PA Musician Magazine August 2013

August, 2013 PENNSYLVANIA MUSICIAN MAGAZINE 3

6 PENNSYLVANIA MUSICIAN MAGAZINE August, 2013



ACROSS THE DESKBy Whitey & Robin Noll

Coming across the desk this month was a little note

from Anne from X-terra when she sent in their

schedule. Anne wrote:

“Just wanted to let you know we played the Yahweh

Fest in York today and had fans in the audience who

never had the opportunity to see our band before

because we haven’t yet had the opportunity to play ver

much in that area, but were there because they saw our

ad in PA Musician. Yes advertising does pay off. We

wanted to thank you for being faithful all these years for

providing so many of the bands in PA a place to

advertise in a quality publication that is available to the

public free of charge in so many locations across the

state.”

Thank you Anne for advertising with us for over 25

years. We appreciate your continued support as well. It’s

encouraging to get notes and hear about how the mag has

helped businesses to achieve their goals and establish

more fans. Many publications are struggling to keep their

ad revenues so they can stay in business. We too struggle

but I do know that over 10,000 copies get picked up each

month and on an average at least 2 people glance through

the issue per copy if not more. We also have over 5,000

likes on facebook and I’m continually posting our

advertisers events on our timeline as they post them on

our page. Sorry I can’t post everyone’s event but I do

post those who use the hard copy to promote themselves

or their events. We also have our website that is updated

each month plus we have a digital copy on

www.issuu.com/pamusicianmagazine. So for one price

you get the hard copy, the website and the digital issue.

We realize many people enjoy reading the information

we print on line but we also know there are many fans

who support live local music who don’t want to read it

on line, they like having the hard copy in their hands.

Even though our digital issues load quickly some people

don’t have the newest computers or internet service that

makes loading quick and easy. Gee, I sound like an info

commercial.

There are so many bands and events happening

throughout the state on a continual basis, I just wish that

more promoters, clubs, stores and bands would utilize

our pages to let the masses know that you exist and

where they can find you in the social network jungle.

Working on the September issue now so give us a call

and reserve your space. We even will design the ad for

you at no additonal cost. Help us to keep on keeping on.

A BIG THANK YOU to all those who help us each

month by running your ads, writing articles and taking

pictures.

Keith Hummel has been writing for us for 30 years

coming up next month and has decided to lay aside his

pen as his life is so crazy busy with doing sound for

events throughout the state and working. We are very

thankful for all the years he has spent writing for us and

delivering the PA Musician Magazine. We are looking

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for a volunteer to cover the Selinsgrove,

Northumberland, Williamsport and northern regions. It

isn’t a paid position but it will give you recognition

when you go out and if you’re a “live music junkie” it is

a great way to provide for the addiction. Give me a call

at 717-444-2423.

One person who has been utilizing our pages to

promote the Central PA Friends of Jazz events the past

few years has been Steve Rudolph. With the 33rd

annual Central PA Jazz Festival coming up this month

I thought it would be appropriate to have him on our

August cover. Rachel did the interview and she

thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to learn about the

jazz world in Central PA and also experience the sound

and talent of so many great musicians. She took piano

lessons growing up but after experiencing a Steve

Rudolph show said, “I don’t play piano.” Be sure to

read the article on page 17.

Jeff Pittinger has released another CD entitled

“Monster Track Supergroup Volume II”. All songs

were recorded, mixed produced, and mastered at

Saturation Acres in Dupont and produced by Bret

Alexander and Jeff. There are two originals, “Take My

Advice” and “Adrienne” and two covers, “Indian

Reservation” and “Day After Day”. The Mill Tavern

and Coors Light are presenting Monster Track

Supergroup at The Mill Tavern in Montoursville on

Saturday, August 17th. Special guest at this event

include Mycenea Worley, 44 Mag, Small Town Titans

and Audiobox. Everyone through the door will receive

a free copy of his new release. Doors at 7:30 and music

begins at 8pm. Whitey and I had the privilege and honor

of attending his first release show back when he was on

the cover and Jeff puts on one heck of a show and gives

his fans and audience 200%. No doubt about it, you will

enjoy this show.

There are many events happening on August 17th

incuding the 1st annual Jack’s Mountain Blues Fest.

If you are a blues enthusiast you won’t want to miss this

event. Hosted by Mason’s Motorcycle Club Inc known

as MMCI Chapter 19, they do a number of events

throughout the year to help people in their community.

Funds raised in this event will go to The Taylor

Bingaman Health Care Fund and Camp Spifida. So if

you like live blues music and want to help others in

need head to Jack’s Mountain Blues Fetival in

Laurelton, PA at the West End Fairgrounds. Camping

and places to stay are available and it is an All Age

event with children 5 and under free and children 16 and

under for $10. See their ad for details and more info.

Enjoy life in the month of August. Thank you for

reading the PA Musician Magazine and like us on

Facebook.com/pamusicianmagazine. I love you Whitey

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OUT & ABOUTby RACHEL ROCKS!

What a crazy summer! I’m very surprised that I was able to

see as many bands as I did this month. I’m also happy to

announce that I’ve seen some really nice summer crowds at

venues all over the place, which is very encouraging. If this

many people are still getting out to support live music in the

summer, lets only hope the excitement continues into the Fall.

This article is going to be done quickly because last night I did

something crazy, I bought (well my husband bought) a Cannon

60D. I have no clue what I am doing, so if you see me Out and

About and you know things about it, and you want to teach me

or give me pointers, I’m all ears! I need all the help I can get. I

plan on taking some classes from the GREAT Meredith

Kaminek, but I know it’s going to be a long learning process.

Photography has always been a passion of mine, so I’m very

excited about my new endeavor.

The first amazing musical spectacular I got to see this month

was all of the shows at Disney World in Florida. It was surreal

to see how far technology has come and the things that they can

do. Also on our way back up from Florida in an RV we stopped

at Stone Mountain Park in Georgia. We were once again

blown away by their nightly laser/fireworks show that they

display on a huge granite mountain. Throughout the show they

played music from different artists that were born in the state of

Georgia. It was amazing to see. If you are ever near Atlanta,

check it out for yourself!

