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families of heroic Americans who have been killed or
disabled while in active duty. The scholarships help
support private education tuition, tutoring and
educational summer camps for children K-12, as well as
higher education tuition assistance for spouses and
children. So if you enjoy golf and want to help the
families of our fallen heroes stop in for an application or
you can go to Pine Meadows Golf Center website for
one and mail it to The Eagle. Mike is also hosting some
great entertainment this month including Jozef, Lindsey
Erin, Myceanea Worley and Asking?Andy. Plus the
ususal DJ Entertainment all month long with DJ Chris
and DJ Mike.
Last month they had a few more beneifts to help raise
funds for Randy Robertson and since Rachel and I were
out of town Meredith Kaminek went and took pics for
us. You can see pics from the Fed Live benefit on page
25 and more will be posted on the website. Randy still
has to go through chemo and radiation so if you want to
help out the Go Fund page is still active.
Jack Russell’s Great White is coming to Tubby’s on
firday July 17th. It is guaranteed to be aa full metal
show with Leadfoot and Steel opening the show getting
everyone ready to rock out with Jack Russell and crew.
It’s interesting to me how music and musicians
continue to perform no matter how old they get and as
they do grow older, they still continue to learn and
make the music coming from their various instruments
sound even more amazing and wondrous. I watch
Whitey and he is 74 and is still giving lessons and still
stroking his ukulelee and learning new music all the
time. We watched the Glen Campbell special and
watched as he went on his final tour. Even though it
was a challenge when Glen was on stage the music just
flowed. It was sad to watch as alseimers took eventual
control but at least the music slowed it down and he
created great memories for his family and fans.
Thank you to all the musicians, promoters, club
owners and people behind the scenes who bring great
music to our ears. I’m very thankful to internet radio and
the opportunity to listen to quality Christian worship
music all day long while I tip type away and gather all
the musical information I can to share with you.
I also appreciate all of you who help get the PA
Musician Magazine out every month, month after
month. Some of you who help distribute I have never
met. We are having a PA Musician Staff Picnic on
Sunday, August 16th at the Millerstown Recreation
Center. We will be meeting at the far pavillion by the
small creek flowing into the Juniata. The Backyard
Rockers will be performing and hosting the Open Mic
and hopefully we will be entertained by David Greene
and various other musicians. Bring a covered dish or
chips, instruments, or just yourself. Swimming in the
pool for $2.50 and floating on the Juniata River is
available or per chance you just want to chill and enjoy
sitting along the beautiful Juniata listening to some great
music. It’s from 2pm to dusk. All who read this you’re
welcomed to join us. You can call 717.444.2423 or
email me at [email protected] or just show up if
it’s a beautiful day and you want to take a drive to
beautiful Perry County and meet us all. Peace, light and
LOVE to one and all!!
Keep us alive and let people
know where you’re going to be
performing or an event you are
promoting or putting on. Our
rates are very reasonable.
Deadline for August 2015 issue
MONDAY, JULY 20th
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OUT & ABOUTby RACHEL ROCKS!
Someone please help me slow down Summer, it is
flying by way too fast. I’ve really been procrastinating
writing this article, because I have to admit that July is
just around the corner. We had an amazing June with a
week long vacation to the Outer Banks. It was a much
needed break for our whole family. It’s so hard to leave
when you’re self-employed because if you’re not there
the work doesn’t get done, but this is the second year
I’ve convinced Mom to close the office and escape for a
whole week! Now we are all back to the grind. I feel like
I missed a whole month of music but I managed to
squeeze quite a bit into the 2 weekends of the month I
was home.
My first stop, back at the end of May, was Runaway
Train at Double K. It was a very pleasant surprise to
see Mike Nesmith strumming away on the guitar and
singing in Runaway Train. Mike played in the band,
Black Mountain Jack. Losing a great friend and band
mate like Don is not easy, but the music must continue
to live on. Runaway Train plays all of your favorite
classic country songs, and they even throw in a few
newer country songs. They do a great job mixing up
their lead vocals, adding in even more variety to their
set, they also do a great job with harmonies. To help add
in a little more honky tonk, one of their guitar players
plays a lap steel guitar. That’s an instrument you don’t
see too often, but I love it’s sound! Runaway Train is
definitely on the run with their calendar filling up
quickly. Give them a call today to get them booked for
your private party or event.
Next up I saw Banished for Life also at the Double
K. When my days are busy and hectic and yet I want to
go out and support a band, chances are I’m going to
head to Double K. It’s nice to have a venue only five
minutes from the house, some nights I don’t get started
til midnight and if I would try and go anywhere else, by
the time I get there the music would be over. So, on this
hectic day, the lucky band was Banished for Life. I was
excited when I saw these guys on the schedule because
they always put on a great show, and this night was no
different! The cool part about these guys is they’ve been
playing together since they were boys in the 70s, it’s like
they are one person. They are so in tune with each other
and they are all just having a blast on stage. They play a
lot of the classic rock songs that are a little obscure that
not a lot of people play, but yet you’ve heard of. It’s
hard to explain, but one thing for sure if you enjoy
watching great musicians rock out and have a good time,
then Banished for Life is for you!
The following weekend was my last weekend to go
out and with only seeing two bands so far for the month,
I knew I was going to be busy. The first band I popped
in to see was Jughead at Double K. Jughead is on our
cover this month, so if you want to read all about them
check out the cover feature. I have to admit, even after
interviewing them I was pleasantly surprised by their
show. They are an alternative rock band that definitely
brings the party back to the stage. No offense to a lot of
bands that I support, but no one is bringing it to the
stage like these guys. It was extremely refreshing to see.
I honestly felt like I stepped back in time, but yet they
were playing a lot of the more modern rock songs too.
Mike’s voice is like no other in the notes he can hit and
the songs he can play. As the sole singer of the group
that is a lot of hard work, but he seems to pull it off
effortlessly. He’s backed up by 4 top notch musicians
that can keep the music coming all night long. It was
great to see the dance floor packed for a new band at
Double K. They definitely got two big thumbs up from
all the staff too and are returning in August. I’m sure
you’ll be seeing a lot more of these guys in the area, and
when you see the name Jughead come on the marquee
at a bar near you, stop in and have a listen, you won’t be
disappointed. Check out the cover story and their ad for
all the info and get these guys booked at your venue or
private party now!
Next I zoomed up to Tubby’s for The Ryan Alan
Band. I was glad I finally got a chance to catch these
guys live and in action. They stopped by and played on
our Acoustic Stage at the MMC, but seeing them live is
a whole other experience. This was a big night for them
because they were celebrating the release of their new
single, “(To You) I Raise My Glass”. This song is
Dawn & Banished for Life at Double K
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dedicated to not only our service men and women in the
armed forces, but to all service men and women in all
departments, police, fire, EMTs, etc.. It is an amazing
song dedicated to an even more amazing group of
people. It’s definitely a song that hits the hearts and
minds of anyone that listens to it. Later in the night they
also played another original for the first time, “Fireball”
and while they played they bought a round of Fireball
Shots for everyone, you just had to go up to the bar and
get it! I’m sure that made a lot of people happy! The
Ryan Alan Band definitely had Tubby’s rockin’ and
having a good time. Check out The Ryan Alan Band’s
ad in this issue and get out there and enjoy some
amazing country music!
The next night I headed up to Tubby’s again for
Voodoo’s last show. It was a full night of Rock with
three great opening bands, Frayed Nott, Bad Mr. Kitty,
and Dirt Cheap. By the time I got there I unfortunately
missed two out of the three, but Dirt Cheap was
lighting up the stage and Tubby’s was absolutely
packed! I had to park half way down the road, so I knew
right away it was going to be an amazing night for
Voodoo’s last show. Dirt Cheap is a classic rock band
from York. The night was definitely in full effect when
these guys were on the stage. The dance floor was
already packed and everyone was rockin’ out and having
a great time. These guys have been hitting area stages
since 2013 and they definitely know what they are
doing. They do play originals and they have a CD, but
they were actually sold out of all of their CDs. They also
had merch and there were quite a few Dirt Cheap shirts
in the crowd. Dirt Cheap was a great choice to help get
this party started.
