3 questions & a song

Charlie Barath 3QS059

June 15, 2021 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:49:57 Comments Off on Charlie Barath 3QS059

Charlie Barath, a Hohner Harmonica’s Artist, joins Bill to introduce you to his upcoming album. History Lesson: How did the harmonica become your instrument of choice? At what point did you decide to take it a step forward and play in a band with the harmonica? You can see the respect that other musicians have for you on stage. If you could speak to 1 musician in the history of music, who would you want to talk to and what 1 question would you most want answered? Are you close with Tony Holiday? Have you ever played a show with him? Asked by Davy Williamson on episode #58. Check out Charlie’s weekly show, Car-Tunes, on his Facebook page. About Charlie Barath Genre: Blues, Roots, Americana, Classic Country, Western Swing Band Location: Monaca, PA, USA Where to find them: Hohner Artist, Charlie Barath, is a singer, songwriter, and musician well versed in traditional American music styles. He’s been studying and playing the diatonic Harmonica since the late 70s, as well as teaching the techniques crucial to obtaining proficiency on his humble instrument. The diversity of Charlie’s writing and playing styles demonstrates the wide variety of influence from those traditional American art forms, be it Blues, Classic Country, Western Swing, Oldtime, Americana, or Gospel. About the song, Ollie, Ollie Ollie Ollie is the quintessential song about growing up in small town USA. All the images portrayed in this piece are experiences that I, along with countless other Americans, have lived at some point in life. Even now, I 􀉤nd myself transported back in time to that little town in Southeastern Ohio whenever I listen to this track. This was a songwriting collaboration that I did with my good friend, Gary Vincent, at his recording studio in Clarksdale, MS.

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Davy Williamson 3QS058

June 1, 2021 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:28:03 Comments Off on Davy Williamson 3QS058

Davy Williamson comes to us from our friends at MTS Management Group. Davy takes on his version of 3 Questions and a Song on episode 58! Can you tell us about the moment you wanted to be a musician? and as a secondary question to your musical history, having been in successful regional bands like, Third Class Passenger and Ma-Shot-Pa, to name a few; what made you decide to go out as a solo artist? You have to choose a backing band for your next project, but it has to be a band from the glam rock age.. who is backing you? What genre of rock do you consider yourself? asked by Judy Rodman on episode 57. About Davy Williamson Genre: Rock Band Location: Wilmington, NC, USA American singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. Prior to going solo, Davy was the lead singer and guitarist of multiple North Carolina rock bands including, Third Class Passenger and Ma-Shot-Pa. Born in Plant City, Florida and raised in his hometown, a small East Coast Port City… Wilmington, North Carolina’s Davy Williamson has enjoyed his share of success dating back nearly 25 years to his stints in popular regional bands like Third Class Passenger and Ma-Shot-Pa. In 2020, Williamson took his music to a whole new level with his debut solo single, “Thin Disguise.” The track reached international hit song status, by reaching #1 on the iTunes Rock Songs chart in South Africa. In early 2021, he was featured in Alternative Press online, as well as having received rave reviews for the single. On March 12th, 2021, Davy Williamson released “Down By The Fire,” a collection of 8 songs written and performed by Davy, including the previously mentioned “Thin Disguise” and new single, “Cliche.” The EP was co-produced by Williamson and Shawn Adkins of Back-A-Round Records. Adkins and Steve Hardy handled mixing duties. Mastering was done by Andy Vandette. Pre-sale for “Down By The Fire EP” begins on February 27th.  