I made it home on Friday afternoon, and by Friday night I was

out supporting live music! Element 22 was playing at Chick’s

in Hummelstown. It’s always a crazy night when they are at

Chick’s, and it was exactly what I needed. It’s awesome to see

their confidence on stage now. Jeff is becoming quite the

rapper! Watch out for that guy, he knows how to get the booties

shakin! All of the guys sing back-ups, which in turn gets the

whole crowd singing along to all of their favorite songs from

the 80’s to today! It’s always fun to watch people’s reactions as

they start each song, with a look on their face of “Hey I know

this song..” Element 22 will be rockin’ throughout the state this

month, check out their schedule in this issue to see where they

will be rockin’ next!

The following night I was zooming all over the place. I

wanted to meet up with my friends Joanie Jones and Aaron

Zimmerman, so I first zoomed to Big Woody’s to see the

Jewett Brothers Band. This three piece had a good following

at Big Woody’s. They played some great calm music that

allowed us to just sit back and have a drink and catch up after

not seeing each other for so long. Sometimes it’s nice to have

music playing softly enough that you can visit without

screaming at each other. Even on a rainy night Big Woody’s

deck was still getting a lot of use. They have it nice and covered

so you can enjoy their deck in any weather. Big Woody’s really

gets some great bands at their venue. Check out their schedule

in this issue and plan a trip to check out Big Woody’s Beach

Bar and Grill. You won’t be disappointed.

After their first set, we zoomed over to Johnny Joe’s for what

I thought was going to be the Martini Bros. CD Release Party..

unfortunately I looked at their ad wrong. They weren’t there,

but Bamboozled was. A local favorite they had the club

hopping and people dancing on the dance floor. Aaron and

Joanie stayed for some more of Bamboozled, I grabbed a mag

to find out that the Martini Bros. were actually over at

Champions in Highspire so I headed over there.

By the time I got there I unfortunately missed Trailer Park

Cowboys set. I really miss those guys. Hopefully with me being

around more in August I’ll be able to check out their schedule in

this issue and get out their rockin’ with those guys again soon!

The Martini Bros. already had their dancing fans drenched in

sweat and having a great time. They played their new songs and

a lot of their old songs, entertaining their fans to their fullest

ability. When I got a chance to listen to their new CD “Under

the Covers” I was thrilled to hear they stuck to their Rock N’

Roll and kept throwing it at you through every song! The

Martini Bros. had a great idea and they had a whole CD

Release month! Covering all of their key areas: Lancaster,

Highspire, Mechanicsburg, and York. They made themselves

easily accessible to their fans, and they promoted it in the PA

Musician Magazine, hopefully it all paid off for them in the

end. There aren’t very many “true” rock n’ roll bands left in

today’s music scene. It was awesome to see the Martini Bros.

still have it and then some!

The next weekend started out super awesome with my first

stop to see Kat and the Mad Dogz at Double K. WOW! Mom

was right, they are amazing! Kat can definitely sing and play

the electric violin. Her stage presence is insane, she has so

much energy and can bend and move while singing and playing,

it’s crazy watching her go! She even jumped on the stage for the

“The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” Very cool! All four

members sing lead at different times, and back-ups all the time.

The sound coming off the stage is awesome! I’m so glad I

finally got to catch them live. When I walked in they were even

singing their first original song. They are definitely getting the

groove and hitting the scene hard! I know you will be hearing

more of this band throughout the state and beyond! Check out

their schedule in this issue and get out there and rock with Kat

and the Mad Dogz soon!

I forced myself to leave Kat and the Mad Dogz because I

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was hoping to catch Small Town Titans CD Release party up at Tubby’s. Unfortunately I

didn’t know they played in the middle of the list of bands so I missed their set. I was looking

forward to this show since February when they were flying their planes around the MMC

promoting their release. I did get to snag a new CD and it was everything I expected. Phil’s

super strong vocals mixed in with an amazing driving beat that definitely knows how to wake

you up! I loved how they named it “From Fight to Flight” and they promoted it so great to go

with the name, that is not something you see.. Their “flight crew” the ones that supported them

on indiegogo (where they exceeded their goal of over $1,000) all had their own special shirts

that said “Flight Crew.” In talking to Jonny after the show he said, “he was thrilled that this

was the biggest crowd they’ve had at a show just to see them.” They’ve opened for Nationals

which obviously had a larger crowd, but there were a lot of people at Tubby’s, so it was

awesome to see all of their hard work paid off. Great job Small Town Titans, I can’t wait to

see your careers continue to soar!

The band I did get to see at the STT release was The Better Half out of Philly. Every time I

see a new original band it always amazes me at the talent all around me, that sometimes I never

get to see. They had a great stage presence and their originals had a great feel and rhythm to

them that drew you closer to the stage. I wish we could get more bands like this to promote

themselves in the magazine. It’s only $30 for a business card sized ad every month. Not only

does it get you the extra exposure you need, but with some consistent advertising you can also

get on the cover of the magazine! It’s a really good deal and it’s really not that expensive. For

the month of September, that’s only $1/day! Think about it, it doesn’t matter what genre of

music you play, we accept it all, and treat it all equally. Call today and get your space reserved

in our September issue… 717-444-2423.

The next week I finally made it out for my Thursday night shenanigans in Linglestown.

Thursday nights I try to go out with my friends and just hang out and relax and have a little fun.

We started out at the Linglestown Firehouse Bar, which is a private club, but a fun one to

join! They even have central air now, and are currently in the process of putting in a full kitchen

and other fun things! My favorite bar tender, Tony Treese works on Thursdays and we always

have a good time listening to good music on the juke box and chillin’. After a little while we

headed down the road to Blue Moose Bar and Grill. Ray Rossi and Brandon Reece were out

there doing karaoke, and Big Mike wanted us to come out and sing with him. What happens at

Blue Moose stays at Blue Moose, so that’s all I can say about that. Overall it’s just nice to stay

very close to home and enjoy Linglestown. It’s a great little town!

