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Adam Fitz PARS488

November 1, 2019 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:03:08 Comments Off on Adam Fitz PARS488

Adam Fitz was raised on the music of seminal songwriters that resonated through his blue-collared, childhood home on Chicago’s South Side. The likes of Tom Waits, Van Morrison and John Prine shaped his taste and inspired Fitz to write honest songs and find his soulful and emotional voice. As a performer, Fitz and his band frequented historic Chicago clubs starting in 2005 when he released his debut album. Segment 1 Adam starts out by talking about his stage name. What brought Adam to the Greensburg/Pittsburgh area? How would you compare the 2 music scenes? Adam talks about being intentional, towards moving through the scene. For a Song – Adam’s unsigned video series is discussed for a bit. We learn about the song, After Party. Segment 2 Where can the listeners find your music? If I were to find you in my social studies book, what would that lesson be about? If there was an apocalyptic event, which one of your songs would you want to survive for the remaining humans to listen to, and why? If you could sit on a bench for a hour and talk to any musician for an hour, who would you choose? What would you want to learn from them? If you could go back in time and follow any musician around to learn from, who would you follow, when, & why? If you could erase an album from your memory and hear it for the first time, which album would it be? why? If I tagged along on a tour with you, what would the soundtrack of our trip be? If you had to name 2 or 3 bands from the 90s on a worst of list, who would you choose? If you could open for any internationally touring band who would you open for and where?

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Miss Freddye 3QS020

November 1, 2019 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:08:50 Comments Off on Miss Freddye 3QS020

Miss Freddye take a shot at 3 Questions & a Song on episode 020! If you could pick one album that you loved, and erase it from your memory and hear it again for the very first time, what album would it be? What is it about the Blues that keeps bringing you to the stage? It seems obvious there is some great Jazz artists influencing your sound. Do you have any early rock N roll artists who have influenced you in anyway? – asked by SKAR in episode 019 About the Song: Lady of the Blues The song was written by a former minister out of WV. When Steve heard her nickname Lady of the Blues, he got to know Freddye and wrote the song. She says the song fits her to a T, and it is the Title track on her album. About Miss Freddye Genre: Blues City: Pittsburgh I started out in church at the age of 15, singing gospel. In 1995 started singing in the blues band “BMW”(Blues Music Works). In 2002 formed my own band, “Blue Faze”. Go on to open for Kelly Richie, Janvia Magness, Eden Brent, and Bettye LaVette. Purchase Miss Freddye’s Album: Lady of the Blues Follow her on Facebook

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Samantha Sears PARS487

October 25, 2019 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:00:26 Comments Off on Samantha Sears PARS487

Singer-Songwriter/ Indie/ Acoustic Rock artist, Samantha Sears joins Bill to discuss just about anything that came up on episode 487. segment 1 with Samantha Sears When did you know that you wanted to be a musician? If you were on tour and I was tagging along, what music would we listen to between stops? Who would you say has helped you the most as a musician? What’s your favorite music website to visit? If I played one of your songs backwards, what would I hear? What do you like about the music scene and what do you hate about it? If there is an apocalyptic event, and one of your songs survives to help the renew the human race, which song would it be and why? If you could tour with any internationally touring band, who would you want to tour with and where would you like to start the tour? If you could sit on a bench for a hour and speak with a musician that has passed away, who would you pick and what would you talk about? What was the writing process of your track, Serendipity? segment 2 What upcoming shows do you have and how can our listeners find you online? What’s your favorite venue that you’ve played? Who is the worst 90s band? If you were going to create a supergroup from local musicians, who would you put in the band? If you could follow any band around for a year and learn from them, who would you follow? What bands have you been in?

