John Blangero of Sun King Rising, joins Bill to discuss their second release Signs and Wonders. The show featured the track, “No. 6 Magnolia Avenue.” Interview Segment 1 with Sun King Rising Where did the name Sun King Rising come from? Who else is in the band with you? What is the best pizza that you’ve had because you are a musician? If you could sit down for dinner with any 4 people from history, who will be eating with you? You’re leaving a show and there is a DeLorean sitting there with its door open and a Flux Capicitor in the back, where are you going and what band are you going to hang out with? If you were waiting at the crossroads like Robert Johnson did, what would you be there to trade your soul for, to the Devil? What is a song that you did not write, that you wish you had written? Who is your Dave Grohl? Tell me about something embarrassing that happened to you while performing. What is a non-conventional venue that you would like to play at? Interview Segment 2 with John Blangero What would the sound track be between shows on your tour? If you were sitting on a bench and your musical idol sits down next to you and allows you 1 question, what are you asking? Donnie Iris stories… Most famous musicians that you’ve met? If you were asked to join a band after being in a tribute band for that band, would you do it? What band would you want to follow around and write about to try and become a writer for Rolling Stone, like in the moving Almost Famous? Sammy or David Lee Roth? Original members with Make up or who is currently touring with make up? You get a call from a national tv station that gives you 30 seconds to draw people to your band, what are you going to tell them about Sun King Rising? Where can people purchase your music? What’s up next for Sun King Rising?

Ryan is not allowed to jump out of a cake for my birthday! Neostem must provide good lights for the show or pay me time and a half for photos at their release party on November 19, 2022 at Squirrel Hill Sports Bar. The show will also have 65 rats, Lylyth and The Molecule Party. Featuring music from: Dinnerbell Road, Neostem, Creep, Illusions of Grandeur Interview segment 1 with Neostem We start out talking about the Squirrel Hill Sports bar and their release party, Ralph’s Musician’s Guild, and more. Can you tell us the details of the release show? We chat about Speedfreak Motorsports benefit show for Rock for Life and the set that Neostem had at a Rock for Life show. We try to convince Matt to wear his Phantom Fright Fest face make up to their release. Bill talks a bit about an upcoming concert series that First Angel Media and Build the Scene are planning with Squirrel Hill Sports Bar. What is the official release date for “Pipe Dream”? Is this the first song that you’ve had guest vocals on? Neostem tells us about their new single, “Pipe Dream”. Interview segment 1 with Neostem We talk a little bit about streaming royalties. We talk about the Sub Alpine, Green Jelly, their social media presence, where to find their music, and more.

Stereo Scandal, Undefinable rock from Pittsburgh, join Bill for their first venture on the Pennsylvania Rock Show (well, some of them at least). Featuring members of The Riveras, Blindsider, and Murder for Girls. Featuring music from: Royal Honey, Stereo Scandal, Prime 8, Interview Segment 1 with Stereo Scandal If you could invite 4 people from the history of world to dinner (1 musician), who is coming to dinner with you? What is a non-conventional venue that you would like to play at? If you’re waiting at the crossroads for the Devil, what are you offering to him and what are you trying to get in return? You find a DeLorean, where in time are you going and what band will you hang out with? What is your favorite pizza that you’ve had because you are a musician? (Dan, what do you eat on your toast?) Talk about your new EP, what you have coming up, & the song “Situationship” that we’re going to play tonight. Interview segment 2 Why would I find you in a history book down the road? If you were building a super group from the local music scene to manage, who would you hand pick? We talk about the Pittsburgh band, Only Flesh. What would you tracklist to your tour be between shows? Who is your Dave Grohl? How did your band come together? Where can the listeners find you?

Blood Union joins Bill to talk about their band and the recently released track, “Let Me In” Featuring music from: A Common Crown, After the Fall, Blood Union, Skell Interview Segment 1 with Blood Union Where did the name Blood Union come from? How did the band come together in its current form? If you could sit down with any 4 people in the history of the world, who would you invite to dinner? If I were driving your tour bus, what would the sound track of the tour be? What band would you hang out with and at what time, if you had a DeLorean to time travel with? If you were standing at the crossroads waiting for the Devil to arrive, what would you be there to sell your soul for, musically? What is a song that you didn’t write, that you wish you had written? What is a band that you can’t help yourself.. where you get into the moment and cant help yourself? Who is your Dave Grohl? Tell me about an embarrassing moment on stage that someone else in the band caused. Who has supported you the most as a musician over the years? Tell me about the song, “Let Me In” Interview Segment 2 Jay asks Bill how he picks the bands for the show. We talk about reach and releasing albums… Black Ridge and more… Where can people find you online? What’s up next for you? Where do you record at?

Joe, Maura, and Bengt from Action Camp join Bill for episode 637. Interview Segment 1 Where did the band come from? How did you go from Boston to Pittsburgh? If you can invite 4 people from history to sit down with and have dinner who would be eating with you? What would you sell your soul to the Devil to gain musically? You come across a DeLorean with a Flux Capacitor, where are you going in time and what band are you going to hang out with? What is a song that you did not write, that you wish you had written? What was the first song you played together that showed the band chemistry? Segment 2 with Action Camp Talk about the haitus that you are currently on. If you could play any where in the world with any body, who soud you play with and where? What is something that someone else in the band did on stage that was embarrassing? What is up next for Action Camp? How can people find you online?