That Friday I was exhausted from swimming all day with my friends, but Sabrina texted me

about going to see Smooth Like Clyde with her out at Hollywood Casino. So she picked me

up and away we went. We figured out I haven’t seen Smooth Like Clyde for five years! That’s

a little crazy that it’s been that long, but it probably has. Again, it’s hard to follow all the bands

in the area. I wish more would advertise so I could know all of the different schedules, and

know where to go. They play out at Hollywood about once a month, and they definitely have a


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following out there. There were so many people jumping and

dancing on the dance floor that I actually felt the floor moving

up and down and wondered if the basement has a 12 ft.

ceiling?!? Smooth Like Clyde puts on a great show! Their

energy and variety of songs is tons of fun. It’s unbelievable how

they move from one artist to the next. You really have no clue

what they are going to do next! I’m glad Sabrina invited me

out and I finally got a chance to see these guys again.

The next night I tried to get up to Tubby’s in Duncannon to

see the Colt Wilbur Band opening for American Posse. Colt

Wilbur was celebrating his 21st birthday and there was

definitely a party going on! I can’t believe he’s only 21! I

missed his bands set, but American Posse had him up to sing a

couple songs, and his voice is just amazing. I really hope to

catch a full set of the Colt Wilbur Band soon. I’ll have to

check out their ad in this issue and plan a night to catch them

Out and About.

I don’t know if it was American Posse’s first night at

Tubby’s but they had a great crowd. American Posse has been

blowing away the local stages for a few years now. Their talent

as a band is awesome to see and hear. Plus their ability to cover

all of your top country hits with Steve and Shelby at the mic is

just awesome! If you are a country fan and you haven’t gotten

out there to see American Posse yet, I highly suggest it!

I left Tubby’s early enough that I still had time to finish off

my night at Double K with Ebenezer Screw. I enjoy country

music and can handle listening to it, but my true passion is

Metal! I love to let loose and bang my head! I’ve said it before,

but I’ve been able to handle going “Out and About” for so long

because of all the different types of music I get to see in one

month, or even it one night! Going from country to hard

rock/metal is a shock to the system, but one my system likes!

Ebenezer Screw had Double K rockin’ hard when I got there

with plenty of people squishing on to the dance floor to bang

their heads and having a good time. Sonic Productions was

there doing sound and lights and you could tell by the awesome

precision. Aaron and Scott of Sonic Productions are a great

team and can get any show above and beyond all expectations.

If you need sound and lights for your show, check out their ad

in this issue and get them booked for your next big gig.

On a side note.. I wanted to apologize to Single Barrel. Last

month I mentioned that Chris DellaPorta’s new band is an all

original band and they are not. They are playing some obscure

covers that you don’t hear from other bands in the area, and that

I’ve never heard of before so I just assumed that they are

originals, silly me. I greatly apologize to anyone that I’ve led

astray. Single Barrel is taking the area by storm and hopefully

you’ll catch them at a show soon!

This month I’m really looking forward to taking Mom down

to see Walk Off the Earth in Philly. They are playing at Radio

104.5’s Summer Block Party at The Piazza. We’ve both been

mesmerized by their awesome videos on YouTube and their

latest release R.E.V.O. I can’t wait to see how good they are

live! The Summer Block Party consists of three different

amazing shows with all different artists. It’s a free show so I’m

sure it’s going to be packed, but we can’t wait to check it out!

We’re so glad that Clear Channel is accepting us as press so

hopefully I’ll at least get close enough to take a few good shots!

Well that’s all for this month. I’m hoping to be around a little

more throughout the month of August. Although I am escaping

this weekend to Connecticut, next weekend to Philly and

delivering, and then of course I need to go camping at least one

more time before summer is over.. Oh geez.. well I have this

new camera that is dying to take pics of local talent, so

hopefully I’ll get a chance to use it. Thanks to everyone for all

of your support!! Just a little FYI September is my birthday

month.. wouldn’t it be awesome to make the PA Musician

Magazine have the biggest issue EVER!! Lets do it! Call today

and save your special spot! 717-444-2423. If you have any

questions or comments hit me up at

[email protected]. Can’t wait to snap you Out and

About!!!


incident. Paris “threw a fit” hours before her suicide attempt

when she was told she wasn’t allowed to attend a Marilyn

Manson concert. When she ran into her room screaming and

slammed the door. Manson replied, “I hope you feel better. You

will be on my guest list anytime you want.” The shock rocker

dedicated his song “Disposable Teens” to Jackson at his Los

Angeles show.

Nine Inch Nails’ new album “Hesitation Marks” arrives on

Columbia Records September 3rd. The first new NIN music in

five years comes to us via a collaboration between Trent

Reznor and producers Atticus Ross and Alan Moulder. A

North American tour follows with a visit October 19th –

University Park, PA’s Bryce Jordan Center. The two month

road trip features Explosions In The Sky and Godspeed You!

Black Emperor supporting on select dates. Reznor says “This

is the full-on NIN live experience realized as we never could

before.”

Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe was acquitted of causing a

teenage fan’s death at a concert in the Czech Republic. Blythe

was accused of pushing a 19-year-old who had climbed onto

the stage during a 2010 concert by the Richmond, Virginia-

based band at Prague’s Abaton club. The man’s head hit the

floor and he later died of a head injury. Prague’s Municipal

court ruled that Blythe was not guilty but the state prosecutor

appealed. Prague’s High Court upheld that verdict. Its decision

is final.

Scott Weiland has countersued his former band mates in

Stone Temple Pilots claiming they had no right to expel him

and shouldn’t be allowed to perform with a new lead singer.

Weiland’s former collaborators sued to get him to stop using

the band’s music in solo performances. The singer claims the

three other members of Stone Temple Pilots are damaging his

solo career. He is seeking more than $5 million in damages.

Weiland stated “How do you expel a man from a band that he

started, named, sang lead on every song, wrote the lyrics, and

was the face of for 20 years, and then try to grab the name and

goodwill for yourselves.” The group has performed with new

frontman Chester Bennington of Linkin Park.

