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Gonto, Mission One PARS540

November 6, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:01 Comments Off on Gonto, Mission One PARS540

Gonto joins Bill on episode 540 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show to talk the upcoming release of his single, “Mission One”. FEATURING MUSIC FROM: Dethlehem, Modern Welfare, Six Speed Kill, GONTO, DiGregorio, BEES, The Crowning, & Dead Men Interview Session 1 with Gonto Let’s get the obvious question out of the way first, how has the pandemic affected your music? You’ve been releasing your songs as singles and they seem to be telling a story, can you give the listeners a bit of an inside track on that story? Who was your band on this song? Was it different than the last couple singles? Where have you been recording at, and can you tell us a bit about that studio? Interview Session 2 about Mission One If you could forget an album so that you could have that euphoria of hearing it again for the first time, which album would you want to forget and why? Who is your Dave Grohl? In other words, what band would you like to be pulled up on stage to perform with live? Who are your favorite bassist, guitarist, singer and drummer? Where can the listeners find you online? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW6-2I93LRo

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Lords of the Trident 3QS044

November 1, 2020 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:43:56 Comments Off on Lords of the Trident 3QS044

3 Questions and a Song for Lords of the Trident We talk about “Words from Fang” Usually I ask bands where their name came from, but for Lords of the Trident, I want to know where your stage personas come from. (see the legend) What are the qualifications required to be deemed the most metal band on Earth? When you guys write your music, do you have one person who writes all the music or does the whole band write it as a collective? asked by J-Rock of Shatterglass on episode #43 BONUS QUESTION: If Lords of the Trident and Dethlehem end up in the same realm and have to do battle, who ends up victorious? About the song, Death Dealer The first song off of “Shadows from the Past“, our 2018 release. Inspired by the game Diablo, it became a big hit for us when it was featured in the “Metal Bands React to Pop” YouTube video that went viral (with us in it). About Lords of the Trident Band Location: Madison, WI, USA Band Genre: Power/Heavy Metal Where to find them: Who are the LORDS OF THE TRIDENT? Hahaha…FOOL! You are not worthy to gaze upon their might! Their metal’s so pure that only diamonds can scratch it, and usually the diamonds are the ones that end up getting hurt in the end. Their amps are so loud, Manowar knocked on their door and asked them to “please turn down”. You think you’re bad? While you’re watching their sweep picking wondering how they bend space-time to fit all the notes in, they’ll punch you right in the face without missing a beat. If you like battle, bloodshed, axes, fire, and losing limbs, then mosh your way to the front row and receive your free ticket to Valhalla. If you don’t like these things – too bad. They’re playing anyway, and they’ll make sure to steal your girlfriend in the process.

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Jeff Betten PARS539

October 30, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:31 Comments Off on Jeff Betten PARS539

Jeff Betten, General manager of Misra Records & COO of Wild Kindness Records, joins Bill for episode 539 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Segment 1 with Jeff Betten Did you start Wild Kindness Records? How did you end up at Misra Records? We talked a bit about Liveburgh Studio and Bad Custer. Can you talk a bit about the rosters and do a little bit of name dropping? How do you go about taking on new artists? How did you hook up with Sun for Moon from Cairo, Egypt? If someone wanted to send a submission to either label, how would they go about that? We talk about Gene Simmons said that the rock record label was dead, and how really what has happened is the system has adapted to the times. Segment 2 with with Misra Records and Wild Kindness Records Where can our listeners find your artists on both labels? As an artist yourself, if you had the chance to meet your idol and ask them 1 question, who would it be and what would you ask? (Brian Eno) If you could listen to an album again for the first time, which album would it be? An apocalyptic event happens on Earth and wipes out a good portion of the humans; one song from every artist survives, what one song from your artists should survive to help repopulate the Earth. As an artist, what band would you want to open for and at what venue (Dieselbeast question) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPKd_SQXRIM

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Supermonkey PARS538

October 23, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:34 Comments Off on Supermonkey PARS538

SuperMonkey joins Bill for episode 538 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. SuperMonkey is a recording artist, guitarist, singer, producer, recording studio, and record label owner from Pittsburgh, PA. SuperMonkey was established in 2002. After releasing 7 albums & EP’s with a variety acts and line ups SuperMonkey is currently touring as a stripped down 3 piece band in the vein of Jimi Hendrix & Stevie Ray Vaughn, preforming original songs from all of his recordings as well as a few choice covers like The Beatles, Prince, and Led Zeppelin. SuperMonkey has shared the stage with many acts like members of Guns ‘n Roses, Samantha Fish, White Denim, Quiet Riot, Fuel, Ace Frehley, The Fixx, The Biters, and Robin Trower. Owner of Pittsburgh Rock ‘n Roll Record Label, Record Shop, Concert Production Company- ​SuperMonkey Recording Company, and is the Marketing Partner at Tonic Recording Studios. Where to find SuperMonkey: Segment 1 with SuperMonkey Can you tell us a little bit about SuperMonkey as a whole, I’d almost call it an industry of its own? You have played with a ton of Pittsburgh musicians that I’m familiar with, would you like to do some name dropping to start things off? If you could ask your musical idol just one question, what would it be? If you were on a tour and I tagged along, what would the soundtrack be? You can pick 1 album that you’ve already heard to erase the memories of having heard it, and go back to listen to it like it’s the first time again. What would it be? Segment 2 Can you tell us about the moment you realized that you wanted to be a part of the music scene? Who are your favorite bassist, guitarist, singer and drummer? What is one thing that your fans would be surprised to know about you? What is next for SuperMonkey and where can you be found online? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3Y2e2khQbk

