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The Cheats PARS571

On episode 571, Pittsburgh’s sleaziest punk rock n’ roll band, The Cheats joined Bill to talk about their band, past bands, wishes and more. Featuring music from: Dragline, Six Bar Break, The Cheats, Royal Honey, Rocky Dennis Face, 13 Saints, Unbroken Soul Interview Segment 1 with The Cheats Where did your band name come from? Your band kind of takes the term regional/national act to a different level, tell us about your current line up. Where is everyone from and what part to they have in the band? Todd, having been in a couple of signed bands, what do you see as the advantages and disadvantages of being signed and/or DIY? With venues opening back up, which venues are you most excited to grace the stages at? What would you sell your soul to the Devil to get? If I was on tour with you, what would the sound track between shows sound like? If you could sit on a bench for one hour with a musical idol, what would you ask them? What is the writing process for The Cheats like? Interview Segment 2 Who is your Dave Grohl? You can play with any band in any location, who and where? If you could go back in time and follow 1 band around for a full year to learn from them, who and why? You get to take 2 other local bands with you on an international tour, who would you take? Tell me about an embarrassing moment that one of your band members had on stage.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWwrZu2fYXI

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Steve Hawk PARS570

Steve Hawk makes his second trek on the Pennsylvania Rock Show on episode 570. Featuring Music from: Fubar, Forgotten Nobody, Steve Hawk, Brad Abbott, Highway Louie Interview Segment 1 with Steve Hawk You re-released Forgotten Nobody’s’ album, Missing Screws, recently. What brought that about? Can you tell me about the day you knew you were going to be a musician? What has been the coolest moment that you’ve had because of music? With things finally starting to open back up, what venues can you not wait to play again? You get to setup an international tour for yourself, what 2 or 3 other bands from our scene are you taking with you? Interview Segment 2 Who is your Dave Grohl? What is something you wish you could do to help further the scene? You have to choose a backing band for your next album, but it has to be a band from the disco age.. who is backing you? You’re a professional baseball player and you need a walkup song? What song do you walk to the batters box to? Where can our listeners find you online? What’s up Next? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5pyqjjfiuk

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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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Endbringer PARS569

Travis, of Clearfield, PA’s Metal band Endbringer, joins Bill on Episode 569 to discuss their brand of metal, the music scene, their new EP, and more! Featuring music from: The Borstal Boys, Chrystyna Marie, Endbringer, Human Delusion, Dying Breed, Illusions of Grandeur Interview Segment 1 with Endbringer I have a feeling that this first question might be moot with a band name like Endbringer, but if there was an apocalyptic event that wipes out most of the people on Earth, which of your songs should survive to help repopulate the Earth? I see that Endbringer is a combination a few former bands, how did you get together? What is something that you fans would be surprised to learn about your band? If I were to play one of your songs backwards, what do you think we would hear? If you got a headlining slot for an international tour, which bands from the area surrounding Clearfield, PA would you take on tour with you? While you’re on that tour, what is the soundtrack of your travels between venues? Tell me a story about your track, Judgement. Interview Segment 2 with Travis Who is your Dave Grohl? If you could chat with any musician in history but only ask them one question… who, what and why? You can invite any band to play a BBQ at your house, who is it going to be and why? Like, bluesman Robert Johnson, you’re standing in the cross roads waiting for the devil to appear, what are you going to attempt to trade your soul for? In other words, what is your biggest musical dream? What song that you didn’t write, do you wish you would have written? If a band from my area decides to head to Clearfield to play a show, what venues and bands would you suggest they check out? Do you want to take a moment and mention the companies that endorse Endbringer: Burning Stone Clothing and Apparel Sticker Mule soul tone cymbals razz energy drink Dunlop guitar picks Brutal Business Entertainment Hope for a Day Foundation Where can we get Endbringer music and merchandise? What’s next for you? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK3EEtzO__k

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Izzie’s Caravan PARS568

Izzie, from Izzie’s Caravan joins Bill on Episode 568 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. The self-proclaimed musical child of early-Aerosmith and Johnny Winter, the roots of ‘Izzie’s Caravan’ trace back to the early 2000’s when Izzie (guitars) and Sim (vocals) formed ‘The Deep Impacters’. The band soon disbanded after a couple of records, and becoming disillusioned by the music industry, Izzie took a decades-long respite from guitar, eventually returning to the instrument he loved, just a few years ago…. Featuring Music from Super Monkey, Izzie’s Caravan, Doppler Affect, INCO FidO Interview Segment 1 with Izzie’s Caravan Where did the band name come from? If there was an apocalyptic event and one of your songs has to help repopulate the Earth, which song should it be and why? What would you sell your soul to the devil for? If you could sit on a bench and speak to one of your musical idols, but you’re only allowed to ask them one question; who would you sit with and what would you ask? What bands would you want to play with you on an international tour? Also what songs would we listen to while traveling from city-to-city? Where would you start and end the tour? Who is your Dave Grohl? Tell us a story about your song, Stick It To Ya. Interview Segment 2 with Izzie If you could hire any band to play at a BBQ or dinner at your house, which band would you hire and why? Can you tell me about the moment that you realized that you wanted to be in a band? If you could forget an album to hear it again for the first time to have that enjoyment again, which album would it be? You have a new album, where can the listeners get a copy of it? I know the pandemic has hurt a lot of musicians in some way, how has it affected you? What’s next for Izzie’s Caravan?

