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The Rust Project PARS551

January 22, 2021 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:35 Comments Off on The Rust Project PARS551

The Rust Project’s Susan and Tim make their second appearance on the Pennsylvania Rock Show. This time they bring their original music with them as well as their pandemic, music scene experiences. Featuring music from: The Redlines, Doppler Affect, The Rust Project, Black Ridge, & Anger the Ant Segment 1 with Susan and Tim How has the pandemic affected you as a band? How many tracks do you have in the works? Since you mentioned booking, what do you have lined up? Who is your Dave Grohl? Susan tells us about their song, Somewhere in Time. Segment 2 The Rust Project Let’s say there is some kind of apocalyptic event on Earth that leaves a handful of people to repopulate the planet, and only 1 song from every band survives. Which The Rust Project song, should survive to help repopulate the Earth? If you could go back in time without messing up the Space-Time Continuum, which band would you follow around for a year to learn from and get influenced by? If you were ever going to start a tribute band in hopes of joining the real band, who would you create a tribute band for? If you had to follow a band around as a first time freelancer, which band would you write about. If they were going to put The Rust Project into a cartoon series, which cartoon would it be and what characters might play you in that cartoon? Who is your favorite guitarist, drummer, bassists, and vocalist? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if1oXer8NRA

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Corners of Sanctuary PARS550

January 15, 2021 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:58 Comments Off on Corners of Sanctuary PARS550

“Hailing from Philadelphia, New Wave of Traditional American Heavy Metal band Corners of Sanctuary (COS) formed in 2011 with a desire to bring back the sounds of Classic Heavy Metal.” Segment 1 about Heroes Never Die Songwriting machines! How many Christmas albums have you put out? How did that come about? Speaking of writing, you have a double EP and a full length in the works? Have you ever made a live album? Who is your Dave Grohl? When did you know you wanted to be in this business? Learn about the song, We Never Segment 2 with Mick Michaels How did you hook up with RFL Records?  What is Metal Storm: The Deep Freeze Fest presented by Keep it Metal Promotions in conjunction with Rock Addict Radio? January 23, 2021 8pm EST I assume you’ll be in your home city, do you have a stage that you’ll be on? Tell me about the decorations on the wall behind you that I’ve been staring at, please. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRiBU4VyW5Y

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New S.A. PARS549

January 8, 2021 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:02:21 Comments Off on New S.A. PARS549

Doug Carnahan joins us to talk about the newest EP from After the Fall, Welcome to the New S.A., what is going on during the pandemic, and his solo album. Featuring Music from: SOS 2020, Chip and the Charge Ups, Borstal Boys, After the Fall, A Common Crown, Homicide Black, Helios, Skell Interview Segment 1 with Doug Carnahan We talk about the November release of “Welcome to the New S.A.” How do you feel about live streaming your performances? Doug discusses his upcoming 4 track solo EP recorded with Mike Ofca at Innovation Studios. We discussed the newly released song, SOS 2020, which you can find out more information about by visiting its official website. Blackforge S.O.S. Van Tour and it’s donation to SOS was also discussed. Doug tells us about the EP’s title track, New S.A. Interview Segment 2 with Doug Carnahan Doug tells us about the song, Shut the World Out. John from RFL Records joined us in the live comments and Doug talks about the label. Has After the Fall been writing? How long has AtF been around, and how long have you been in the band? Did you wear 2 different shoes? What’s up next?    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfYO1lUWey8

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Para Bellum PARS548

January 1, 2021 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:12 Comments Off on Para Bellum PARS548

