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Corners of Sanctuary PARS495

Mick Michaels of Corners of Sanctuary of Philadelphia joins Bill for episode 495. Their song “Hold on to Christmas” is featured on the episode. Segment 1 with Corners of Sanctuary Where did your band name come from? Where was the video for “Hail, Hail” recorded at? It looks to be the perfect background for that song. I see that you’re endorsed by maybe 20 different companies, do you want to throw any of those out there? How as an unsigned/small label band do you get to the point that your touring and getting airplay in places like Europe and Australia? If I was to tag along on your UK tour, what would the soundtrack for the tour be in between show dates? What is the best KISS album? If you could back to any year and follow any band around without changing history, which band would you follow and why? If you could sit on a bench and speak to any musician throughout time, who would you want to speak to, and what would you ask them about? If you could take an album that you absolutely love and erase it from your memory so that you can get that wow factor while hearing it again, what album would you pick? How did the song “Hold on to Christmas” come about? Segment 2 with Mick Michaels If there is an apocalyptic event that wipes out almost all of humanity and all but 1 song from every band in history, which of your songs should survive? When did you realize that you wanted to play guitar in a metal band? Is there a venue that you haven’t played yet, that you really want to perform in? What is something that you fans would be surprised to find out about you? Who would you say has supported you the most as a musician? Can you tell us about an embarrassing moment that has happened on stage? How can my listeners get a copy of your music? (Get a copy of Hold on to Christmas for free through Jan 6, 2020) What shows are coming up for Corners of Sanctuary? If I played your music backwards, what would I hear?

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The Shadow Event PARS474

Episode 494 features Christina from The Shadow Event: Some post punk, new wave, groove trip for ya. We’ll take you for a ride with every different song. Powerful, fun, eerie, sexy and cute, The Shadow Event is fronted by Christina Santavicca. She creeps and crawls and is in your face with her stage presence, vocals and keys. Sick guitar work ambushes on in with the makings from Mark DiBello. Followed by the backline, Dave Burek has tasty bass lines and Mike Matjasko bringing in flavorful drums. Originating in the summer of 2016, The Shadow Event is still evolving, but the sound so far will be sure to entice your musical realm. A flavor for all. Segment 1 with Christina from the Shadow Event Where did the name The Shadow Event come from? How would you describe the sound of your music? If you were on tour, and I was tagging along with you, what music would we listen to in between show dates? If I played one of your songs backwards, what would I hear? If you could go back to any year and follow a musician around for a year who would you follow and why? If you could sit down on a bench and talk to any who is in the music field, who would you talk to? About what? You can pick 1 album to erase from your memory and hear it for the first time again, what album would it be? Segment 2 with Christina Worst 90s bands? If you were going to build a band to manage from people in the music scene, who would you put in your band? Can you introduce the rest of the band? What is something that you absolutely love about the music scene and something you wish you could change about it? I see you’re playing KISSBurgh 2 on January 25th, what songs are you covering? Where can my listeners get a copy of your music? Can you tell me about the point in your life where you knew you wanted to be a musician?

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Skarlett Sky PARS493

Episode 493 features first time Co-host Suzanne DeCree, who helps Bill through this episode because he wasn’t feeling well. They interview the band Skarlett Sky. This episode features local/unsigned original Christmas Music. Skarlett Sky Interview Segment 1 Where did the name come from? If there were a fire that destroyed all of your music except for one song, which song would you want to survive? How did you guys get together? If there was one thing that you could tell your potential fans, what would it be? Who has supported you the most? Are either of you in other bands currently, or what other bands have you been in? What would a section in a social studies book that features Skarlett Sky be about? If you could follow one band around for a year who would you follow? If you could back in your own careers, would there be anything that you would change? Skarlett Sky Interview Segment 2 Nick, is Musick your real last name, or is it a stage name? Do you feel like it is destiny? 20 worst 90s bands.. and go…. favorite 90s bands? If you could open for any internationally touring band, who would it be and where would you want to play? If you could go back in time and go to any scene, IE Sunset Strip, where would you go? What do you like about the local scene and what would you like to change about it? Where can people find you online? What are you plans for selling your music? If you were in a tribute band, and the band you were paying tribute to called you to try out, which band would you want to tryout for? Where do you love to play in the city, where do you not love to play in the city? Where are you playing this weekend? Tell us about an embarrassing moment for someone that you played with. What would I hear, if I played your music backwards?

