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?

On episode 644, Bill spins some tracks and throws out some shows and events that are upcoming in the Pittburgh Scene. Featuring music from: The Nied’s Hotel Band, The Shiners, Doppler Affect, Black Ridge, Neostem, A Common Crown, Steve Hawk, Para Bellum https://youtu.be/eAqBQddJU24https://youtu.be/v5kBwCP6MO4

Jozey of Jozey and the Corruption joins Bill for episode #643 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show to introduce our listeners to his band and their new EP, One. JTC was featured on 3 Questions and a Song #033. Interview Segment 1 with Jozey and the Corruption What is your favorite pizza that you’ve had because you’re a musician? Jozey introduces us to the other members of the band. What would the soundtrack be between tour stops? What non-standard venue do you want to play at? Build a super band from the Akron area for the Corruption to manage. Interview Segment 2 with Jozey Who are your top 5 guitarists in the Akron scene? What are your top 5 shows that you’ve ever done? Tell your favorite John “The American Hilljack” Lane story. Which song that you have been involved in writing, will survive an apocalypse and help re-populate the Earth? Who is your Dave Grohl? Where can the listeners find Jozey & The Corruption online? Alive or dead, who would you invite to have dinner with you? I come across JTC in a social studies, book. What did you do that landed you in the book?

Major Ivan Fedenko of Radio Moscow and Bill of Build the Scene do a little cultural exchange episode on this week’s episode of the Pennsylvania Rock Show, number 642. Oh and HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Tune in to hear Ivan interview Bill about the US Music Scene, all things, United States, and more!https://youtu.be/ZYEvugJXxf4

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.