Post by jptheprofessor on Oct 23, 2006 8:59:56 GMT -5
In Local Music News.
Following up on last week’s exciting news regarding The Marauders…The Marauders will now be opening three West Coast dates for the Brian Setzer Orchestra, in addition to the three East Coast shows we mentioned last week. The Marauders will open one show in Stockton, California on December 19, and two shows in Redwood City, California on December 21 and 22. For more information, visit The Marauders’ website, www.themarauderspa.com, or Brian Setzer’s website, www.briansetzer.com.
Local music and local theatre join forces in two different productions happening in our area. As you’ve heard in recent weeks on the “Backyard Rocker,” Cresson Lake Playhouse is presenting their 3rd annual edition of The Rocky Horror Show through the end of the month. Showtimes are 8 PM this coming Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, with a special midnight showing on Saturday night. This year’s production takes on a rockabilly flavor, and features a live band with John Charney on guitar and vocals, Scott Jeffrys on bass and Mike Davis on drums.
Also, members of The Servello Family are involved in another area stage production. Jack and Richie Servello are in the pit orchestra for a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, being presented at the Bald Eagle United Methodist Church. Upcoming show times for that production are this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7:30 PM.
For the second year in a row, a special benefit show in memory of a Bedford music legend will take place next Saturday evening. “Remember the Countdowns: Tribute to thingy Smith” will take place at the Bedford Elks Club, with proceeds helping out local leukemia patient Justin Imler. The benefit will start at 6 PM, and will feature a who’s who of Bedford area musicians jamming together in memory of thingy Smith, who entertained Bedford area audiences spanning four decades with the Countdowns and other band projects. Donation will be $10, which includes food, door prizes and more.
Area heavy rockers 4 Days Dirty will head to the nation’s capitol next Sunday night to compete in the second round of the Bodog Battle Of The Bands. The eventual winner of that competition wins a $1 million recording deal. 4 Days Dirty will compete against ten other bands at the Rock’n’Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit 4 Days Dirty’s website, [a href="www.4daysdirty.com[/url, or the contest website, www.bodogbattleofthebands.com"]www.4daysdirty.com[/url, or the contest website, www.bodogbattleofthebands.com[/a].
And Q94’s “Backyard Rocker” sends speedy recovery wishes to the new drummer of Til December, Tony Esposito. Tony injured his back two weeks ago, forcing the group to find a replacement group to perform their scheduled show at Pellegrine’s in Altoona. The New York-based classic rock band The Brainbell Janglers played for most of the night, and the three healthy members of Til December then finished the night with an acoustic set.
Following up on last week’s exciting news regarding The Marauders…The Marauders will now be opening three West Coast dates for the Brian Setzer Orchestra, in addition to the three East Coast shows we mentioned last week. The Marauders will open one show in Stockton, California on December 19, and two shows in Redwood City, California on December 21 and 22. For more information, visit The Marauders’ website, www.themarauderspa.com, or Brian Setzer’s website, www.briansetzer.com.
Local music and local theatre join forces in two different productions happening in our area. As you’ve heard in recent weeks on the “Backyard Rocker,” Cresson Lake Playhouse is presenting their 3rd annual edition of The Rocky Horror Show through the end of the month. Showtimes are 8 PM this coming Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, with a special midnight showing on Saturday night. This year’s production takes on a rockabilly flavor, and features a live band with John Charney on guitar and vocals, Scott Jeffrys on bass and Mike Davis on drums.
Also, members of The Servello Family are involved in another area stage production. Jack and Richie Servello are in the pit orchestra for a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, being presented at the Bald Eagle United Methodist Church. Upcoming show times for that production are this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7:30 PM.
For the second year in a row, a special benefit show in memory of a Bedford music legend will take place next Saturday evening. “Remember the Countdowns: Tribute to thingy Smith” will take place at the Bedford Elks Club, with proceeds helping out local leukemia patient Justin Imler. The benefit will start at 6 PM, and will feature a who’s who of Bedford area musicians jamming together in memory of thingy Smith, who entertained Bedford area audiences spanning four decades with the Countdowns and other band projects. Donation will be $10, which includes food, door prizes and more.
Area heavy rockers 4 Days Dirty will head to the nation’s capitol next Sunday night to compete in the second round of the Bodog Battle Of The Bands. The eventual winner of that competition wins a $1 million recording deal. 4 Days Dirty will compete against ten other bands at the Rock’n’Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit 4 Days Dirty’s website, [a href="www.4daysdirty.com[/url, or the contest website, www.bodogbattleofthebands.com"]www.4daysdirty.com[/url, or the contest website, www.bodogbattleofthebands.com[/a].
And Q94’s “Backyard Rocker” sends speedy recovery wishes to the new drummer of Til December, Tony Esposito. Tony injured his back two weeks ago, forcing the group to find a replacement group to perform their scheduled show at Pellegrine’s in Altoona. The New York-based classic rock band The Brainbell Janglers played for most of the night, and the three healthy members of Til December then finished the night with an acoustic set.