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Negan – Mike Davis PARS486

October 18, 2019 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:00:14 Comments Off on Negan – Mike Davis PARS486

Mike Davis from Negan joins Bill on episode 486 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Negan hails from just outside Altoona, PA or Parts Unknown! They are a 90s/Modern rock act. Segment 1 Where did the name, Negan, come from? If you had to pick someone to play you in a TV series about Negan, who would play you? If there was an apocalyptic event, and almost all the humans were wiped off of the Earth… and only one Negan song survives and plays a part in the repopulation of Earth, which one of your songs should survive? Why did you come to PA from Texas? We talk a bit about the Professor, Jim Price. Has Jim Price sketched you? We discuss First Angel Media and their Templars venue; including the 9 Stitch Method album release held there, as well as, the Crucible Project. If you could go back in time and follow one band to learn from, which year would you go to and who would you follow around? Mike tells us about their song, Obsolete. Segment 2 with Negan If you were going to manage a band for the local scene, who would you put in the band? What band are they currently in, and why would you choose them? If you could pick one thing about the music scene that you absolutely hate and change it, what would it be? Something you love? What’s coming up for Negan? What shows are scheduled? Where can my listeners find your band online?

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SKAR 3QS019

October 15, 2019 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:17:01 Comments Off on SKAR 3QS019

Three questions for SKÄR – Episode 019 If you could design the perfect venue for SKAR to play in, what would it consist of? Can you tell me about the moment that SKÄR came together? What is the hardest piece of music that you’ve ever written? It can be hard because it was tough emotionally, cathartic, or even from a technical standpoint. Also, why was it hard. Asked by Patrick McElravy from 9 Stitch Method on Episode 18. The Song: Build on Love B.O.L. (Build On Love) It is in the classic hard rock power ballad style, a song about how no matter where you are in life, love seems to find you. It can break your heart but that helps you grow. So “Build On Love don’t you tear it down, Build On Love when it comes around” About SKAR Band Location: Sioux Falls, SD USA Band Genre: Classic Hard Rock SKÄR is a powerful 5pc classic hard rock band with strong lead vocals shared by our female lead vocalist and our drummer. We do play covers in our own style and we “SKARIFY” songs which means we take classic out of the box songs and update then with a new energy, we add a heavier crunch yet stay true to the original. released our first album “SKARIFIED” (Volume 1) in Sept. 2018 and are finishing up our second album tentatively called “Butterfly That Stings” with a late Sept./early Oct. release date. Find SKAR Online https://skarband.wixsite.com/home https://open.spotify.com/artist/363Ev1b0ZaMK33nkpw9UC1 https://www.facebook.com/groups/skarband/ https://www.reverbnation.com/skar14

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Fear of Fish Studios PARS485

October 11, 2019 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:01:18 Comments Off on Fear of Fish Studios PARS485

Scott Canavan joins Bill to talk about his studio, Fear of Fish Studios on episode 485 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Segment 1 with Fear of Fish Studios Where did the name, Fear of Fish Studios, come from? Learn about the history of the studio. Bill & Scott talk shop about recording. What bands has Scott been in, in the past? Segment 2 with Scott Canavan Find out who is coming up on the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Scott tells us about the equipment, effects, plugins, etc that he has available in the studio. How can someone get ahold of you to do some recording at Fear of Fish Studios?

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Kaelber PARS484

October 4, 2019 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:00:26 Comments Off on Kaelber PARS484

Episode 484 features the debut of Noah Myers of Kaelber on the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Segment 1 with Kaelber How would you describe your sound? If an apocalyptic event happens, and only one of your songs survived, which song would it be and why? What would your tour soundtrack be, between shows? If you could go back in time and follow a band around for a year who would you follow? What is one thing, that fans of your band would be surprised to know about you? If you could forget any album so that you can listen to it again for the first time, which would it be? Tell me about the moment that you realized you wanted to be in a band. Tell us about your song, Cardinal. What does the seahorse mean on the first EP cover mean? Segment 2 with Noah If you could open for any internationally touring band, who would it be and where would you want to open the tour? If you had to pick the 1 person that has supported you the most as a musician, who would you pick and why? What’s your favorite venue to play at? Tell me about an embarrassing moment you had on stage? Kaelber is a pop-rock group hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Led by frontman guitarist/songwriter/producer Noah Myers and drummer Matt Reese, the band is acclaimed for their high volume and energetic live show, powered by Myers’ technical guitar prowess and flashy showmanship as well as Reese’s bombastic and hypnotic drumming. The band has released two independent self-titled EP’s since early 2017, with Myers covering the production, songwriting, arranging, guitar, vocals, keyboards, and drum/bass programming with Reese covering drums, percussion, and arranging. Kaelber is known for winning numerous band competitions in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas such as the Moon Township Battle of the Bands, Greensburg’s Rock the Palace, and the Westmoreland County Battle of the Bands. Kaelber has also received steady rotation on regional radio, as well as live performances of “Torch” and “Something German” on 102.5 WDVE Pittsburgh. Songs “Something German” and “Oasis” have used routinely by AT&T Sportsnet on Pittsburgh Pirates broadcasts. Kaelber’s live lineup is filled out by Tyler Riggle on keyboards, Philip Graziani on rhythm guitar, and Braden Nichols on bass.

