Post by jptheprofessor on Dec 3, 2007 15:38:30 GMT -5
In Local Music News…
One of the Harrisburg area’s most popular musicians is recovering from injuries suffered after he was assaulted after a Thanksgiving night performance. Shea Quinn, vocalist and guitarist for the Lancaster-based band the Luv Gods and former bassist of popular Harrisburg-based band The Sharks in the 80’s, was attacked outside the Dorado restaurant in Camp Hill early Black Friday morning after a performance, police said. Police said a member of the audience “exchanged words” with Quinn during his acoustic show. Then, as Quinn was packing his gear afterward, he was assaulted in the parking lot of the restaurant. Quinn was released from a hospital early last week. Two men have been charged in connection with the attack. Quinn has had to cancel his performance schedule for at least the next month, including a Sharks reunion show that was to take place this past weekend. Several benefit events are being planned in the Harrisburg area to help out Quinn.
Harrisburg-based solo performer Rhyne McCormick has teamed up with two members of Altoona’s 7th Gear to form a new project. Shots McGee will feature Rhyne on guitar and vocals, 7th Gear singer/guitarist Brendon Burns and bassist/singer Kelly Montgomery, and drummer Randy Servello. Shots McGee is currently performing a variety of current and classic rock favorites, but according to Rhyne, will eventually be working on original songs.
Another Toys for Tots benefit concert will be taking place in the Altoona area next weekend. Aldo’s third annual Toys for Tots benefit concert will happen next Saturday night, and will feature the bands Chapter 5, Choking Faith and Twisted & Used. Also appearing will be the debut of a new Altoona-based metal band called Naildriver. Naildriver will feature former Saucemonster singer Floyd Hunter, former Grimm guitarist Scott Botteicher, bassist Dan Mullan and drummer Randy Sciarrillo. Donation at the door will be either a $5 donation or a new, unopened toy of equal or greater value.
One of the Harrisburg area’s most popular musicians is recovering from injuries suffered after he was assaulted after a Thanksgiving night performance. Shea Quinn, vocalist and guitarist for the Lancaster-based band the Luv Gods and former bassist of popular Harrisburg-based band The Sharks in the 80’s, was attacked outside the Dorado restaurant in Camp Hill early Black Friday morning after a performance, police said. Police said a member of the audience “exchanged words” with Quinn during his acoustic show. Then, as Quinn was packing his gear afterward, he was assaulted in the parking lot of the restaurant. Quinn was released from a hospital early last week. Two men have been charged in connection with the attack. Quinn has had to cancel his performance schedule for at least the next month, including a Sharks reunion show that was to take place this past weekend. Several benefit events are being planned in the Harrisburg area to help out Quinn.
Harrisburg-based solo performer Rhyne McCormick has teamed up with two members of Altoona’s 7th Gear to form a new project. Shots McGee will feature Rhyne on guitar and vocals, 7th Gear singer/guitarist Brendon Burns and bassist/singer Kelly Montgomery, and drummer Randy Servello. Shots McGee is currently performing a variety of current and classic rock favorites, but according to Rhyne, will eventually be working on original songs.
Another Toys for Tots benefit concert will be taking place in the Altoona area next weekend. Aldo’s third annual Toys for Tots benefit concert will happen next Saturday night, and will feature the bands Chapter 5, Choking Faith and Twisted & Used. Also appearing will be the debut of a new Altoona-based metal band called Naildriver. Naildriver will feature former Saucemonster singer Floyd Hunter, former Grimm guitarist Scott Botteicher, bassist Dan Mullan and drummer Randy Sciarrillo. Donation at the door will be either a $5 donation or a new, unopened toy of equal or greater value.