Megan Pennington, of Moonshine Jasmine and owner/Recording Producer at Scarfire Records, joins Bill on episode 654. Interview Segment 1 with Megan Pennington Let’s start with Scarfire Records, tells us a little about what you have going on with your record label. Recently you started offering to work as a booking agent for other musicians in the scene, what could an artist expect from you and how can they get a hold of you to work out the details? You’re starting off a small podcast tour this week, who else are you chatting with and where will the listeners be able to track them down to listen to later? What is Scarfire Radio and what do you have going on with that venture? We’re about to feature your song, “Until the End”, give me some back story on the track, please. Interview Segment 2 I’ve chatted with you a few times about your band Moonshine Jasmine, tell me a bit about your acoustic act, please. Let’s have a little bit of fun, what is the best pizza that you’ve had because you’re a musician? Who is your Dave Grohl? Can you tell the listeners about the Scarfire show cases? Tell us about Music of Pittsburgh. Your musical idol sits down beside you and says you can ask one question, who is sitting next to you and what are you asking? Where can the listener and viewers find you online? What do you have coming up in the near future?

The Gentlemen of Dinnerbell Road hung out with Bill and introduced their Rustbelt Country music to the listeners! featuring music from: Domenic Fusca, Johnny and the Razorblades, The Parishables, Dinnerbell Road, Noble Hops, Royal Honey Interview segment 1 with Dinnerbell Road Introduction of the band members… We discuss where the band name, Dinnerbell Road, comes from. We talk about the Saxonburg Octoberfest festival. How do you prepare for a set without a setlist? What is the best pizza you’ve had because you’re a musician? Where would you go back in time, and what band would you hang with while you are there? If your musical idol sat down on a bench next to you and said you can ask one question… Who is your Dave Grohl? Tell me about the song, Go. Interview segment 2 If you could sit down with any 4 people in history, who would you invite to your dinner table? What would you sell your soul to the devil for? Which of your songs should survive an apocalyptic event and help re-populate the Earth? What is coming up next for Dinnerbell Road? Where can our listeners find you?

John Lockwood, of The Anxiety Effect, joins Bill to introduce his band to the Build the Scene community. Featuring music from: Chip & The Charge Ups, Overload in Stereo, Storms Within, The Anxiety Effect, The Borstal Boys, James LeVier Interview segment 1 with The Anxiety Effect How did you come up with the name, The Anxiety Effect? Where is the band based? What is the best pizza you’ve had because you’re a musician? If you could sit down to dinner with any 4 people from the history of the world, who would you invite to your table? Who is your Dave Grohl? Interview segment 2 with John Lockwood Can you tell us about your song, Roots? I believe I have some of your older music… You’re musical idol sits down next you and you can ask only 1 question, who will be sitting next to you and what are you asking? What non-standard venue would you like to perform at? Interview segment 3 with John If you’re leaving a recording session and there is a DeLoreon sitting there with Flux Capictor in the back, where are you going in time and what band would you hang out with? If there is an apocalyptic event and it destroys almost all the humans and all but one song from every band, which The Anxiety Effect song should survive to help repopulate the Earth? Can you tell me about an embarrassing moment on stage? Where can listeners (or potential band members) find you?

Joey Conner – Lead guitarist of the band Black Ridge, solo artist, n’stuff Music employee, guitar teacher, & more… joins Bill on episode 651 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Featuring music from iNCO FidO, Black Ridge, FUBAR, Higher Vibration Interview segment 1 with Joey Conner We talk about the late, great Bill Duff in general, but about how he affected the music scene in our area and how he is responsible for Joey being a musician. What are the chances that every time I go to N’Stuff Music, you’re wearing a Black Ridge shirt? Tell us about your trip to Leesta Vall Recording Studio in NY. Did you get to do anything in the city while you were there? My daughter claims she is Black Ridge‘s favorite Domiano… We talk about Rock for Life‘s Xmas 2022. We learn about Joey teaching guitar at Murphy’s Music Center. (more Bill Duff stories – and also how my son’s trumpet lesson interrupts his lessons and more stories about my kids’ music adventures) Who would you say has been your biggest supporter as a musician? If you could invite any 4 people in the history of the world to dinner, who would it be? Tell me about an embarrassing moment that has happened on stage. How do they determine who does the demo videos at N’Stuff? What is your favorite Christmas question? We talk about a Very Yinzer Christmas and Band Together Pittsburgh. Interview segment 2 with Joey Conner Joey, the solo artist… If you could talk to 19 year old Joey, what would you tell him? Leaning Studio of Greene – Next Door Cafe