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Black and Gold Christmas PARS492

For Episode 492 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show we decided to ask people involved in the scene about what they are thankful for in the scene. You’ll also hear from Chip and Maleena Dimonick and Brian from from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank about the song, Black and Gold Christmas. Thanksgiving call ins: Adam Fitz, Brady Novotny, Clarks Call (Leprosy), Clayton Logan (Iron Sight), Coleen and Johnathan (Strobe Lighting and Sound), Dakota (Devil Inside Records), Jessica (Dematus), Eddy Mann, Steve Kaczynski (Iron Sight), Jana Lee Macheca (First Angel Media), John Lane (The Hellfire Club), Lily Sixx (Rock Rage Radio), Suzanne (First Angel Media), Jackie (AmberAlexis), Kelly (Tapestry Music Podcast), John Lane IV (Three Vultures), Mike Davis (Negan), Zosia (Reign of Z), John Vento (Nied’s Hotel Band), Steve Hawk, J Roger Davis, Mark (Rat Rod), Randy (Feast on the Fallen), and Bill

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Mr. Lisp PARS491

Mr. Lisp, a Punk Rock band from Philadelphia, joins Bill on Episode 491 to discuss the band, their music, and the Philadelphia Music Scene. Segment 1 with Mr. Lisp Where did the name Mr. Lisp come from? If I were to go on tour with you, what music would we listen to between stops? Let’s talk about the movie Rock Star, you’ve been tapped to replace the lead singer of a successful band after have been in a tribute band, which band would I see you front? Sticking with the movie theme, 10 years from now, they decide to make a movie about Mr. Lisp and their rise to stardom. Who would play you in the biopic? Last movie related question, like the movie Almost Famous, a writer has been assigned to accompany you on tour. What would be written about Mr. Lisp after the tour ended? If one of the bands from the scene here in the Pittsburgh scene wants to come to the Philadelphia scene to play a show, which venues should they check out and why? What is the one best thing about the scene in Philadelphia and the one worst thing that you wished you could change? 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? Tell me about your song, Birch Boys. Segment 2 with Mr. Lisp If you were going to create a supergroup from your scene to manage, who would be in it and why? Tell me about an embarrassing moment you had on stage, or one that your band mates may have had. Who would you say has supported you the most as a musician? Can you tell me about the moment that you decided you were going to play music? What is something that your fans would be shocked to find out about you? Where can my listeners get a copy of your music, and find you online? If there was an apocalyptic event and all of your music except for one song was destroyed, which song would you want to survive and help “recreate” the human race? Do you have any upcoming shows that you’d like to promote? https://www.facebook.com/MrLisp/ https://mrlispband.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mrlispphilly/

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Skies of Terra PARS490

Skies of Terra join Bill on episode 490 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. They are a Experimental/Jazz Fusion/Down tempo/Progressive rock/Post-rock band out of Pittsburgh, PA. Segment 1 with Skies of Terra How is your genre list so long? Jazz Fusion?!? Where did the name come from? If there was an apocalyptic event and only one Skies of Terra song can survive to help repopulate the Earth, which song should make it through? If I were to play one of your tracks backwards, what would I hear? If you could go back in time and follow any band around for a year to get some tips and tricks to follow around, who would you follow? If your future self would call you and want to talk to you about your band, what questions would you ask you? If you could open for any internationally touring band, during any time period, who would you open for and where would you want to open the tour at? If I went on a tour with you, what would the soundtrack of the travel between shows be? Please tell us about your song, Vice Grips. Segment 2 with Clides & Justin If there was one thing that you could tell a potential fan, what would you tell them? Can you tell us about an embarrassing moment that was had on stage? Where do you search out music on the internet? Where can people get copies of your music? Who would you say has supported you the most as a musician? Can each of you give me 2 local bands that the listeners should check out? Do you have any upcoming shows that you want to mention? Check out their show on 12/13/19 at the Sub Alpine, that benefits People’s Oakland Where to find Skies of Terra https://skiesofterra.bigcartel.com/ https://www.facebook.com/skiesofterra/ https://www.youtube.com/user/skiesofterra https://skiesofterra.bandcamp.com/ https://ldbshop.bigcartel.com/

