Victoria Fire is a female-fronted alternative hard rock band from Pittsburgh, PA. The band strives to deliver a varietal sound, blending delicate vocals with fiery screams and riff-focused instrumentals. Founding members Kaitlyn Washko (Vocals) and Andy Oddo (Guitar) crossed paths in late 2018 and found that they had a shared vision for a new project. After eventually rounding out the lineup with Oddo’s longtime bandmate Cory Schuster on bass and Dan Moore (2019-2022) on drums, the pieces were in place. The band quickly started writing material and playing shows all over their hometown of Pittsburgh, eventually welcoming new drummer Dean Burlon Jr. into the group to replace the departing Moore in late 2022. Victoria Fire has since shared the stage with national acts such as Elisium, 3 Years Hollow, Madame Mayhem, Actor/Observer, Convey, and Fame on Fire. The band has been working hard in the studio, putting the final touches on their debut EP and will be announcing the EP title and release date in spring 2023. The debut single and music video for their song “Fire” was released on August 26th, 2022. The second single “Let You Go” was released Feb 10th, 2023. Both of these early tracks should give fans a solid glimpse of what they should expect to hear from Victoria Fire going forward. This episode contains music from: Kilmaine Saints, The Shiners, Working Breed, Victoria Fire, Chip and the Charge Ups, Cult ov Crowley Interview Segment 1 What upcoming shows do you have? What is a non-standard venue that you would like to play at? Interview Segment 2 Tell us about your song, “Let You Go” What is your writing process like. Is it like that for every song, or is it a more fluid process? If you could sit down and write with any songwriter in the history of the world, who would you want to write with? Tell us about an embarrassing moment that happened on stage. Interview Segment 3 Who is your Dave Grohl? What is the best pizza you’ve had because you are a musician? You have a chance to ask your musical idol one question, who is the person and what are you asking? Because you enjoyed this episode… Mykey Massacre PARS659 Keep the Scene Alive PARS509 Brad Abbott PARS576 Load More

PA Rock Show #669: Pittsburgh’s art-rock four-piece Working Breed, presumably the city’s only band to prominently feature both trombone and musical saw, returns in May of 2023 with its first full-length since 2019, Gaslighter. Clocking in at just over 30 minutes, Gaslighter represents a new and more rock-forward face for the veteran group known for its expansive musical vocabulary and energetic, theatrical live show.

Featuring music from: Dragonfly Effect, Illusions of Grandeur, Rurally Banktrupt, Working Breed, Noble Hops (Feat. The Mo Show), Icons of Industry

Classic rock band, Broom, joins Bill for their first adventure on the Pennsylvania Rock Show for episode #668. Broom is a 5-piece rock band from Belle Vernon, PA. All of the members of the band come from a strong classic rock influence, and that is obvious when you put on one of their songs. With a common thread but different passions, you can hear all of their touches with every song they play. Enjoy catchy hooks with rockin’ riffs as the band sweeps you away with their high energy music! Featuring music from: Lone Crow Rebellion, The Bail Jumpers, Aris Paul Band, Broom, Chux Beta, Long Time Divided, Anaphylaxis Interview Segment 1 with Broom How would you describe your band sound? How did you get together? What instrument did you each play in the marching band? You’re leaving a show and a DeLorean is sitting there with its door open and a flux capacitor, where are you going in time and who are you hanging out with? Interview Segment 2 Who is your Dave Grohl? What is a non-standard venue that you would like to play at? What 4 people from history, would you like to sit down and eat dinner with? Interview Segment 3 What is the best pizza that you’ve had because you are a musician? If you could write a song with any songwriter in history, who would it be? What is up next for Broom? Where can you be found online? About Broom Website https://linktr.ee/broomtheband YouTube https://youtube.com/@broomtheband Spotify https://spotify.link/laTxcG0EGyb Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebandbroom Instagram https://instagram.com/broomtheband Because you enjoyed this episode… No posts found!