Paul Bostaph has rejoined metal band Slayer after more

than 10 years. This marks the second return to Slayer for

drummer Bostaph. The change from original drummer Dave

Lombardo, comes just weeks after Slayer guitarist Jeff

Hanneman succumbed to alcohol related cirrhosis. “Paul’s a

great drummer and a good friend, and we’re very happy that

he’s decided to rejoin the band,” Slayer’s Tom Araya said.

“We’re still pretty numb from the loss of Jeff, but we don’t want

to disappoint our European and South American fans, and we

need to begin moving forward … having Paul back in the band

makes that a whole lot easier.”

Shows coming up: Jerry Joseph Harrisburg Abbey Bar

August 1st. Journey / Rascal Flatts Hersheypark Stadium

August 1st. Hexbelt Harrisburg FedLive August 2nd.

Southern Culture on the Skids Lancaster Chameleon August

3rd. Justin Timberlake & Jay Z Hersheypark Stadium

August 4th. First In Space Harrisburg Gingerbreadman

August 9th. Alice In Chains / Jane’s Addiction Scranton

Montage August 9th. The Killers Columbia MD

Merriweather August 10th. Jason Aldean Hersheypark

Stadium August 10th. The Lebowskis Harrisburg Ted’s

August 11th. KIX Reading Reverb August 17th.

Tegan, Eric, and Sara in Toronto

Brad Gressinger, Eric, Chris Mooody / Dead 50’s

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Nationals continued...


SusquehannaValley NEWS

By Keith Hummel

August is here, and with the end of August comes

Labor Day, the official end of summer. Soon musicians

will move indoors for their music making. I must say

with the hot, humid rainy summer playing outside was

not fun. I do look to September as I have three outside

festivals to work, so I know it will be a cool time in more

ways than one.

No news sent to me accept what Robin has sent me.

This is one of the reason’s I’m hanging up my pen next

month. I’m not a computer person so I don’t go there for

info. I rely on people sending me news and views. So

without input —no output. Also my time keeps getting

scarce at print time, as it is this month. I’ve got an hour

or two to get this together to get to Robin. I’ve not

spoken to Robin yet to see if anyone contacted her about

taking over covering our music area (Selinsgrove,

Sunbury, Northumberland, Williamsport, Danville and

beyond). If you’re a lover of live local music and enjoy

writing contact her at 717-444-2423 or email her at

[email protected]. I will tell you next month’s

article will probably be longer than Jim Price’s. Get more

pages ready, Robin!

Tubby’s in Duncannon fires off August on Thursday

the 1st with a show including: Nonpoint, Adrian

Blitzer, Surrender the Fall and Broken Fayth. Tickets

are $15. A big blast that night so make it a point to get

there.

Friday the 2nd at Tubby’s Badd Seed will be playing

hard and heavy, new rock, and Starchild, playing 80’s

style rock opens the show. Then on Saturday, the 3rd

those Handsome Devils come to Tubby’s playing new

rock with openers Bridge Street.

FLASH - Super Bob is back! FLASH - only $5 cover

for this rocking dance band at Tubby’s Friday the 9th.

Guest bands that night are Silver Tongue, Broken

Fayth, True Becoming and One Echo One. Plenty of

music here to see and dance to.

Get the ham out, Green Eggs return with their hot

night of music to Tubby’s on August 10th.

Don’t forget Broken Fayth’s CD Release Party at

Tubby’s on August 23rd and then on Saturday, the 24th

Adrian Blitzer returns headlining their own show with

Thing 3 opening.

This just in... David Allan Coe will be returning

Friday, August 30th with openers Mountain Road, Colt

Wilbur, and Drunken Bastards. Finishing the Labor

Day weekend on Saturday will be the mechanical Bull

Riding event with Tubby’s favorite DJ. Enjoy the hot

dog days of summer in the cool air conditioned Tubby’s.

As always Tubby’s has a great menu that is affordable so

that you can go home with some “jingle in your pocket”

as Randy is fond of saying.

MMCI Chapter 19’s Rock Fest in the West was a

huge success last month and went off without a hitch.

Jim and Julie Unger and MMCI crew know how to

host these events so everyone has a good time. They are

a lot of work but they are doing another big one August

16th and 17th as they host an All Age event this month

so the whole family can enjoy the music and time

together. The First Annual Jacks Mountain Blues

Festival will be happening at the West End Fairgrounds

in Laurelton. The music they have lined up for this event

is all of the local favorites inluding: Sterling Koch

Band, Skyla Burrell Blues Band, Reverend Blue

Jeans, Mystery Train Burgess, Mitchell & Seal, Ann

Kerstetter Band, The Blind Chitlin Kahunas, James

Supra Blues Band, Max Schang Band, Kelly Richey,

Dan Lawyer & Serious Trouble, Ron Yarosz & The

Vehicle...WOW, what a line up. Details are in the ad on

page 9 and you’ve been seeing the ad for a couple of

months now so hopefully you already got your tickets

and are set to go, if not it’s not too late. You know it’s

going to be a great event. If you want more details and

information call 570-837-9414. I realize that there are a

few of us who still don’t use the computer for

everything.

One more LAST plea for any and all information for

the month of September... PLEASE send me your info by

August 15th and also would love to get my hands on

John Hahn’s new release and any other releases out

there. I love listening to new music. K. Hummel, 2770

Klinger Hollow Road, Liverpool, PA 17045 or email:

[email protected] say, “I saw your ad in the PA Musician

Magazine” and support our advertisers...Thank you!


THEPROFESSOR’S“LIVE REVIEWS”

By Jim Price

The outdoor live music season is alive and kicking, as

plentiful concerts, festivals, outdoor parties and other events are

making my summer busy and happy!

Had anyone told me even a decade ago that I would become a

fan of bluegrass music and that an annual bluegrass festival

would become one of the pivotal events of my existence every

summer, I probably would have laughed hysterically. But lo and

behold, I am now a bluegrass fan, and the annual Smoked

Country Jam Bluegrass Festival has become one of the

marquee events my summer season revolves around.

Celebrating 10 years, this year’s Smoked Country Jam

happened in late June at Quiet Oaks Campground north of

Renovo, with proceeds benefiting the Lupus Foundation of PA.