When Voodoo took the stage the room just caught on
fire! Not literally, but emotionally. The guys just kicked
it off hard and fast from the beginning and it was
amazing all night long! Joel said it best when he said,
“this night perfectly describes the word “bittersweet”,
you never want to see a great band end, but if you’re
going to end, it might as well be with one he** of a
party!” I’m really hoping for some Voodoo Reunion
shows down the line, because these guys will be
brothers for life. Sometimes life just gets in the way
with kids, jobs, etc. It’s important to be able to recognize
that and these guys did. I can’t imagine how hard this
decision was for them, but I’m glad to see they are all
still friends. I’m so glad I made it out for their final
hoorah, and one heck of a party. Congrats guys on a
great run! People will be talking about Voodoo for many
years to come.
The final band of the month was Steel. It was Chris’s
birthday, so I HAD to stop in and wish him a Happy
Birthday. The “family” was all there at Double K,
helping Chris celebrate, dancing and having a great
time. It was awesome to see a whole group of young
guys that were obviously Steel newbies being absolutely
amazed by Aaron’s amazing guitar licks, Dave’s sick
bass lines, Chris’s insane vocals, and Trevis’s
thunderous drums, at the end of the night they were
yelling for more! Steel rocked the night away as usual
and everyone truly had a great time. It’s always fun and
an honor being there at the end of their set for Iron
Maiden’s “Hallowed Be Thy Name” it’s always a great
ending that gets the crowd pumped and ready for their
next Steel show. Check out their schedule in this issue
and get out there and rock and head bang with this great
band.
Well that’s all for this month. Short and sweet and to
the point. I must hurry and get dressed for my day job. I
hope you all have a fabulous month and get out there
and Support Live Music!!!! Have a very happy and safe
4th of July. Any questions or comments hit me up at ...
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Happy Birthday Chris! Surrounded
by some of “The Steel Family”
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Greetings Rockers ‘N’ Rollers!
Jerry Joseph & the
Jackmormons returned to
Central PA on June 13th for a
phenomenal show at Harrisburg’s
Abbey Bar. Joseph, gives
amazing passion in his performance and is known for his songwriting and the depth
of his creative, cathartic lyrics. Joseph originally formed the rock/reggae band Little
Women in early 1982, and would play Harrisburg’s Metron and Lancaster’s
Chameleon. Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons will continue to tour throughout
2015 with West Coast dates.
The following day Lancaster’s Chameleon had a very good triple bill. Local rock
band Anthrophobia has returned from
retirement playing selected shows.
Great job by Frank Phobia, Eric
Bess, Brent Black and Dickie Delp.
Los Angeles based Aeges played
second, frontman Kemble Walters
recently toured with Brett Scallions
on his acoustic tour. And the headliner
was grunge duo Local H. Founded in
1987 by singer/guitarist Scott Lucas,
the band has gone through several
drummers. Widely known for their
radio hit, “Bound for the Floor,”
Local H give a tremendous energetic
show.
The highlight of the month was
seeing the legendary Rolling Stones!
Considered one of the greatest bands
in the history of music, The Stones
brought their “Zip Code” North American Tour to Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field on June
20th. A long catwalk extending from the stage allowed Mick Jagger to dance, run
and skip in the center of the crowd. A one point Jagger asked the crowd, “Anyone
here from Harrisburg? I remember playing there.” Songs in the high-energy set
included “Honky-Tonk Women,” “Midnight Rambler,” “Gimme Shelter” and
“Sympathy for the Devil.” A choir from Penn State University, joined the band
onstage for “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.” The Rolling Stones always
give an historic memorable concert.
NATIONALS NEWS: The Replacements have
called it quits. Frontman Paul Westerberg made the
announcement on June 5th during the group’s set in
Portugal. The band went out in style, with
Westerberg smashing his guitar. Westerberg and
original bassist Tommy Stinson returned to the
stage in 2013 for a handful of appearances –
marking their first performances since 1991. This
past April The Replacements launched a tour called
“Back By Unpopular Demand.” Westerberg called
out his bandmates on the final show as “lazy
bastards to the end” for hanging out at their hotel
rather than showing up to the soundcheck.
Nickelback has canceled all remaining 2015 North American dates and revealed
that frontman Chad Kroeger has been diagnosed with an “operable cyst on his voice
box.” Kroeger will undergo vocal cord surgery and his medical team “anticipates a
full recovery.” Nickelback was supposed to play Hersheypark Stadium on August
8th. The Canadian rockers plan to return to North America in 2016.
Motörhead unveils the routing for its first U.S. excursion of the year – an
August/September run that begins a week ahead of the release of its upcoming studio
NATIONALS By Eric Hoffman
Rolling Stones
Jerry Joseph
Anthrophobia
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album. The tour features special guests Saxon and
Anthrax on select dates. The English rock band is
celebrating its 40th Anniversary with a world tour that’s
currently making its way through Europe. ‘Bad Magic’,
marking Motörhead’s 22nd studio album, is due out
August 28th. Motörhead plays Philadelphia’s Tower
Theatre on September 22nd.
Police say as many as 300 people were kicked out of
country music stars Kenny Chesney and Jason
Aldean’s concert at Lambeau Field in Wisconsin on
June 20th. Green Bay Captain Paul Ebel, says he
couldn’t recall handling an event so busy for police at
the stadium. Concert goers were ejected mostly for
fighting, harassment and extreme intoxication. Police
said 25 people were arrested at the concert, which drew
roughly 53,000 people.
Chris Cornell has lots of tour dates to go with the
release of his upcoming solo album, “Higher Truth.”
The Soundgarden frontman’s acoustic journey begins
in Los Angeles in September and includes a stop at
York’s Strand-Capitol Performance Arts Center on
October 24th. “Higher Truth” lands in stores September
18th and is produced by Brendan O’Brien (Bruce
Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Neil Young).
Dennis Sheehan, U2’s longtime tour manager, died
May 27th in a Los Angeles hotel just hours after the
band wrapped the first show of a five-night stand at the
Forum. “We’ve lost a family member, we’re still taking
it in. He wasn’t just a legend in the music business, he
was a legend in our band. He is irreplaceable,” said U2
frontman Bono. Sheehan worked with the band for
more than 30 years. The veteran tour manager also
reportedly logged time with Led Zeppelin, Lou Reed,
Iggy Pop and Patti Smith.
Foo Fighters have cancelled all remaining dates in
Europe, including its appearance at Glastonbury, after
the band’s frontman Dave Grohl fell off the stage
during a concert in Sweden and broke a leg. “I think I
just broke my leg. I think I really broke my leg,” he told
the crowd, lying on his back in front of the stage. The
rest of the band resumed playing as Grohl was taken
away for medical attention. But he was later carried
back on stage on a stretcher with his right foot bandaged
and continued the concert sitting down or supporting
himself on crutches. The former Nirvana drummer
dislocated his ankle and snapped his fibula “like an old
pair of take out chopsticks.” Foo Fighters are due back
on the road July 4th in Washington, D.C., for the first
stop on the band’s North American tour.
Julian Casasblancas + The Voidz have announced a
brief fall tour titled “The Immaculate Powerlords Tour.”
The outing takes place following The Strokes’ June
18th appearance at London’s Hyde Park. Casablancas
is continuing to supporting his first studio album with
The Voidz, 2014’s “Tyranny”. Dates include: Oct. 21 –
Philadelphia, Pa., Union Transfer and Oct. 22 –
Washington, D.C., 9:30 Club.