Kristian from Kristian Montgomery and the Winterkill band joins Bill on episode 667 to discuss his new release “Lower County Outlaw” featuring music from: Curt Ziggler, Great American Racer, The Jeremy Edge Project, Kristian Montgomery and the Winterkill band, 7 Mile Run, Guy Snowdon and the Citizens, AE Honick Interview Segment 1 Where did the album name, Lower County Outlaw, come from? How did the recording process go? How was this recording was different than the first 3? Interview Segment 2 Tell us about the song, “Lost in Memphis.” What would you sell your soul to the devil to obtain as a musician? What is the best pizza that you’ve had because you’re a musician? Interview Segment 3 What is a non-standard venue that you’d like to play? What does the Winterkill band mean? Who is in your band? Tell me about an embarrassing moment. There is a Delorean outside one of your gigs with its door open and a flux capicitor, where are you going in time, and what band are you hanging out with? Who is your Dave Grohl? Where can you be found online? Because you enjoyed this episode… No posts found!

A Side Note from Bill: This episode number 666 has been asked about, by many bands throughout the years because of it’s relationship in the lore of metal. A few months back, Utah messaged me to see if this episode was still available because he wanted to be on it… and now time for a Utah/Bill background story. Back in 2004, I had an idea to start a website that supported the local Alle-Kiski Music Scene. I didn’t really have a budget for it or even a name. Enter Utah who not only came up with the name but paid for the domain to get me underway… akmusicscene.com was born. Utah (and a large group of others) has been a huge supporter over the years of what I’ve been doing and I’m extremely excited that he ended up with the show that was in-demand by so many people in the scene. Featuring music from: B.U.M., Rockabilly Junction, James Levier, The Mo Show, After the Fall, (kaj), Noble Hops – dug pretty deep for some of these tracks to show how far Utah’s history in this scene goes. Interview Segment 1 with Utah Burgess We opened the show with a live version of the B.U.M. song “Witchfinder”, what can you tell me about that particular recording? Shady Lady Records is going to be a theme with the music on this week’s show, we also played Rockabilly Junction, can you talk about that release? Can you tell us about Second Sunday Socials at the Freeport Event Center? Please tell us about the James Levier track, “The Good Kind”. Interview Segment 2 You mentioned doing something for Music from the 412, when you I told you about doing the ticket give aways, could you speak about that, please? When did Shady Lady Studio begin? Can you give us some details about The Band Jam? How can bands get their music added to the Grass Roots show and possibly end up at the Band Jam competing for the Grassy Award? Interview Segment 3 We just played a track from “The Mo Show” and I know that being in that band is very important to you, can you talk about that, please? Where can our followers find you online? What is up next for you? Because you enjoyed this episode… Black Ridge PARS627 Danny Gochnour PARS473 Justin Wade Band Load More

Robin from the Big Break joins Bill to discuss the upcoming season 4 of their contest. You can hear us discuss a few other seasons here: The Big Break & The Big Break 3. Featuring music from: Broom, Mark Dignum, Sun King Rising, Dark Harvest, The Low Life Drifters, The Dragonfly Effect, Chrystyna Marie, All My Monsters, Danny Gochnour Interview Segment 1, The Big Break IV Robin, what do you do with The Big Break? What is Beyond the Break? Can you take a moment and mention the sponsors? How can you become a sponsor? e-mail them at info@thebigbreak.org Robin, how did you get involved in The Big Break? Interview Segment 2 What bands are competing in season 4? What is a takeover event? This is the first season to expand to NY and NJ, can you talk a little about that? What are the prizes available in the contest? How can bands get in on Season 5? Interview Segment 3 How does the contest go down? Are there any rules that stick out that bands need to know about?

Curt Ziggler joins Bill for his first visit to the Rock Show on episode 664 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Featuring music from: Victoria Fire, Dematus, Alter the Design, Domenic Fusca, Curt Ziggler, Rat Rod, Black Ridge Interview Segment 1 with Curt Ziggler I saw a drummer and bass player in your video, tell me about your band, please. Do you take requests during your acoustic shows? Who is your Dave Grohl? Have you heard Danny Gochnor’s B Side of Me song? Interview Segment 2 If you could write with any songwriter in the history of the world, who would you write with and why? Can you pinpoint the moment that you realized you had to be a musician? Tell me about your song, Get It Right. Interview Segment 3 with Curt You’re leaving a show and see a DeLorean with a Flux Capacitor, where are you going in time and what band are you hanging out with? Curt tells us about his writing process. What is the best pizza that you’ve had because you are a musician? What’s up next for Curt Ziggler? Where can the viewers/listeners find your music? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNu_cTI4bjk Because You Enjoyed this Episode… No posts found!

