Post by jptheprofessor on Aug 13, 2006 23:54:44 GMT -5
In Local Music News…
Tragedy struck the region’s music scene last weekend. Michael Gingrich of Centre Hall, a member of the State College-based metalcore band The Chaos Method, died last Friday morning, August 4, in a single-vehicle traffic accident along Route 144 in Potter Township, Centre County. Michael was 27. The Chaos Method was scheduled to perform at last weekend’s Central PA Hoedown near Huntingdon. Michael left behind two sons. Our sincerest condolences go out to Michael’s family, friends and bandmates.
The roster of bands performing at the 16th annual “End Of Summer Jam” Benefit Concert is nearly complete. The two-day benefit at the Cresson Sportsmen’s Club, with proceeds going to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, will feature at least a dozen bands. Saturday’s entertainment line-up includes Felix & the Hurricanes. Sunday performers include Generation Gap, Nitekast and The Marauders. Other bands performing during the weekend include The Rik Golden Band, Half Tempted, Redeye, Dream Catcher, Tie Down, 3 Easy Pieces, The Knuckleheads and more. Donation for the entire weekend will be $10, with kids under 12 getting in for free. There will be free parking and overnight camping, and food and refreshments will be available.
A band that used to be one of this area’s heaviest metal bands is reuniting to perform some shows with a new line-up. Johnstown’s The Embalmed has reformed, with brothers Chad and Jason Straw on guitars and vocals, former Saucemonster/Hexhed bassist Greg Hatch, and Darren Byer on drums. The Embalmed plans to perform several shows for local charities before the end of the year.
On a related note, Jason Straw’s other band project, House Of Cain, has found a new bass player but lost a drummer. Greg Hatch takes over bass duties, replacing Dan Little, who left the band earlier this summer. But drummer Mikey Wax has announced that he is parting ways with House Of Cain to devote attention to his family. House Of Cain is already in the process of auditioning possible replacements for behind their drum kit.
Tragedy struck the region’s music scene last weekend. Michael Gingrich of Centre Hall, a member of the State College-based metalcore band The Chaos Method, died last Friday morning, August 4, in a single-vehicle traffic accident along Route 144 in Potter Township, Centre County. Michael was 27. The Chaos Method was scheduled to perform at last weekend’s Central PA Hoedown near Huntingdon. Michael left behind two sons. Our sincerest condolences go out to Michael’s family, friends and bandmates.
The roster of bands performing at the 16th annual “End Of Summer Jam” Benefit Concert is nearly complete. The two-day benefit at the Cresson Sportsmen’s Club, with proceeds going to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, will feature at least a dozen bands. Saturday’s entertainment line-up includes Felix & the Hurricanes. Sunday performers include Generation Gap, Nitekast and The Marauders. Other bands performing during the weekend include The Rik Golden Band, Half Tempted, Redeye, Dream Catcher, Tie Down, 3 Easy Pieces, The Knuckleheads and more. Donation for the entire weekend will be $10, with kids under 12 getting in for free. There will be free parking and overnight camping, and food and refreshments will be available.
A band that used to be one of this area’s heaviest metal bands is reuniting to perform some shows with a new line-up. Johnstown’s The Embalmed has reformed, with brothers Chad and Jason Straw on guitars and vocals, former Saucemonster/Hexhed bassist Greg Hatch, and Darren Byer on drums. The Embalmed plans to perform several shows for local charities before the end of the year.
On a related note, Jason Straw’s other band project, House Of Cain, has found a new bass player but lost a drummer. Greg Hatch takes over bass duties, replacing Dan Little, who left the band earlier this summer. But drummer Mikey Wax has announced that he is parting ways with House Of Cain to devote attention to his family. House Of Cain is already in the process of auditioning possible replacements for behind their drum kit.