Mick Michaels joins Bill on Episode 650 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show to talk about their newest Christmas release, Christmas Together. Featuring music from: Chip & the Charge Ups, Stevie J Band, Corners of Sanctuary, Doppler Affect Interview Segment 1 with Mick Michaels of Corners of Sanctuary Tell us about your newest Holiday song. What is it about Christmas that draws you writing new Christmas songs? What is the best pizza that you’ve had because you’re a musician? What have Corners of Sanctuary been up to? Where have you been at recently, that might pique some interest? The Finish What We Started Tour… If you could sit down to dinner with any 4 people form the history of the would, who would you invite? What would you trade the Devil and what would you try to get back in return? Segment 2 What non-standard venue would you like to play at? What is a song that you didn’t write, that you wish you had? We talk about other things.. Some Star Wars and Marvel banter What are your thoughts on the new Metallica track? We talk about how bands make money today. (and venues)

Mike and Rob, of OK Otter, join Bill for their first venture onto the Pennsylvania Rock Show for episode #649. Featuring music from: Rockabilly Junction, OK Otter, Yinzer Christmas, Corners of Sanctuary Interview Segment 1 with OK Otter You’re from State College, PA? Where did OK Otter come from? How did the 3 of you end up together? What is the best pizza that you’ve had, because you’re a musician? Which OK Otter song should survive an apocalyptic event and helps re-populate the Earth? You have a DeLorean, where are you going in time and what band are you going to hang out with? You can sit down to dinner with any 4 people in the history of world, who would you invite? You’re music idol sits down beside you and allows you to ask 1 question… Interview Segment 2 with Mike and Rob Who is your Dave Grohl? You’re on your first tour, what is on the radio in between stops? What is a non-standard venue that you would like to play at? If you could play with any band at any location… If they were going to make a documentary about OK Otter, who is going to play each of you? Where can the listeners find you online? What’s coming up next for OK Otter?

Rat Rod returns to hang out with Bill and discuss their new album, Four on the Floor, on episode 648 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Featuring music from: Dinnerbell Road, Rat Rod, Domenic, Low Life Drifters Interview Segment 1 with Rat Rod, about their album Four on the Floor. What is your album art a photo of? What is the best pizza that you’ve had because you are a musician? When was Four on the Floor released? Where did you record? Is your album available in any small businesses? You recently played in Pittsburgh, who did you play with? What do you have coming up? What is a non standard venue that you’d like to play at? We talk about former churches that are now music venues. Rat Rod tells us about “All or Nothin” Interview Segment 2 Who is your Dave Grohl? What do you think of the new Metallica? If your music idol sat down next to you and said you could ask one question.. who and what? What would you sell your soul to the Devil for? If you were running your own podcast, what would your official question be?