The Upstage Music Festival The Upstage Music Festival, began in August 2021, as a way to not only showcase regional and national talent but, more importantly showcase local talent. Every year we also choose local charities and non profits to raise funds. Last year’s was; The Clearfield Skate Park and Allegheny Spay and Neuter Clinic. This year, is Clearfield County Cancer support Group, Clearfield Volunteer Fire Department Station One and The Allegheny Spay and Neauter Clinic. The Upstage Music festival prides itself in a professionally run event, a diverse collection of music genre’s. And We also, have a variety of merchandise vendors and food vendors, from our local region. We work very closely with our “local” sponsors as our aim is to raise awareness for not only our community but, our hardworking sponsors. see you at the fest. Purchase Tickets David Mayersky, of Endbringer, joins us to talk about his benefit festival, The Upstage Music Fest. Featuring music from: Drown the Deep, Corpse God, SamarA, Trainwrecked, Brace for Impact, End Bringer, Skell, Storms Within Interview Segment 1, The Upstage Music Fest Tell us about the history of the Upstage Music Fest. Where is the festival located? When is the show? Share the ticket information. What National acts have played the show? What are some acts that have played in the past? Tell me about how you announced the show line up. Interview Segment 2, Day 1 August 11, 2023 How does the 2 stage setup work? How many bands are playing the festival? What bands are playing on day 1? Tell me about the pre-sale tickets. Are there discounts for purchasing both days? Music from the 412 will be sending Randy Hollenbeck from Backstage Pass to do a feature on the show. Interview Segment 3, Day 1 August 12, 2023 Who will this year’s show benefit? Who is playing on day 2? Tell us a little bit about the venue itself. What is your main goal for the festival? What is the best pizza that you’ve had because you are a musician? If you could write a song with any songwriter in the history of the world, who would it be? Who is your Dave Grohl? Friday 8/11/23 Public Execution video massacre Paths to glory Confessions Casey becker A starlite gray Endbringer Trainwrecked The snipped Heartsick Assault on 5th Debrained Age of ruin Cemented in fear Prevailer Saturday 8/12/23 Path of the flood Place Blame Suburban downgrade Samara Negative Thirteen Back to life The filthy lowdown Human animal Orlando furioso Silence Equals Death Idleminds Xtinguish The Code Dogs of war Brace for impact Scarfold Strength for a reason Concrete ties The take 4 in tha chamber Sick of it all Life of agony

John Bashaw and BJ Pyles join Bill on Episode 662 to bring attention to their upcoming fundraiser at The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls on March 25th at 6pm. Featuring music from: After the Fall, 30 Days of Pain, Bradley Scott Malone, Higher Vibration, Fubar, King Catfish, Neostem, The Bail Jumpers, ZMW Interview segment 1 John tells us the specifics about the Fundraiser Can people make a donation if they cannot make it to the show? What is the best pizza that you’ve had because you are a musician? Who is your Dave Grohl? You find a DeLorean outside of one of your gigs, where are you going in time and what band are you going to hang out with? Interview segment 2 What song writer (from the history of the world) would you like to write a song with? What do 30 Days of Pain and Sundog Rising have coming up next? What is a non-traditional venue that you would like to play at? Because you liked this episode… Theriaca PARS660 Mykey Massacre PARS659 Zach Rovito & The Rustbelt Rhythm PARS658 Load More

Storms Within, join Bill for their first adventure on the Pennsylvana Rock Show for episode #661. We’ll be talking about the band’s background, their new release: Minds of the Wicked, the track “End Game“, and more… Featuring music from: Chip and the Charge Ups, Victoria Fire, A Common Crown, Storms Within, Stereo Scandal, Dematus, SKELL Interview Segment 1 with Storms Within I just played Victoria Fire‘s song Fire which leads me to the Beauties and the Beast 2 show that you just played this weekend with them and Animus. You also have a show coming with with Reign of Z. So you’ve been interacting with the Pittsburgh Scene. What are the Erie venues that you would suggest the Pittsburgh bands play? I haven’t been to the Bridge Music Bar yet, what is that venue like? Where did the name, Storms Within, come from? What is your writing process like? What is a song that you didn’t write, that you wish you had written? If you have a DeLorean, where are you going in time and what band are you going to hang out with? Tell me about the track, “End Game”. Interview Segment 2 Who is your Dave Grohl? What is the best pizza that you have had because you are a musician? Where can you be found online? What is up next for Storms Within? Because you enjoyed this episode… Mykey Massacre PARS659 Zach Rovito & The Rustbelt Rhythm PARS658 Johnny and the Razorblades PARS657 Load More