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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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Jana Lee Macheca & John Lane PARS567

Jana Lee Macheca of First Angel Media and John Lane of The Hellfire Club join Bill on episode #567 to have an open chat about many things. Featuring Music from: Chip & the Charge Ups, The Hellfire Club, Seethe, & Demo Demon (Featuring 9 Stitch Method) John, the outdoor concert season is about upon us, what does the governor lifting some of the restrictions mean for you at the American Hilljack Ranch? What about the Hellfire Club, other than playing at Rock for Life, what is going on with them? John, have you decided what you’re doing with that media group? Jana, what is going on with the transition that is happening over at First Angel? We do short stint on this week’s 3 Questions and a song Episode about Judy Rodman. We talk about the Rock for Life Concert Series. Jana makes an official announcement about an upcoming crossover show we will be doing as a Takeover of XRP Radio, where we “Combat” our music vs. the music library of XRP! Our playlist for the takeover was: Demo Demon (featuring 9 Stitch Method) – Revolution :: Nu-Metal Rod Wilkins and the LOC Band – Mr. Floppy :: Rock Winter’s Descent – Fortune :: Metal MadClock – Villian :: hip hop/rap Royal Honey – Dirty Romance :: Sleeze Rock Fubar – Don’t Arrest Me :: rock, reggae, punk and ska The Hellfire Club – Do No Harm :: Metal Feast on the Fallen – Wastemoreland :: Metal Normal Creatures – 666 Ghosts :: Rock / Hip Hop John Vento – Baby Blues :: Acoustic Rock The Fading Light – On My Own :: Alternative Rock Noble Hops – The Amish Ninja :: rock Doppler Affect – Goin’ Home :: Country Rock We talk about the First Angel Media services and the webzine articles that will be in the XRP Zine. Rainy Day Designs CCC, First Angel Media Tumblers are coming! Submit your music to Build the Scene AND XRP Radio! If You’re standing at the crossroads waiting for the Devil, what are you going to sell your soul for? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8fk_W_hNiw

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XRP Takeover #1

LISTEN LIVE ON XRP RADIO SATURDAY 5/8 3-5PM EASTERN BTS & FAM Playlist Demo Demon (featuring 9 Stitch Method) – Revolution Rod Wilkins and the LOC Band – Mr. Floppy Winter’s Descent – Fortune MadClock – Villian Royal Honey – Dirty Romance Fubar – Don’t Arrest Me The Hellfire Club – Do No Harm Feast on the Fallen – Wastemoreland Normal Creatures – 666 Ghosts John Vento – Baby Blues The Fading Light – On My Own Noble Hops – The Amish Ninja Silk9 – Tear Me Down skell – Everything’s Fine :: Metal XRP Playlist Killburn – I Want to Do Something Wrong Black Lakes – Fragments Noddy NT – New Kicks – Noddy NT  Skata Tones – A Day At The Fair Burning Mindfields – Reaper The Spike Direction Effect – Bentley Hop Buried From Below – Innocence Elements of Style – Off the Top AJ Abberton – Trampoline Riskee & the Ridicule – In The Dark We Dwell Dunce Cap Jack – Dac Rambo Infinite Girl – In Isolation Standing Crew – Cheap Girls Bill Domiano of Build the Scene and Jana Lee Macheca of First Angel Media join Tizz and Admin Lady Cat of XRP Radio in a musical battle of the ages every second Saturday of the month LIVE at 3pm Eastern (8pm UK)! Bill and Jana bring a handful of songs from various genres to the show and Tizz and Cat play them blindly, then they try to find a song of similar genre from XRP’s vast rotation. The people in the chatbox decide which song wins that round! Submit Your Music to Build the Scene | Submit Your Music to XRP Radio

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Brian Genovesi PARS566

Pittsburgh Singer-Songwriter, Brian Genovesi joins Bill on episode 566 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Featuring Music from: End Bringer, Seethe, Brian Genovesi, Steve Hawk, The Redlines segment 1 with Brian Genovesi What brought you to the SOS Concert Series? What were some of the bands that you were in? How does a Brian Genovesi song get started and work its way onto an album? If you were standing at the crossroads waiting for the devil to arrive, why are you there, what is so important that you’re willing to sell your soul for? If you were sitting on a bench like Forrest Gump with a musical idol, what would you talk to them about, what would you be asking them? If you could go back in time and follow any band around for a year to learn from and bring the experience back to present time, who would you follow? If you had to come up with a stage name, what would it be? If one of your songs survives an apocalyptic event and will be used to help repopulate the Earth, which of your songs should it be? If you could play with any band from the history of the world in any location, who and where? Tell me about an embarrassing moment… What is a song that you didn’t write that you wish you would have written? segment 2 with Brian What cartoon series would you be in, and what character would play you? If you were going to act in a documentary about a musician, which musician would you want to be? What are your favorite venues. What other shows do you have coming up? Where can people find you to get a copy of your music? Can you pinpoint that moment when you realized you wanted to be a musician? If you could talk to that boy who first saw the guitar, what would you tell him? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DiHJVmaS9w

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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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