John Lane chats with us about his various experiences in 2 different music scenes as well as his USO tours! Part 1 Gene the Werewolf – Firecracker Terry McCausland-Cruel Intentions John Lane – Some Chick from Akron After the Fall – dont you remember? IGOBAH – QUEEN OF DENIAL G edit1 skell – Two Minute Atomic Clock Jagged-Fell – Retaliate IGOBAH – so what complete Stratega – bleed my heart dry kaj – I Deny Iron Fist Dillusion – Fade the Dream
Read More MTS Management is more than just an artist management company…it is a bonafide rock star in the music industry. Specializing in full-service artist management, publicity and promotions, and social media campaigns, MTS Management is on the cutting edge of today’s new music business. Xander Demos – Right Angles Jiggley Jones “Baby Blue” Doug Briney – More Than Just a Farm Josey Milner – Not Pretty Enough Amy Rose – (Redneck Reunion) Party Like A Redneck Cede – NOT MY OWN Resolution 15 – In Full View Celtic Assault – Kama Loka Acarya – Fountain Song Chux Beta – You’ll Live Forever Episode 307 by The Pennsylvania Rock Show on Mixcloud
Read More Paradox Please – Singularity Paradox Please – Indoctrination Rising Regina – Whiskey Stratega – bleed my heart dry Writing Off Tomorrow – Hopeless Cause Slant 6 – Home Paradox Please – Reality Check The Chemistry Set – Why Dont You dormitory effect – What I have Done Comic Book Heroes – Pride Chip Dimonick – Make You Famous Creep – Walking Backwards A Lovely Crisis – Cocky Rocker Slingshot Genius – Use Me Paradox Please – Progression Paradox Please’s Biography Paradox Please formed in July 2011 in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. Their music shows a variety of influences ranging from progressive rock, heavy metal, and indie music. While being billed as an alternative rock act the assortment of music styles shows throughout each track and has helped them grow a large and diverse fan base. All the musicians have come together with newly written material in 2011 after working with various other projects in the region led by singer and guitarist James Beswick. Accompanied by bassist Brittany Glitsch, and drummer Chad Leonberg Paradox Please has played many significant venues in the Pittsburgh area and north of Pittsburgh in the city of Erie, PA. Their dynamic live performance is only overshadowed by their emotional, thought provoking, and inventive music structure. They released their first EP, Project 139, March 3rd, 2012 in both digital and physical format. Following up with multiple festival appearances in Pittsburgh, Paradox Please embarked on their first tour in August in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Illinois ending with a performance at the Legendary Dobbs in Philadelphia as part of the cities Liberty City Music Festival. After the tour Paradox Please went to Columbus, OH to record their new single “Singularity” which was released November 1st, 2012 with a music video released December 1st, 2012. They were selected to play for the Millennium Music Conference in Harrisburg in February of 2013 and added as a featured artist on the website ReverbNation for a week by the co-founder Lou Plaia. Included in their fast start to 2013 they were nominated for two categories at the Pittsburgh Rock Music Awards in the Best Alternative Rock Band and Best Alternative Rock Music Video for Singularity, winning in both categories in February 2013. State of Emergency EP, the four song EP follow up to Singularity was released digitally and physically June 18th, 2013.