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Brady Novotny PARS537

October 16, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:01:13 Comments Off on Brady Novotny PARS537

Brady Novotny is back to discuss what he has been doing musically during the pandemic and upcoming happenings. Brady is becoming a regular on our shows making his 3rd appearance this year: 3 Questions and a Song #32 on 5/1/2020 & the Pennsylvania Rock Show #498 on 1/17/2020 being the other one. Segment #1 with Brady Novotny What is the status of your Guitar Freaks show? You mentioned your wife was recording an episode of Divas Dish Diz right now, who is she interviewing? What is your favorite Van Halen song? We talked a bit about Dave Granati, John Vento, Corbriwoodstock, and more Segment #2 What equipment you use? When you’re playing for yourself, what songs do you play? What song made you decide you wanted to play guitar? We discussed various concerts. Which of your songs describes you the best as an artist? If you could join any band in the history of music, who would you join? If you were going to host a podcast, what would the title be?   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMJOTLBt9gE

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Shatterglass 3QS043

October 15, 2020 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:16:34 Comments Off on Shatterglass 3QS043

3 Questions for a song for JROCK of Shatterglass If an apocalyptic event happened, and only 1 Shatterglass song survived to help repopulate the Earth, which song do you think should make the cut? If you could sit on the proverbial bench and talk to your musical idol, what one question would you ask him or her? (bonus question) If I were to follow you on tour and hang out with you in between shows, what would the soundtrack be? What is your writing processing, and also how did the pandemic affect your writing? asked by Sharone on episode 042. About Shatterglass Band Location: FT LAUDERDALE Band Genre: Rock Where to find them: In a world dominated by dance, rap, and pop; Shatterglass is bringing great commercial rock back to the masses. Straight out of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Shatterglass comes equipped with an arsenal of infectious melodies over a rock groove. Consisting of four members: Zoog (Vocals), J-Rock (Guitars), Donnie J (Bass), and Ron Jon (Drums & Percussion), there’s no stopping these guys when they’re doing what they do best- making good music. About the Song, Sick The music was written by the whole band. The lyrics were written by the singer during a time that he was struggling with personal issues. It was recorded and produced by Paul Trust who is currently working with Morgan Wallen.

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4 For Fall PARS536

October 9, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:01:01 Comments Off on 4 For Fall PARS536

4 for Fall released their new Single “Sometimes Less is More” on February 8th! They join Bill on episode 536 to introduce themselves to you and that new track. Segment 1 with 4 for Fall Where did your band name, 4 for Fall, come from? Where is your band based out of, and how did you form? Can each of you tell me when you decided you would be in a band? Who would you want to open for, and where? What cartoon series would they put you in, and what character would play each of you? Tell me a story about the song Sometimes Less is More, please? Segment 2 What do you sing about? Pick 1 album that you’ve already heard to erase the memories of having heard it, and go back to listen to it like it’s the first time again. What would it be? Who is your Dave Grohl? If you could ask your #1 influence just 1 question about being a musician, what would it be? Can you share your social media links with us and any upcoming shows or events that you may have happening? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saq40JbuIVE

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Maleena PARS535

October 2, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:00:00 Comments Off on Maleena PARS535

Maleena joins us to talk about her fairly new release (July 2020), Bruises to Prove it and we delve a bit into life as a Freshman during Covid, as well as, life as a member of Chip and the Charge Ups. Segment 1 with Maleena Can you tell us about this weekend’s Chip and the Charge Ups album release party? How does Covid affect you as a freshman in college? How did you come up with the title for the album, Bruises to Prove It. Can you tell us about the writing process for the album? I know you play bass and guitar, are there any other instruments that you play? I think we talked about this a little bit when we did the interview for Black and Gold Christmas, but how did you end up being the bassist for Chip and the Charge Ups. How did you convince the band to dye parts of their hair pink? The shoes? How did that come about? How have your creative parents influenced you to get you to where you are today? Do you want to talk about being in the school musical? Is that something that you might peruse? Have you had any embarrassing moments on stage be it musical or band related? How about during the recording of the video for the Tide is High? Did anyone go to Sara’s for ice cream? What can you tell me about your song, Something More? Segment 2 with Maleena If you could go back in time and follow around any band for a year to learn from, who would you want to follow? If you could sit on a bench with any musician for a hour and ask them only one question, who would it be and what would you ask? Who would be your Dave Grohl? You are about to go out on a headlining tour, what local bands would you invite to open for you? If they are going to make a cartoon that involved you, what series would it be and what character would they turn into you? If you were going into management of bands and you were going to make a band from the local scene, who would you put in the band and what genre would you have them play? If you’re out on tour and I’m tagging along, what would the soundtrack between shows be? Can you tell us where the listeners can find you and your band online and about any upcoming shows? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSZWs-9SQpk

