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Arshenic 3QS038

August 1, 2020 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:12:03 Comments Off on Arshenic 3QS038

3 Questions for Arshenic If you had the ability to go back in time and to front any band in history, which band would you join? Can you tell me about the moment, that you realized that you wanted to be a musician? Tom Tikka wanted from the band the Impersonators (episode 037) would like to know who you consider your influences to be and what influenced your logo? About the Song: Where did you sleep last night was the song written by Leadbelly. The song is most known by Nirvana’s MTV unplugged performance. April is the month of Kurt’s death so we wanted to honour him by making our own interpretation of the song. We went to studio 3 weeks ago when the Coronavirus started to spread in Poland and the restrictions started. After a week, we couldn’t stay home, any longer so we decided to record that song and the epidemic theme music video. About the Arshenic: Where to find them: Location: Gdansk, Poland Genre: alternative rock metal Arshenic is a Polish rock metal band. Our music is based on experimenting with metal, goth rock, folk, progressive rock and electronic. Band was formed in 2006 in Gdansk by Ofilia, lead singer and lyricist, who is also a singing and screaming coach. Since then the band has played about hundred concerts in Poland and Germany, and appeared in Polish edition of “Must be the music” TV talent music show. Our last album Final Collison was out on 20/08/2019 by Sliptrick Records and its rated by the reviewers as 8,5/10. Song that’s promoting the album is titled Dear Remorse and has a unique music video which tells a deamon/ghost story.

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Modern Welfare PARS526

July 31, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:52 Comments Off on Modern Welfare PARS526

Bill sits down and chats with the members of the Pittsburgh based Pop Punk band, Modern Welfare, on episode 527 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Segment 1 with Modern Welfare Could you eacn introduce yourselves and tell us what role you play in the band? How did you come up with the name, Modern Welfare? If you were to go out on an international tour, what other bands from the local scene would you take out with you? You guys are heading to Florida? I know you’re in the process of working on a new disc (Welcome to our Cardboard Mansion), what can you tell me about it? like your writing process, expected release date, stories about where the songs came from.. etc. Power Nap Records John, why did you come to the US? Do you have any cool stories about the song, Monday, that we’re about to debut for the world to hear for the first time? Segment 2 If you were put in charge of creating a pop punk compilation disc of Pittsburgh Bands, which bands would you include? If I went on tour with you, what music would we listen to between stops? If you were able to sit down with anyone in the history of music, who would you want to talk to, and what 1 question would you ask them? 10 years from now, you’ve been signed, what advice would you give to young musicians? If there was an apocalyptic event, which Modern Welfare song would survive? Why? Can you please give out your social media links and where you expect your music to be released at down the road.

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Dethlehem PARS525

July 24, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:00:05 Comments Off on Dethlehem PARS525