Brad Abbott joins Bill on Episode 636 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show to feature his new song, “Tomorrow”. Featuring music from: skell, Brad Abbott, Steve Hawk Interview Segment 1 with Brad Abbott What have you been up to since we last talked? Are you playing near me on the 17th? Whatever dates do you have lined up? We talk about Facebook and the pros and cons of their pages, hackers, personal pages, and more… keeping your usernames the same Who is your Dave Grohl? What is the best pizza that you’ve had because you are a musician? Are you familiar with the movie, Rock Star? Given the chance would you join a band that you were in a tribute band for? A tribute band to a tribute band? Can you play the accordian, I think Weird Al is probably going to retire some time soon? Tell me about your song Tomorrow. Interview Segment 2 with Brad Abbott Where in time would you take a DeLorean, and what band would you hang out with? What non-standard venue would you like to play at? Something odd that has happened while you were playing on stage? Have you ever met a well-known musician? Can you pinpoint that moment where you realized that you wanted to write and perform your own songs? If you can have a cameo in any movie where you could play your music, which movie would it be? What is coming up next for Brad Abbott? Where would you like people to go find your music at? https://youtu.be/-6W4Kp6cQq8https://youtu.be/gYfwEYFhSSQ

Sean O’Donnel of Six ‘O Matic joins Bill to talk about his upcoming single Release, “Lá”. Featuring music from: Prime 8, After the Fall, Six O’ Matic, Big House Pete, John Vento, Royal Honey Interview segment 1 with Six o’ Matic We learn a little bit about the Pittsburgh Piping Society events. Can you enlighten us about the different types of bag pipes? Sean tells us about his song, “Lá”. What is your writing process like? You mentioned off the air that there is a lot more to the song than just the bag pipes, what else is on there? Interview segment 2 with Sean What is the best pizza that you had because you are a musician? What is a non-traditional venue that you’d like to play at? How can people get your single or contact you? What’s up next for Six o’ Matic?

Dave and Joe Rogan of Rover join Bill for episode 634 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Featuring music from: Overload in Stereo, Rover, Mojo Filter Interview Segment 1 with Rover Where did the band name come from? How long have you been playing together? How did you two get started? You come across a DeLorean with a Flux Capacitor, where are you going in time and what band are you going to hang out with while you’re there? We talk a little about Dave Hillis. If I was driving your tour bus, what would be our soundtrack to your tour? We discuss skell. You’re sitting on a bench and your musical idol sits down next to you, what 1 question would you ask? What non-standard venue would you like to play? What is the best pizza that you’ve eaten because you are a musician? Tell me how your brother embarrassed you on stage? What is a song that you didn’t write, that you wished you had written? What is your dream venue to play? Interview with Dave and Joe Which band would you want to follow around and interview for Rolling Stone? If they make a biopic about Rover, who would play each of you in the movie? If you were to make a supergroup from the music scene to manage, who would you put in the band? If you could play anywhere in the world with any other band in the history of the world… Would you play in a tribute band or step away because you couldn’t do it justice? Which Rover song should survive a catstrophic event and help re-populate the Earth? …our instrumental that has words. Where can your new songs be found? What is coming up next? https://youtu.be/p2TmPI-nk2Ihttps://youtu.be/P9o2zKwBJCIhttps://youtu.be/4qmekcVQK5g

Travis Weidow of End Bringer joins Bill again to talk about lots and lots of local music and events. featured music by Feast on the Fallen, Doug Carnahan, End Bringer, skell, After the Fall Interview with End Bringer I asked him about The Upstage Music Fest. We heap some praise on to Mike Palone of skell. Travis talks about Dog Day Sunrise, Embrace for Impact, skell, After the fall, Nicks in Time, and many other bands. We take a quick tour around his sticker door, which includes skell. Travis talks about treating each other well. We talk a bit about The Hellfire Club & Twelve Gauge Justice – via John “The American Hilljack” Lane. Travis talks about how an event at a skell show was part of the reason that he became a frontman. We learn a little about Snake Den Entertainment. He suggests you check out Heavy Metal over a Six Pack podcast. Travis tells us what the album The Victim Has been Chosen is about, lyrically. Interview Segment 2 We talk about John Lane joining Twelve Gauge Justice. We talk about Preserving the Underground and Feast on the Fallen For the last part of the sement, Travis talks about Hope for the Day Foundation and mental health. Shout out to the Sub Alpine, too.

Joshua and Jessica from God Hates Unicorns joins Bill for episode 632 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Featuring music from The Lowlife Drifters, God Hates Unicorns, A Common Crown Interview Segment 1 with God Hates Unicorns We open the show up talking about Deutschtown Music Festival and the pile of unicorn and humanity on stage (see photo) You guys are up for a few awards in the Pittsburgh scene, for Best Album, Unsigned Artist and Rock Band (2nd place last year) – find the links here: https://linktr.ee/GodHatesUnicorns/ We discuss 2 magazines that Jess (and First Angel Media & I) and GHU are in: Artistic Platforms & Panic Terror Films. Who did you just finish interviewing for your podcast, Bands and Artists We Like and Support that Aren’t as Good as God Hates Unicorns? Who else have you had on the show? Create another band in the veign of God Hates Unicorns from the local music scene, but none of the people in GHU can be in the band. At this point Bill Harbadin drops by and we talk about his bands. How did your stage interactivity get started? Interview Segment 2 with Josh and Jess What do you have coming up? Bill picks the release date for the next God Hates Unicorns single. Contact GHU to get a copy of your ADULT coloring book. We learn about a situation that arose on the Start the Beat Podcast. Jess and Josh banter… and banter……. and banter… Josh, do you hate unicorns? What band can you not have on your podcast, because they are better than you? Mark Ponsonby’s cookies… ’nuff said. and more… https://youtu.be/5uq0Zme-7DYhttps://youtu.be/sovXPGDGZN4