UPCOMING SHOWS: Los Straightjackets
Harrisburg Abbey July 1. Rusted Root Harrisburg Tom
Sawyers July 2. Fall Out Boy / Wiz Khalifa Hershey
Giant Center July 3. Kix Gettysburg Moose Park July
11. War On Drugs Philadelphia Festival Pier July 12.
U2 NYC Madison Square Garden July 22. Tom Keifer
(Cinderella) Lycoming County Fair July 24. Peter
Frampton / Cheap Trick Bethlehem Sands Casino July
28. Band Of Horses Philadelphia Union Transfer July
28. Brandon Flowers (The Killers) Philadelphia
Electric Factory July 30.
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Simple, sweet and to the point, Jughead Rocks! I’ve seen a lot of
bands in the past 9 years. Some are really great, some aren’t quite my
style, and some just nail it on the head with stage presence, song
choice, presentation, etc., and that is Jughead. I had to ask myself
where did these guys come from?
Jughead started back in 2010 as an alternative, modern rock band.
They’ve undergone some member changes, but they finally have a
great, solid line-up again and they are hitting the area stages as hard as
they possibly can. The original members, lead singer, Mike Bonilla,
Mark Winieski on guitar, and Brad Fisher on bass, have all known
each other since their young school days. They’ve played in lots of
bands together, but once Mike gave himself a birthday gift and got
some vocal lessons from the master, Steve Whiteman, he decided it
was time to get serious. After throwing around thousands of names,
Brad looked at Mike and called him by his old school yard name,
“Jughead”, and the name just stuck. They all said, “that’s it!” (If you
can remember back to the days of the Archie comic, and you look
closely at Mike, he does look a lot like “Jughead” himself.) They
were playing pretty steadily, but in 2014 they took some time to re-
group and found their final two members, Damian Fanella, on bass,
who works with Brad, and Steve Hallock on drums, who responded
to a Craigslist ad, and now they are ready to rock!
Jughead is NOT a quiet, background dinner band. You can’t ignore
them! They are Rock straight from the start. Their energy and their
sound is like no other. It’s not that it’s overbearingly loud, it’s just
when you have five guys on one stage, it tends to be a little noisy.
Mike doesn’t hold back on vocals, he sings his heart out, and there is
no doubt that you are going to hear every note. They play a lot of
everyone’s favorite alternate rock songs from great bands like U2, Red
Hot Chili Peppers, Imagine Dragons, Collective Soul, etc. A quirky
song they do their own special way is “Love Me Dead” by Ludo. If
you’ve never heard it you can check it out on their
Reverbnation.com/jugheadband or Facebook.com/jugheadrocks
pages, they have some recorded songs and also some videos so you
can see what you’ve been missing! Thanks to their newest and
youngest member, Damian you can now follow JugHeadBand on
Twitter and Instagram too.
They are all thrilled to be in a cover band and realize that a cover
band is where it’s at for them! They just love coming up with new
songs to learn and perform that makes people get up, get sweaty,
dance, and have a good time! They work hard at making sure everyone
knows the song, or at least enjoys hearing the song. They are
constantly changing their set list, deleting songs and adding new ones.
Every crowd is different and they try to be as flexible as possible to
keep everyone happy and entertained. When I saw Jughead at Double
K, I was honestly surprised by how good these guys are! All the staff
and regular Double K crowd I talked to gave these guys a huge
thumbs up. I know Mike has been calling clubs all the time trying to
Rocks!Article & photos by Rachel Rocks
Damian
Fanella
MarkWinieski
“Simple, sweet and to the
point, Jughead Rocks!”
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SusquehannaValley NEWS
By Jeff Kreitz Jr.
SANE ADVICE By John Kerecz
Hello music lovers. July is here and summer is in full
swing! On to the news: LT’s Tavern in Milton presents
their 1st Annual Freedom Fest July 2nd through the 5th
with over 30 bands including Red Halo, Eric Val,
Ascention and Audio Box. Look up LT’s on Facebook
for more info.
Hybrid Ice returns to our area this month with their
annual stop in Lock Haven for their Floating Stage
Concert Series on the 26th. Great live acoustic music
returns to the Fero Winery in Lewisburg this month
with Prairie Dogma on the 24th. The Annual WZXR
“Set The Night To Music” takes over downtown
Williamsport this month on the 4th, bands start at 3pm
and run all night including Strawbridge Road, Noise
Pollution, Flu Shots, Unncutt and a special appearance
by Lumpy Gravy.
The Annual Witch Fest takes place this month at The
Mill Tavern in Montoursville on the 25th with the
mighty White Witch, Mallory Scoppa, Beyond The
Broken Sky, Ascention and The Hidden Agendas. In
some related news White Witch vocalist Jeff Pittinger
is set to release his latest project this month,
“Pennsylvania Pipeline Music TV”. Check it out online
or Facebook for all the details.
Singer/songwriter Jack Pyers is set to release his new
album entitled “No Road Back’’ this summer and will
stop by the Fero Winery in Lewisburg on the 10th and
will return to The Front Street Station in
Northumberland on the 25th.
Cinderella’s Tom Keifer is out touring for his solo
album and will make a stop in our area this month at
The Lycoming County Fair in Hughesville on the 24th
with special guests Kip Winger and Aftermath.
Lock Haven rockers Unncutt are currently seeking a
new lead guitarist.
That’s it for this month, short and sweet! Please send
any news, notes or info to me a t
[email protected] or hit me up on
Facebook. As always get out and support live music as
well as the Pennsylvania Musician Magazine!!
What do you want from your art, you should
understand what you want to get out of creating and
performing your music – you should know exactly what
you want.
We all have times in our careers when we are
totally clueless and do not know where to begin. If you
are in the dark about what you want from your music,
perhaps these 7 pieces of advice might help:
1. Don’t quit your day job! You need money coming in
while you’re figuring all of this out. If you don’t have a
day job, go get one.
2. Spend more time in the studio. If you have an
inkling that the life of a professional might be for you,
you’d better be in the studio consistently. You must be
making music.
3. Take classes. You are never too good that you cannot
learn from someone else.
4. Talk to other musicians, ask them about their highs
and lows, and how they make a living.
5. Read musician biographies and non-fiction. Pay
attention to the musician’s paths.
6. Watch Musician documentaries to be inspired.
7. Search your soul. Are you prepared for rejection?
Are you okay with failing a lot before you succeed? Do
you have the emotional support you need? Are you
ready to work your butt off?
July , 2015 PENNSYLVANIA MUSICIAN MAGAZINE 19
THEPROFESSOR’S“LIVE REVIEWS”
By Jim Price A recurring quip I frequently hear from longtime
musicians is that they are going to slow down their
activities as they get older, only to find that they get
busier and busier. I can relate to that. Every year I think
I’m going to take it easier and step back a little bit from
this thing that I do, only to find that I’m seeing more
shows and logging more miles on the road than ever.
This time of the year always proves that trend. Just since
the last article, I have journeyed to Gettysburg,
Boalsburg, southern Bedford County, State College,
Johnstown and the “Pennsylvania Wilds” north of
Renovo in pursuit of live music and fun times!
One of those road trips was for the Krankin’ for the
King benefit concert at Gettysburg’s Moose Park on
Memorial Day weekend, raising funds to help out cancer
warrior (and former proprietor of Triple R Guitar in
Lemoyne) Randy Robertson. The weather was great, as
was attendance, as more than 1,700 people came to
enjoy the music, show their support and raise more than
$22,000! I was able to see most of the bands on the bill,
arriving during Single Barrel’s set. Singer/guitarist
Chris DellaPorta and drummer/singer Bob Morris did
double-duty this day, performing with Smokin’ Gunnz
later; joining them here were guitarist Clint Lyons and
bassist Ron Emanuel. Single Barrel entertained with
bluesy and country-flavored rock, ending their set with
the Black Crowes’ “Twice as Hard” and fusing together
Blackberry Smoke’s “Ain’t Much Left of Me” with Led
Zeppelin’s “When the Levee Breaks.”
