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Fubar, Get on the Bus PARS522

July 3, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:26 Comments Off on Fubar, Get on the Bus PARS522

Jake and Dave from the band, Fubar, join Bill on episode 521 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. They band has expanded from 4 to 7 members since they were on last. They also had a CD release foiled by the pandemic, so what did they do during the pandemic? Listen to find out… Fubar Segment 1 about Get on the Bus Right as the Pandemic started, you guys dropped an EP. I’m guessing you’re not very happy with our current situation… You have awesome album artwork on the EP, how did that come about? If there was an apocalyptic event, which song from Fubar would make it through the event? Do you have any cool stories about Crossed Fingers off of the Get on the Bus EP? Fubar Segment 2 What’s the plan for the band if we ever get back to normalcy? If they put Fubar into a cartoon series, which one would it be? What character would play you? If you could take your favorite album, forget hearing it, and hear it again for the first time; which album would you forget so that you could hear it again for the first time? Who would be your Dave Grohl? Sharing of the socials… If you had a podcast and I was your guest, what would you ask me? … ship wreck … medieval warrior … Which band would you want to follow around for a full year? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0ro4nT53z0

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Hughshows – Hugh Twyman PARS521

June 26, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:52 Comments Off on Hughshows – Hugh Twyman PARS521

He has been described as the “Godfather of Pittsburgh Music Blogging.” Starting to place his stamp on the Pittsburgh scene in 2004, Hugh Twyman of Hughshows joins Bill for Episode 521 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show to talk about the Hughshows. Segment 1 about Hughshows Ok Hugh, let’s start off with a question that you have asked on your own website, Why the Hugh Shows? You started out taking photos of the local music scene, what was it about the scene that enticed you to try and capture it? Tell me about Hugh Twyman day. What have been some of your favorite moments on Hughshows? How does a band get on Hughshows? Segment 2 with Hugh Twyman Okay Hugh, let’s set the music scene aside for a moment. What are some things that you enjoy that are not scene related? If I were to find you in a social studies book 10 years from now. On the pages about the pandemic, why would you be there? If you could give bands in the local scene any advice about being on shows like your’s, mine, or something similar, what would you suggest to them? Last question, what is something about you that your followers would be surprised to learn about you? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGdDh92XrC8

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Walker’s Cay PARS520

June 19, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:59 Comments Off on Walker’s Cay PARS520

Joining Bill for episode 520 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show is Walker’s Cay . They are an original rock band based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  Members include Gary LaBarr, (Vocalist/Rhythm Guitar/Keyboards), Mike Swain, (Lead and Rhythm Guitars) The new single, “Tell Me” is being released on MTS Records out of Pennsylvania. Segment 1 with Walker’s Cay How did Walker’s Cay get it’s name? What has been your most memorable moment on stage? You go out on an international tour, what 2 bands would you be playing with? I tag along during the tour, what music would we listen to while traveling between stops? Who are some bands that you think have the best harmonies in the industry? (Thanks, Loudini Rock n’ Roll Circus) If there was a catastrophic event, and only 1 Walker’s Cay song survives, which song would it be and why? backwards song What would your fans be surprised to learn about you? Can you give us a story about your single “Tell Me”? Segment 2 with Gary and Michael You can pick 1 album that you’ve already heard to erase the memories of having heard it, and go back to listen to it like it’s the first time again. What would it be? How do you create your music? Tell me about the moment that you realized you wanted to be a musician? What gear do you use? If they were to put Walker’s Cay into a cartoon episode, which series would it be and which character would play you? Where can we find your band online and where can my listeners get your music? What is your favorite music based website? www.walkerscay.ca https://www.facebook.com/WALKERSCAY/ https://twitter.com/walkerscay1 CONTACT: Michael Stover MTS Management Group michael@mtsmanagementgroup.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0SWkUyTkPw

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Justin Wade Band PARS519

June 12, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:39 Comments Off on Justin Wade Band PARS519

