Post by jptheprofessor on Jan 6, 2008 23:10:18 GMT -5
In Local Music News…
The end of 2007 marked the end of another era for a popular Cambria County-based classic rock band. Homer’s Army announced that their New Year’s Eve show was their final show as Homer’s Army. The group has seen several formations come and go since the late 1960’s. According to bassist and singer Mike Griffiths, a new project will start from the remnants of Homer’s Army, and should be on area stages soon.
As reported earlier on the “Backyard Rocker,” State College party band favorites Velveeta are bidding farewell to two of their longtime members. Steve Bentz and Mike Lee are leaving Velveeta to pursue other musical ventures, and their last shows with the self-proclaimed cheese-rockers will be this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 11 and 12, at The Saloon in State College. The two shows are being called the Velveeta Crossroads Weekend, as John Matthews, Velveeta's original bass player, will be coming out of retirement and returning to play with the band as they continue on as a 4 piece.
Local 80’s hair-band rocking favorites Hair Force One are seeking a new guitarist, following the departure of lead guitarist Michael (Jason Berardi) to devote more attention to his family. The group’s New Year’s Eve show was to be Michael’s final show with the group, but he had to miss the show due to illness.
And the band formerly known as Bleech returned to the Altoona area this past weekend with a brand new name. Drummer and singer Bud Beals, bassist and singer Bill Haney and guitarist and singer Mike Harper have reformed under the name Private Property. The group made their first return appearance in the Altoona area this past Saturday night at the Victory Lane Saloon.
The end of 2007 marked the end of another era for a popular Cambria County-based classic rock band. Homer’s Army announced that their New Year’s Eve show was their final show as Homer’s Army. The group has seen several formations come and go since the late 1960’s. According to bassist and singer Mike Griffiths, a new project will start from the remnants of Homer’s Army, and should be on area stages soon.
As reported earlier on the “Backyard Rocker,” State College party band favorites Velveeta are bidding farewell to two of their longtime members. Steve Bentz and Mike Lee are leaving Velveeta to pursue other musical ventures, and their last shows with the self-proclaimed cheese-rockers will be this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 11 and 12, at The Saloon in State College. The two shows are being called the Velveeta Crossroads Weekend, as John Matthews, Velveeta's original bass player, will be coming out of retirement and returning to play with the band as they continue on as a 4 piece.
Local 80’s hair-band rocking favorites Hair Force One are seeking a new guitarist, following the departure of lead guitarist Michael (Jason Berardi) to devote more attention to his family. The group’s New Year’s Eve show was to be Michael’s final show with the group, but he had to miss the show due to illness.
And the band formerly known as Bleech returned to the Altoona area this past weekend with a brand new name. Drummer and singer Bud Beals, bassist and singer Bill Haney and guitarist and singer Mike Harper have reformed under the name Private Property. The group made their first return appearance in the Altoona area this past Saturday night at the Victory Lane Saloon.