnstown music scene last month with the death of Lance Ross, the owner of the Freight Station restaurant and music venue. Police were called to the Freight Station on February 20 to investigate what was believed to be a fall injury; Ross was found inside the establishment and transported to the hospital where he died. After subsequent investigation, Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees said that Ross suffered multiple blunt force trauma injuries as a result of a “violent assault” and his death has been ruled a homicide. Johnstown Police and the Cambria County District Attorney’s office are continuing to investigate Ross’ death, and are asking for the public’s help with any additional information…The western PA music scene was also saddened with the unexpected passing of singer Tim Aymar on February 14. He was 59. Tim became known to western and central PA music fans as the singer for popular 1980s and 90s Pittsburgh area heavy metal bands 313, Triple X and Psycho Scream. He then attained some national notoriety in the 1990s when he teamed up with Death lead singer and guitarist Chuck Schuldiner in the progressive metal band Control Denied, which released one album before Schuldiner passed in 2001. More recently, Tim fronted Philadelphia-based power-metal band Pharaoh from 1998 until his passing, as well as the Pittsburgh-based Helios and Pittsburgh heavy rock studio project Synesthesia.

News and notes…Fire destroyed the Juniata County home of musician Ben Rapp and his family on February 11;

a prominent member of the regional bluegrass community and longtime stage manager for the annual Smoked Country Jam Bluegrass Festival, Ben, his wife Elaine and four children lost everything, including a pet cat and dog. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to raise money to help Ben and his family get back on their feet; that page can be accessed at https://gofund. me/b631a413 …The PennSoulvanians have announced they will soon enter the studio to record a five song EP; the group has begun an Indiegogo fundraising campaign to raise money to finance the project, and has so far raised nearly 75 percent of their target goal…Former Toddo and Jampact guitarist Ryan Clark has announced the start of his new band, called Coverfire…And lastly, good luck to the area bands who are in the running for awards at this year’s Central Pennsylvania Music Awards (CPMA’s), which will be presented at the Hershey Theater on March 30: The Snipped (Best Punk Band), The Pines and Sweet Desire (Best Youth Band), Ma’am (Best Alt Country Band/Artist) and Chris Woodward & Shindiggin’ (Best Country Band).

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

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WANTED Any metal guitarists or bass players looking for an opportunity? Our project consists of 2 guys that have been jamming for 3 years and we have a solid core. I’m the drummer and he’s the guitarist. We play a lot of fun covers, more than most. They include anything from Life of Agony, Opeth, Dream theater, Testament, Death (of course!), suicidal, megadeth, etc. We also have another side to us. Our originals have all been written on acoustic guitars and have a very In Flames/ Katatonia feel. Very melodic and moody. We are not opposed to taking these acoustic ideas and making them heavy with distorted guitars and mixing the 2 flavors. We really work hard at this and hope someone might appreciate what we have to offer. Practice in Dillsburg, Thanks in advance for any consideration. Contact us here, divinemizery@gmail.com

WANTED MUSICIANS: 17 year old drummer looking for musicians or band to rehearse with for future gigs. Influences: Slipknot, Motionless in White, Van Halen, FFDP, etc. 570241-3539.

WANTED MUSICIAN: Near working 80’s metal band seeks seasoned 2nd Lead Guitar. Must have pro equipment, wild personality, & practice Sunday afternoons in Mechanicsburg. Text 717-683-8625

MUSICIANS AVAILABLE:

AVAILABLE: Experienced bass player with good strong vocals looking for classic, modern rock, variety band. No drugs please. No 50’s or 60’s music. Have good gear. Dedicated..Reading, Berks County Area call 610-6073516

AVAILABLE: Picker/singer/ lyricist available for co-writes,

live gigs. Baritone vocals, 6 & 12 string guitars and harmonicas. Lancaster city. 610-3348630

AVAILABLE” Professional drummer 40+ years, Covers, originals. Hard rock, classic rock, dance, years of experience both live and studio. Erik @ 814-381-5312. Altoona Area

AVAILABLE:Bass player with good strong vocals looking for working band or acoustic duo or trio. 80”s rock, classic rock, modern rock or variety. Berks County. Call; 610-607-3516

AVAILABLE: Mature/Seasoned guitarist for a working/ near working situation. Band, trio, duo’s.. Classic rock/ Blues/Oldies etc. CCR- Petty-Beatles-Aerosmith-Skynerd-Bad Co.- Eagles-SRV.. etc Professional equipment, reliable..back/vox.

E-mail: johnandzach@gmail. com

Deadline for Classifieds is the 20th of each month.