Post by jptheprofessor on Nov 27, 2006 19:05:50 GMT -5
For the 4th year in a row, Q94, Pennsylvania Musician Magazine and City Limits presented the Toys For Tots Benefit concert at City Limits on Saturday night, Nov. 25, with five excellent area bands donating their talents to help out the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys For Tots program, brightening the holiday season for needy area children and families.
Felix & the Hurricanes kicked off the evening, showcasing a set of their original brand of rock and blues. Kicking off with their new instrumental "Wild Turkey" (appropriate given the Thanksgiving holiday weekend), singer/guitarist/lead 'Cane Felix Kos, bassist/singer Jeff Clapper and drummer Bob Watters performed such original song favorites as "Issues," "Keep On Rockin,'" "The Lonely One," and "Walkin' A Straight Line." The group ended their set with a rendition of Ted Nugent's "Stranglehold." Again, the Hurricanes' musicianship was amazing, and set the bar high for the rest of the bands to follow.
Next up was a band with a heavier rocking flavor, Altoona's FedUP. Frontman Brian Stotler, guitarist Dave Charlton, bassist Don Singer and drummer Matt Popp performed a more coarse brand of hardcore-infused heavy metal, including original songs from their recently-issued 5-song EP such as "Out Of My Way," "Ignorance and Apathy," "Useless" and more. A surprise highlight of their set happened during their final song, "In The Darkness," when several members of the U.S. Marine Corps contingent - in full uniform - began moshing in front of the stage. Marines in full uniform moshing - what a sight!
The night continued to heat up with the next band on stage, Altoona's Silver Sunday. Singer Cathie, guitarist/singer Buck Dickson, bassist/singer Mike Stanley and drummer Todd Harshbarger triggered the first major dance floor action of the evening as they played a charged blend of current hits, reworked 80's and 90's tunes and more. Besides maintaining a high energy level, Silver Sunday broke out a funky dance medley, the Buck-sung "Bucky Spears" edition of Britney's hit "Hit Me Baby," and one of their original songs, the funk-edged "Just Like Lisa." Silver Sunday nicely elevated the fun and energy level of the evening, setting the stage for the remainder of the party to follow.
Up next was area rock force Bad Daze, who kept the dance floor busy from start to finish with their hard rocking mix. Singer Rob Carolus, guitarist Kenny Murdick, bassist Paul Rainey (no relation to Q94's "Bigman," Dave Rainey) and drummer Randy Wilson rocked the house with current numbers from Buckcherry, Rob Zombie, Weezer and Hinder, plus 80's classics from AC/DC, Poison and more. Bad Daze kept the energy level high and constant, giving the dance floor revelers no reason to want to sit down. And there were even some unconfirmed "dancing JP" sightings on the dance floor during this set!
The party then achieved full meltdown with the evening's final band, Saxton rockers Fayted. Singer Josh Lockard, lead guitarist Kenton Sitch, rhythm guitarist Ron Horton, bassist Larry Bishop and drummer Zac Grace mixed rocking favorites from The Clarks, Ugly Kid Joe, Beastie Boys, Buckcherry, Poison, Seven Mary Three and more. This set rode at a continuous high, and got crazier as it progressed. By set's end, there were more Marines and ladies dancing on the stage than there were musicians! It was a feverish, hard-partying finish that slammed the lid on an excellent night!
And it was an excellent night of live music and fun for a good cause. The end tally was a huge pile of toys collected by the front door, along with $1,122.50 raised for Toys For Tots. That will all help make a number of area children and families happy this coming Christmas morning!
Thanks en masse to soundman Scott "Zilly" Zillinger for putting in the longest evening of anybody, and making every band sound like a million bucks! Also big thanks to Claudio and the City Limits wait staff, all five bands for donating their talents (especially Fayted and Bad Daze for helping provide the backline for the event, and Fayted for giving up a paying gig this night at City Limits to allow this special night to happen. And of course, thanks to all the Q94 listeners and fans who came out and supported the cause - we'll do it again next year!