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Judy Rodman – vocal coach, song writer, producer… 3QS057

May 15, 2021 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:31:07 Comments Off on Judy Rodman – vocal coach, song writer, producer… 3QS057

Judy Rodman is a singer, songwriter, producer and vocal instructor in Nashville, Tennessee. She was the Academy of Country Music’s “Top New Female Vocalist” award in 1985. Judy is also known for writing LeAnn Rimes’s number-one hit “One Way Ticket (Because I Can)” (co-written with Keith Hinton)… and today she tackle’s 21 3 Questions and a Song. What are some differences between stage and studio singing? What are some things that a vocalist can do to avoid vocal fatigue and strain? If you were booking a band to play a BBQ at your house, what band would you pick and why?  If you were standing at the crossroads waiting for the devil, what would you sell your soul for? What’s the one thing in music that you really, really want? Which one of your songs should survive an apocalyptic event and be responsible for helping repopulate the earth, which song would it be? You’re sitting on a bench and your musical idol sits down next to you, who is it, and what are you going to talk to them about? Who is your Dave Grohl? Who would you want to go up on stage with to perform one of their songs? As a vocal coach, do you believe you have to take what the person’s voice gives you and make it their own? asked by Kristian Montgomery in Episode 56 What should I be paying attention to voice-wise as a podcaster and teacher? How do I get my students to use a mic correctly and project? What is a song that you didn’t write, that you wish you had written? Tell us about your podcast, All things Vocals What is one thing that people who have followed your career might be surprised to learn about you? About Judy Rodman Where to find her: Location: Nashville, TN, US Genre: Country, Various I have 5 decades of award-winning experience as professional singer, vocal coach, songwriter and studio producer. In my current primary role as vocal coach, I work mainly with career level singers and speakers, or those who aspire to vocal careers. If there are speakers or singers in your audience, I can offer interesting stories and give actionable information to help strengthen effective communication skills and protect the voice from strain. I don’t just speak from theory, I speak from experience, and I care very much about voices and creative spirits in general. About the song, You Want it Back From my 2015 album project with my husband.. written, performed & produced with him, inspired by our Memphis days.

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Kristian Montgomery and the Winter Kill Band 3QS056

May 1, 2021 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:27:48 Comments Off on Kristian Montgomery and the Winter Kill Band 3QS056

Kristian Montgomery answers the 3 Questions and a Song gauntlet of questions for episode 56 of 3 Questions and a Song I try not to ask the obvious questions, so this one doesn’t even count towards the 3 questions. Where did the name Winterkill Band come from? If you could sit down with any band listen to them talk about their career and how they got to where they are today, who would you pick and why? What is something that even your most avid fans would be surprised to learn about you? What kind of bands or artists did you discover during the lockdown for the pandemic, what are your top 3 songs that you discovered? asked by Post Profit on episode 55 (The original guest on our pilot episode came up on this question, The Cosmic Vultures!) How did covid and 2020 in general affect you as a band and how much progress have you made in 2021? asked by Post Profit on episode 55. About Kristian Montgomery and the Winter Kill Band Location: Boston, MA, USA Genre: Rock Where to find them: Born in Florida to a Danish immigrant and a blue blooded American girl, his family moved to New England where his father worked as a fisherman. He lived with his grandparents and began singing in the church choir where his voice was recognized by his Reverend, a former professional tenor. Kristian realized the impact his voice had upon people once he opened his eyes after singing the Lord’s Prayer and seeing the silent tears fall from faces he had never met. Outside of church Kristian sang shanties,Celtic and Scandanavian songs at local bars and told stories of fisherman coming home from sea. Over time he progressed as a songwriter and ultimately developed a following, He joined several rock bands through the years where he won awards for his voice. While a member of a metal band, Kristian was nominated for the Boston Music Awards for best male vocalist. He however, did not feel like this genre was a good fit for him. He wanted adventure, so he traveled to Nicaragua to perform on television in Managua. While there, he was photographed sitting around a table relaxing in the capital with an AK-47 in his arms; as if this was war torn country was just another place to find stories for his songs. This experience awoke something in Kristian, he found a freedom that only his ancestors had known. He began taking his music back to his father’s homeland, where it was received like a son coming home to his family. Although his intentions were to bring music to the world; after starting a family in the US, it was at the dinner table where he truly found home. A divorce inevitably threw Kristian back into performing. He was jailed after fighting for equal rights for fathers in Massachusetts. Having lost everything, he began to rebuild his life. Upon release from prison he began work on “The Gravel Church”. He wrote about his experiences in prison, starting over and how he found hope. “When your world is taken away” he says “it’s like watching a ship sail further and further away from you. You’re far apart, but if you put your feet in the water you’re still connected” About the song, It’s a song about a dream I had about a woman making me dig my own grave in Vegas and every time she shot me said it’s ok baby.