Matt Ferrante of a bAHZilliON bands joins Bill tonight to talk about 4 releases and Rock for Life Christmas. featuring music from Matt’s bands: Borstal Boys – Rock N Roll Freeway Silk9 – Take A Deep Breath After the Fall – I Hope I’m Scaring You Now Harlot O Scara – Us Vs Them Interview Segment 1, with Matt Ferrante We talk a little about our history. We talk about the upcoming release dates and the recent release date for the Borstal Boys. Matt tells us about the Borstal Boys track, “Rock N Roll Freeway” Jazz is the best drummer in A Common Crown?!? What is the best pizza you’ve ever had because you’re a musician? We talk about the RFL X-mas 2022 concert on December 10. How can someone make a donation to Rock for Life? Matt tells us about the new Silk9 track, “Take a Deep Breath” Interview Segment 2 What is the most number of bands you’ve been in at one time? Your musical idol sits down beside you and tells you, you can ask them 1 question.. who is sitting next to you and what are you asking? There’s a DeLorean sitting there with a flux capictor, where are you going in time and what band are you hanging out with? Bill mentions Music from the 412, a 24/7/365 streaming music video channel for the 412 and surrounding area. Matt introduces us to Harlot O’Scara and their track, “Us vs Them” Matt builds a super band from the local musicians. What song that you’re involved with could help repopulate the Earth after an apocalyptic event? What non-standard venue would you like to play at? Who is your Dave Grohl? Tell me about an embarrassing moment that happened on stage. When did you know you wanted to be a musician? What is one of the first songs that you remember hearing as a kid? We talk about the new After the Fall track, “I Hope I’m Scaring You Now” Interview Segment 3 Network tv gives you 30 seconds to tell their viewers about Rock for Life, what you would tell them to get them on-board? What’s coming up for your bands? Where can the bands be found online?

Interview Segment 1 with Joe Wodarek and John Vento from A Very Yinzer Christmas Tell us about the project, please. Tell us about Band Together Pittsburgh. How did you get all these artists to record in one studio? How many people total were involved in this project? What is the best pizza you’ve had because you’re a musician? Which song that you’ve written could survive an apocalyptic event and help re-populate the Earth? You have access to a DeLorean with a flux capacitor, where are you going in time and what band would you hang out with? What would you sell your soul for musically? Interview Segment 2 with Joe and John What non-standard venue would you like to play at? Tell me about an embarrassing moment that happened to you on stage? Who was the most influencial in you becoming a musician? We talk about Black Ridge. If your musical idol sat down beside you and you could only ask one question, who is it and what is the question? Where can each of you be found online? Joe Wodarek and John Vento A Very Yinzer Christmas, will take place at the Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, 510 E. 10 Ave., Munhall, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 6:30 p.m.  It will Band Together Pittsburgh. The lineup of performers includes: Gene the Werewolf Clinton Clegg Scott Blasey Joe Wodarek Bill Deasy Joe Grushecky Stevee Wellons Donnie Iris Joey Wodarek, Jr. Pete Hewlett Nied’s Hotel Band Jeff Jimerson Johnny Angel and the Halos Abby Abbondanza Norman Nardini The Skyliners Ruff Creek Baylee Taylor Miss Freddye Totally 80’s Band Together Pittsburgh Musicians: Patrick Lah & Joe Hnath Xavier Allen Spectrum Band Cello Benj Spencer Zbigniew Konewka About Band Together Pittsburgh Founded in 2016, Band Together Pittsburgh uses music as an instrument for change. The non-profit 501(C)(3) organization provides innovative programming, experiences, and vocational opportunities to enhance the lives of those living  on the autism spectrum. No posts found!

Dragonfly Effect joins Bill for episode 645 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show! Featuring music from Rat Bastard, 9 Stitch Method, Dragonfly Effect, The Slobberknockers, OK Otter Interview Segment 1 with Dragonfly Effect Where did the band name, Dragonfly Effect come from? Learn about the marketing of the band. You’re leaving a show and there is a DeLorean with its door open and a Flux Capacitor, where are you going in time and what band are you going to hang out with? You can have dinner with 4 people from the history of the world, who are you sitting down with? What non-standard venue would you like to play at? When is your next concert? What is your favorite music genre and what is your favorite rock song? You hire me to drive your tour bus, what music am I going to be playing in-between shows? If you were in a tribute band, and the real band asked you to audition, do you do it? If your musical idol sat down beside you and you could only ask them 1 question, what would you ask? How long have you been making music? What is the best pizza you’ve had because you’re a musician? If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be? If you could forget hearing an album and hear it again for the first time again, to feel the euphoria of that event, which album would it be? Who has supported you the most as a musician? Learn about the song, Lost Inside. Interview Segment 2 Which of your songs would survive a catestrophic event and help re-populate the Earth? Tell me about an embarrassing moment that happened on stage. What is your favorite song to perform? What do you have coming up on December 16th? Who is your Dave Grohl?