Three questions for Chip & The Charge Ups – Episode 006 If you could change one thing in the Pittsburgh scene, what would it be? How was the band’s stage attire chosen? What is it like to play in a band with your daughter? Do you ever find yourself battling between band member and dad? – asked by Jana of First Angel Media The Song: Sunshine, Take Me Away “Sunshine, Take Me Away” by Chip & The Charge Ups This song was inspired by the seemingly never-ending winters in Pittsburgh. Once we get into March, it seems us “yinzers” are dying to see what we haven’t seen in months: the sun! We are just tired of winter! But, being creative, we made the song metaphorical by describing a long-distance relationship where reunions are like seeing the sun after a long winter. Unlike the other songs on the album, this song was co-written and produced by Sean McDonald. Sean is known for his work with Frontiers Records artist Gene The Werewolf and The Clarks. About Chip & The Charge Ups Band Location: Pittsburgh, PA USA Band Genre: Power Pop Chip & The Charge Ups arrived like a bolt of lightning in Spring 2018! Pittsburgh’s Chip & The Charge Ups quickly created an electrifying buzz by performing its first shows at some of the East Coast’s fastest-growing music festivals. Cultivating a modern power pop sound that blends leading-edge alternative rock with old-school punk, the band captivated audiences with its energetic live performances and catchy songs. Chip & The Charge Ups’ debut single, “The Ol’ Two Niner,” is a staple on WDVE, an iconic radio station in Pittsburgh. The station uses the song as intro music for legendary Pittsburgh Penguins player and current radio announcer, Phil Bourque, when he makes his weekly morning show appearances. The band released their debut album, “Flow of the Current, Part I (+)” in September 2018 to rave reviews from the press and radio, such as: “Full of hooks and youthfully heartfelt lyrics” – Pittsburgh Current “A stellar release” – Empire Extreme “It’s no wonder Pittsburgh is shaking! Great music and tons of rock fun!” – BANGS Music & Entertainment Magazine “A band who knows music is meant to evoke a good time” – Rock All Photography Music Magazine “Definitely badass!” – The Pipeman, iHeart Radio Emboldened by the success of their debut release, Chip & The Charge Ups are set to release their sophomore effort, “Flow of the Current, Part II (-)”, on April 5, 2019. Find Chip & The Charge Ups Online http://www.thechargeups.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/3sawyykTrio9OoKW2XmTrn?autoplay=true&v=A http://www.facebook.com/thechargeups http://www.instagram.com/thechargeups http://www.twitter.com/thechargeups Purchase Chip & The Charge Ups http://www.thechargeups.com/store https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/chip-the-charge-ups/1368543646 https://www.amazon.com/Flow-Current-Pt-Chip-Charge/dp/B07DTRPWC1 https://play.google.com/store/music/artist/Chip_the_Charge_Ups?id=A2bznyqx7xmaqe4g342iobaowae&hl=en_GB

The 3 Questions for Silk9 You have a new line up, what can you tell me about the new members? If you could live the movie rock star, which band would you join? If you can take the band to any city in the world and perform, as the band is now, where it would it be and why? The Song: I Won’t Carry You Simply put the song is about staying your path, regardless. It’s about separating yourself from those who will be nothing but dead weight. It’s about doing what you feel is best for you and what fulfills us. It’s about leaving those behind that would rather attempt to destroy your dreams rather than work to achieve them. About Silk9 SiLK9 is a Pittsburgh PA based hard rock band that was founded in April of 2013 by Anthony Leone and Jamie Rohr.  In May of 2014 the band released its first EP entitled “Exit the Pain.”  The Ep was released too much acclaim on the local and Tri-State scenes  with regular radio play on several local stations as well as internet radio received 6 Nominations in the “Iron City Rocks Music Awards” and nailed down the award for “Best Album of the Year  Songs from the EP have been featured on 97.7 Butler Pa, Adrenaline 101, 105.9 The X, 102.5 WDVE, The PARockShow.com, 107.5 The Eagle in Wheeling WV, also featured on Lou Lombardi’s Rock n Roll Circus. Shortly after, a licensing agreement was signed with JTV digital and Pop-up music.  On November 21, 2015 the new single “Shattered and stained” was released for digital download. The song has already been featured on 105.9 The X as well as Big D’s House of Pain on Adrenaline 101.  September 12, 2016 Anthony Leone, Founder of SiLK9 signs a deal with RFL records  January 2018 the new EP “RETRIBUTION” was released. Featuring 5 tracks that are best described as Dokken on the melodic side meets Pantera on the heavy side.  5 high energy and flat-out aggressive tunes that will burn the soul and etch new depths into your Metal core; melody that stretches the heart and a heavy beat that ravages your mind.  A video for the first single, I don’t know, was aired on January 29th with promotional partner, BRAVEWORDS.com.  SiLK9 has worked with: Steel Panther, Lynch Mob, Adelita’s Way, The Art of Dying, Winger, Drowning Pool, Skid Row, Jake E Lee, Puddle of Mudd,  Winger, Warrant, The Reb Beach Project, Sebastian Bach , Dokken, Bullet Boys, Enuff Z nuff and Tantric SiLK9 has recently started tracking a new single and hope to have a release date soon!  The dawn of a new era launches and the thunder that is SiLK9 is set to take the hard rock world by storm. Can your ears handle the volume? Find Silk9 Online: https://www.silk9.com https://www.facebook.com/silk9rises https://www.twitter.com/SiLK9rocks Purchase Silk9’s Music https://silk9.com/merchandise#silk9-merchandise

The 3 Questions for John Vento You’re involved in quite a few charity events that are musically based. Could you take a moment to talk about them and explain what got you involved in them? If you could change one thing about your local scene, what would it be? In the way that the music industry has shifted, are you a fan of this new model or not? And why? – asked by Brady Novotny Episode 003 The Song: Baby Blues It was the first track that we wrote and recorded for recently released new album, ” Love, Lust & Other Wreckage” It’s all about regret after losing something special. About John Vento Businessmen 1997 – present Nied’s Hotel band – 2006 – present And also some other John Vento project sprinkled in . LOL Pittsburgh, PA – Americana/ Folk/RNR Find John Vento Online: http://johnvento.com/ https://www.facebook.com/johnventomusic/ https://twitter.com/jventom https://www.instagram.com/jventom/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUGoFEvBQTlQq-j07Xluswg Download John’s Music http://johnvento.com/albums/