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Sharone 3QS042

October 1, 2020 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts, Di Records 0:19:41 Comments Off on Sharone 3QS042

Sharone joins 3 Questions and a Song for Episode 42 to talk about her song, “Can We Pretend”. You were at a concert and up front, the band on stage decides they are going to pull you up on stage. Who is your Dave Grohl, that pulls you up on stage? If you could sit on a bench for 1 hour with any musician, who would it be and what one question would you ask them? *BONUS QUESTION* Which band would you want to party with? Have you gotten any interest from the European metal scene? asked by VK Lynn of the Spider Accomplice on episode 41. About Sharone Genre: Rock Band Location: Denver, CO, USA Where to find them: Sharone erupted onto the Denver music scene as a solo artist in 2014 playing local DIY venues; since then she has gone on to play venues such as Marquis Theater, Bluebird Theater, and Gothic Theater, playing festivals, and opening for bands such as One-Eyed-Doll, The Birthday Massacre, Fuel, Saving Abel, Davey Suicide, Tantric, Hell’s Belles, Stitched Up Heart, and Puddle Of Mudd. The atmospheric and melodramatic music of Evanescence and the psychedelic blues of Black Sabbath inspired Sharone to start performing her music live with a full rock band backing her.

Despite sustaining a dark and melancholy tone on recordings, the gothic artist’s live shows are nothing short of energetic, full of heavy piano riffs, pulsing rhythms, and enthralling theatrics. From emerging from a coffin to jumping off of monitors and captivating contortions, Sharone captures the interest of each audience member through her piercing stage chemistry with her live musicians, and her ever-growing theatrics.

In the spring of 2017, the singer left her mark on the Denver music scene with the release of her first rock album ‘Storm’. Following the release, dove deeper into her writing, and came back stronger than ever with the reincarnation of her dark sound: ‘Enchiridion of Nightmares’ (2018).

“Like a series of dark fairy tales, Enchiridion of Nightmares the new album from dark [rocker] Sharone, captivates, seduces, and haunts. Each of its notes, let alone songs, comes with a shadow to [her] beauty, melancholy to [her] light, and intimacy to [her] grandeur with it all colluding in an adventure which just steals the imagination from everyday reality. There is a rich cinematic and theatre-esque feel to Enchiridion of Nightmares which equally adds to its captivation; indeed its songs entwine an influence of horror movies, vintage and modern, into their personal nightmares. With just as richly layered and dramatic sounds to its exploration, the album is a persistent unveiling of new twists and shadows listen by listen. On our first meeting intrigue soaked the pleasure, through a couple more captivation, each subsequent listen leading to the inescapable bewitchment these words spring from.” -The Ringmaster Review

Sharone followed up the release with three exhilarating summer and fall tours, reaching audiences across the western, central, and eastern United States, and spent the remainder of 2019 recording her third studio album ‘Reflection’, which was released December 7th, 2019.

”[Sharone] showed that she was adept at harnessing the chaos on her previous couple of albums and she’s really turning the gothic-art-pop-rock up on her latest long-player. It’s packed with dark fairytales and swooping riffs as well as more theatrical invention that you’d find at the Royal Shakespeare Company.” – The Crack Magazine

”In summary absolute female power, which reminds of Evanescence and Tarja Turunen. This talented singer makes you curious about her live performances!” – Stormbringer.at

”Sharone really pushes out the emotions and passion she has for music with this album. It is full of fantastic piano chords and guitar riffs that really show off her band’s talent as a whole. I am excited to see what she releases in the future and will keep an eye out for it.”

In the Spring of 2020, Sharone signed with Devil Inside Records, and began working on her fourth studio album. The first single “Can We Pretend” was released July 24th, and has been the young rocker’s most successful release to date. This unique rock artist is destined for success in the metal and goth rock realm. Look out for more new music from Sharone coming very soon. About the Song, “Can We Pretend” Can We Pretend is about feeling forced to pretend to be happy in a miserable relation in order to maintain an image.

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Black Ridge PARS534

September 25, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:50 Comments Off on Black Ridge PARS534

Paul Cha and Mike Conrad of Black Ridge join Bill on episode 534 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show to talk about the band, rock for life, and more. Segment 1 with Black Ridge How has the pandemic affect your band? We chat a bit about Rock for Life, Matt Ferrante, and other scene history. Do you have any cool stories from the recording of the upcoming album, Beware? We talk Fubar‘s newest EP. Segment 2 with Paul & Mike Tell me about an embarrassing moment on stage… How did Paul Guerrini, get Bill in trouble? years ago… We talk about Paul’s contribution to Black Ridge. If we played a Black Ridge song backwards, what would we hear? If you could play with any musician in the history of the world and in between shows you could sit on a bench with them; who, what would you ask them, and where would you want to play? Who is your Dave Grohl? Why doesn’t Bill get recognized on stage at shows… well… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKjpcqpwj4s

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