Post by jptheprofessor on Nov 6, 2005 22:43:00 GMT -5
In Local Music News…
Vs. The Earth has found their new drummer. Elliott Wiley will take over behind the kit, replacing Shawn Hocherl, who played his farewell show with the group last month at Altoona’s 4D’s Lounge.
Former area singer/musician Crystal Cameron has officially released her first solo album. The former lead singer of the area bands Sage and Fuse has released Crystallyzed through Dallas, Texas-based Fella-ship Productions. The album, which features a blend of contemporary Christian and modern pop sounds, has been receiving some good reviews since its release. Crystal will be returning to the Altoona area during the upcoming holiday season, and might be doing some shows and public appearances. We’ll keep you posted about any such shows here on the “Backyard Rocker.”
A number of new local and regional CD releases are being completed and will soon be released. Emily’s Toybox has completed their new album, Pill, and the album will be issued later this month.
Harrisburg’s Herbie has completed work on a new EP. The EP, entitled Hind, will be released shortly.
The State College-based band Mr. Hand is undergoing some personnel moves. Guitarist Greg Folsom is leaving the group, and will be replaced by his former Sona bandmate, Jeff Sabarese. Jeff will be reuniting with two other former Sona bandmates, singer/guitarist Brian Lubrecht and guitarist Alec Russo. Former Clove/He Said She Said member Brad Fisher plays bass, and former Velveeta drummer Matt Zelenz provides the beats.
The reformed Harrisburg-based heavy rock band Num has found their new singer. Christian Chappelle will be the group’s new frontman. Num is currently working on new song material, and will be announcing their official comeback shows soon.
Vs. The Earth has found their new drummer. Elliott Wiley will take over behind the kit, replacing Shawn Hocherl, who played his farewell show with the group last month at Altoona’s 4D’s Lounge.
Former area singer/musician Crystal Cameron has officially released her first solo album. The former lead singer of the area bands Sage and Fuse has released Crystallyzed through Dallas, Texas-based Fella-ship Productions. The album, which features a blend of contemporary Christian and modern pop sounds, has been receiving some good reviews since its release. Crystal will be returning to the Altoona area during the upcoming holiday season, and might be doing some shows and public appearances. We’ll keep you posted about any such shows here on the “Backyard Rocker.”
A number of new local and regional CD releases are being completed and will soon be released. Emily’s Toybox has completed their new album, Pill, and the album will be issued later this month.
Harrisburg’s Herbie has completed work on a new EP. The EP, entitled Hind, will be released shortly.
The State College-based band Mr. Hand is undergoing some personnel moves. Guitarist Greg Folsom is leaving the group, and will be replaced by his former Sona bandmate, Jeff Sabarese. Jeff will be reuniting with two other former Sona bandmates, singer/guitarist Brian Lubrecht and guitarist Alec Russo. Former Clove/He Said She Said member Brad Fisher plays bass, and former Velveeta drummer Matt Zelenz provides the beats.
The reformed Harrisburg-based heavy rock band Num has found their new singer. Christian Chappelle will be the group’s new frontman. Num is currently working on new song material, and will be announcing their official comeback shows soon.