October 2015
Homegrown Music is WVIA-FM's exclusive series which each week showcases the talents of regional contemporary music artists in recordings produced in the WVIA-FM studios by series host George Graham and is broadcast Tuesdays at 9:00 PM. A special feature during October is a Live Homegrown Music Concert with Rick Hornyak and Romy on the 5th. Further information on Homegrown Music may be obtained via the World Wide Web at http://homegrownmusic.info andhttp://www.wvia.org/radio/local/homegrown-music/
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Oct. 5 A Live Homegrown Music Concert with the RICK HORNYAK BAND and ROMY. After an extended summer hiatus, the Homegrown Music Live Concert series returns with a roots rock band and a pianist-singer-songwriter. |
Rick Hornyak is a Pennsylvanian who decided to take a real plunge for his music, quitting his job, and pulling up roots to move to Austin, Texas, to be part of the rich roots-rock scene there. He has released two CDs which have been receiving national attention. He made his Homegrown Music debut in 2013 with a studio session. He returns to his native Keystone State as part of his tour to his debut live performance on Homegrown Music with his band. |
Romy Balvers is a native of the Netherlands who also traveled a long way to pursue her music, in this case settling in New York State. Her debut American CD Unbound was released last year and was a featured album on WVIA’s Mixed Bag. She made her HGM debut earlier this year in a studio session, and now puts in her first Homegrown Music live concert appearance. | |||
As usual, WVIA’s members and listeners are invited to attend this live two-hour concert-broadcast at WVIA’s Sordoni Theater. Free reservations are available at wvia.org. Note: Start time: 8:00 PM. |
Oct. 6 The Currys. Brothers Tommy and Jimmy and cousin Galen Curry perform a thoroughly appealing folk-oriented sound held together by their family vocal harmonies – three guys who have been singing together all their lives. Their CD Follow was a Mixed Bag album review feature, and the trio performed on a memorable live Homegrown Music concert last year. This edition of Homegrown Music is an encore of their Homegrown Music studio session in 2014. |
Oct. 13 Harmonious Wail. A distinctive trio who incorporate jazz and gypsy swing influences, their sound is centered around mandolin and jazzy vocals. Their 2013 CD Bohemian Tango has received numerous awards. They make their Homegrown Music debut with their infectious and distinctive stylistic and sonic blend. |
Oct. 20 Kayleigh Baker. A soulful, energetic singer-songwriter originally from Upstate New York, Ms. Baker is a regular in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Her songs have th energy of rock and sound but are performed in an acoustic context in her Homegrown Music debut. |
Oct. 27 Bob Malone. A regular on Homegrown Music, Bob Malone is a remarkably busy touring musician, serving as keyboard man for John Fogerty and doing his own world-wide touring. His current CD Mojo Deluxe has been been winning praise internationally. Bob returns to Homegrown Music for more of his bluesy original songs, served up with his trademark virtuosic piano work. |