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412nes – Trish Smith

July 9, 2021 Build the Scene 1:00:09 Comments Off

Content creator, video editor, vlog host… Trish Smith of 412nes.com joins Bill on Episode 575 to discuss all things Bat Trish/Space Bat Productions/412nes! Featuring music from: Dragline, The Cheats, Six Speed Kill, Shattered, Skarlett Sky, Negan, Demo Demon Interview with Trish Smith of 412nes Can you explain to everyone what 412nes is? 412nes is part of your brand, but not all of it, what else do you have going on? You make EPKs for bands, what is the process behind that? What do you have planned? As a creative, I know there are things in your head right now. We talk a little about our video setups and Trish’s yard. If a band wanted to use your for an EPK or to produce a video how could they go about that? – USE FACEBOOK What has been your favorite project that you have worked on in the music scene? I can’t remember when I first became aware of you… We discuss the Metal Joins Autism show coming up on 7/16/21. Trish tells us about her music inspired tattoos. Where does the bat thing come from? Being a fan of music, you come across a DeLorean, which band would you follow around for a year? What would you trade your soul to the devil for? You can interview any band in any location on Earth: who and where? What show would you like to be a part of, or be on the crew for? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUUOhJ6_mM8

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Concrete Soul PARS574

July 2, 2021 Build the Scene 0:58:38 Comments Off

Steven Anthony and Steven, Jr. from Concrete Soul join Bill on Episode 574 to discuss their band, music, and more. They are from Beaver County, PA. featuring music from: Silk 9, RatRod, Concrete Soul, Royal Honey, Dying Breed Interview Segment 1 with Concrete Soul Where did the name Concrete Soul come from? Who would you cite as your band’s individual influences? What band would you book to play a BBQ at your house? What would you sell your soul to the devil for? Which Concrete Soul song should survive to help re-populate the Earth after an apocalyptic event? What band would you go back in time to follow around and hang out with? What is it like to be on stage with a family member? Tell me about an embarrassing moment that someone else had on stage. Interview Segment 2 If we played a Concrete Soul song backwards, what would we hear? What glam rock era band would you have back up your solo project? What 3 other bands would you take on an international tour with you? If you can play in any location with any band or artist, who and where? What is your favorite venue to play at? What music would I need to bring with me, if my job during your international trip was to keep the music playing between shows? What was hte worst concert that you attended? Can you pinpoint the moment when you knew that you wanted to be a musician? What is one thing about the music scene that you wish you could change? What is up next for Concrete Soul?

Chelsea Ritenour PARS573

June 25, 2021 Build the Scene 0:59:05 Comments Off

Chelsea Ritenour, former host of Armstrong Neighborhood Channel’s Music Talks show, opera singer, vocal teacher, and rock vocalist of the up and coming band, The Fall of Me joins Bill for Episode 573 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. featuring music from: Corners of Sanctuary, Transcendence, Karkizz, Across the Dawn Segment 1 With Chelsea Ritenour How did you come up with the band name, The Fall of Me? Where did music start for you? Do you play any instruments, or has it been all about vocals for you? How can someone take vocal lessons from you? I’ve noticed that you’ve lived in quite a few places, was that all for following your music career? I assume that living in all those different places has affected your background musically as well. If you were sitting on a bench next to your musical idol, who will it be and what 1 question would you ask? What band or artist would you go back in time to follow around for a year? If they were going to put you in a cartoon series, which character would play you? What artists would we listen to if I was in charge of the music between shows during a tour with you? Which of your songs, should survive and apocalyptic event to help repopulate the Earth? If you could open for any band at any location, who & where? Segment 2 With Chelsea Can you tell us about Music Talks. If Music Talks were to come back, how would you announce it? Let’s say you are going to do a solo album, but you have to pick a grunge band to back you up, who would you choose. Who is your Dave Grohl? What is something that someone who has followed your music career would be surprised to learn about you? What’s next for you? Do you have any shows lined up?

Pocket Cowboys PARS572

June 18, 2021 Build the Scene 1:00:18 Comments Off

Lou, from Philadelphia’s band, The Pocket Cowboys joins Bill for episode 572 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Featuring music from: JaketheHawk, Doug Carnahan, Pocket Cowboys, Greywalker, Blackridge, Ratrod Segment 1 with Lou from the Pocket Cowboys Where did the name Pocket Cowboys come from? How did the band form? We talk about the band’s recent signing with UK Indie Label, Revolver Records. What would the sountrack between shows be like while you were on tour? If you could play any venue with any band, what would they be? Who is your Dave Grohl? You find a Deloreon, what band would you go back in time to follow around for a year and learn from? You sit down on a bench next to one of your musical idols, who is it and what 1 question would you ask them? If you were meeting the Devil at the crossroads, what would you be attempting to sell your soul for? Segment 2 with Lou Which of your songs should survive an apocalyptical event and help repopulate the Earth? Tell me about an embarrassing moment that happened on stage, that someone else in the band did that embarrassed you. If money was no option, and you were throwing a BBQ at your house, what band would you have play it? Where can people find your music online? What is coming up for Pocket Cowboys? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imp1zGFYvMc