Playing one of their final shows, Voodoo then
celebrated all things Godsmack, doing many of that
group’s favorites including “Awake,” “Bad Religion,”
“1,000 Horsepower,” “I Stand Alone,” “Whatever” and
“Voodoo,” which they sent out to show beneficiary
Randy, who was in the audience after being released
from the hospital just days before. Singer Joel
Turnbaugh, guitarist Steve Junkins, bassist Jay Acri
and drummer Lonnie Eckert also did select numbers
from Johnny Cash and Drowning Pool.
Next was Ebenezer Screw, cranking out 1970’s/80’s-
era rock and metal. Singer Mike Carico, guitarists Matt
Mumma and Larry Withers, bassist Bob Keiser and
drummer John O’Connor thundered out numbers from
Judas Priest, AC/DC, Alice Cooper, Anthrax, Scorpions,
White Zombie, Iron Maiden, Metallica and more - and
brought me to full attention when they teased a riff from
Riot’s “Hard Lovin’ Man!”
Smokin Gunnz then delivered southern-fried rock
with an emphasis on Lynyrd Skynyrd, doing Skynyrd
favorites like “Red White and Blue,” “Saturday Night
Special,” “Gimme Three Steps” and “Call Me the
Breeze.” Chris DellaPorta, Bob Morris, bassist Rick
Marko and guitarist Mike Brady did other southern
rock gems from Blackfoot and Molly Hatchet, plus
numbers from Aerosmith, Pat Travers and a set-capping
edition of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs.”
Next was my first look at Pantera tribute Penntera,
who brought the heavy artillery with their all-out blitz of
everything Pantera. These guys were intense; singer
Johnny Thompson captured the aggression and ferocity
of Phil Anselmo’s voice, flanked by terse tandem of
guitarist Hawk Davidson, bassist Dave Garry and
drummer Space. Penntera sent the stagefront crowd
into a head-thrashing fury (especially my PA Musician
cohort Rachel Rocks, I never knew she could headbang
like that!) as they slammed Pantera classics like “5
Minutes Alone,” “Cowboys from Hell,” “I’m Broken,”
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“Walk.” A brief but pleasant interruption to Penntera’s
metal maelstrom occurred when a marriage proposal
took place on the stage!
Before classic rock/metal purveyors Steel closed out
the event, Randy Robertson provided inspiration and
hope when he stepped up to the microphone to update
the audience on his cancer battle and to thank everybody
for the solidarity and support.
Steel - whose guitarist, Aaron Zimmerman, was one
of the main organizers of this event - rocked the show
homeward with high-powered classics from Metallica,
Rush, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Dio, Judas Priest and
more. Singer Chris Redding again demonstrated his
strong, high-soaring voice, especially on versions of
Heart’s “Barracuda,” Iron Maiden’s “Run to the Hills”
and “Hallowed Be Thy Name,” with Aaron searing off
precision guitar leads and the rhythm battery of bassist
Dave Magaro and drummer Trevis Becker driving
Steel’s attack. Hats off to Aaron, wife Joanie and the
organizers for putting this great event together - it was
great to see folks come from far and wide in a display of
community and support for Randy. And for Randy -
here’s my hope for a speedy and complete recovery!
I then spent the following day, Memorial Day, in one
of the places where the holiday is believed to have
started, Boalsburg. Live music happened at several
settings around town; I took in part of OverheaD’s
performance outside Boal Mansion. The roster of multi-
instrumentalists Kevin Fagley, Eileen Christman,
Wendy Hanson, Tom Mallouk and Rick Plut mixed up
classic rock hits and favorites from the 1960s through
1990s, spanning numbers from the Beatles, Van
Morrison, John Mellencamp, Stray Cats, Green Day and
more; and mixed in a few original songs as well. During
the set’s homestretch of their second set, Eileen
provided some highlights by showcasing her violin
talents on versions of Van Morrison’s “Moondance” and
Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life),”
before taking her violin to the lawn in front of the stage
for the finale version of John Mellencamp’s “Cherry
Bomb.” Following OverheaD’s set, I ventured down
the street to take in the Boalsburg Village Conservancy’s
151st annual Memorial Day Service, which featured
patriotic salutes, guest speakers, and musical
accompaniment by John “JT” Thompson on keyboard
and Tracey Moriarty on bagpipes.
The second annual May Daze festival took place in
late May at the Wills Mountain festival venue south of
Bedford. As I arrived, Sally Starflower was leading a
drum circle prior to the next on stage act, Johnstown’s
The Crew of the Half Moon. A duo when I first saw
them in 2013, they are now a trio featuring multi-
instrumentalists/singers Dan and Kate, plus new
drummer Claire. Their sound is still centered in indie-
flavored folk rock, but Claire’s addition enables them to
incorporate a beat, extra edges and nuances. The Crew
of the Half Moon introduced several new original songs
from their upcoming second CD “Blanket Fort Radio”,
mixed with older originals and select covers from
Jefferson Airplane, the Beatles and Cranberries.
Next was spoken word art courtesy of Kim Mc
Elhatten, who recited three of her written works,
including her edgy ode to late-year frustrations in the
teaching profession, “We’re Tired.”
Rich Edmundson then made one of several
appearances between bands, strumming and belting out
a blend of original songs and his distinctive takes on
select covers. Cumberland, Maryland’s Gina Powell &
the Enablers then introduced their fresh-sounding brand
of pop and retro-flavored rock’n’roll. Their sound
largely rooted in the traditions of early rock’n’roll and
Motown, namesake Gina on vocals, guitar and keys,
Derek Shank on lead guitar and keys, and Gibb
Cochrum on bass and percussion displayed excellent
vocals and harmonies on original songs plus numbers
from the Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, The Shins, The
Zombies and more.
The May Daze host band, Matt Otis and the Sound,
then took the stage. Musicianship, melodies and
namesake Matt’s often philosophical lyrics all stood out
as he, bassist/violinst Johnny Bayush, keyboardist Sean
Cogan and drummer Charlie McClanahan performed
an assortment of original songs plus select covers from
Proclaimers, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Rusted
Root, Patti Smith and more. Along the way, Matt and
the Sound triggered dancing, hula-hooping and even
fire twirling near the stage.
Arriving rainfall didn’t dampen the spirits of the
event’s final band, Mixing Numbers with Sounds, who
generated a groove-fest that triggered dancing by fans in
front of and alongside the band on stage. Guitarist/singer
Tanner Means, bassist/singer Emmanuel Wright,
keyboardist Evan Neva and drummer Anthony Diflavis
mixed jamming original compositions such as “Haste,”
“Changing Winds” and “Livin’ It Up” with funky
treatments of tunes from Santana, ZZ Top, Grateful
Dead and more; demonstrating excellent chops and
riding many of their songs to intense jam free-for-alls.
Despite the late rain, May Daze was an enjoyable event.
Altoona’s Railroaders Museum launched their 2015
Alive at Five Summer Concert Series early last month
with the Rockin’ for Little Hearts benefit, as the Bret
Michaels Band and Hair Force One rocked to raise
funds and awareness for the Heart Institute of UPMC’s
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Hair Force One
launched the evening with their celebration of ‘80s hair
band decadence sans Poison (whose music would be
addressed later on). Singer Victor Synn, guitarists
Michael J. Cox and Milo Nuttz, bassist Iva Biggin and
drummer Hugh G. Rection fired off hair-rocking
favorites from Scorpions, Ratt, Quiet Riot, Kiss, Kix,
Firehouse, Guns N’Roses, Motley Crue and more. A
special highlight occurred at the middle of their set, as
representatives and doctors from the Heart Institute,
several recent child patients and their families took the
stage to thank everyone for the support - with the
children each holding up letter placards spelling out
“THANK YOU.”