Here are some pictures from this memorable evening:
Kicking off the music for the Toys For Tots benefit, Felix & the Hurricanes.
With a look of intensity on his face, Jeff Clapper of Felix & the Hurricanes.
The lead Hurricane, Felix Kos.
Once again, Felix & the Hurricanes.
Fed up that needy area children and families can't afford toys this holiday season, Altoona's FedUP donated their talents this night to help raise money and toys for the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys For Tots program.
Don Singer of FedUP.
FedUP, performing music for Marines to mosh to. Oh my!
Triggering the dance floor party, Silver Sunday.
Cathie from Silver Sunday brings her party out onto the dance floor.
Buck Dickson of Silver Sunday.
Todd Harshbarger of Silver Sunday.
Once again, Silver Sunday.
Todd from Silver Sunday brings his drumming skills out to the front of the stage.
Bad Daze picks up the party and runs with it at City Limits.
Paul Rainey of Bad Daze.
Kenny Murdick of Bad Daze.
Once again, Bad Daze.
Rob Carolus of Bad Daze.
Bad Daze continues to heat up the dance floor at the Toys For Tots benefit.
The fun continues with Bad Daze.
Ron Horton and Larry Bishop of Fayted.
Kenton Sitch of Fayted.
Entertaining millions (err...hundreds) from atop City Limits' speaker stacks, Josh Lockard of Fayted.
Fayted, joined onstage by some happy Marines.
Josh Lockard of Fayted keeps the dance floor crazy.
Josh from Fayted goes for a ride on City Limits' dance floor.
Fun and craziness with Kenton Sitch and Larry Bishop of Fayted.
Ron Horton of Fayted, flanked by Marines.
Your friendly neighborhood Professor, announcing the totals raised for Toys For Tots from the night's festivities.
Bumping, grinding, dancing madness with Fayted and some lady revelers.
Flanked by ladies, Josh Lockard of Fayted.
What this night was all about: A big pile of toys and $1,122.50 was raised for the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys For Tots program!
Felix & the Hurricanes kicked off the evening, showcasing a set of their original brand of rock and blues. Kicking off with their new instrumental "Wild Turkey" (appropriate given the Thanksgiving holiday weekend), singer/guitarist/lead 'Cane Felix Kos, bassist/singer Jeff Clapper and drummer Bob Watters performed such original song favorites as "Issues," "Keep On Rockin,'" "The Lonely One," and "Walkin' A Straight Line." The group ended their set with a rendition of Ted Nugent's "Stranglehold." Again, the Hurricanes' musicianship was amazing, and set the bar high for the rest of the bands to follow.
Next up was a band with a heavier rocking flavor, Altoona's FedUP. Frontman Brian Stotler, guitarist Dave Charlton, bassist Don Singer and drummer Matt Popp performed a more coarse brand of hardcore-infused heavy metal, including original songs from their recently-issued 5-song EP such as "Out Of My Way," "Ignorance and Apathy," "Useless" and more. A surprise highlight of their set happened during their final song, "In The Darkness," when several members of the U.S. Marine Corps contingent - in full uniform - began moshing in front of the stage. Marines in full uniform moshing - what a sight!
The night continued to heat up with the next band on stage, Altoona's Silver Sunday. Singer Cathie, guitarist/singer Buck Dickson, bassist/singer Mike Stanley and drummer Todd Harshbarger triggered the first major dance floor action of the evening as they played a charged blend of current hits, reworked 80's and 90's tunes and more. Besides maintaining a high energy level, Silver Sunday broke out a funky dance medley, the Buck-sung "Bucky Spears" edition of Britney's hit "Hit Me Baby," and one of their original songs, the funk-edged "Just Like Lisa." Silver Sunday nicely elevated the fun and energy level of the evening, setting the stage for the remainder of the party to follow.