Terry Blair of Para Bellum joins Bill to discuss his band Para Bellum, their single “I Die Alone”, and upcoming tracks; among other topics. Featuring music from: Royal Honey, Stone Cold Killer, Black Ridge, Para Bellum, The Redlines, Dying Breed, 13 Saints, Half Wheel, & Murder for Girls Segment 1 with Para Bellum Para Bellum means “for war” in Latin and also refers to a firearm cartridge. I know from past conversations with you that every member of the band has a military background, how does that play into the story of the formation of the band? I know that you’re headed to the studio at Rattle Clack Entertainment next week, and earlier today, I got a little behind the scenes listen to some of the things that you’ll be recording, can you talk a little bit about how you decide what songs to cover and the theme behind your originals. What is your writing process like? You’ve been on my shows enough to know the drill, tell me something about the song, I Die Alone. Segment 2 with Terry During the pandemic, this might be the hardest question I ask, but what does the future hold for Para Bellum? Can you tell me about the point in the time that you wanted to be a musician? Who is your Dave Grohl? Who would you put in a band that you were going to manage? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xSo53sGN-E

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Christmas Special w/ Christina PARS547

December 25, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:36 Comments Off on Christmas Special w/ Christina PARS547

Episode 547 is a different kind of animal. In this episode, Christina, of the Shadow Event, interviews Bill. You get to learn some things about the show and Bill that you probably never knew. The episode also features all unsigned Christmas music. Featuring Music from: Bill Duff, Amber-Alexis, Rockabilly Junction, Chip & the Charge Ups, Corners of Sanctuary, & the Stevie J. Band. What’s your favorite Christmas movie What’s your favorite Christmas memory Do you ever wanna go on a Christmas strike like the movies Christmas with the Kranks and Four Christmases? Italian – 7 fish dinner and Dominick the donkey What made you want to start doing podcasts and when? Have you ever been in a band or ever wanted to? Do you ever get nervous doing an episode? What would you love to see build the scene and pa rock show achieve more than it already has? What made you want to become a teacher and what is your craziest teacher story to tell? If you could start over in a career, what would it be? If you were a cartoon character, who would you be? If you could have any national music act on your show, who would you have. – what would your questions be? In regards to the pandemic, and the music scene specifically, do you think there is still hope? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1VcI7pdDQk

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Little Wretches PARS546

December 18, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:53 Comments Off on Little Wretches PARS546

Robert Andrew Wagner joins Bill on Episode 546 making his debut on the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Robert is the vocalist of the 80s/90s and returning band, Little Wretches. Featuring Music From: 30 Days of Pain, Little Wretches, Joey Conner, Doppler Affect Segment 1 with Robert Andrew Wagner Who is your Dave Grohl? If I tagged along on your tour, what would the soundtrack be between shows? Name 1 band that would be on your Spotify playlist of you? Segment 2 with Robert Wagner and Little Wretches Can you introduce the band? Robert tells us about the recording process of Undesirables and Anarchists. Which of your songs should survived an apocalyptical event and help repopulate the Earth? If you could meet your musical idol but only ask 1 question… If you could open for any band at any venue… Where can you be found online? How do you feel about livestreaming shows? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LBx99es0Eg

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Save Our Stages PARS545

December 11, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:20 Comments Off on Save Our Stages PARS545

Eric Rodger and Bobby C. of Royal Honey join Bill to discuss what the band has been up to, as well as, Eric’s Save Our Scene project. Featuring Music From: Post Traumatik, Chip and the Charge Ups, Royal Honey, Craig Veltri, Rockabilly Junction, and The Spider Accomplice Talking Royal Honey with Eric and Bobby C Royal Honey masks? What has the band been up to since we last chatted? Livestreaming from Royal Honey? Upcoming music in the vault? We talk about the Pull the Plug video (see below) They talk about 2 compilations that they were placed on. 2020’s music development… Save Our Stages PGH Eric tells us about a project that he is heading up in the local scene. With over 70 members of the local scene involved… there is a single and merch on the way to hopefully bring (and funds) awareness to how the pandemic has affected venues in the music scenes. The single’s tentative release date is January 8, 2021 Who is your Dave Grohl? Bobby talks about his “Rockstar” moment doing soundcheck for Faster Pussycat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbjEcs9UT0I

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Joel Miller – Memoir of a Roadie PARS544

December 4, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:24 Comments Off on Joel Miller – Memoir of a Roadie PARS544