The Cheats PARS571

June 11, 2021 Build the Scene 0:59:24 Comments Off

On episode 571, Pittsburgh’s sleaziest punk rock n’ roll band, The Cheats joined Bill to talk about their band, past bands, wishes and more. Featuring music from: Dragline, Six Bar Break, The Cheats, Royal Honey, Rocky Dennis Face, 13 Saints, Unbroken Soul Interview Segment 1 with The Cheats Where did your band name come from? Your band kind of takes the term regional/national act to a different level, tell us about your current line up. Where is everyone from and what part to they have in the band? Todd, having been in a couple of signed bands, what do you see as the advantages and disadvantages of being signed and/or DIY? With venues opening back up, which venues are you most excited to grace the stages at? What would you sell your soul to the Devil to get? If I was on tour with you, what would the sound track between shows sound like? If you could sit on a bench for one hour with a musical idol, what would you ask them? What is the writing process for The Cheats like? Interview Segment 2 Who is your Dave Grohl? You can play with any band in any location, who and where? If you could go back in time and follow 1 band around for a full year to learn from them, who and why? You get to take 2 other local bands with you on an international tour, who would you take? Tell me about an embarrassing moment that one of your band members had on stage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWwrZu2fYXI

Steve Hawk PARS570

June 4, 2021 Build the Scene 1:01:42 Comments Off

Steve Hawk makes his second trek on the Pennsylvania Rock Show on episode 570. Featuring Music from: Fubar, Forgotten Nobody, Steve Hawk, Brad Abbott, Highway Louie Interview Segment 1 with Steve Hawk You re-released Forgotten Nobody’s’ album, Missing Screws, recently. What brought that about? Can you tell me about the day you knew you were going to be a musician? What has been the coolest moment that you’ve had because of music? With things finally starting to open back up, what venues can you not wait to play again? You get to setup an international tour for yourself, what 2 or 3 other bands from our scene are you taking with you? Interview Segment 2 Who is your Dave Grohl? What is something you wish you could do to help further the scene? You have to choose a backing band for your next album, but it has to be a band from the disco age.. who is backing you? You’re a professional baseball player and you need a walkup song? What song do you walk to the batters box to? Where can our listeners find you online? What’s up Next? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5pyqjjfiuk

Endbringer PARS569

May 28, 2021 Build the Scene 1:03:40 Comments Off

Travis, of Clearfield, PA’s Metal band Endbringer, joins Bill on Episode 569 to discuss their brand of metal, the music scene, their new EP, and more! Featuring music from: The Borstal Boys, Chrystyna Marie, Endbringer, Human Delusion, Dying Breed, Illusions of Grandeur Interview Segment 1 with Endbringer I have a feeling that this first question might be moot with a band name like Endbringer, but if there was an apocalyptic event that wipes out most of the people on Earth, which of your songs should survive to help repopulate the Earth? I see that Endbringer is a combination a few former bands, how did you get together? What is something that you fans would be surprised to learn about your band? If I were to play one of your songs backwards, what do you think we would hear? If you got a headlining slot for an international tour, which bands from the area surrounding Clearfield, PA would you take on tour with you? While you’re on that tour, what is the soundtrack of your travels between venues? Tell me a story about your track, Judgement. Interview Segment 2 with Travis Who is your Dave Grohl? If you could chat with any musician in history but only ask them one question… who, what and why? You can invite any band to play a BBQ at your house, who is it going to be and why? Like, bluesman Robert Johnson, you’re standing in the cross roads waiting for the devil to appear, what are you going to attempt to trade your soul for? In other words, what is your biggest musical dream? What song that you didn’t write, do you wish you would have written? If a band from my area decides to head to Clearfield to play a show, what venues and bands would you suggest they check out? Do you want to take a moment and mention the companies that endorse Endbringer: Burning Stone Clothing and Apparel Sticker Mule soul tone cymbals razz energy drink Dunlop guitar picks Brutal Business Entertainment Hope for a Day Foundation Where can we get Endbringer music and merchandise? What’s next for you? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK3EEtzO__k