Up next was area rock force Bad Daze, who kept the dance floor busy from start to finish with their hard rocking mix. Singer Rob Carolus, guitarist Kenny Murdick, bassist Paul Rainey (no relation to Q94's "Bigman," Dave Rainey) and drummer Randy Wilson rocked the house with current numbers from Buckcherry, Rob Zombie, Weezer and Hinder, plus 80's classics from AC/DC, Poison and more. Bad Daze kept the energy level high and constant, giving the dance floor revelers no reason to want to sit down. And there were even some unconfirmed "dancing JP" sightings on the dance floor during this set!
The party then achieved full meltdown with the evening's final band, Saxton rockers Fayted. Singer Josh Lockard, lead guitarist Kenton Sitch, rhythm guitarist Ron Horton, bassist Larry Bishop and drummer Zac Grace mixed rocking favorites from The Clarks, Ugly Kid Joe, Beastie Boys, Buckcherry, Poison, Seven Mary Three and more. This set rode at a continuous high, and got crazier as it progressed. By set's end, there were more Marines and ladies dancing on the stage than there were musicians! It was a feverish, hard-partying finish that slammed the lid on an excellent night!
And it was an excellent night of live music and fun for a good cause. The end tally was a huge pile of toys collected by the front door, along with $1,122.50 raised for Toys For Tots. That will all help make a number of area children and families happy this coming Christmas morning!
Thanks en masse to soundman Scott "Zilly" Zillinger for putting in the longest evening of anybody, and making every band sound like a million bucks! Also big thanks to Claudio and the City Limits wait staff, all five bands for donating their talents (especially Fayted and Bad Daze for helping provide the backline for the event, and Fayted for giving up a paying gig this night at City Limits to allow this special night to happen. And of course, thanks to all the Q94 listeners and fans who came out and supported the cause - we'll do it again next year!
Here are some pictures from this memorable evening:
Kicking off the music for the Toys For Tots benefit, Felix & the Hurricanes.
With a look of intensity on his face, Jeff Clapper of Felix & the Hurricanes.
The lead Hurricane, Felix Kos.
Once again, Felix & the Hurricanes.
Fed up that needy area children and families can't afford toys this holiday season, Altoona's FedUP donated their talents this night to help raise money and toys for the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys For Tots program.
Don Singer of FedUP.
FedUP, performing music for Marines to mosh to. Oh my!
Triggering the dance floor party, Silver Sunday.
Cathie from Silver Sunday brings her party out onto the dance floor.
Buck Dickson of Silver Sunday.
Todd Harshbarger of Silver Sunday.
Once again, Silver Sunday.
Todd from Silver Sunday brings his drumming skills out to the front of the stage.
Bad Daze picks up the party and runs with it at City Limits.
Paul Rainey of Bad Daze.
Kenny Murdick of Bad Daze.
Once again, Bad Daze.
Rob Carolus of Bad Daze.
Bad Daze continues to heat up the dance floor at the Toys For Tots benefit.
The fun continues with Bad Daze.
Ron Horton and Larry Bishop of Fayted.
Kenton Sitch of Fayted.
Entertaining millions (err...hundreds) from atop City Limits' speaker stacks, Josh Lockard of Fayted.
Fayted, joined onstage by some happy Marines.
Josh Lockard of Fayted keeps the dance floor crazy.
Josh from Fayted goes for a ride on City Limits' dance floor.
Fun and craziness with Kenton Sitch and Larry Bishop of Fayted.
Ron Horton of Fayted, flanked by Marines.
Your friendly neighborhood Professor, announcing the totals raised for Toys For Tots from the night's festivities.
Bumping, grinding, dancing madness with Fayted and some lady revelers.
Flanked by ladies, Josh Lockard of Fayted.
What this night was all about: A big pile of toys and $1,122.50 was raised for the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys For Tots program!