Bret Michaels and his band knew what the
Railroaders Museum crowd wanted, and served up a
high-energy party of Poison favorites. An ecstatic Bret
immediately took control of the party and fired the
crowd up, leading them on recitals of Poison favorites
like “Talk Dirty to Me,” “Look What the Cat Dragged
In,” “Your Mama Don’t Dance,” “Something to Believe
In,” “Unskinny Bop,” “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,”
“Fallen Angel” and more. Bret and band also did “Girls
on Bars,” the first single from his newly-released solo
CD “True Grit”, as well as versions of Lynyrd
Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama” and Sublime’s
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“What I Got” (which also appear on the album). In
between songs, Bret frequently acknowledged the Heart
Institute and reflected on his own history with diabetes.
At show’s end, the crowd eagerly yelled for an encore,
and Bret and his band responded with one more Poison
hit, “Nothin’ But a Good Time.”
Downtown State College hosted the annual Summer’s
Best Music Fest last month, presenting live music and
activities on five different stages throughout the
downtown area. I arrived during the performance of Cell
15 on the Heister Street Stage. A progressive rock
project featuring Hybrid Ice’s Bob Richardson and
drummer Kevin Thomas. Cell 15 performed elaborate,
detailed original songs from their first CD, “Chapter
One”. Bob shared insight on the compositions, and his
keyboard and electronic array provided the full spectrum
of sound, including guitar tones and more, suggesting a
modern throwback to the early ‘70s era of Emerson
Lake & Palmer and Triumvirat. Some of the songs
included “Long Way Down,” “The Messenger,” and an
update of the epic “Faith Without Works,” which first
appeared on Hybrid Ice’s 2009 “Mind’s Eye” CD.
I then caught the tail end of jazz group the
Ectorplasm Quintet’s performance on the Calder Way
Stage and part of The Boomers rock’n’roll party at the
Locust Lane Stage, before witnessing my first full set
from singer/songwriter Eric Ian Farmer back at the
Calder stage. Joined by guitarist Eric Burkhart and
The Strayers’ Denise Strayer on accordion and Josh
Troup on drums, Eric showcased his brand of moving,
thought-provoking, emotional music. Blending elements
of folk, pop, soul and rock, Eric sang original songs
themed around the human condition and making the
world a better place, incorporating references to current-
day news headlines. Along the way, he also applied his
distinctive style to a Strayers number, “Remind Me I’m
Kind,” as well as versions of Fleetwood Mac’s
“Landslide” and Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.”
Eric’s expressive voice and his musical cast lifted each
song to a powerful peak that often prompted standing
ovations plus an encore at set’s end; it was one of my
favorite performances of the day. Back at Locust Lane, I
then enjoyed the good-time musical party thrown by the
JR Mangan Band with Olivia Jones. Olivia provided a
happy and vibrant voice and presence up front as she
sang out songs from Gladys Knight & the Pips, Dolly
Parton, the Jackson 5, Carrie Underwood, Janis Joplin
and more. State College music scene mainstay JR
Mangan also sang and played acoustic guitar, Jason
Ebersole sang and played bass, Mark Toci rocked lead
guitar and John Lynch provided drumbeats on tunes
from Matchbox 20, Keith Urban, Hall & Oates and
more. I was able to overhear some of the performance
by country star Jo Dee Messina on the Garner Lot stage
(this performance required tickets, while the other
performances were free admission), before Jackie
Brown and the Gill Street Band closed out the day at
the Locust stage. This performance was special for its
own reason, as singer/namesake Jackie disclosed to the
audience that she is currently battling breast cancer, and
was receiving chemo treatments in the days leading up
to this performance. (She has since finished with those
treatments and is recovering.) Jackie showed no signs
of wear and tear, and sang with a fire and passion
throughout the entire performance; leading the eight-
piece Gill Street Band on horn rock, soul and R&B
classics from Blood Sweat & Tears, Billie Holiday,
Average White Band, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder,
Earth Wind & Fire and more. The energy and fun
escalated throughout the set, with the performance
ending in a street party in front of the stage!
Bluegrass fans are a tough breed, a fact I first
discovered when I attended my first Smoked Country
Jam Bluegrass Festival several years ago. Then held on
a farm near Loganton, torrential downpours deluged the
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festival area for much of the night before my arrival,
turning the grounds into a sea of 4-6” mud. Still a novice
to the bluegrass scene at that point, I was amazed with
the dedication of bluegrass fans, who happily enjoyed
their music in the midst of heavy downpours and even a
midday thunderstorm! Despite the weather elements,
that year cemented me as a fan of bluegrass music and
Smoked Country Jam, and this event has become one
of the most anticipated highlights of my summer. Last
month’s Smoked Country Jam provided a bit of a
throwback to that mudfest year, as rain from the
remnants of Tropical Storm Bill deluged Quiet Oaks
Campground north of Renovo for much of the
festival’s final day, Saturday. The rains did not dampen
the spirits of the musicians or the many bluegrass fans,
who not only endured but celebrated the rains, dancing
barefoot in rain and mud puddles in front of the Quiet
Oaks Stage during the Saturday evening finale
performances of Cumberland, Maryland’s Grand Ole’
Ditch, Altoona’s Mama Corn, Winchester, Virginia’s
Drymill Road, Springfield, Missouri’s The
HillBenders and Morgantown, West Virginia festival
headliner favorites The Hillbilly Gypsies. Part of the
musical intrigue that makes Smoked Country Jam
exciting every year is the wide and diverse smorgasbord
of flavors that converge under the heading of
“bluegrass.” This festival again contained it all, from the
traditional, old-timey bluegrass and folk stylings of
longtime festival favorites the Lockport Drifters and
western PA/eastern Ohio newcomers Border Ride, to
the progressive, experimental and cosmic “newgrass”
innovations of the aforementioned Grand Ole’ Ditch,
The HillBenders, Binghamton, NY’s Driftwood and
Boston’s The Deadly Gentlemen. Each of these groups
brought something different to the table.
Seven members strong, Grand Ole’ Ditch fused
bluegrass with effects pedals and applied distortion and
reverb to original compositions that blended elements of
traditional and newgrass sounds. The HillBenders
crafted songs with unexpected side journeys, chord and
tempo shifts; and also showcased the results of their
bluegrass treatments of The Who’s classic Tommy
album, doing “Whograss” numbers from their latest CD
“Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry”. Driftwood merged
traditional bluegrass elements with angular jazz
elements, freeform arrangements and detailed
musicianship to yield a compelling presentation. And
The Deadly Gentlemen bent bluegrass conventions
with playful, witty songcraft, bursts of spoken word and
elements of roots and rock that resulted in an
entertaining and attention-drawing performance. I
witnessed numerous other highlights as well, including
West Virginia foursome Bud’s Collective with their
bright harmonies and stellar musicianship, Drymill
Road’s mix of traditional and modern bluegrass flavors,
plus performances from State College’s Grain,
Pittsburgh-based Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers, the Jersey
Corn Pickers and Philadelphia’s Boulevard Express.
In the annual Pennsylvania Heritage Songwriting
Contest, Barbara Cassidy & Eric Chasalow of
Massachusetts won top honors for their composition
“Anna’s Song - Shohola, 1864.” Paul Young of
Carbondale finished second with his song “Dunmore
Nineteen Five,” and Tom Oswald of Mansfield won
third with “The Good Life of Scott Nearing.” And on a
personal note, I got to sit in on my first bluegrass jam,
strumming ukulele as part of the “Beginners Bluegrass
Jam” workshop. Again, proceeds from the Smoked
Country Jam benefited the Lupus Foundation of PA.
Indoors, area music collective and all-ages concert
promotion AnEmergencyScene celebrated its 10-year
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Deadman, Foreigner, Poison, Def Leppard and more.