Justin from The Justin Wade band makes his second appearance on the Pennsylvania Rock Show. His first appearance was on June 21, 2019.We learn a little more about his band and their new single, T-Shirt. Segment 1 with the Justin Wade Band What cartoon characters would play your band members? If they were to do a documentary on the Justin Wade Band, who would play each of you? If you could take one of your favorite albums to listen to and completely forget it so that you can get the euphoria of hearing it again for the first time, which album would it be? You get approached about headlining an international tour from the scene to open for you, which bands do you choose. If you were going to build a band to manage from the local music scene, who would be in your band? We’re on your international tour, what kind of music are we listening to in between shows? If you could sit on a bench and and ask any musician from history 1 question, who would it be and what would you ask? Can you give us a brief synopsis on the Jett Foundation? If we were to play a Justin Wade Band song backwards what would we here? Segment 2 with the Justin Wade Band Can you tell me about the moment you knew that you wanted to be a musician? If you had to pick one story to tell about your band, what would you tell? What about an embarrassing moment you had on stage? If you could join any band on stage for one song, coming out of the crowd, who would it be? If you could write a song with an artist from today, who would it be? Where do you get your inspiration from, while you’re writing? What is something about you, that your fans would be surprised to learn? Who were the best bands from the 90s? Favorite music based website? How can a venue or talent buyer get in touch with you? How should people get a hold of your music?   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQbEm-ubbOs

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The Shadow Event PARS518

June 5, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:52 Comments Off on The Shadow Event PARS518

Christina makes her second appearance on the Pennsylvania Rock Show on Episode 518 and brings her bandmate Mark along for the ride. They are 2 of the members of Pittsburgh band, The Shadow Event. Segment 1 with The Shadow Event If they were going to make a cartoon episode that features the Shadow Event, what cartoon series would it be, and what character would play you? They are going to make a rockumentary about your band, who plays you? What are the side effects of The Shadow Event? If you could play with any band, like you’re at a concert and they invite you up on stage, which band would you want to get up on stage with? What genre is The Shadow Event? I stole the topic from this week’s Loudini Rock and Roll Circus, who are the best supergroups? Build your own supergroup from the Pittsburgh Scene. Segment 2 with Mark and Christina 10 years from now, kids are flipping through their social studies book and they get to the section on the pandemic and The Shadow Event is on the page, why are you there? What’s the best thing about the music scene? Worst thing? Shout out to Durty Art- Bob Freyer If you could take you favorite album and forget it so that you get the euphoria of hearing it for the first time again, which album would it be? Being a KISS fan I had to add this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ7LmrLMyso

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Nox Emesis PARS517

May 29, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:59 Comments Off on Nox Emesis PARS517

On episode 517 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show: Sachem, Sarah, Jake, & Anthony from the band Nox Emesis joined Bill to introduce themselves to the scene. They formed just before the stay-at-home orders and haven’t had a chance to play out yet. Segment 1 with Nox Emesis Where did the band name, Nox Emesis, come from? What cartoon would you be in as a band, and which character would play each of you? If you could sit on a bench for 1 hour with anyone from music history, who would you sit next to and what would be the only question you get to ask them? You get to headline and internationally touring band, what 2 local bands would you take with you as openers? Mark Gibson president of the non-profit venue, Club Radioactive asked, “How do we get young kids into live music?” We did an individual musician introduction at this point of the show. Christina of The Shadow Event asked, “How many songs do you have as a band?” What would your dream, first show be? Segment 2 with Sachem, Sarah, Jake, & Anthony What would our traveling road tunes be, if I was tagging along on a tour with you? If you were going to manage a band of hand picked musicians from the Pittsburgh scene, who would be in your band? If you were in the movie, Rockstar, what band would you join? Where can people find you online? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q515aBARXxY

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Meatlocker Recording PARS516

May 22, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:26 Comments Off on Meatlocker Recording PARS516

Jim Harpel of the band Meathook and Meatlocker Recording studio joins Bill to discuss both on Episode 516 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Segment 1 with Meatlocker Recording Studio How did the studio get its name? Who are some of the bands that we might know that have recorded with you? Can you tell us a bit about your equipment, please? How did you get started in the recording business? If you could be in the studio while any album was being recorded, which one do you wish you got to witness? If you can sit on that proverbial bench for a hour with anyone from music history, who would you sit with and what would you ask them? When you were in high school, did you imagine that you’d be doing this? Can you remember who the first band was that you recorded? Tim Doverspike from Unbroken Soul asked, “Where is the studio located and do you have a website and Facebook page?” Jim tells us about the Butler Boys’ song “The Cap” and Meathook’s song, “Better Off, Over” Segment 2 with Jim Where did the name Meathook come from for the band? How did the band meet? Is there a story that involves the studio? If you were in the movie Rockstar, what band would you end up in? What cartoon character would play you in a cartoon series? What actor would play you in a rockumentary? If you ended up headlining an international tour, what 2 local bands would you take with you to open the shows? On that international tour, what are some the venues that you’d like to play? What is something embarrassing that has happened to you or a bandmate on stage? If there is an apocalyptic event on Earth, which song from Meathook should survive? During your internationally tour, I hang out between shows, what would the traveling soundtrack include? Are there general hours that you try to schedule recording sessions? How can a band get a hold of you to schedule sessions? What is one song that you wish you had written? What is something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know? Have you met any of your musical idols? Is the wood in the drum room a specific type of wood? Was that room selected for drums from the beginning or did you figure out as time went on? What are some of your favorite songs that have been recorded there? Livestreaming from the studio? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFwTbpqYn_o