Izzie’s Caravan PARS568

May 21, 2021 Build the Scene 1:02:46 Comments Off

Izzie, from Izzie’s Caravan joins Bill on Episode 568 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. The self-proclaimed musical child of early-Aerosmith and Johnny Winter, the roots of ‘Izzie’s Caravan’ trace back to the early 2000’s when Izzie (guitars) and Sim (vocals) formed ‘The Deep Impacters’. The band soon disbanded after a couple of records, and becoming disillusioned by the music industry, Izzie took a decades-long respite from guitar, eventually returning to the instrument he loved, just a few years ago…. Featuring Music from Super Monkey, Izzie’s Caravan, Doppler Affect, INCO FidO Interview Segment 1 with Izzie’s Caravan Where did the band name come from? If there was an apocalyptic event and one of your songs has to help repopulate the Earth, which song should it be and why? What would you sell your soul to the devil for? If you could sit on a bench and speak to one of your musical idols, but you’re only allowed to ask them one question; who would you sit with and what would you ask? What bands would you want to play with you on an international tour? Also what songs would we listen to while traveling from city-to-city? Where would you start and end the tour? Who is your Dave Grohl? Tell us a story about your song, Stick It To Ya. Interview Segment 2 with Izzie If you could hire any band to play at a BBQ or dinner at your house, which band would you hire and why? Can you tell me about the moment that you realized that you wanted to be in a band? If you could forget an album to hear it again for the first time to have that enjoyment again, which album would it be? You have a new album, where can the listeners get a copy of it? I know the pandemic has hurt a lot of musicians in some way, how has it affected you? What’s next for Izzie’s Caravan?

Jana Lee Macheca & John Lane PARS567

May 14, 2021 Build the Scene 1:00:45 Comments Off

Jana Lee Macheca of First Angel Media and John Lane of The Hellfire Club join Bill on episode #567 to have an open chat about many things. Featuring Music from: Chip & the Charge Ups, The Hellfire Club, Seethe, & Demo Demon (Featuring 9 Stitch Method) John, the outdoor concert season is about upon us, what does the governor lifting some of the restrictions mean for you at the American Hilljack Ranch? What about the Hellfire Club, other than playing at Rock for Life, what is going on with them? John, have you decided what you’re doing with that media group? Jana, what is going on with the transition that is happening over at First Angel? We do short stint on this week’s 3 Questions and a song Episode about Judy Rodman. We talk about the Rock for Life Concert Series. Jana makes an official announcement about an upcoming crossover show we will be doing as a Takeover of XRP Radio, where we “Combat” our music vs. the music library of XRP! Our playlist for the takeover was: Demo Demon (featuring 9 Stitch Method) – Revolution :: Nu-Metal Rod Wilkins and the LOC Band – Mr. Floppy :: Rock Winter’s Descent – Fortune :: Metal MadClock – Villian :: hip hop/rap Royal Honey – Dirty Romance :: Sleeze Rock Fubar – Don’t Arrest Me :: rock, reggae, punk and ska The Hellfire Club – Do No Harm :: Metal Feast on the Fallen – Wastemoreland :: Metal Normal Creatures – 666 Ghosts :: Rock / Hip Hop John Vento – Baby Blues :: Acoustic Rock The Fading Light – On My Own :: Alternative Rock Noble Hops – The Amish Ninja :: rock Doppler Affect – Goin’ Home :: Country Rock We talk about the First Angel Media services and the webzine articles that will be in the XRP Zine. Rainy Day Designs CCC, First Angel Media Tumblers are coming! Submit your music to Build the Scene AND XRP Radio! If You’re standing at the crossroads waiting for the Devil, what are you going to sell your soul for? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8fk_W_hNiw

Brian Genovesi PARS566

May 7, 2021 Build the Scene 1:00:13 Comments Off

Pittsburgh Singer-Songwriter, Brian Genovesi joins Bill on episode 566 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Featuring Music from: End Bringer, Seethe, Brian Genovesi, Steve Hawk, The Redlines segment 1 with Brian Genovesi What brought you to the SOS Concert Series? What were some of the bands that you were in? How does a Brian Genovesi song get started and work its way onto an album? If you were standing at the crossroads waiting for the devil to arrive, why are you there, what is so important that you’re willing to sell your soul for? If you were sitting on a bench like Forrest Gump with a musical idol, what would you talk to them about, what would you be asking them? If you could go back in time and follow any band around for a year to learn from and bring the experience back to present time, who would you follow? If you had to come up with a stage name, what would it be? If one of your songs survives an apocalyptic event and will be used to help repopulate the Earth, which of your songs should it be? If you could play with any band from the history of the world in any location, who and where? Tell me about an embarrassing moment… What is a song that you didn’t write that you wish you would have written? segment 2 with Brian What cartoon series would you be in, and what character would play you? If you were going to act in a documentary about a musician, which musician would you want to be? What are your favorite venues. What other shows do you have coming up? Where can people find you to get a copy of your music? Can you pinpoint that moment when you realized you wanted to be a musician? If you could talk to that boy who first saw the guitar, what would you tell him? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DiHJVmaS9w

412nes – Trish Smith

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Chelsea Ritenour PARS573

Pocket Cowboys PARS572

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Endbringer PARS569

Izzie’s Caravan PARS568

Jana Lee Macheca & John Lane PARS567

Brian Genovesi PARS566

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