Post by jptheprofessor on Sept 21, 2008 22:09:04 GMT -5
In Local Music News…
A special benefit show will take place on Saturday, October 11 at the Tyrone American Legion to help out the brother of Naildriver singer Floyd Hunter. Floyd’s brother, Terry, was diagnosed with esophogeal/thoracic cancer earlier this year, and has undergone surgery, radiation and chemotherapy treatments since. The concert to help Terry and his family with medical expenses will begin at 6 PM, and feature performances from Naildriver, This Calling, Slacker Theory and a one-time reunion performance from Saucemonster. The donation will be $10 at the door.
A new band on the area music scene, Mysterytrain, will be performing a special benefit show to help out Penn State Altoona’s Eco-Action organization and its programs. That show will take place on Saturday night, Sept. 27 at 30 Something in Altoona, starting at 10:30 PM.
A former area drummer is returning to the drum kit. Jim Bagrosky, who drummed for such bands as Blue Skye Mourning, Stept On and Wake Up Screaming before trying his hand at singing and playing guitar in the recently-disbanded My Turning Point, is joining popular area rockers Bad Daze, replacing departing drummer Eric Wertz behind the kit. Jim will make his debut with Bad Daze beginning next month.
After a successful six-year run of celebrating the “decade of decadence” on regional stages, popular local 80’s hair-band tribute group Hair Force One has announced they will be playing out their final shows through the end of the year. Former bassist Iva has rejoined the group for their homestretch run, joining singer Victor Synn, guitarist Philip and drummer G.
A special benefit show will take place on Saturday, October 11 at the Tyrone American Legion to help out the brother of Naildriver singer Floyd Hunter. Floyd’s brother, Terry, was diagnosed with esophogeal/thoracic cancer earlier this year, and has undergone surgery, radiation and chemotherapy treatments since. The concert to help Terry and his family with medical expenses will begin at 6 PM, and feature performances from Naildriver, This Calling, Slacker Theory and a one-time reunion performance from Saucemonster. The donation will be $10 at the door.
A new band on the area music scene, Mysterytrain, will be performing a special benefit show to help out Penn State Altoona’s Eco-Action organization and its programs. That show will take place on Saturday night, Sept. 27 at 30 Something in Altoona, starting at 10:30 PM.
A former area drummer is returning to the drum kit. Jim Bagrosky, who drummed for such bands as Blue Skye Mourning, Stept On and Wake Up Screaming before trying his hand at singing and playing guitar in the recently-disbanded My Turning Point, is joining popular area rockers Bad Daze, replacing departing drummer Eric Wertz behind the kit. Jim will make his debut with Bad Daze beginning next month.
After a successful six-year run of celebrating the “decade of decadence” on regional stages, popular local 80’s hair-band tribute group Hair Force One has announced they will be playing out their final shows through the end of the year. Former bassist Iva has rejoined the group for their homestretch run, joining singer Victor Synn, guitarist Philip and drummer G.