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Post Profit 3QS055

April 15, 2021 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:22:15 Comments Off on Post Profit 3QS055

On Episode 55 of 3 Questions and a Song, Post Profit join Bill to discuss their new single “Better Off” and to take their turn at 3 questions! If you were standing at a crossroads waiting for the Devil to show up so that you could sell your soul, what musical wish would you be asking for? You’ve played with some big name bands such as: FILTER, SALIVA, DROWNING POOL, TO WHOM IT MAY, AND SONS OF TEXAS, but the real question is… who is your Dave Grohl? Where did your band name come from? asked by Tom Tikka of the Impersonators on episode 54 Bonus Question: If you could go back in time without breaking the space-time continuum and follow any band around for a year, who would you follow around to learn from or just plain hangout with? About the Song, Better Off “Better Off” touches on a lot of sensitive aspects of the state of humanity currently and throughout history. The track presents the idea that hate is deeply intertwined in our current culture, and that hate is being propelled by the media, politics, and institutional racism. The track poses the question “What if we could learn to love?”, hinting that it will take a collective effort for people to learn about one another’s cultures and learn to respect their difference. If we all love and respect our fellow man to some degree, the human race as a whole will be “Better Off”. Humanity could progress leaps and bounds if different people and different nations across the globe could band together and form a sort of global standard of respect, peace, and love for one another. About Post Profit Location: Longview, TX, US Genre: Alternative Rock When You Think It’s Right It’s Always Wrong… Named ETX’s Metal Band of the Year in 2018 and Rock Band of the Year in 2019, Post Profit are the newest Alternative Rock band to burst on the scene with their hit single ’Same Sad Song’ reaching #23 on the Billboard Top 40 Charts for Mainstream Rock. With over 200 shows under their belt in the first year of their career, the band has had the pleasure of playing with well-known acts such as Drowning Pool, To Whom It May, Saliva, and Sons Of Texas. Post Profit have won countless Battle of the Bands and performed at Inklife Festival, So What?! Music Festival, and many others across the United States. Drawing inspiration from groundbreaking industry names like Royal Blood, Highly Suspect, and Nothing But Thieves, Post Profit are a breath of fresh air with an intense live show and unwavering ability to blend different genres seamlessly. The combination of Matt Jackson on vocals and guitar, Nick Hawner on guitar, Jordan Conley on bass, and Zach Hicks on drums deliver nothing less than driving bass lines, blistering guitar riffs, and soaring vocals. Post Profit released their single, ‘When You Think It’s Right’ on February 12th off of their debut album, ‘When You Think It’s Right It’s Always Wrong’ coming Fall 2021.

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Tom Tikka, The Impersonators 3QS054

April 1, 2021 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:32:20 Comments Off on Tom Tikka, The Impersonators 3QS054