This year’s festival featured the perfect blend of conditions:

warm, sunny days; full-moonlit nights; camping in tranquil

wilderness surroundings in the northern “PA Wilds”; friendly

camaraderie between musicians, fans, families and campers;

and of course, the music. Music transpired on two stages

throughout the weekend, plus heated up after hours with

bluegrass jam sessions at campsites throughout the grounds.

The event also included instrument and bluegrass music

workshops; plus the annual Pennsylvania Heritage

Songwriting Contest, where the top three winners performed

their compositions on stage. Massachusetts-based singer/

songwriter Pat Kenneally won first prize with her song

“Duffy’s Cut.” “Red Arrow Train” - a collaboration between

Mama Corn mandolinist Chuck Cox and former Hillbilly

Gypsies member Jason Teel - took second prize; and York area

singer/ songwriter Palmer Druck captured third place with his

ode to urban sprawl, “They’re Movin’ Baltimore to Southern

PA.” As a bluegrass festival, Smoked Country Jam featured

plenty of performers specializing in traditional bluegrass;

tapping from the lexicons of Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs and

more. Some of these groups included North Carolina’s New

Broad River Band, Ohio’s Open Highway and Kentucky’s

Cumberland River. But numerous acts generated unique slants

on bluegrass, plus country and Americana-geared flavors as

well; including one of this year’s clear crowd favorites, Nora

Jane Struthers & the Party Line. A New Jersey native now

calling Nashville home, Nora and her Party Line cast

performed a playful blend of country, folk and bluegrass

flavors, showcasing bright melodies and story lyrics. Her

group’s title song, “Party Line,” had become a favorite of fans

by festival’s end. Also unique was Boston-based Hot Day At

the Zoo, mixing traditional folk and bluegrass flavors with

ragtime, blues, and even a touch of Eastern European folk.

Harrisburg’s Colebrook Road was a popular attraction at this

year’s Festival, mixing traditional bluegrass and modern

“newgrass” styles into an energetic presentation. Former

Hillbilly Gypsy Jason Teel introduced his new group,

Reverend Willard’s Acoustic Circus, who mixed bluegrass

with folk and blues flavors. And Jason’s former group,

Morgantown, WV favorites the Hillbilly Gypsies, slammed the

lid on the Festival with a rip-roaring, high-energy all-star

bluegrass blowout; as they invited guests from the other bands

to join them onstage for heated bluegrass jams. This

homestretch included appearances from popular young fiddle

prodigy Gus Tritsch, members of Altoona’s Mama Corn to

sing the song they created for this festival, “Smoked Country

Jam-o,” and the Festival-ending a cappella rendition of “Good

Night.” Accenting the evening music were performances by the

Boomtown Hoops Astral Rhythm Dancers, who danced using

illuminated hula hoops, flaming hoops and more. And again,

this festival showed those in attendance that bluegrass is a

wide-ranging realm of music, and each group offered its own

slant with interesting surprises along the way. Other groups I

saw during this festival included Virginia’s Drymill Road (I

didn’t actually “see” them, but heard their set while setting up

my campsite), Mama Corn, the Blue Roots (who performed a

bluegrass spin on the Bee Gees’ “To Love Somebody”), New

York’s Jim Gaudet & the Railroad Boys (who offered a

unique bluegrass spin on Dire Straits’ “Walk of Life”), Ohio’s

Nightflyer and New York’s Chad Darou & Stealing Time.

This was again a splendid weekend that went by too quickly; I

already look forward to returning to next year’s Smoked



Country Jam, happening June 19th-21st.

While returning homeward from Smoked Country Jam, I

decided to stop off in Lock Haven to relax along the

Susquehanna River. As I relaxed, I noticed sound gear being set

up and a band preparing to perform at the Triangle Park

Floating Stage. Curiosity piqued, my Pennsylvania Musician-

ly intuitions kicked in, and I decided to stick around and

experience this band. It turned out to be New Jersey-based

Fleetwood Mac tribute band Tusk, performing the Mac’s

catalog of hits and classics. This show turned into a major

party, as Tusk - playing on the floating stage on the river - was

surrounded by the Triangle Park amphitheater audience in

front of them, and a growing flotilla of pontoon boats behind

them, full of partying and swimming passengers. Tusk did an

excellent job playing the music of Fleetwood Mac, with lead

singer Kathy Phillips convincingly capturing the voice and

style of Stevie Nicks. Guitarist Scott McDonald sang the

Lindsey Buckingham parts, while keyboardist Kim Williams

sang the Christine McVie role. Bassist Randy Artiglere and

drummer Tom Nelson provided the rhythm section. With

audience cheers and tooting boat horns to urge them on, Tusk

played such Fleetwood Mac favorites as “The Chain,”

“Dreams,” “Second Hand News,” “Gold Dust Woman,”

“Rhiannon,” “Gypsy,” “Sara” and many more. The guys in

the band did a medley from Fleetwood Mac’s early blues years,

combining “Oh Well” and “Black Magic Woman,” before

Kathy and Kim did a duet version of “Landslide.” When the

boater and landlubber crowds demanded an encore, Tusk

answered with “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around” and “Don’t

Stop” to cap the show.

My July 4th celebration of American Independence again

contained plentiful live music, courtesy of State College’s

annual Central PA 4th Fest celebration, with live music staged

near Penn State’s Beaver Stadium and Bryce Jordan Center.

Mysterytrain kicked off the music on the Stadium West stage

with their upbeat and improvisational brand of original music.