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9 Stitch Method 3QS018

October 1, 2019 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:17:19 Comments Off on 9 Stitch Method 3QS018

Three questions for Patrick McElravy – Episode 018 Do you think it is more difficult to play to a track and have to create it ahead of time, than it would be to play live? If I was flipping through my Social Studies page and found a page with 9SM on it, what would that page in history be about? How in the ever-loving hell can you run around that stage, and sing like that? The Song: Sleep “Sleep” was a really fun song to write and record. It was the last song written for the album, and almost never came to be. Josh had a different song written originally he wanted to bring to the table to round out the album. He then said “oh I have this other idea, but it prob doesn’t fit with what we are doing”; as soon as I heard the riffs he had going I said “that’s it!!! That’s the final track!!!” The song has alot of cool melodic parts and alot of really heavy dissonant stuff that makes a great contrast in dynamic. Lyrically the song is ironic of it’s title: “Sleep”. Its about the lack there of, the stuff that comes flooding in your brain at night when the day has wound down and you just get stuck in your head stressing.   About 9 Stitch Method Band Location: Pittsburgh, PA US Band Genre: Alternative Metal 9 Stitch Method are a 2 piece alternative metal from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Combining their influences of alternative metal, deathcore, and mathcore; the band have been tearing it up on stages across the tri-state area with their unique brand of metal and stage antics, reaching as far down as Nashville, Tennessee. They recently signed to the Brutal Business Entertainment roster early 2019 and have just released their brand new album “Jaywalking Somnambulist”. Find 9SM Online https://www.facebook.com/9stitchmethod/ https://9stitchmethod.bandcamp.com/album/jaywalking-somnambulist https://www.teambrutalbusiness.com/bands https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGncrNLFdZ1XI8z7tVU6X2A

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Brian Shaffer PARS483

September 27, 2019 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:00:56 Comments Off on Brian Shaffer PARS483

Brian Shaffer drops in and we get right to discussing what he has been up to before I even introduce the show! I asked him about his current bands to get things underway. Topics covered: Brian’s time with (kaj) and Present Tense. The history of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. We talk about After the Fall and their new single “New S.A.” as well as the great production on it. Brian and I talk a bit about Bill Postle and his influence upon Brian. Brian picks Bill’s brain about how to get music for podcasts and how the music is delivered. We talked about Brian’s podcast, The Weekly Rock Blog coming back from a long hiatus. Make sure you check out episode 12 where he talks to… me. Ace Frehley vs. Tommy Thayer What brought Brian to the podcasting world? We also talk about our recording setups and habits.

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INCO FIdO PARS482

September 20, 2019 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:02:39 Comments Off on INCO FIdO PARS482

INCO FIdO, or a portion of the 10 members of the band, joined Bill to discuss all things INCO FIdO. This episode was all over the place, in a good way. This is Episode 482! Segment 1 Where did the name INCO FIdO come from? 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? Tell me about an embarrassing moment you had on stage, or one that your band mates may have had. Can you tell us about your writing process? Tell me about the song 876. Segment 2 If I was flipping through my Social Studies book, and I found a picture of you in the book, what would that page be about? What is 1 thing you like about the scene, and one thing you would change because you absolutely hate it? If there was 1 thing you could tell a potential fan about your band, what would it be? If you could open for any internationally touring band, who would it be and at what venue? If you could go back in time and follow a band around for a year and learn from them to help your band in the future, who would you follow? Where can my listeners get a copy of your music from? Where did the musician’s names come from?

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