  Tommi Tikka, of the Impersonators, takes his second turn at 3 Questions and a Song I recently watched a documentary on Robert Johnson, which brings me to ask you… if you were standing at a crossroads and the Devil offers you whatever you want in return for your soul, what would you do? You mentioned that your album, Life of Grant, is a concept album, can you tell us about the concept? Have you ever thought considered writing jingles for songs for the opening of tv shows? asked by Cultt of She on episode 53. About the Song, Scarlett Hell This is a very difficult song to get into for me. It’s obvious to anyone reading the lyrics that “Scarlet Hell” is about prostitution, or more specifically the dark side of prostitution that can include human trafficking, sexual slavery, drugs and occasionally…even murder. As the music video depicts, sometimes people who buy sex from the wrong prostitute, end up in a cardboard box. In case it doesn’t become clear that this song is anti-prostitution for all the aforementioned reasons, then I’ll make point about saying it clearly: this is an anti-prostitution song. Musically, “Scarlet Hell” is one of my favorite Impersonators tracks. Our producer Janne Saksa and I worked very hard on the arrangement. I like the Latin, Santana-feel the song has and also the solo, which was played completely off the cuff, is one of my better ones, I think. Recorded roughly a year and a half ago, this was the time I was seriously getting into wah wah, which has now become a bit of a trademark for me. Another favorite moment on the song is the outro with its vocal harmonies and adlibbed lead vocals. I was listening to “Scarlet Hell” in the kitchen this morning, when my six-year-old son walked in, asking for cereal. “Is this you singing, Daddy?” he asked. “It is,” I told him proudly. “It’s not very good,” my son exlaimed. I didn’t know how to respond to his comment. He caught me completely by surprise. He noticed this and was for a moment scared that he had hurt my feelings. Hence, he continued, “But I like it much better than the music you had on before. What was that?” “That was The Eagles,” I said with a smile. “It’s a legendary group, Darling,” I kept talking. “Are they as legendary as KSI?” he asked. Knowing KSI is his big brothers’ favorite YouTuber, I stroke his hair and said, “Probably not.” One day, he’ll find out. About the Impersonators Location: Finland Genre: Indie Rock Where to find them: Time flies! And yet I can remember it all like yesterday. I was on my couch in Helsinki, looking out the window, down in the dumps, freshly divorced and also recovering from the break-up of Carmen Gray, a band whose entire catalog I had written with my brother Lappe Holopainen. Gone was the support of Sony/BMG and Warner. I was flat on my ass and clueless. I thought about hanging up my six-string. Maybe it was time. A tear rolled down my cheek. Just then my phone beeped. It was a text from a friend of mine, one Antti Autio. The text was a poem titled “Ghost Town Radio”. It was absolutely brilliant. I ran to my bedroom, got my acoustic guitar and wrote a melody to Antti’s lines. It was like lightning had struck. Before this moment, Antti was a guy I had met at the university, a chap I was swapping records with (he too was a music fanatic). But with that text and that song, we became blood brothers of sorts, songwriter buddies, soul mates and two halves of a duo called The Impersonators. And now finally, after many turns on this winding road called life, we are releasing our first full-length album titled Life Of Grant. Oddly enough, the song that began it all isn’t on this album. You’ll have to wait for that one for a bit. Be that as it may, I hope you enjoy these eleven courses that our secret weapon, producer Janne Saksa has prepared for you. Bon appétit!

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Cultt of She 3QS053

March 15, 2021 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:35:11 Comments Off on Cultt of She 3QS053

Joe, the drummer of Cultt of She, joins Bill to take his shot at 3 Questions and a Song. Cultt of She is a metal band out of New Jersey. What is one well known song that you wished your band wrote and why? If you could have one of your songs appear in a current or past movie or tv series, which song would you pair up with the big or small screen? I listened to your older Roulette stuff, but you can clearly hear a maturity in sound from the Roulette days to the Cultt of She, I’m wondering if that is a driving force behind the name change? – asked by Denman of Rod Wilkins and the LOC Band in Episode 052. BONUS QUESTION – If you band could be cast in any cartoon series, which one would it be? BONUS QUESTION – Who is your Dave Grohl? About Cultt of She Location: Interlaken, New Jersey, US Genre: Punk-infused Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Where to find them: Cultt Of She began its life as rock-veterans, Roulette. Their lineup is unchanged, though they have certainly matured both as people and as musicians. The thing about playing Roulette is sooner or later something is going to ignite. Cultt Of She is done playing, but they will blow you away. Cultt Of She’s Punk-infused Hard Rock/Heavy Metal sound is on full display in their debut album “The Void.” If you’re looking for apocalyptic inspiration or a just in the mood to head bang, this release is definitely worth your attention. Check it out now on all streaming platforms! About the Song, Ghost Town the song is like a journey through memories and holding onto regret… the opening lyric is “passing through familiar space but in a different, looking for a friendly face encased in solid shrine. there’s a shadow of a memory peaking through the door. it rejoins the void and all is as it was before” and the whispered part you here in the real heavy pre-chrous thing is… “there is no going back now. stop pulling on these chains. the promise of tomorrow, forgets our yesterday” It’s very much about a personal regret I deal with that is tied to my late mother and our somewhat strained relationship