Jeff displayed a consistent, high-flying voice throughout
the night, and the band behind him was tight. They drew
folks onto the dance floor early, and kept the floor busy
through much of the night. Big Daddy Bangers are a
solid and sturdy rock and roll band; watch for them on
various Centre and Clearfield County stages.
I also saw new Johnstown-based trio Van Waylon
recently at Johnstown’s Ohio Street Lounge. Van
Waylon features Bite the Bullet guitar man Sebastian
Steele, singer/bassist Todd Harteis and drummer Ben
Ressler. These guys did fine work on classics from
James Gang, the Beatles, Badfinger, Led Zeppelin,
Black Sabbath, Black Crowes, Free, Jimi Hendrix and
more. Sebastian’s guitar wizardry was frequently in the
spotlight, but Todd demonstrated some excellent voice
as well, especially on Led Zeppelin numbers like “The
Ocean” and “Rock and Roll.”
Other bands and performers I saw recently included
Project Blues Book at Altoona’s Family Pizza & Pub,
Felix & the Hurricanes at Altoona’s Belmar Hotel, the
new mach lineup of Matt Pletcher & the PDX at
McGarvey’s, the heavy-hitting triple-bill of Darkness
On The Radio, Black Sun and Wreathbearer at
McGarvey’s, and open mic events at D’Ottavio’s Gran
Sasso, Pellegrine’s and the Sankertown VFW.
News and notes: Country star Craig Morgan will
perform before the huge fireworks display during the
annual Central PA 4th Fest in State College July 4; area
performers at this year’s 4th Fest include the Backyard
Rockers, Biscuit Jam, Mama Corn, OverheaD, The
Tommy Roberts, Jackie Brown & the Gill Street
Band, the post-firworks street dance with Chris Vipond
& the Stanley Street Band and more. The 49th Central
Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts takes place July 10-
13; performers this year include J.D. Eicher & the
Goodnights, Mama Corn, Miss Melanie & the Valley
Rats, Natascha & the Spy Boys, Mark DeRose, Pure
Cane Sugar, Ted McCloskey & the Hi Fi’s, Velveeta,
My Hero Zero, The Earthtones, Biscuit Jam and
more. During that same weekend, the 23rd annual
People’s Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts
will happen on the grounds of the Pennsylvania
Military Museum in Boalsburg; performers at this
year’s event include Ride the Song, the Backyard
Rockers, the Strayers, Tussey Mountain
Moonshiners, Pure Cane Sugar, Your Dad’s Friends,
Velveeta, the Cliff Turner Band and more. Chris
Vipond and the Stanley Street Band have announced
the addition of keyboardist Nate Beatty. The Jukehouse
Bombers are seeking a new drummer, as Mark
Kephart is leaving the group. Fuse have announced that
they are going their separate ways later this summer;
their final show will be at Johnstown’s Richland Days
festival in early August. Graces Downfall will be
rocking to the beat of a different drummer, as Jamey
Fisk is leaving the band and Jordan Lupini replaces
him. Guitarist Thane Farace has parted ways with
Gettysburg-based heavy rockers Ghost Of War; Juan
Colon replaces him. Saving Jake ended their five-year
run on area stages in late May.
Happy Birthdays to: Jeff Pittinger (White
Witch/Monster Track Supergroup), Craig Fitzpatrick,
Eric Bishop (Spider Kelly), Bill Smith (Project Blues
Book), Art Martino (The Pub Crawlers/The Sitch), Todd
Dale (Naildriver), Johann Von Schrenkel (White
Shadow/Hemlock House), Darl Johnstonbaugh and Ken
Hawkins (It Is Written).
Please send correspondence and recordings to: Jim
Price, 1104 S. Catherine St., Altoona, PA 16602. E-mail
me at [email protected]. If you’re into social
networking, look me up on Facebook or Google+.
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THE DIRTY THIEVING
GYPSIES - “CARNIVAL
SMILE” (no label)
One definition of the
word ‘gypsy’ is wanderer.
In that sense, Carnival
Smile, the nine-song debut
album from Harrisburg-
based quintet The Dirty
Thieving Gypsies, defines
the group as musical
wanderers that infuse
several styles into an eclectic brand of rock all their own. Lead
singer/ guitarist/harmonica player (and Harrisburg area radio
personality) Michael Anthony Smith, guitarist/singer Rick
Johns, keyboardist Frank Seidel, bassist Fran Johns and
drummer Leon Grickis Jr. mix up edgy guitar rock, blues, pop
and folk flavors; resulting in a collective style that stakes out a
comfortable middle ground between the Rolling Stones, Social
Distortion, Dire Straits and the Black Crowes. Smith’s lyrics
are clever and often witty, brought to life by his vocal blend of
grit and vinegar. The driving, Stones-ish rocker “Chinatown
(Aching My Blues)” launches the album with a bristling tone.
Life’s frustrations and bad luck are pondered on the catchy
“Just Like Charlie Brown’s Blues,” with words offering hope
that better days and rewards are ahead. The Dirty Thieving
Gypsies evoke socially-distorted acid on the hard-hitting ode
to drama queen venom “Poison Ivory.” The album’s ‘Carnival
Smile’ title is referenced in two numbers, denoting the
mystique in a love interest on the shy ballad “You Scare Me to
Death,” and defining the appeal of a love interest on the upbeat
“Perfect.” On the other side of the coin, deceit is uncovered on
the slow-building blues thunderstorm “L Is for Liar,” while age
and the passage of time are accepted on the set-closer “The
Beacon Song.” The Dirty Thieving Gypsies give a solid
performance, with instrumental consistency and Smith’s
distinctive vocals tying the set into a cohesive whole. Produced
and engineered by Rick Johns, the set sounds clean and full,
letting the performances do the talking and the band’s edge cut
through. Carnival Smile is a strong set from start to end, and a
set that introduces The Dirty Thieving Gypsies as a rock
wanderers with edge and personality. (The album can be
obtained via iTunes and Amazon, or through the group’s
Reverbnation
page,www.reverbnation.com/michaelanthonysmith.)
SMOOTH SOUND - “IN THE CUTAWAY” (no label)
Currently six members
s t rong , Johns town’s
Smooth Sound formed four
years ago to perform
benefit events, before
evolving into a full-time
performing act. Their debut
CD, In The Cutaway,
introduces listeners to
Smooth Sound’s tasty blend
of funk, soul, hip-hop and
jazz grooves over its seven
tracks. The group features a
co-ed singing tandem, Venus Hall and Stephen Lewis, whose
voices, interaction and interplay provide some of the disc’s
brightest highlights. Their harmony vocals drive the melody of
the harder-edged “Up to My View,” their alternating vocals
build the boy-meets-girl anticipation and theme of the mellow
“Hide N Seek,” and their call-and-response homestretch during
“Come See Me” helps the song’s hook stay attached inside the
brain long after the first listen. Smooth Sound is instrumentally
strong as well; especially demonstrated in the nearly seven-
minute title track “In the Cutaway,” where keyboardist
Brandon King and guitarist Eugene Sanders showcase dazzling
solo work in between Santana-like breaks. King contributes a
few raps and rhymes along the way, and his sparkling piano
solo provides the perfect touch to the disc-closing slow soul
ballad “Night Interlude.” Drummer Jeffrey Wilson
demonstrates steadiness and versatility as he and bassist
Joseph Morris, Jr. anchor the group’s various funk, jazz and
soul grooves. The songs are catchy and detailed, with
infectious melodies and grooves, smart instrumental and vocal
arrangements, and well-placed bridges and breaks to keep
things interesting throughout. The recording and production
are thin and uneven in spots, with slight vocal distortion in
spots, and spoken/rap passages muddy in the mix. A bigger
studio budget might have made Smooth Sound sound
smoother. But ultimately, the songs and performances win the
day, and In The Cutaway should convince listeners that
Smooth Sound has the musical and songcrafting goods, and
establish this as a group with abundant potential and a bright
future. (The CD can be obtained through Smooth Sound’s
website, www.smoothsoundband.com. Proceeds from CD sales
benefit The Flood City Youth Fitness Academy.)