Read More Brian Shaffer joined us on the phone to discuss what he has been up to lately including his newest gig as a voiceover talent! Brian K Shaffer – Turn It Upside Down kaj – Leverage LollyTrigger – One Brian K Shaffer – capitol nation Writing Off Tomorrow – All the Blood I Need Paradox Please – Singularity Kaj (unreleased) – Cry For Help Xander Demos – White Knuckle Driving Shattered – God of RageZilch – Libra Eyes skell – Don’t SpeakStep 11 – De Pintura (kaj) – Angel of Blood A Lovely Crisis – Guitar is Dead Slant 6 – Home Rockabilly Junction – Southern Skies Brian Shaffer’s Biography Hi, my name is Brian K. Shaffer and I am a musician based out of the Western PA region. I have been writing and recording music for roughly 15 years. I got my start as a young child listening to my mother sing and play guitar and sitting by the large console stereo listening to records with her. I then began to teach myself how to sing and became a vocalist in many a cappella groups such as the “Distinguished Gentlemen” and “Common Ground,” in which we performed across the Mid-Atlantic Region in such cities as Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Cleveland and placed 4th at the National Harmony Sweepstakes at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. We had the pleasure of sharing the stage with such legendary groups as “The Monkeys,” “The Marcells,” “The Tymes,” “The Vogues” and “The Contours.” As my career began to grow, i began to front a number of rock bands including (kaj) – pronounced “Cage,” in which I was a founding member. As the frontman for (kaj), we were featured in a National Rock Showcase in Louisville, KY and were a feature band at the “Heart of Texas Quadruple Bypass Music Festival” – AKA “The Texas Rockfest” in Austin, TX. Our music has been played on numerous radio stations and podcasts across the US as well as overseas, including XM and Sirus Satellite Radio, The Nationally Syndicated “Lex and Terry Morning Show,” The “Adam Curry (of MTV Fame) Podcast Rewind” and the “Armed Forces Network,” broadcasted to our brave men and women fighting for our freedom across the globe! Some of the songs that i wrote for the band (kaj) “Redeemer” and “Disposition”were selected by MTV Networks for use in such shows as “MTV Made,” “MTV Fat Camp,” “MTV Spring Break”and the new show “MTV Exiled.” I have had the pleasure of working with Tony Marinacci of “Total Music and Entertainment” as a vocalist on 2 of his tunes and the song “Can’t Take Another Day” was used for the Pittsburgh Penguins Highlights Show on FSN Pittsburgh. I am a single father of 2 beautiful boys and writing, recording and performing music keeps me happy and sharing that joy with my children is one of my biggest joys. Turning 40 on July 3, 2015 i fully believe it is time to take risks and take the chance to fully pursue my passion to the fullest!
Read More We revisited with Xander Demos and caught up on all his bands and his opinions on many different topics. We also chatted with Orion Czarnecki about his upcoming project AmigosLive. Release Date: November 1, 2013 Running Time: 0:58:04 Guests: Xander Demos & Orion Czarnecki Where to Find Them: http://xanderdemos.com/ & http://www.4amigofilms.com/ Where to Purchase their Music: http://www.xanderdemos.bigcartel.com/ Show Notes: Show Notes We revisited with Xander Demos and caught up on all his bands and his opinions on many different topics. We also chatted with Orion Czarnecki about his upcoming project Amigos Live. Notes- Amigo Rock is: Orion Czarnecki – Drums & Percussion Alan Barker – Bass Steve Miller – Lead & Rhythm Guitars James Rushin – Piano, Organ & Synth Nathan Zoob – Acoustic & Flamenco Guitar http://www.xanderdemos.com http://www.amigoslive.net Episode 304: Xander Demos & Orion Czarnecki by The Pennsylvania Rock Show on Mixcloud
Read More A little Get Outta Town Action this month with Acarya and their first appearance on our show! broadcasted October 2012 Acarya Running Time: 0:48:37 https://www.facebook.com/acaryaband
Read More Bill and Michael from Venus in Furs discuss everything from cds to vinyl, to 8 tracks?!? broadcasted August 2012 Featuring: Venus in Furs Running Time: 0:51:48 http://www.venusinfursrocks,com
Read More Zilch makes their debut the PA Rock Show. They discuss band history, the major scene, & the Local Scene broadcasted July 2012 Featuring: Zilch Running Time: 0:31:29 http://www.zilchmetal.net
Read More Bill reintroduces the band SuffaCate to the PA Rock Show. broadcasted June 2012 Featuring: SuffaCate Running Time: 0:18:43 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Suffacate SuffaCate’s Bio Suffacate has had a few incarnations. This version came to be in June 2011 when Matt Wilmot and Cate Fouse decided it was the two of them against the world. Since then they have worked dilligently to create a great show for all ages. Suffacate has been a regular at Rock 4 Life events, benefitting sick children.