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Rod Wilkins and the LOC Band 3QS052

March 1, 2021 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:29:17 Comments Off on Rod Wilkins and the LOC Band 3QS052

3 Questions loomed for Denman of Rod Wilkins and the LOC band for episode 53 of the podcast who’s title explains exactly what it is except for when it doesn’t like this episode!?! Tell me an embarrassing story about one of your bandmates. Over the span of your musical career, who have been your biggest supporters? If I was flipping through a history book and I found your band in it, why is that band in there? (BONUS) Who is your Dave Grohl? </0l> About Rod Wilkins and the LOC Band Genre Variety: Metal, Rock, Pop Punk Band Location: Connellsville, PA Where to find them: Fun loving dudes who enjoy jamming with each other and acting like a bunch of kids! About the song, Mr. Floppy Fun song about a stu?ed bunny and the kid who aggravated his parents with it. We are in the process of filming a video for it! Trying to have it drop by Easter 2021.

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Dancing with Ghosts 3QS051

February 15, 2021 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:35:48 Comments Off on Dancing with Ghosts 3QS051

Josh and Stephanie of Dancing With Ghosts offer their responses to 3 Questions and a Song to Bill for episode 51 with Bill. If you could play any musician in history in a rockumentary, who would you play and why? What is something that fans of Dancing With Ghosts would be surprised to learn about each of you? How do you balance the weight and direction of the different genres in your music? asked by Good Grief in Episode 51. Bonus Question: Who is your Dave Grohl? About Dancing With Ghosts Genre: Alt. Rock/Electro Location: Jacksonville, FL, US Where to find them: Dancing with Ghosts is an electronic-infused alternative rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. The band was started by Josh Cannon back in 2015. After multiple attempts to work within a traditional band dynamic, Josh ventured off on his own and began writing, recording and performing his own music. In 2017, Stephanie Conner joined the band a few months after Dancing with Ghosts’ first full length release: “Koyaanisqatsi”. Stephanie contributed her vocal talents on the band’s second album, “The Nightmare Inside You”, which was released in March of 2018. Along the way, Josh and Stephanie have been producing numerous music videos which have garnered thousands of views on their YouTube channel. Josh and Stephanie have taken a “do it yourself” approach to every aspect of the band which is something they take great pride in. As a result of a successful podcast Josh hosts (Uncovering Unexplained Mysteries), Dancing with Ghosts have passionate fans all over the world. Dancing with Ghosts is currently working on an album of all new material with new singles being released throughout 2021. About the song, Happy Murder Electric This song is about trusting someone and them manipulating you and abusing that trust.

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Good Grief 3QS050

February 1, 2021 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:19:44 Comments Off on Good Grief 3QS050

Good grief joins Bill to spill their guts with 3 Questions and a Song. What is it about being on stage, that keeps bringing you to the stage? If there is an apocalypse that wipes out most of the humans on earth, and only 1 song from each band survives, which of your songs should it be? What inspires you to make that genre of music? asked by Kamyee B in Episode 49. About Good Grief Genre:Alternative Rock Band Location: Chattanooga, TN, USA Where to find them: We’re an up-and-coming indie alternative band from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Inspired by recent events, we set out to create an album that blends genres while employing a wide range of instruments. “Surreal Estate” fuses phrases of psychedelic punk and groovy alternative rock. It was released on all major music platforms on August 31. Good Grief is: Nathaniel McDaniel – Drums/Lead Vocals Adam Gann – Guitar/Bass/Backing Vocals Joey Scrugss – Guitar/Bass/Backing Vocals A little about the song, Drip This song is the first track that features the full band on our new album “Surreal Estate”.

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