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Concrete Soul PARS574

Steven Anthony and Steven, Jr. from Concrete Soul join Bill on Episode 574 to discuss their band, music, and more. They are from Beaver County, PA. featuring music from: Silk 9, RatRod, Concrete Soul, Royal Honey, Dying Breed Interview Segment 1 with Concrete Soul Where did the name Concrete Soul come from? Who would you cite as your band’s individual influences? What band would you book to play a BBQ at your house? What would you sell your soul to the devil for? Which Concrete Soul song should survive to help re-populate the Earth after an apocalyptic event? What band would you go back in time to follow around and hang out with? What is it like to be on stage with a family member? Tell me about an embarrassing moment that someone else had on stage. Interview Segment 2 If we played a Concrete Soul song backwards, what would we hear? What glam rock era band would you have back up your solo project? What 3 other bands would you take on an international tour with you? If you can play in any location with any band or artist, who and where? What is your favorite venue to play at? What music would I need to bring with me, if my job during your international trip was to keep the music playing between shows? What was hte worst concert that you attended? Can you pinpoint the moment when you knew that you wanted to be a musician? What is one thing about the music scene that you wish you could change? What is up next for Concrete Soul?

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Dynasty Zero 3QS060

Faith and Michael, of Dynasty Zero, make their second visit to 3 Questions and a song, after being our guests on episode 27. The song we are featuring tonight, Sweet Summer Night, is the first song of the summer for you. I believe you plan on releasing songs throughout the summer. How is that going to work, and what made you decide to go that route instead of putting out an EP or LP? Let’s say you get tv time during one of the best timeslots which guarantees you a ton of viewers, but you are only given 3 minutes to talk. What would you tell your potential fans about Dynasty Zero in hopes of getting them to check out one of your live shows? Who would you consider to be your influences, and what is the oldest rock or metal band that you consider an influence? asked by Charlie Barath on Episode 59. About Dynasty Zero Genre: Rock Band Location: Steubenville, OH, USA Where to find them: After a decade that saw both fans and critics declare “rock is dead”, Dynasty Zero dares to scream otherwise. The Ohio-based quintet, made up of lead singer Faith Sahagian, lead guitarist Michael Schisla, rhythm guitarist James Lamansky, bassist Keith Montenegro, and drummer Jake Spheeris, proves that rock ‘n’ roll is very much alive. The members of Dynasty Zero were raised on their parents’ record collections and music videos that had resurfaced on MySpace and YouTube. They draw from a wide range of influences, from Motley Crue to Green Day to The Weeknd. Dynasty Zero released their first song of 2021. “Sweet Summer Night” on June 18. They will continue releasing music throughout the summer. About the song, Sweet Summer Night Sweet Summer Night is a concert anthem. It is one of Dynasty Zero’s oldest songs and the first song that founding members Michael Schisla and Keith Montenegro worked on together. The song was inspired by an emotional release lead guitarist Michael Schisla had at a concert during a very difficult period of transition.

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Chelsea Ritenour PARS573

Chelsea Ritenour, former host of Armstrong Neighborhood Channel’s Music Talks show, opera singer, vocal teacher, and rock vocalist of the up and coming band, The Fall of Me joins Bill for Episode 573 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. featuring music from: Corners of Sanctuary, Transcendence, Karkizz, Across the Dawn Segment 1 With Chelsea Ritenour How did you come up with the band name, The Fall of Me? Where did music start for you? Do you play any instruments, or has it been all about vocals for you? How can someone take vocal lessons from you? I’ve noticed that you’ve lived in quite a few places, was that all for following your music career? I assume that living in all those different places has affected your background musically as well. If you were sitting on a bench next to your musical idol, who will it be and what 1 question would you ask? What band or artist would you go back in time to follow around for a year? If they were going to put you in a cartoon series, which character would play you? What artists would we listen to if I was in charge of the music between shows during a tour with you? Which of your songs, should survive and apocalyptic event to help repopulate the Earth? If you could open for any band at any location, who & where? Segment 2 With Chelsea Can you tell us about Music Talks. If Music Talks were to come back, how would you announce it? Let’s say you are going to do a solo album, but you have to pick a grunge band to back you up, who would you choose. Who is your Dave Grohl? What is something that someone who has followed your music career would be surprised to learn about you? What’s next for you? Do you have any shows lined up?

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Pocket Cowboys PARS572

Lou,  from  Philadelphia’s  band, The  Pocket  Cowboys  joins  Bill  for  episode  572  of  the  Pennsylvania Rock  Show. Featuring music from: JaketheHawk, Doug Carnahan, Pocket Cowboys, Greywalker, Blackridge, Ratrod Segment 1 with Lou from the Pocket Cowboys Where did the name Pocket Cowboys come from? How did the band form? We talk about the band’s recent signing with UK Indie Label, Revolver Records. What would the sountrack between shows be like while you were on tour? If you could play any venue with any band, what would they be? Who is your Dave Grohl? You find a Deloreon, what band would you go back in time to follow around for a year and learn from? You sit down on a bench next to one of your musical idols, who is it and what 1 question would you ask them? If you were meeting the Devil at the crossroads, what would you be attempting to sell your soul for? Segment 2 with Lou Which of your songs should survive an apocalyptical event and help repopulate the Earth? Tell me about an embarrassing moment that happened on stage, that someone else in the band did that embarrassed you. If money was no option, and you were throwing a BBQ at your house, what band would you have play it? Where can people find your music online? What is coming up for Pocket Cowboys?   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imp1zGFYvMc

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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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6/12/21 Friendly Fire #2

Listen Live on XRP Radio Saturday 6/12 3-5pm Eastern 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 Build the Scene & First Angel Media SuperMonkey – Elisa Bonita – Alternative Rock Inco Fido – secede – Rock The Cheats – Cussin’, Crying, Carrying On – Punk Rock The Borstal Boys (feat. Gallo Locknez) – Walkin’ Away – Rock with hip Hop Six Bar Break – Dogs of War – Rock Endbringer – Judgement? – Metal Three Vultures – Porcelain Angels – post rock/alternative hard rock Existensial Gentleman – Back Home XRP Radio Mishappenings – I Met Her in a Vape Shop Skatatones – A Day at the Fair Hellyysagrrressio – 403 Mezzotonic – Transformin’ The Chris Jones Band – Whiskey, Guns, and Girls Meatfeast – Noise Riskee and the Ridicule – In The Dark We Dwell Bluesweiser – Knuckleduster

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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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