Joel Miller author of Memoir of a Roadie, joins Bill on episode 544 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show to talk about his experiences as a Roadie and his newly released book. [Bill’s Review of the Book] Featuring Music from: Corners of Sanctuary, Illusions of Grandeur, & The Nied’s Hotel Band How quickly did the chapter titles come to you? My dad is a fan of Jay Leno’s Garage, is his garage really like that? I really enjoyed reading about the interactions that you had with the band members. I didn’t expect there to be so much of a back and forth between them and the crews. How often did that happen? I ask this question of bands all the time, and it seems fitting since you talked about how the crew and band didn’t want to hear the band played on off days, what kind of music did the bands listen to when they weren’t on stage? There’s a story where you played the same song 10 times on the jukebox… How many times have you seen “This is Spinal Tap” on the bus? What was the oddest rider item that you were aware of? …What happened in Rio? Why don’t you mention all the bands that you worked with as a roadie? You did some work in the film industry, do you want to touch on that? What was the hardest thing about being on tour? What was your favorite city to go to and why? Were there any moments out on the road where you were thinking I can’t believe I’m here and this is happening? You mentioned you were an art dealer now… Where did writing come from? Where would you prefer the listeners pick up a copy of the book? Amazon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp6-dWbzGxg

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Brad Abbott PARS543

November 27, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:00:22 Comments Off on Brad Abbott PARS543

Brad Abbott joins us to discuss his newly released album, How are you? as well as current events, what he’s been up to, and what is upcoming for him. Featuring music from Highway Louie, Brad Abbott, Chrystyna Marie, and The Fading Light Segment 1 with Brad Abbott We talked about the end of the open mic that he hosted and what his plans are for the interviews that he used to with them. Who is your Dave Grohl? Who would you want to go up on stage with? If you were going to meet your musical hero, but were only allowed to ask one question, who would you be meeting and what question would you ask? What has been your favorite venue to play at? Who are you favorite singer, drummer, bassist, and guitarist? If they put you into a cartoon series, which would it be and what character would they base you on? Do you think with the current landscape in the music scene being digital, that cds and vinyl still have a place in the business? Gene Simmons is known to take anything and put the KISS logo on it, if you were going to go outside the box and put your Brad Abbott logo on it, what would it be? Who is Vivian? Segment 2 What is your favorite song to play live? cover? What was the oddest show that you’ve ever played? Rockstar – If you were in a tribute band and end up singing in the real band, which band would it be? Almost Famous – If you were going out as a first time article writer, which band would you want to do your first article on? Back to the Future – You get in the Delorean and go back in time to learn from a band, which band do you choose? What was your favorite show that you played at? What kind of food would you be based on your music style? What’s coming up for Brad Abbott? Song Stories & Gear Stories Do you songs usually just come to you, or…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Sv7i1p2LE

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hALF wHEEL & Miss Freddye PARS542

November 20, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:54 Comments Off on hALF wHEEL & Miss Freddye PARS542

In episode 542 Bill speaks with Jazz from hALF wHEEL about their newest release, Good Days. He also chats with Miss Freddye about her newest single, Wade in the Water. featuring music from: 13Saints, Maleena, hALF wHEEL, Miss Freddye, Brad Abbott Segment 1 with hALF wHEEL Where is the pub that is on the album actually at? What is the concept of Good Days? How did you choose which songs you were going to cover for the album? Is the rock music scene dead? Can you tell us about the instrumentation on the album, off the air you were telling me about an instrument that I never heard of? Segment 2 with Miss Freddye You’ve also just won an award in Pittsburgh, can you tell us a little bit about that? I also saw that you’re doing a David Bowie tribute, what can you tell me about that? Who is your Dave Grohl? In other words, what band do you want to go up on stage with? What KISS character would you be? What is your favorite KISS song? Who is your favorite member of KISS? If you had the chance to sit down with your musical idol, who would you sit down with and what would you ask her? Tell us about your track, Wade in the Water. What is something about you that your fans probably don’t know and would be surprised to find out about you because it isn’t on your social media? Where can we find you online? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFzRbX0J8Z0

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