Post by jptheprofessor on Jun 8, 2008 22:12:06 GMT -5
In Local Music News…
The area music scene was saddened by the recent passing of Steve Kimmel, who died on May 28 at the age of 57. Steve was a long-time respected drummer in the area music community, as well as a counselor for the Altoona Area School District for a number of years. Steve was the father of much-acclaimed local drummer Aaron Kimmel. We at Q94 and the “Backyard Rocker” send our heartfelt condolences to Steve’s family and friends.
We send speedy get well wishes to Denise Trautman-Karwoski, the singer for Johnstown classic rockers Red Alert and The Johnstown Classic Rockers. Denise is scheduled to undergo surgery this week.
Again reminding you, next Saturday the Day Of Rock 2008 Benefit for Easter Seals will take place at Shawnee Park in Roaring Spring. This show will run from 12 noon to 10 PM, and will feature performances from the bands Slacker Theory, Blackout, Spirit Lost, Way Down East, Floored-X and Hair Force One. Tickets are $20, and can be obtained at Copy Rite locations in Altoona, Hollidaysburg, Roaring Spring and Huntingdon.
And Fast Trackers Relay for Life has announced that their fifth annual Relay For Life Band Jam will take place on Saturday, June 21, at the Shade Gap Picnic Grounds in Shade Gap, Huntingdon County. The event will begin at 10 AM, and feature performances throughout the day from Steve Todaro, The Country Outlaws, McKenzie Wilson, Chris Ruble, Chris Woodward, Lincoln Highway and Sound Of Silence. There will also be other activities, such as a car show, kids activities and games, a craft show and yard sale, silent auction and more, plus food and refreshments. Admission is $5 for folks 12 and older, free for kids under 12. Proceeds from the event benefit the American Cancer Society through Fast Trackers Relay for Life. For more information, visit the website www.fasttrackersrelayforlife.com.
The area music scene was saddened by the recent passing of Steve Kimmel, who died on May 28 at the age of 57. Steve was a long-time respected drummer in the area music community, as well as a counselor for the Altoona Area School District for a number of years. Steve was the father of much-acclaimed local drummer Aaron Kimmel. We at Q94 and the “Backyard Rocker” send our heartfelt condolences to Steve’s family and friends.
We send speedy get well wishes to Denise Trautman-Karwoski, the singer for Johnstown classic rockers Red Alert and The Johnstown Classic Rockers. Denise is scheduled to undergo surgery this week.
Again reminding you, next Saturday the Day Of Rock 2008 Benefit for Easter Seals will take place at Shawnee Park in Roaring Spring. This show will run from 12 noon to 10 PM, and will feature performances from the bands Slacker Theory, Blackout, Spirit Lost, Way Down East, Floored-X and Hair Force One. Tickets are $20, and can be obtained at Copy Rite locations in Altoona, Hollidaysburg, Roaring Spring and Huntingdon.
And Fast Trackers Relay for Life has announced that their fifth annual Relay For Life Band Jam will take place on Saturday, June 21, at the Shade Gap Picnic Grounds in Shade Gap, Huntingdon County. The event will begin at 10 AM, and feature performances throughout the day from Steve Todaro, The Country Outlaws, McKenzie Wilson, Chris Ruble, Chris Woodward, Lincoln Highway and Sound Of Silence. There will also be other activities, such as a car show, kids activities and games, a craft show and yard sale, silent auction and more, plus food and refreshments. Admission is $5 for folks 12 and older, free for kids under 12. Proceeds from the event benefit the American Cancer Society through Fast Trackers Relay for Life. For more information, visit the website www.fasttrackersrelayforlife.com.