Read More Jim Platt’s Biography Jim Platt is a self-taught musician who has been writing and performing for 15 years. Artists that influence him are The Beatles – in particular John Lennon. Jim Platt is proud to announce the release of three new singles “All Alone in My Dreams”, “Roll On By” and “Drama Queen” which are on his yet to be released CD titled “Moving Through The Ages” which is set for release in October 2012. “All Alone in My Dreams” are a Lennon-esc type song typical to his writing style. The story revolves around a little boy who died at 6 and went to heaven. This little boy never met neither his unborn sister nor his grandfather and when he met Jesus, he sent back. It is an experience that Jim was drawn to saying that understanding this little boy’s journey would help others dealing with death. It is a powerful and profound song with a grandeur melody enhanced by lyrical genius. It is written with much emotion and has such an impact with voice and acoustic guitar. These are the types of songs that live on forever. Songs such as “Roll on By” which is about Jim’s friend of his that was killed in a motorcycle accident. Then there’s “Drama Queen” which has more of an up-tempo adding in electric guitar. This arrangement also deserves notice as it display a diverse artist whose musical arrangements are reminiscent of one of our most prolific songwriters of all time, Mr. John Lennon who has had a major influence on Jim is writing style. Prior to the release of these singles, Jim released two demos; one with “Autumn Lane” called “Reflections”. The other was “Jim Platt- The Long Forgotten Road”. Three full length CD’s were also released “Led By Grace” (2007), “Tea For Two” (2008) and “Accepted” (2009). Jim Platt is looking forward to promoting his upcoming CD. He is also planning a trip to New York City as soon as possible. “I’m a songwriter/singer (as Noel Gallagher puts it). I feel my writing is more than my singing. I write what I believe and feel with a strong Lennon influence. All I look for is a chance to get myself heard. I love to hear from fans and their thoughts. Makes me a stronger musician, but I feel any of my songs can be put up there with music of today.” Jim’s own personal journey has had quite an impact on him. His music is raising eyebrows to others as he write about reality and it is this reaction that brings the most satisfaction and happiness in his life. On October 9th he will be playing Nathan Marshalls Ohio Valley Tonight Show in West Virginia est 1863.. to promote this CD. You can listen to and/or purchase Jim Platt’s songs by logging onto the following websites: www.myspace.com/jimplattmusic http://c1.promofm.com/bands/6754/index.php Jim Platt is currently working with A & R Select based in West Hollywood, Ca. for licensing, publishing, a record deal and/or placement opportunities. For additional information, please contact them at: 323-924-5897 www.arselect.com Places Played…. Legion Keener Bandshell -Latrobe, Pa (Save The Music Festival 1st show)-1 time, United Methodist Church Festival (Show), Latrobe,PA~1 time Christian Book Store Opening (IUP MUG Show, Indiana, PA)~1 time Dv8 Coffee Shop (Show) Greensburg, PA~3 times, Keynote Cafe Jeannette (Show), PA~3 times, Keynote Cafe (Open Mic) Jeannette,PA~N/A PA Rock Show (Radio Show) Leechburg, PA~2 times, Coffee Bean (Show) Latrobe , PA~1 time, Coffee Bean (Open mic) Latrobe, PA~ N/A, Under Ground Refuge (Show) New Castle, PA~1 time, IUP MUG (Radio Show) Indiana, PA~1 time, Acoustic Hour Radio Show (with Anthony Fraizer) Indiana, PA~1 time, Redstar Resturant (Show) with Dennis C Lee, opening for Lovebettie. Greensburg, PA~1 time, Table Coffee Shop (Metro Coffee Shop) (Show) Scottdale, PA~ 5 times, Speals Tavern (Open Mic) New Alexandria, PA~ 2 times, Saint Vincent Gristmill Coffee Shop (Open Mic) Latrobe, PA~3 times, Cool Springs Resturant/Bar (Open Mic) Ligonier, PA~ 1 time, Ligonier Tavern (Show) Ligonier, PA~1 time, Recoup Lounge (Show) NYC, New York~1 time… Club Café- 4 times Running Time: 0:59:16
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