Post by jptheprofessor on Jan 8, 2006 23:36:13 GMT -5
In Local Music News…
Some personnel changes for Lewistown rockers Wiskerbisket to begin the New Year. Bassist Mike Swartz and guitarist/singer John Everly left the band at the end of the year to devote more attention to their families. Jon Benevento will take over all guitar duties in the group, and taking over bass duties is Milhouse, who leaves the bass player position in Love Stomp to move to Wiskerbisket.
A change for western PA rockers Third Standard also, as the group has parted ways with drummer Steve Holtz. Steve has been replaced by his predecessor in the group, Manny Barbezzini. Steve is joining up with former members of Paco's Virus to form a new band, Hello Vixen, which will debut on area stages later this year.
Clearfield roots/Americana trio Blind Jonny Death has announced that they will undergo a name change, citing copyright issues. The group is accepting suggestions for a new name, and will award a copy of their new CD, $50 and other prizes if they use your name suggestion. If you have an idea for a new name for Blind Jonny Death, either visit their website, www.blindjonnydeath.com, or Rockpage, www.rockpage.net, for details.
Good news for Vs. the Earth; one of their songs, “Still Remember You,” was selected as one of the top five songs of the year in a song contest sponsored by VH1. The song was selected out of thousands of entries.
Local music website Rockpage is presenting another benefit jam night. The third annual Rockpage Benefit Jam will take place on Thursday evening, January 26, at Peter C’s in Altoona, and will start at 8 PM. The evening will feature performances from the bands The Vengeance of Carl Lee, One Gun Salute, The Flame Sky and The Grimm, followed by a jam session featuring Rockpage member musicians. Donation will be $3, with proceeds benefiting a local charity.
The Underground TV kicked off their second season this past weekend. The show now airs twice every week, on two stations: Saturdays at 6 PM on WWCP Fox 8, and early Monday mornings at 1 AM on WATM ABC 23.
Some personnel changes for Lewistown rockers Wiskerbisket to begin the New Year. Bassist Mike Swartz and guitarist/singer John Everly left the band at the end of the year to devote more attention to their families. Jon Benevento will take over all guitar duties in the group, and taking over bass duties is Milhouse, who leaves the bass player position in Love Stomp to move to Wiskerbisket.
A change for western PA rockers Third Standard also, as the group has parted ways with drummer Steve Holtz. Steve has been replaced by his predecessor in the group, Manny Barbezzini. Steve is joining up with former members of Paco's Virus to form a new band, Hello Vixen, which will debut on area stages later this year.
Clearfield roots/Americana trio Blind Jonny Death has announced that they will undergo a name change, citing copyright issues. The group is accepting suggestions for a new name, and will award a copy of their new CD, $50 and other prizes if they use your name suggestion. If you have an idea for a new name for Blind Jonny Death, either visit their website, www.blindjonnydeath.com, or Rockpage, www.rockpage.net, for details.
Good news for Vs. the Earth; one of their songs, “Still Remember You,” was selected as one of the top five songs of the year in a song contest sponsored by VH1. The song was selected out of thousands of entries.
Local music website Rockpage is presenting another benefit jam night. The third annual Rockpage Benefit Jam will take place on Thursday evening, January 26, at Peter C’s in Altoona, and will start at 8 PM. The evening will feature performances from the bands The Vengeance of Carl Lee, One Gun Salute, The Flame Sky and The Grimm, followed by a jam session featuring Rockpage member musicians. Donation will be $3, with proceeds benefiting a local charity.
The Underground TV kicked off their second season this past weekend. The show now airs twice every week, on two stations: Saturdays at 6 PM on WWCP Fox 8, and early Monday mornings at 1 AM on WATM ABC 23.