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Unbroken Soul PARS515

May 15, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:35 Comments Off on Unbroken Soul PARS515

Shawn, Tim, and Jr of Unbroken Soul stop by to chat with Bill about what they have been up to, the release of their track from the upcoming Rattle Clack compilation, writing for their upcoming disc, and more. Interview Segment 1 with Unbroken Soul What have you guys been up to, and how have you kept playing throughout the pandemic? Who else is playing on the Rattle Clack Entertainment compilation? How is the experience of playing live on facebook for you? Were there any problems sound-wise that you’ve noticed with the live streaming? What does Unbroken Soul have planned? Which cartoon series would your band be in, and what character would play you? Who would play you in a rockumentary about Unbroken Soul? What is something that your fans would be surprised to know about each of you? Ten years from now, in the section about about the pandemic in a social studies book you guys are included, why? If you could sit on a bench for 1 hour and speak to anyone in music history, who would you sit with and what would be the only question that you can ask them? Do you think all of this is going to change live music? We talk about the bands that have been livestreaming often. We learn a bit about the song on the Rattle Clack Entertainment compilation track that we got to play, Maelstrom. from the upcoming Rattle Clack compilation, writing for their upcoming disc, and more. Interview Segment 1 with Unbroken Soul What is the bass player situation? Who would you like to open for, and where would you like to open the tour? If we get back to some semblance of normalcy, how long do you think it will take for you to get onto a stage? If you guys were going to do your own podcast, what would it be about? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfD4QE2aT_I

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The Art of Burning Bridges PARS514

May 8, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:10 Comments Off on The Art of Burning Bridges PARS514

The Art of Burning Bridges, which includes 2 members of the former band Fountain Infinity (and one member of September Mourning), who came and performed live in our studio back in 2005. The Art of Burning Bridges – Segment 1 You were on a bit of a hiatus, what is going on album wise? We do a little catch up on the history of the band. We talk about the video that they were working on when the call took place. Hear the band’s take on how the pandemic has affected them as musicians, after I ask about shows. Pat offers $5 shows on Wednesday nights, sarcastically. Pat tells us the “story” behind their song Walls. Segment 2 We go off on a tangent about Chux Beta and if they named the band TaObB, and we talk about the Hard Rock Cafe for a second. If there was an apocalyptic event on Earth, hich tAoBB song should survive? What cartoon character would play each of you? Who would play you in a Rockumentary? If you could go back in time, what band would you follow around for a year to learn from? If you were the main character in the movie “Rock Star” what band would you end up a member of? If you were in the role of a reporter doing their first freelance article like the kid in “Almost Famous”, what band would you want to write about? If you had to build a band from the PGH scene to manage, who would you put in the band? What has been your favorite venue to play in? If you could open for any internationally touring band, who would you open for and where would the tour start? Embarrassing moments? 10-15 years from now, TaObB is in Social Studies books, why?

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Wounded Moose PARS513

May 1, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:08 Comments Off on Wounded Moose PARS513

Dan joined Bill for a second go at it, for Episode 513 to discuss what’s been going with his solo act and his band, Wounded Moose. What have you been up to, besides the quarantine situation? What have you missed out on due to the stay at home order? Have you used this time to do any writing? Tell me what Wounded Moose is going to once we can get out? What is the game plan? Are you calling venues that you haven’t played at before? Tell me a bit more about Wounded Moose. What is your favorite place to play? Least favorite? How would you describe the sound of Wounded Moose? Where can we find Wounded Moose online? What is your favorite cover to play? Least favorite? If they were to make a cartoon episode about you, what character would play you? What actor would play you? When you put out music, do you think the CD is still the way to go, or digital and streaming? What would be something you fans would be surprised to know about you? What is your dream gig? What is the big venue, that if you played it, you’d know you’ve made it? What band would you end up in, if the movie Rock Star was about you? If you were going to build an allstar band to manage, who would you put in the band? If you could sit on “that bench” for a hour and talk to one person, who and what would you ask? If you were in my position, what big rock star would you want to interview? What is the first thing you are doing, once we’re allowed to do “things” that are non-essential?

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