Brutalitus and Bovice of Dethlehem join episode 525 after embarking on their newest tale, Maelstrom of the Emerald Dragon. Dethlehem Segment 1 Famously, KISS put out and ad looking for a guitarist, worded “Lead guitarist wanted, with flash and ability. Album out shortly. No time wasters please.” Last week, KHULT HEADWIND, became a LVL2 and joined the warriors of Dethlehem. My question is, what does an ad looking for a new warrior look like? I mean, I have some gauntlets and an amulet, would that get me in the door? Normally I ask questions like, if your band was in a cartoon series, which series would it be and which character would be you; or if they made a rockumentary about Dethlehem, who would play you. What I want to know from you, is if you were from this realm, what would your day jobs be? If I were to go on a quest with you, what bands would provide the soundtrack in between battles? I also usually ask bands which songs of their’s would survive an apocalyptic event; however, for you I would like to know what that tale would be titled and how many tracks it would take for you to complete the quest? or more specifically how do you come up with the storyline for an album like Maelstrom of the Emerald Dragon? Does Overlord Brom keep that helmet on for the whole show? What is the reddish orange glow coming out of his helmet? When you guys are preparing for battle, what does your pre-show look like? How do you decide who you’re going to ally with on a night? Segment 2 with Brutalitus and Bovice Can you tell me about an embarrassing moment that you had during a quest? If you were given the quest to take over the world’s stages, which 2 unsigned bands would you ally with to accomplish that quest? Having just watched your release, I have to know… what is your best guess on how many hours went into getting Maelstrom of the Emerald Dragon finished… starting with writing the first thought down and ending with the Facebook Live. Can you quickly share your social media links, where your music can be bought, and anything you might have scheduled for the future? (A Dethlehem movie?!?!) What is the story about the wound on your face? (Brutalitus) Last question, step into your alter egos for a moment, and tell me something that you fans would be surprised to know about each of you, please. Xbox or Playstation? The legend of DETHLEHEM began in the realm of GHORUSALEM many eons ago. During their journey, the warriors of DETHLEHEM have traveled through time and space to do battle against dragons, wizards, warlocks, leviathans, shape-shifters, and a sh*t ton of other things that needed to be SLAIN (for XP, duh). https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfensvypjd4Cmkkcb1VsNDEmtE9CJugsxhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbjKAHuL7Hw

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Keith Hawkins PARS524

July 17, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:00:16 Comments Off on Keith Hawkins PARS524

Keith “The Hawk” Hawkins, a professional drummer and co-host of The Loudini Rock and Roll Circus with Lou Lombardi and Lily V. Sixx joins Bill to talk about both the PGH & NOLA music scenes as well as his musical history. Segment 1 with Keith Hawkins How did you get hooked up with Lou and the Loudini Rock and Roll Circus. What bands did you play in, in Pittsburgh? Keith compares the drummers in the New Orleans and Pittsburgh scenes. Do you have a steady gig in NOLA, or do you fill in a lot? What is your current favorite whiskey? – asked by Jeff Yeckel If you could follow any band around for a year to learn from them, which band would you follow? If 10 years from now, kids are flipping through their social studies books and they find a you in the book, why is Keith Hawkins in the book? What would your dream gig be? If you were in a crowd and being pulled up on stage, who would be your “Dave Grohl”? We talked about Black Laurel‘s album, Tales from the Motherland that Keith recorded on. Segment 2 with Keith How do the 2 scenes compare? (Pittsburgh and New Orleans) What has been the oddest place that you’ve ever played in either scene? We talked a little bit about Chris “Thunderwolf” Dodson’s Wolf’s Customs company. If you could sit on a bench for a hour and talk to anyone from the history of music and ask them only 1 question, how would that go down? If you were going to build a band to manage based on both the local scenes that you’ve been a part of, who would you put in the band, what band are they currently in, and what genre would they play? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8kBINx0RKY

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The Impersonators 3QS037

July 15, 2020 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:32:15 Comments Off on The Impersonators 3QS037