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Animus PARS489

Natasha Sarver of Animus, joins Bill for Episode 489 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Who is Animus you might ask? They are a newly formed act who just recently played their first show at the Sidebar, but it’s time that you learn about them and jump on the bandwagon! Segment 1 with Natasha Birthday wishes… Where did the name Animus come from? Tell me about your first show at the sidebar? Who is in the band and what “parts” do they have? If you’re future self called your right now, what would you ask her? (Thanks Lou Lombardi) What shows do you have coming up? If you could go back in time and follow any band around and learn from them, who would you follow? If you could sit on a bench and talk to any artist for an hour, who would you talk to and what would you ask? If you could open for any internationally touring artist, who would you want to open for and where would you want the tour to start? Where can my listeners find you online? Facebook Segment 2 with Animus If you were going to create a supergroup from the local scene for you to manage, who would you put in the band and why? Can you tell me about when you decided you wanted to become a singer? Is there something that people that have seen you perform would be surprised to learn about you? If you could erase an album from your memory and hear it again for the first time, which album would it be?

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Adam Fitz PARS488

Adam Fitz was raised on the music of seminal songwriters that resonated through his blue-collared, childhood home on Chicago’s South Side. The likes of Tom Waits, Van Morrison and John Prine shaped his taste and inspired Fitz to write honest songs and find his soulful and emotional voice. As a performer, Fitz and his band frequented historic Chicago clubs starting in 2005 when he released his debut album. Segment 1 Adam starts out by talking about his stage name. What brought Adam to the Greensburg/Pittsburgh area? How would you compare the 2 music scenes? Adam talks about being intentional, towards moving through the scene. For a Song – Adam’s unsigned video series is discussed for a bit. We learn about the song, After Party. Segment 2 Where can the listeners find your music? If I were to find you in my social studies book, what would that lesson be about? If there was an apocalyptic event, which one of your songs would you want to survive for the remaining humans to listen to, and why? If you could sit on a bench for a hour and talk to any musician for an hour, who would you choose? What would you want to learn from them? If you could go back in time and follow any musician around to learn from, who would you follow, when, & why? If you could erase an album from your memory and hear it for the first time, which album would it be? why? If I tagged along on a tour with you, what would the soundtrack of our trip be? If you had to name 2 or 3 bands from the 90s on a worst of list, who would you choose? If you could open for any internationally touring band who would you open for and where?

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Samantha Sears PARS487

Singer-Songwriter/ Indie/ Acoustic Rock artist, Samantha Sears joins Bill to discuss just about anything that came up on episode 487. segment 1 with Samantha Sears When did you know that you wanted to be a musician? If you were on tour and I was tagging along, what music would we listen to between stops? Who would you say has helped you the most as a musician? What’s your favorite music website to visit? If I played one of your songs backwards, what would I hear? What do you like about the music scene and what do you hate about it? If there is an apocalyptic event, and one of your songs survives to help the renew the human race, which song would it be and why? If you could tour with any internationally touring band, who would you want to tour with and where would you like to start the tour? If you could sit on a bench for a hour and speak with a musician that has passed away, who would you pick and what would you talk about? What was the writing process of your track, Serendipity? segment 2 What upcoming shows do you have and how can our listeners find you online? What’s your favorite venue that you’ve played? Who is the worst 90s band? If you were going to create a supergroup from local musicians, who would you put in the band? If you could follow any band around for a year and learn from them, who would you follow? What bands have you been in?

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Negan – Mike Davis PARS486

Mike Davis from Negan joins Bill on episode 486 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Negan hails from just outside Altoona, PA or Parts Unknown! They are a 90s/Modern rock act. Segment 1 Where did the name, Negan, come from? If you had to pick someone to play you in a TV series about Negan, who would play you? If there was an apocalyptic event, and almost all the humans were wiped off of the Earth… and only one Negan song survives and plays a part in the repopulation of Earth, which one of your songs should survive? Why did you come to PA from Texas? We talk a bit about the Professor, Jim Price. Has Jim Price sketched you? We discuss First Angel Media and their Templars venue; including the 9 Stitch Method album release held there, as well as, the Crucible Project. If you could go back in time and follow one band to learn from, which year would you go to and who would you follow around? Mike tells us about their song, Obsolete. Segment 2 with Negan If you were going to manage a band for the local scene, who would you put in the band? What band are they currently in, and why would you choose them? If you could pick one thing about the music scene that you absolutely hate and change it, what would it be? Something you love? What’s coming up for Negan? What shows are scheduled? Where can my listeners find your band online?

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