THE CLARKS - “REWIND” (Clarkhouse Entertainment)
When The Clarks first formed in 1986 at Indiana University of
Pennsylvania, they played songs from their musical heroes in
the basements of houses and the corners of bars. Those heroes
included early pioneers of alternative rock, and those songs
informed the flavor of The Clarks’ early albums, setting the
musical foundation of the group moving forward. The Clarks
revisit where it all began for them with Rewind, as they
perform some of those influential early songs and recognize
their musical heroes who inspired them. The founding Clarks
cast of singer/guitarist Scott Blasey, guitarist/singer Rob
James, bassist/singer Greg Joseph and drummer/singer Dave
Minarik celebrate their
influences, while giving
each song their own
signature Clarks flavor. A
few names should be
recognizable to most, as the
Clarks update the
Plimsouls’ 1983 minor
hit “A Million Miles
Away,” tip their hats to
The Replacements with a
version of “I Will Dare,”
give a muscular update
to REM’s “Begin the Begin” and thunder out the Smithereens’
“Blood and Roses.” They recognize some forgotten and lesser-
heralded names of the early alternative era as well; opening the
disc with “Like Wow-Wipeout” from Australia’s Hoodoo
Gurus, paying homage to early alt-country pioneers The Long
Ryders with a version of “I Want You Bad,” remembering
Pittsburgh-turned-Los Angeles rockers The Rave-Ups, and
recalling songs from Scruffy the Cat and Jason and the
Scorchers. The Clarks also give a nod to the Rolling Stones
with their take on “Paint It Black,” and acknowledge their
country roots with a disc-closing version of Dwight Yoakum’s
“Long White Cadillac.” The performances are enthusiastic, as
The Clarks give each of these covers a similar spirit and
energy as they give their own material. Produced, recorded and
mixed by Sean McDonald, the set sounds crisp and vibrant.
Rewind is The Clarks visiting their roots; it should enable
listeners and fans to understand where the group came from
musically, and how the artists they cover inform their sound.
And it also might prompt listeners to dig a little deeper,
discover and explore these influential bands on their own. (The
CD can be obtained through all digital outlets, and through the
group’s website, www.clarksonline.com.)
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best offer. 717-303-4211.
FOR SALE: Marshall MA
series 100w Tube amp with
1960 top cabinet, nice combo
to play through. Also Peavey
Supreme 100 solid state with
Hartke four 12 cab. 717-303-
4211.
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FOR SALE: Bose L1
compact PA. Beautiful clear
sound. Easily fills a church
or club. 35lbs. Great for
small or solo performers. Call
814-931-4905.
F O R S A L E : P o w e r
Conditioners 3 EQ Pro VLA
Crossovers speakers, Hollow
Spot Senheiser 421’s, rack,
cases, Yamaha Drums, mics,
cables and much more. 814-
692-2114.
FOR SALE: 2 Peavey
TLS4X 2 Peavey bass bins,
Road case PRWN 14x
Yamaha MG 16/4 2 Amps PV
2600, QSC, GX5 Lexicon
MX200 furman M-8 x 2
DBX223XL $3,000. Call
717-513-6671.
FOR SALE: Vintage Five
piece Rogers Drum set; 3
Rogers cymbal stands, rogers
Hi Hat stand, Rogers bass
drum pedal, Rogers stool,
excellent condition, $1,200
firm. 717-737-8443 or 717-
315-8789.
OR SALE: Elation Light
Show. Smokin Gunnz is
selling their light show 16 par
56s , 4, 415 packs, 1 board, 4
trees & cables. Ready to Plug
& Play. Call Bob 717-832-
6154. Asking $900 or best
offer only 2 years old we paid
over $1,900 new
FOR SALE: Tascam 380 24
track recording board with
V.U. meters, $500 717-627-
4800.
FOR SALE: Mastering
cassette recorders like new,
$35 each. 717-627-4800.
FOR SALE: Acoustic foam.
Great for studio, control
rooms, stages, rehearsal
space. (4)sheets 2-3” thick,
54” square. $50 takes all.
610-488-0914
FOR SALE: S tudio /
apartment refrigerator. Keep
your drinks cold while you
rehearse! Small Sanyo
refrigerator. $50. 610-488-
0914
FOR SALE: Compressor/
l imi ters . Aphex 720
Domina to r I I , DBX
266XL,Drawmer 241L.
Leave message. 610-488-
0914.
FOR SALE: Microphones.
(2 ) AKG C-391 B
condensers . Excel len t
condition, low price. Bass
roll off and-10db attenuation.
Includes c l ips , foam
windscreen, cables and
protectivecases. 610-488-
0914.
FOR SALE: Multitrack
recorders. Tascam. (3) DA-
88’s, (1) DA-38 and (1)RC-
848. Includes sync cables
w/balanced snakes, rack
cases and custom oakremote
control s tand. Leave
message. 610-488-0914.
FOR SALE: Multi effects
processors: t.c. electronics
M5000 w/digital options..
Lexicon LXP-5 w/MRC.
Leave message 610-488-0914
FOR SALE: DI box. ProCo
CB-1. $20
Leave message 610-488-0914
FOR SALE: Record video of
your band from the stage or
Front of Housesound board.
Attach any camera to these
unique CAMERA MOUNTS.
Leave message 610-488-0914
FOR SALE: DAT Recorder.
Panasonic SV-3500 in very
good working andcosmetic
condition. Includes power
cable, wired remote and
or ig ina l sh ipp ingbox .
Records at 44.1 khz. 610-
488-0914
FOR SALE: Mic stands and
tons of cabling. Mic cables,
instrumentcables, snakes
(RCA, ?”, XLR etc),,monster
speaker cables, balanced
EDCO to multi-pin etc.
Leave message. 610-488-
0914
FOR SALE: Hammond
Proline 860 Leslie, With foot
pre-amp and leslie 11 pin
cable, All in great condition!
$600.00 Phone 717-248-8739
Email: superstarr@hot-
shot.com
FOR SALE: Peavey LB1200
par 64 midi and dmx
controled lights with gels, 2
bars with 4 lights each. work
great $250 Ph. 717-248-8739
email: superstarr@hot-
shot.com
FOR SALE: 1 Pair of JBL
TR Series Tower speakers,
dual 15” subwoofers and
horn speakers $500 570-765-
2227 Don.
MUSICIANSWANTED
SEEKING DRUMMER:
Established roots and blues
band seeking full time
drummer. We’re looking for a
team player, not a hired gun.
We’re looking to grow with a
new member. If you can play
a variety of feels and are
willing to adjust your volume
based on the requirement of
the show give us a call. If you
have a bad attitude about:
music, rehearsals, originals,
occasional travel and are not
open to collaboration or
constructive dialogue this
won’t be a good fit. Leave
your name and a number and
we’ll get back to you. Thank
you. 717- 418 3633.
WANTED: MUSICIANS.
Country Singer, Brandon
Paul, (York, Harrisburg,
Lancaster) looking for:
Rhythm Guitar, Lead
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums.
Email:
WANTED: Vocalist. We are a
York based band in need of a
female singer or male . We do
songs form the 60s to today’s
music call 717-449-2606.
WANTED: Bassist and
Drummer for all originals
band on the Harrisburg West
Shore. Must be pro with
chops, equipment, and
experience. Indie-label
backing provided. Email:
WANTED:Bassist with licks
needed for a party band
looking to kick ass, with NO
drama. Rehearsals in
Kingston. Contact by text or
phone. 570-751-9122
WANTED: Guitarist with
licks needed for a party band
looking to kick ass, with NO
d r a m a . R e h e a r s a l s i n
Kingston. Contact by text or
phone. 570-751-9122.