Tommi Tikka, of the Impersonators, takes his turn at 3 Questions and a Song If you could go back in time and follow a band around for a full year to learn from, who would it be and why? If you were able to go out and headline a tour, what bands would you want to open for you? Bonus Question: What album would you want to hear again for the very first time? Who exactly are you impersonating, and I kinda want to the know the story behind the Sad Cafe EP- asked by Matt Matigan of Psithurism in episode 036 About the Song, Cloud Nine “(It) started taking shape after a therapy session, during which I was made to reflect on what my role has been in pretty much each and every one of my relationships. Although it was hard to admit at first, I soon came to realize that I’ve always been the so called “designated driver,” the one who abstains from getting what he wants so those around him can be content.” He continues, “Unaware of my soul search, Antti sent me a beautiful poem about a couple growing old together. I remember reading it and laughing out loud, thinking I wouldn’t be able to write anything in that vein…and yet, the lyrics for the chorus were missing! A few days went by before I returned to the poem but as soon as I did, it hit me. Whether right or wrong, why not just write about what comes most naturally to me: trying to assure the happiness of the people I love. Before I knew it I had the words of the chorus figured out.” About the Impersonators Where to find them: Location: Finland Genre: Indie Rock Comprising Tom Tikka and lyricist Antti Autio, The Impersonators are just that: a duo which masquerades as a full band and does everything it can to defy convention – whether that being their insistence on avoiding touring or their songs, which home in on the warts-and-all gnarliness of love and real life. In fact, if one were to find a common theme that runs through the group’s entire catalog, it would probably be how life very seldom resembles or turns out like Disney fantasies. Despite their poignant lyrics, The Impersonators are still a joyous and sweet proposition, with their vocal harmonies and chiming chords harking back to such 60s pop majesties as The Beatles, The Byrds and The Beach Boys. Together with their secret weapon, producer Janne Saksa, The Impersonators craft their lyrics and melodies into retro-flavoured “alternative pop/rock”. While adding a modern twist to the final soundscape, their goal is to nurture and cultivate the creativity, spirit, and warmth that graced the pop records of yesteryears.

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The Whelming Waters PARS523

July 10, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:00:03 Comments Off on The Whelming Waters PARS523

Collin, from The Whelming Waters, joins Bill to discuss their new album Bon Voyage and to introduce the Pennsylvania Rock Show listeners to his band. The Whelming Waters segment 1 What’s the story behind the name The Whelming Waters? If I was to go on tour with you, what would the sound track while traveling between shows include? open for you If you could hand pick band members to create a band to manage from the scene, who would you pick? Can you pinpoint the moment that you realized that you wanted to be in a band? Can you tell me about an embarrassing moment you’ve had on stage? Do you have an interesting story about, The Whiskey Song? Collin Segment 2 If your band was made up of super heroes, which hero would play your part in the band and why? If you could go back in time for a full year, and follow one band around, who would you follow and why? bench 1 question Think of your all time favorite album. One that you would listen to from 1st track to last. One that you would love to forget so that you could hear it again for the first time. Which album would it be? dave grohl? What is something that you fans would be interested to learn about you? Where can people find the Whelming Waters online? Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIPp9PY70FQ

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Fubar, Get on the Bus PARS522

July 3, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:26 Comments Off on Fubar, Get on the Bus PARS522

Jake and Dave from the band, Fubar, join Bill on episode 521 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. They band has expanded from 4 to 7 members since they were on last. They also had a CD release foiled by the pandemic, so what did they do during the pandemic? Listen to find out… Fubar Segment 1 about Get on the Bus Right as the Pandemic started, you guys dropped an EP. I’m guessing you’re not very happy with our current situation… You have awesome album artwork on the EP, how did that come about? If there was an apocalyptic event, which song from Fubar would make it through the event? Do you have any cool stories about Crossed Fingers off of the Get on the Bus EP? Fubar Segment 2 What’s the plan for the band if we ever get back to normalcy? If they put Fubar into a cartoon series, which one would it be? What character would play you? If you could take your favorite album, forget hearing it, and hear it again for the first time; which album would you forget so that you could hear it again for the first time? Who would be your Dave Grohl? Sharing of the socials… If you had a podcast and I was your guest, what would you ask me? … ship wreck … medieval warrior … Which band would you want to follow around for a full year? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0ro4nT53z0

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Psithurism 3QS036

July 1, 2020 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:19:19 Comments Off on Psithurism 3QS036

