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The Homegrown Show -- It's Smokin'!
Every Sunday night at 9, get a big hit of the very best local and regional rock with your hosts Viking Jim and 'His Royal Sweetness' Pete Drivere!
It's rust belt rock, right from your radio!
ONLY on 93.3 WNCD The Wolf!
SUPPORT YOUR SCENE!
Looking for something to do, somewhere to go, cool bands to see?
Check out youngstownrock.com!
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Your smilin' host!
 Viking Jim
Heartbreaker. Hell raiser. Headbanger. Click Here to email The Vike! |
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How to get on the show!
Send your best original music to:
The Homegrown Show
c/o 93.3 The Wolf
7461 South Ave.
Boardman, OH 44512
Include a band bio with your CD.
Also make sure it's airplay ready, meaning 'Keep it clean.'
If it needs edited for content (F-bombs and whatnot), let us know, we can take care of that for you... mustn't upset the FCC any more than necessary, after all...
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What we're looking for!
We've gotten some questions regarding why we play what we play, how we pick songs, etc.. I'd like to take some time to give everyone a more clear idea of what we're looking for.
1. Originality -- This one's first and foremost. The simplest way I can put it is that if it REMINDS us of something, that's good... but if it SOUNDS LIKE something, that's NOT so good. It's cool to hear the influences in a band's sound, but if they sound exactly like another band, say Metallica for instance, then it's not very original is it? Here's what I mean -- when I listen to, say, Fuzztub, I can HEAR the influence of bands like Black Sabbath, Corrosion of Conformity, etc., but they SOUND like Fuzztub. Get my drift?
While I'm on the topic, let's discuss 'cover bands.' If you're in a cover band, that's cool. But we're interested in bands that are primarily playing their OWN music, and writing their own songs, because the purpose of the show is to showcase the fantastic scope of original music from Northeast Ohio and Western Pa., and hopefully bring it to a wider audience while also getting people out to see these bands 'live'. If you're a cover band that's working on or has a few originals, that's great, we encourage that. But you're still a cover band. Keep working, get that set list to include mostly originals, and you'll have a MUCH better chance of making the cut! Also, we prefer to play bands that are currently playing live shows. Our only exception is if we play tracks from old Y-town bands that were big 'back in the day.' We do that in order to provide some historical perspective on the Y-town scene. Yes, there is a method to our madness.
2. Musicianship -- Please, make sure your band is tight. We've gotten a couple of submissions that sounded like a bunch of crack-addled chimpanzees that got loose in New York Music. Just because your Mom says it sounds good, or your girlfriend thinks you're the greatest band since Led Zeppelin, doesn't make it so. Pete and I listen to the submissions and collaborate on what gets played on the show, we're both involved in different aspects of the music business, and we like to think we know what we're doing. Also, be ready to accept constructive criticism. We're willing to help you improve your band, but YOU have to be willing to listen. We WANT your band to get better. 3. Recording quality -- This is a BIG one. We are looking for a high quality of recording, because frankly, nothing sounds worse on the radio than a BAD RECORDING. You could be the best band on the planet, but if the recording sucks, it'll sound worse on the radio. Trust me on this. And no, I'm not saying this just so you'll go to Pete at Ampreon. We've played plenty of bands that record exclusively at other local studios, some that work out of town, and some that have done really good work at small 'basement' or 'home' studios. 4. Style -- We try to play as wide a scope of styles as we can -- we've touched on mainstream rock, guitar rock, punk, metal, hardcore, funk, pop, alt-country -- hell, we'll even consider Hip-Hop if it's good stuff. As long as the music adheres to the above, it'll get consideration! 5. Patience -- If you submit something and you don't hear it on the show right away, that doesn't mean we didn't like it or that we won't be playing it. Pete and I try to work the playlists out in advance -- we've only got an hour on the air, so we can't spend the show arguing about what's going on this week. We've usually got that worked out WELL before we go on the air on Sunday, so if we get a CD late in the week, it may not get on that Sunday's show.
I hope that clears some things up. Again, thanks to ALL for your continued support of the show and the Youngstown scene! |
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Personality Links
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Youngstown Rock Homegrown Showcase Schedule for September
Wednesday 09-01-2010 1:08pm ET
Fri Sept 3rd – Bob’s Country Bunker @ Cedars, 23 N. Hazel St. Youngstown, 10 pm, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown, OH, United States, 44503, 10 pm, $5 cover.
Sat Sept 4th – Ten Count Fall w/ Force of Habit, Doxy Drive @ University Pizzeria, 133 Lincoln Ave. YSU, 10 pm, $5 21+, 7$ 18-20, $1 off w/YSU ID.
Sat Sept 11th - PABSTOLUTELY 3 Festival, 15 bands plus food and vendors, all day starting at noon, proceeds benefit to benefit The Purple Cat, Golden String and ISLE, helping adults with disabilities. At The Roayla Oaks, 924 Oak St. Youngstown. FREE
Fri Sept 17 – Asleep w/ Horses Have People Teeth, Fusebox Poet (from SC) @ University Pizzeria, 133 Lincoln Ave. Youngstown (YSU), 10 pm, $5 21+, $7 18-20. $1 off w/YSU ID. Sat Sept 18th – Red Sun w/ Centrifuge and Indian Catastrophe @ University Pizzeria, 133 Lincoln Ave. Youngstown (YSU), 10 pm, $5 21+, $7 18-20, $1 off w/YSU ID.Sat Sept 25th – First IN Space with special guests Turbo Lovers @ University Pizzeria, 133 Lincoln Ave. YSU, 10 pm, $5 21+, $7 18-20, $1 off w/YSU ID.
Get your band bio and music up at youngstownrock.com!
Monday 05-17-2010 12:18pm ET
If you want to get the word out about your band, or if you're looking to book a gig in Youngstown, check out youngstownrock.com! Just send your bio, a band pic, and any tracks you'd like to submit! If your band makes the 'cut,' you'll be featured on The Homegrown Show and the Rustbelt Rock Pirate Podcast on youngstownrock.com! Homegrown Show Band Directory
Monday 02-23-2009 4:16pm ET
CLICK HERE
for Viking Jim's Homegrown Show/Myspace band directory!Local band links
Monday 04-12-2010 2:23pm ET
NEW Way To Get Your Music On-Line
Wednesday 06-10-2009 1:31pm ET
First of all, thanks to all of the local bands who've helped make the Homegrown Show and web page a success. Now, we need to ask for your help one more time. There's an upgraded web page that will allow YOU to create your own Wolf home page and upload photos, bios, audio and even video! You can check it out HERE. The locally uploaded cuts are available at the bottom of the page. The problem is, most of the Homegrown bands aren't listed there. We need to correct that. Click HERE to do everything you need to do (and it ain't much!) to take advantage of this expanded opportunity. We're looking forward to populating the NEW! page with all of the Homegrown Bands! Home Grown Videos!
Tuesday 02-10-2009 3:35pm ET
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