In one of their final shows before lead singer, songwriter and

ringleader Dan Klock takes an extended hiatus from the group,

Mysterytrain played such numbers as percussionist Jacob

Haqq-Misra’s happy-go-lucky ode “Send Me a Smile,”

wife/keyboardist Gina’s “Long Cold Winter,” and “It’s

Alright.” Biscuit Jam followed with acoustic folk and

Americana sounds, displaying plentiful instrumental and vocal

talents. Kelly Countermine sang and picked banjo; Nathan

Cutshall played guitar, acoustic bass and harmonica; Mark

Hill played guitar and ukulele; Steve Kochersperger sang,

played guitar and acoustic bass; Denny Hayes sang and played

guitar; and John Cunningham played drums. Biscuit Jam

offered their colorful and distinctive takes on numbers by

Johnny Cash, Grateful Dead, Hank Williams, CCR, The Band,

and even a rural-flavored read of Led Zeppelin’s “Rock and

Roll.” Clearfield County’s A Day Awaits then performed bright

and hopeful Christian-themed rock, highlighted by crisp vocals

and harmonies by the husband-and-wife tandem of Brennan

and Mandi Bell. With lead guitarist Brad Johnston launching

their set with a blistering shred rendition of the “Star Spangled

Banner,” Beech Creek rockers Seven2Ten proceeded with their

blend of rocking favorites and originals. AC Express then took

things in a more country direction as they combined original

country songs, popular country, rock and pop favorites. Singer

Chrissy Miller flexed her vocals early and often, as she led AC

Express through a Whitney Houston tribute, plus songs from

Journey, Pat Benatar and Heart. OverheaD continued with their

interesting variety of sounds. The five members of OverheaD

played multiple instruments and sang, contributing to the

group’s ever-changing sound and musical variety as they

tackled material from Stray Cats, K.T. Tunstall, Beatles, B-52s,

John Mellencamp, original songs and more. Highlights

included Eileen Christman’s fiddling fireworks on Charlie

Daniels’ “Devil Went Down to Georgia,” and the group’s

resurrection of State College pop-rockers Backseat Van

Gogh’s 1980 chestnut “Catch a New Wave.” I then headed to

the Bryce Jordan Center lawn stage, where young Riley Roth

performed. Riley brought a friend this year: Virginia’s Tyler

Layne, whose music has recently been getting heavy airplay on

Radio Disney. Tyler sang a few of his hits, including “Boom

Boom,” and dueted with Riley on a version of Florida Georgia

Line’s “Cruise.” Jackie Brown & the Gill Street Band

followed with a lively set of classic R&B and rock sounds.

Namesake Jackie Brown displayed a fiery voice and spirited

stage presentation, fronting the Gill Street Band - keyboardist

John Wise, bassist Mike Siggins, guitarist Ryan Alford,

drummer Jordan Thompson; and the horn section of trumpeter

Andy Harbison, trombonist Chris Gamble, and sax players

Tom Gallagher and Matt Donovan - on feisty reads of the Ike

& Tina version of “Proud Mary,” James Brown’s “I Feel

Good” and “Living in America,” Doobie Brothers’ “Long

Train Runnin’” and more. After the huge 4th Fest fireworks

display, Chris Vipond & the Stanley Street Band closed out

the event with their annual post-mortem street party, triggering

dance action with their funky blend of original songs and

classics. This band was clicking on all cylinders, with C-Jay

Castello offering an incredible guitar solo display on Bill

Withers’ “Use Me,” and Mike Stanley putting on a bass

funkmanship clinic on G Love & Special Sauce’s “Back of the

Bus.” The group also welcomed guest Joche Gayles up to front

the group on Dr. John’s “Right Place Wrong Time” and Dolly

Parton’s “Jolene.”

People’s Natural Gas Field in Altoona got its Irish up in late

June, presenting the inaugural Guinness Irish Festival. Along

with the host beverage, Irish food items and Irish merchandise

for sale; live music was part of the festivities. The Michael

O’Brian Band opened the afternoon with their blend of Irish

folk, pub songs and humor. I arrived in time to see the last half

of Full Kilt’s set. With drummer Pat Boland unavailable this

day, Nua drummer/percussionist Jim McDermott sat in to

provide Full Kilt’s percussion behind singer/guitarist Mike

Zerbee, bassist/singer Chris Myers and fiddler Mandy

Passmore-Ott. Full Kilt did Irish-themed numbers like Steve

Earle’s “Galway Girl,” Flogging Molly’s “Drunken

Lullabies,” and Mandy’s fiddle showcase “Jameson Set,”

before young Irish dance troupe the Tir Na Nog Dancers

joined the group on Gaelic Storm’s “Go Home Girl” to end the

set. Baltimore-based Nua then took the audience on their own

lighthearted Irish-flavored journey with their mixture of

original songs, Irish folk, pub and political favorites. Jim

McDermott on bodhran and Belfast-born singer/guitarist

Tommy McCann did standards such as “Whiskey in the Jar,”

“Wild Rover” and “Drunken Sailor,” as well as versions of The

Proclaimers’ “(I’m Gonna Be) 500 Miles,” “Wagon Wheel,”

Johnny Cash’s “Long Black Veil” and “Folsom Prison Blues,”

plus their own originals such as the local-flavored “Working on

the Curve.” Tommy and Jim blended their musical skills with

a casual and friendly sense of humor that kept the audience

hooked and smiling. The Guinness Irish Festival was well-

attended, and a sequel is likely for next year.

If you like a state park experience with your live music,

Canoe Creek State Park near Altoona hosts live music at its

beach concession on Saturday and Sunday afternoons through

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Warriors. Soloist Jim Gagnon kicked off this phase of the

concert with some calls on his shell horn, a funky didjeridoo

cadence and a woodwind instrumental called “Earth Prayers.”

Led by Summer Rhythm Renewal organizer Jim Donovan on

guitar and vocals, the Sun King Warriors then performed a

multi-flavored variety of original songs and select covers. Jim,

singer/keyboardist Brandon King, lead guitarist Dan Murphy,

bassist Kent Tonkin, drummer P.J. Roduta and percussionists

Harry Pepper and Bryan Fazio performed their adaptation of

the West African drum song “Fanga,” original songs such as

“Can’t Stop Falling,” “Ooh La La La La La Hey Ma Ma Ma

Hey La,” “You Got to Believe It” and “Lift You Up in My

Arms” (dedicated to Jim’s wife). Brandon led the group and

onstage dancers on a rousing rendition of Young MC’s “Bust a

Move.” The most special moment of the night occurred on the

last song, when Jim Donovan’s children joined him onstage to

help sing, dance and play percussion on the community

singalong edition of Rusted Root’s “Back to the Earth.” The

song ended in a moment of silence, as everybody in the

auditorium realized that special sensation of total community

and togetherness. This year’s Summer Rhythm Renewal

provided a very rewarding and stimulating experience that

enabled participants to realize new insights, gain empowerment

in our own lives, and enjoy camaraderie and community.