Matt Matigan of Psithurism tempts fate with 3 Questions and a Song What would you tell a Pittsburgh band coming to Chicago’s scene to play? If there was an apocalyptic event and a handful of people were left on the Earth with just one song from every band, which Psithurism song should survive? Where did the name Psithurism come from? Bonus Question – if you could sit on a bench for a hour and talk to any musician in history, who would you talk to and what would you ask about? The Song: Bloodlust Location: Chicago Genre: Metal Psithurism’s first EP was entirely self-recorded and produced but this song marked a change in not only the songwriting but was also the first track that was actually mixed and mastered in a studio. The sound is a bit more dynamic than the material on the first EP. Lyrically, it was a bit of a social commentary. The song is about the current political climate and how people on both sides say that they wish that we could all just listen to each other and try to see both sides and move forward yet nobody is taking any steps towards actually making that happen and everyone just stays mad at each other. About Psithurism Psithurism started off as Daanish and Caleb, 2 friends from high school and Mike, one of Daanish’s coworkers. The 3 of them jammed and steadily wrote music over the course of a couple of years and decided to finalize the lineup in 2018. Matt, the vocalist, joined in the summer of 2018 and the bassist, Bart, joined not too long after that. They come from a wide range of influences but all share a love of technical music and after everything was all said and done, ended up with a style that is both very heavy but also very technical and structured. They’ve released an EP & 2 standalone singles and have played a number of shows around Chicago including opening for national headliners and playing in shows made up of local acts. Find Psithurism https://psithurismmusic.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/4hYlKWCoydvLLDTUwBsZ7S?si=6MfzHvFWSD-iYzISyYC6Zg https://www.facebook.com/PsithurismBand https://www.instagram.com/psithurismofficial https://psithurismmusic.bandcamp.com/

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Hughshows – Hugh Twyman PARS521

June 26, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:52 Comments Off on Hughshows – Hugh Twyman PARS521

He has been described as the “Godfather of Pittsburgh Music Blogging.” Starting to place his stamp on the Pittsburgh scene in 2004, Hugh Twyman of Hughshows joins Bill for Episode 521 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show to talk about the Hughshows. Segment 1 about Hughshows Ok Hugh, let’s start off with a question that you have asked on your own website, Why the Hugh Shows? You started out taking photos of the local music scene, what was it about the scene that enticed you to try and capture it? Tell me about Hugh Twyman day. What have been some of your favorite moments on Hughshows? How does a band get on Hughshows? Segment 2 with Hugh Twyman Okay Hugh, let’s set the music scene aside for a moment. What are some things that you enjoy that are not scene related? If I were to find you in a social studies book 10 years from now. On the pages about the pandemic, why would you be there? If you could give bands in the local scene any advice about being on shows like your’s, mine, or something similar, what would you suggest to them? Last question, what is something about you that your followers would be surprised to learn about you? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGdDh92XrC8

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Walker’s Cay PARS520

June 19, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:59 Comments Off on Walker’s Cay PARS520

Joining Bill for episode 520 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show is Walker’s Cay . They are an original rock band based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  Members include Gary LaBarr, (Vocalist/Rhythm Guitar/Keyboards), Mike Swain, (Lead and Rhythm Guitars) The new single, “Tell Me” is being released on MTS Records out of Pennsylvania. Segment 1 with Walker’s Cay How did Walker’s Cay get it’s name? What has been your most memorable moment on stage? You go out on an international tour, what 2 bands would you be playing with? I tag along during the tour, what music would we listen to while traveling between stops? Who are some bands that you think have the best harmonies in the industry? (Thanks, Loudini Rock n’ Roll Circus) If there was a catastrophic event, and only 1 Walker’s Cay song survives, which song would it be and why? backwards song What would your fans be surprised to learn about you? Can you give us a story about your single “Tell Me”? Segment 2 with Gary and Michael 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? How do you create your music? Tell me about the moment that you realized you wanted to be a musician? What gear do you use? If they were to put Walker’s Cay into a cartoon episode, which series would it be and which character would play you? Where can we find your band online and where can my listeners get your music? What is your favorite music based website? www.walkerscay.ca https://www.facebook.com/WALKERSCAY/ https://twitter.com/walkerscay1 CONTACT: Michael Stover MTS Management Group michael@mtsmanagementgroup.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0SWkUyTkPw

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