WANTED: Jazz, funk, fusion
experimental players by
experienced bassist to form
or join experimental band.
Also into free form Jazz and
Improv. Call Dave at 570-
454-1917.
WANTED: Keyboardist. 70’s
80’s up. Funk Rock.
“Silverhawks” members new
five piece band.. Have all
players, two sets. Weekly
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Lancaster practice, bi-
monthly gigs. Warren 717-
286-3262.
WANTED: Lead Singer
Harrisburg. Auditioning lead
vocalist. old school heavy
metal band. Originals some
C o v e r s , m u s t h a v e
dependable transportation,
Pro equipment, serious
inquiries only!! 717-614-
9887
WANTED: Hard-hitting
drummer with experience and
good instinct wanted for
working band. Must be
willing to travel. Originals
and mostly KISS, Poison,
Crue, Joan Jett covers. Full
drum kit available. Call
Sharon 717-465-8119.
SERIOUS OPPORTUNITY!
Clearfield, PA: “Apocalyptic”
metal project needs Drummer
and 2nd Guitar. Versatility a
plus. Influences: Sludge,
Black, Grind, Death etc.
C o n t a c t S a i n t F r a n c i s
Apocalypsis. 814-205-4288.
WANTED: Music ians .
Drummer looking to form
original, instrumental group.
South central PA region.
Shannon 717 264-9951.
WANTED: Frontman needed
for fulltime band, 21-30 years
of age, Pop/ Rock band
Covers and Originals. New
album in the works. Good
attitude and drug free.
Experience level doesn’t
matter. We’ll work with you
if you can sing, have good
style and are willing to grow!
m for more details.
WANTED: Music ians .
Lancaster Singer looking for
musicians to start band, ages
35-60, Rock from 70’s to
Today. LOVE performing?
Call Genie 717-682-4987
WANTED: Bassist needed
for fun, central pa 80s rock
cover band. Call or write for
details, contact Bill
7 1 7 - 4 2 1 - 3 8 6 8 o r
m
SEEKING: Lead Guitarist
with pro gear, dedication, and
pro attitude. Hard rock/ metal
/ a l t e rna t ive . Con tac t :
[email protected]. 724-
681-9923.
SINGER WANTED: Wilkes-
Barre area male vocalist for
established party band
(covers). Please email a link
to some vocal samples email
WANTED: Lead Guitarist.
Drummer and Bass player
looking for Lead Guitarist
with some vocal ability for
classic, modern rock band.
Must have equipment,
transportation. Reading,
Berks County area. 610-451-
3824.
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WANTED: Bass player for
Hardrock band. Influences;
Led Zeppelin, Metallica,
Motley Crue. 570-274-6582.
WANTED: Singer and
drummer for all original
band. Practice in Duncannon.
Must have experience,
equipment and transportation.
717-712-2008 or 717-418-
0020.
WANTED: Lancaster-based
rock band seeking
frontman/vocalist.
proficiency with rhythm
guitar and / or harp a plus.
Larry after 5pm 717-252-
2616.
WANTED: Solid drummer
for modern rock cover band.
Everything else is in place,we
just need you. PLEASE no
beginners. 570-412-7614.
SINGER WANTED: Wilkes-
Barre area male vocalist for
established party band
(covers). Please email a link
to some vocal samples email
WANTED: Looking for
players to jam with Lehigh
Valley blues rockabilly call
Johnny Suede 484-862-6513.
WANTED: Band based in
NEPA with published original
material and signed with a
major promoter; is currently
seeking a Keyboardist,
Vocalist and Guitarist with
vocal ability for recording
and concert venues. (Serious
inquiries, please) Dennis 570-
704-8131.
WANTED: Keyboardist witth
vocals for classic / original
rock-n-roll band: Full size
Hammond B-3 with 147
Leslie cabinet provided.
Rehearsal Space located in
Milton, PA for $20 per hour.
leave name, number, brief
message; We will return your
call 570-412-4312.
WANTED: LYRICIST
searching for an imaginative
lyrics writer to put his/her
words to my original music
compositions for studio
recordings. Dark, deep,
passionate.
WANTED: Singer and
guitarist wanted for all
original band._We play
rock/hard rock._Must have
equipment, transportation,
and experience. Practice in
Manchester (York area). 717-
712-2008 or _717-418-0020.
WANTED:
Frontman/Vocalist Lancaster-
based rock band seeking
frontman/vocalist.
proficiency with rhythm
guitar and / or harp a plus.
Larry after 5pm 717-252-
2616.
WANTED: Working Band
Looking For Lead / Rhythm
Guitar Player &
Keyboard Player For
Autumns Golden Oldies.
Positive Attitude And
Team Player A Must. Call
Randy 570-898-6888
WANTED: Piano Player/
Keyboardist for original rock/
folk/ blues project. Singing
and songwriting a plus.
Contact
717-813-5158 for details.
WANTED: Musicians. All
female rock band
Streetwalker is reforming in
Pittsburgh , seeks female
bass , drums. over 21. Must
have talent. Your equipment.
We have agents and
promoters waiting 717-364-
5660.
WANTED: Musicians.
Seeking lead guitar, drums,
bassist, keyboards. All
original black metal group.
Prefer experience, will deal if
none. Male or female Image
attitude dedication a must.
717-770-9621
dsadler131@gmail.
MUSICIANSAVAILABLE
AVAILABLE: Guitar Player,
some keyboards, strong
vocals, top equipment
available in Lehigh Valley /
Pocono area. Can travel.
Original classic rock. I have
rehearsal sace,. Experienced.
610-588-1640.
AVAILABLE: Bass Player,
30 Years experience looking
for band or acoustic act that’s
performing classic, modern
rock variety. Have good
strong vocals, equipment,
transportation. Reading area.
610-451-3824.
AVAILABLE: Rhythm
Guitar into The Stones,
Stooges, NY Dolls and The
Clash. Looking to start
mostly original band.
Contact: 717-576-7082
AVAILABLE: Classic rock
lead vocalist in
Northumberland county
available, many years of
stage experience. I have live
video available, contact:
frontman_classic_rock@yaho
o.com
AVAILABLE: Keyboard
player all styles to sit in with
working band. No startups.
Call Dean 570-784-2689
email [email protected].
AVAILABLE: Keyboard -
Piano player, Danville area,
well seasoned can also sing
some lead. Can sing
harmony. Also can play left
handed bass. Working
situation only, any style
Joe 570-356-2390.
AVAILABLE: Guitarist
between York and Lancaster
Counties. Primarily into hard
rock to metal.
m
AVAILABLE: Guitarist
playing old out-dated
material but doing it
extremely well. Looking for
same playing out, heavy
rehearsal time. I’m not
interested in that
arrangement. 717-303-4211.
AVAILABLE: Male vocalist,
excellent range. Some rhythm
guitar skills. Best at singing
50s-60s oldies rock and roll
or 80s-90s country songs.
Carlisle-Harrisburg area.
717-533-5263
AVAILABLE: Rock Vocalist.
Kevin Dubrow, Robert Plant,
Bon Scott, Layne Staley type
voice. Rhythm guitar skills
also. Prefer established
original or cover. HBG area.
Reply:
AVAILABLE MUSICIAN:
Playing 35 years lead, slide,
and acoustic guitars. Solid
lead or back up vocals if
needed. Solid personal stage
equipment. Solid
transportation and D.L.
Playing Married, clean cut,
semi retired with lots of time.
Please no heavy, punk or hard
rock. West York, Haover and
Gettysburg areas. Please call
Dave Lanich. 717-817-2165.
AVAILABLE: Guitarist from
Harrisburg area looking to
put together band at my
location or yours. Weekend
rehearsals only. Covering
70’s I0’s material. Easy stuff
to start. 717-303-4211.
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