Thanks to Jim Donovan, all the instructors, the support staff,

the kitchen staff at Torvian Dining Hall, all friends old and

new I shared the experience with, and my Pennsylvania

Musician accomplice and official Summer Rhythm Renewal

photographer Meredith Kaminek for the smiles, laughter and

happiness! Next year’s Summer Rhythm Renewal happens

June 26th-29th; I’m all in!

Several touring bands have visited area stages in recent

weeks. Columbus, Ohio-based rockers Devil By Design played

Aldo’s stage in late June. It Is Written kicked things off with

scathing original metal songs off their forthcoming CD. Devil

By Design then did a set of high-powered hard rock originals,

spotlighting songs from their forthcoming CD Dirty Things.

These guys had good songs and firepower, and although the

crowd was small, Devil By Design won a number of new fans

with their strong performance. (The group disbanded shortly

after this show, but their new songs will be made available via

iTunes.) New York-based modern rockers Event Horizon then

visited Pellegrine’s stage last month in a double-bill with the

Rhythm Sharks. Kicking off their summer tour, singer John

Clark, guitarist Mars Vendz, keyboardist Andrew Salamone,

bassist Craig Podell and drummer Parke O’Leary

demonstrated an original modern funk and progressive rock

flavor that recalled elements of Incubus, Red Hot Chili Peppers

and later-era Rush. John displayed a crisp, high-ranging voice,

and his bandmates varied tempos and rhythms to keep the

music invigorating.

The following night, Pellegrine’s hosted another double-bill,

featuring Baltimore’s King Belvedere and Lies, Inc. Opening

the night, King Belvedere’s performance and sound were a

throwback to the ‘80s hair band party rock of Guns N’Roses,

Motley Crue and Poison, with songs that delivered solid hooks

and gang shout choruses. Singer/guitarist Jeff McKenney, lead

guitarist Alex White, bassist Jay Hitaffer and drummer

Johnny Sexx provided all-out swagger and enthusiasm as they

introduced original songs plus a version of Poison’s “Fallen

Angel.” An additional highlight was Alex White’s full-shred

guitar solo, which even referenced Van Halen’s “Eruption.”

Then, clad in suits and formal attire, Lies, Inc. kicked off their

set with a version of Rush’s “Temples of Syrinx,” before

launching into a collection of new and old originals. Singer

Lily Taylor’s voice was in good form, and she even introduced

a rhythm guitar for one song. Nate Nagle’s lead guitar work

was strong, and Kent Tonkin’s bass string maneuvers were fast

and furious. New Lies, Inc. original songs like “Over Easy,”

“Mommy Dearest” and “Believer” mixed melody, detail and

metal aggression. Lies, Inc. will anchor the inaugural Halos &

Harlots: A Celebration of Female Music and Art event at

Aldo’s in late September; more details next month.

For fans of classic ‘80s-era heavy metal, Iron Wolf is a rising

name worthy of your immediate attention. During last month’s

appearance at Jay’s Place in Ebensburg, Iron Wolf played

original and classic heavy metal rooted in the traditions of

Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Dio. Iron Wolf features three

brothers; Alec Wolf on bass and vocals, Austin Wolf on guitar

and vocals, and Andrew Wolf on drums. Blake Brendlinger


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plays rhythm guitar. Iron Wolf’s last set showcased all original

songs, such as their title tune “Iron Wolf,” “Darkness,”

“Fear,” “Riders of the Night,” “Evil Angel” and more. Both

Austin and Alec displayed superb singing voices with ample

power and range. When the small Jay’s Place audience

requested an encore, Iron Wolf sealed the deal with a

thundering take on Judas Priest’s “Metal Gods.” Iron Wolf

will demonstrate their brand of thunder during the Kids Come

First Benefit at the Cresson Sportsmen’s Club August 25th.

Harrisburg’s Mycenea Worley returned to the Altoona area in

late June, performing at Pellegrine’s on a double-bill with the

Backyard Rockers. In between the Backyard Rockers’ two

sets, Mycenea - armed with her 12-string acoustic guitar -

mixed original songs off her new Siren CD with an eclectic

blend of cover material. From her CD, Mycenea performed the

title song, “Siren,” the popular “Low” and the somber ballad

“You Don’t Know Me Now.” She also gave her distinctive

interpretations to the Mama Cass Elliot-popularized “Dream a

Little Dream of Me,” Roberta Flack’s hit “Killing Me Softly

with His Song,” K.T. Tunstall’s “Black Horse and the Cherry

Tree” and Janis Joplin’s ever-popular “Me and Bobby McGee.”

For her finale, Mycenea welcomed guest guitarist Brian

Cupples, Backyard Rockers harmonicat Dave Baird and

percussionist/kazoo tooter (modesty prohibits me) to join her

on Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues.” Mycenea Worley

returns to the area in late September as part of the inaugural

Halos & Harlots Celebration of Female Music and Art event

at Aldo’s.

Frequenting the stage at Northern Cambria’s City Hotel

from time to time is the acoustic duo of Andy Lubert and

Kenny Jubas. During their latest appearance early last month,

Andy and Kenny blended their talents on an eclectic variety of

favorites from the ‘70s through ‘90s. Andy and Kenny like to

resurrect the forgotten gems everybody else ignores. Some of

those gems this night included Three Dog Night’s “Shambala,”

Bad Company’s “Shooting Star,” a request for Gordon

Lightfoot’s “Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” the Guess

Who’s “No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature,” Phil Collins’

“In the Air Tonight” and more. Andy and Kenny emphasized

crisp vocals and harmonies, and generated a relaxed vibe that

kept the audience happy.

Other performers I saw in recent weeks included Brand New

Wings during their first visit to Aldo’s in late June, Felix & the

Hurricanes as they entertained at the annual Cresson

Firefighters Carnival early last month, and Altoona’s Inside

Out during their rocking party at Family Pizza & Pub last

month.

