Post by jptheprofessor on Jan 30, 2006 0:22:02 GMT -5
In Local Music News…
Although several farewell shows had been staged previously to bid farewell to Peter C’s in Altoona, a delay in the transfer of the liquor license between owners allowed the venue to remain open for a little while longer. This past Thursday night, though, the absolute final show at Peter C’s took place before construction crews began renovating the building for the new owners on Friday morning. The 3rd annual Rockpage Benefit Jam closed the book on Peter C’s, and raised $120 for the Erin McConnell Fund. The night saw performances from the bands The Vengeance Of Carl Lee, One Gun Salute and The Flame Sky, plus a number of Rockpage member musicians getting together for a jam session to close out the night. On behalf of the area music community, thanks to John and Jodie Kenawell for providing the stage to allow a number of area bands over the years to get their start, and for their support of the area music scene. Peter C’s will be missed.
Halestorm has landed a slot on the 2006 Winterfresh Sno-Core Tour. The tour, which runs through March 2, features Halestorm sharing the stage with the bands Flyleaf, Seether and Shinedown. The tour is in Little Rock, Arkansas, tonight at the Clear Channel Metroplex. The tour will pass through Philadelphia on February 24, when it visits the Electric Factory.
Grim news for Grimm fans. Guitarist Scott Botteicher has parted ways with The Grimm, citing personal reasons. According to bassist Kent Tonkin, the three remaining members of the Grimm will be deciding on the band’s future plans shortly.
After a while searching for a permanent drummer, former “Backyard Rocker” guests Milkshake Jones from Harrisburg have found their man for behind the kit, Todd Reid. According to the group’s website, Milkshake Jones plans to return to full-time gigging now that their drum position is stabilized.
Although several farewell shows had been staged previously to bid farewell to Peter C’s in Altoona, a delay in the transfer of the liquor license between owners allowed the venue to remain open for a little while longer. This past Thursday night, though, the absolute final show at Peter C’s took place before construction crews began renovating the building for the new owners on Friday morning. The 3rd annual Rockpage Benefit Jam closed the book on Peter C’s, and raised $120 for the Erin McConnell Fund. The night saw performances from the bands The Vengeance Of Carl Lee, One Gun Salute and The Flame Sky, plus a number of Rockpage member musicians getting together for a jam session to close out the night. On behalf of the area music community, thanks to John and Jodie Kenawell for providing the stage to allow a number of area bands over the years to get their start, and for their support of the area music scene. Peter C’s will be missed.
Halestorm has landed a slot on the 2006 Winterfresh Sno-Core Tour. The tour, which runs through March 2, features Halestorm sharing the stage with the bands Flyleaf, Seether and Shinedown. The tour is in Little Rock, Arkansas, tonight at the Clear Channel Metroplex. The tour will pass through Philadelphia on February 24, when it visits the Electric Factory.
Grim news for Grimm fans. Guitarist Scott Botteicher has parted ways with The Grimm, citing personal reasons. According to bassist Kent Tonkin, the three remaining members of the Grimm will be deciding on the band’s future plans shortly.
After a while searching for a permanent drummer, former “Backyard Rocker” guests Milkshake Jones from Harrisburg have found their man for behind the kit, Todd Reid. According to the group’s website, Milkshake Jones plans to return to full-time gigging now that their drum position is stabilized.