News and notes…National recording group XFactor1, After

the Fall, Big House Pete, Skell, Shattered, Terry Lee

Spencer and the Rockness Monsters are among many acts

performing at this year’s Rock For Life charity concert,

happening August 2nd-3rd at the Iselin Ballfield west of

Indiana…The Backyard Rockers, Emberstitch, the Rhythm

Sharks, Locked and Loaded, Lies Inc., Ghostown Revelry,

Untyed, Iron Wolf, Punk Fiction, Rich Edmundson, Josh

Gallagher and Ryan Long will donate their talents during the

22nd annual Kids Come First Benefit August 25th at the

Cresson Sportsmen’s Club, with proceeds benefiting

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh…Also happening at the

Cresson Sportsmen’s Club that same weekend will be the

inaugural Pickin’ for Wishes Bluegrass Festival to benefit the

Make A Wish Foundation; the August 24th show will feature

performances from The Hillbilly Gypsies, Blue Shades,

Trains Moonshine & Jesus, Mountain Therapy and Matt

Bartin & the Dixie Travelers…Drummer Clint Carothers

will leave both Flight 19 and A.X.E. at month’s end to work in

Nashville with studio veteran Bruce Watkins; Flight 19’s new

drummer will be former 5 Nations/Breaking Bad drummer

Paul Carraciolo, Jr., while A.X.E. will end their

run…Drummer Jim Cummings is parting ways with Rush

tribute band Distant Signals…Twisted & Used have

disbanded after a six-year run…And we extend speedy get well

wishes to Half Tempted singer and guitarist Ron Dalansky.

recovering from serious injuries suffered during a dirt-bike

accident last month…Happy Birthdays to Rick Wertz

(R2B2/Music Emporium), Fred Myers (Fred Myers & the

Redneck Majority), Paul Rainey (Chris Woodward &

ShinDiggin’), James Miller (Spider Kelly/Collapse), Scott

Jurcik (Highway Divide), Beau Shirk (Good Seeds), Brad

Fisher, Pete McCartney (Total Whiteout), Phil Wagner (This

Albatross), Bob McGarvey (Rapid Fire), Jamie Smith (Music

Emporium), Bob Fogelsonger (Sound of Silence), Frank

Rumfola (Nine Six Nine), Kenton Sitch (Shallow9), Noah

Figlin (The Nightcrawlers), Cheeze (Railroad City Murder

Machines), Jamie Shumac (Ambush), Steve Forgas (Blue

Collar Fate), Elaini, Forrest (4Ds), Phil Baskin, Todd Lane

(Skye 2.0), Dan Klock (Mysterytrain), Chad Straw, Terry

Wilt (One Brick Shy), Alec Russo, Jason McIntyre, Rob

Bonsell, Greg Turchetta, Erick Carlson, Matt Karlson, John

Harris and Jeff Rittenhouse.

Please send correspondence and recordings to: Jim Price,

1104 S. Catherine St., Altoona, PA 16602. You can also e-

mail me at [email protected]. For my weekly updates on

area music scene happenings, check out JP’s Corner on the

Rockpage forums area at www.rockpage.net. If you’re into

social networking, look me up on Facebook. SUPPORT

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only. Rehearsals are

usually held in Berwick,

PA (we do not “practice” -

you do that at home).

Mike 570-389-1045.

WANTED: Musicians.

Exper imenta l meta l

musician, Thunderlizard,

looking for others to

complete line-up and start

playing out. Have 1 ep out

already, recording full

l e n g t h n o w .

[email protected]

WANTED: Guitarist for

modern rock cover band.

Must be able to cover lead

and rhythm parts. Practice

Wednesday evenings in

central PA. 570-412-7614

WANTED:: F e m a l e

Fronted Blues Band Seeks

PRO- Keyboardist and /

or Sax, Seasoned

musicians, First small gig

n two weeks-Venues

waiting. Meaty eclectic

songs. We practice on

Sundays 2-5 in Union

D e p o s i t . E m a i l :

[email protected]

m or call / text 717-364

5660.

WANTED: Musicians.

Pop /rock project. Have

room and PA. Just need

the talent -you. 717-957-

4 9 3 3 o r

my_perfect_mistake@yah

oo.com

WANTED: Experienced

Guitarist male or female

for an all kinds of Rock

bar band. Vocal ability is a

bonus. AC DC to Zombie.

Contact Adam at 717-300-

0 1 4 8 o r e m a i l

[email protected]

m

WANTED: Singer and

guitarist wanted for all

original band. We practice

in Duncannon. Must have

equipment, transportation

and experience. 717-712-

2008 or 717-418-0020.

WANTED: We are

looking for guitarists to

help us write NEW and

rockin’ originals. We

rehearse in Kingston,pa. If

interested contact Rusty at

5 7 0 - 7 5 1 - 9 1 2 2 o r

[email protected]

WANTED: Thrash cover

band looking for dynamic

singer to cover anything

from Overki l l and

Metallica to Cannibal

Corpse and Testament.

Got the chops? Give me a

call. We practice in

Carlisle. Great practice

spot also. Victor 717-903-

3 1 5 5 o r

[email protected].

WANTED: Musicians for

all original metal band.

Male / female drums, bass,

lae. Manson, After forever,

Sepultra, Lacuan Coil,

Pantera, Type O, Xandria.

D e d i c a t i o n , c a r e e r

minded!! Practice spot.

Looks and attitude! 717-

770-9621.

WANTED: Guitarist /

songwriter (rock) seeking

Lead Vocalist and back up

musicians for recording

and live performances.

Call Mike 304-261-0006,

leave message and contact

number.

WANTED: Guitarist and

drummer looking for

Guitarist and separate

singer. Rehearsals in

Ephrata on weekends

E q u i p m e n t w e ’ r e

laughing. Call for phone

interview then proceed

from there . Cover

material. Call 717-939-

1383.

WANTED: Hip Hop

Rapper looking to start

serious group. Seeking

another MC, DJ or beat

maker. All about true hip

hop. Serious replies only.

Wilkes Barre / Scranton.

570-235-9602.

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PA Musician Magazine August 2013