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Lily V. Sixx PARS479

Lily V. Sixx, of Hot Lixx with Lily Sixx & The Loudini Rock and Roll Circus of Rock Rage Radio, goes from scheduled co-host to guest in Episode 479 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. In segment #1… We learn that neither Bill or Lily can play an instrument, why Lily had an aversion to Led Zepplin and why she doesn’t like Rush at all. Lily talks about the shows that she has seen lately & her show on Rock Rage Radio. Bill talks about possibly going out to see Corbriwoodstock and A Concert for Anna over Labor Day weekend. We talk about concert photography… skip a few in editing.. then we learn about her history in podcasting/radio shows. Segment 2 – Questions for Lily V. Sixx If I found a picture of Lily V. Sixx in my social studies book, what would that page be about? If an apocalyptic event happens and only 1 song from every band survives. Which one local band’s song would you like to survive? If you could go back in time and follow any band for a year, who would you follow and why? What do you think about the rumor that Paul McCartney isn’t the original Paul McCartney? What is the oddest thing you saw happen on stage at a local show? If you were going to create a supergroup from local bands in the scene, who would you put in the band? Can you name 5 bands from the scene that you absolutely love?

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Working Breed PARS478

Erika from the Pittsburgh-based Art, Rock Band, Working Breed is the guest on episode 478 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show Segment 1 What can you tell us about your CD Release tomorrow at Thunderbird? I was really confused by your video for Turtle Race, can you give us a video storyline? Tell us more about Hieroglyphica, where can it be heard? Why did it take 3 years? How do you pull off the songs live without the guest musicians? What can you tell me about your song “My Chimera”? Segment 2 If I was going to go on tour with you, what would the soundtrack for the tour be? Can you tell me about any embarrassing moments that happened on stage? What would we hear if we played one of your songs backwards? Where can we get a copy of Hieroglyphica The podcast that Erika co-hosted: Petticoat Rules

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Alyssa Joseph PARS477

Alyssa Joseph, an artist based out of Philadelphia, New Jersey, & Nashville makes her debut on the Pennsylvania Rock Show Episode 477. Segment 1 with Alyssa Joseph What is one thing that you loved about the Philly scene and one thing that you would totally change? What band/artist would you like to open for? What is one thing that you fans would be surprised to know about you? If you could follow one band for a year, who and why? If I were to go on tour with you, what would our sound track for our travels sound like? Tell us about your song, Leaning. Segment 2 with Alyssa Joseph Where can the listeners get a copy of your music? Tell us about an embarrassing moment on stage. Can you pinpoint the moment that you realized that you wanted to be an artist? What is your favorite venue to play and why? Who are the players in your bands? What kind of gear do you use? What upcoming shows do you have?

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First Angel Media PARS476

Jana Lee Macheca, of First Angel Media, returns to the Pennsylvania Rock Show 116 episodes after her first appearance in episode 360. In segment 1, She and Bill give you some insight into the inner workings of First Angel Media, Build the Scene, the Pennsylvania Rock Show and Podcast your Scene. You’ll hear a bit about our reach and beginnings. You’ll hear a lot about how our endeavors intertwine. We talked a bit about the collaboration behind the upcoming article on the Rock for Life 20 show, which included Bill, Reina Peli, and John Klazon.. and the family atmosphere of the people working to help build the music scene. What can you expect to get from FAM as an artist and how should you submit it? Who is the staff of FAM and what do they do both for First Angel Media and on their own? What genres does your company cover? About First Angel Media Music Media for Pittsburgh and surrounding areas – Articles, photography, and anything else we can do to throw a spotlight on area music. With a team of writers, we want to cover more areas, more music and let you know all about the Music Scenes we love and support!

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Rock for Life 20th Anniversary Special PARS475

The Rock for Life 20th Anniversary featured performances by: Safety Last, Farewell Felicia, AmberAlexis, Doppler Affect, Dimwit, The Hellfire Club, Terry Lee Spencer, The Shiners, Lenny Collini 4PaK, Post Traumatik, Black Ridge, The Borstal Boys, Big House Pete, XFACTOR1,After The Fall, & Skell It is the mission of Rock for Life to provide financial support to needy individuals residing in Western PA who are suffering from life threatening diseases. Rock for Life sponsors music festivals and other music-related and general fundraising events to raise the monies necessary to support its purpose. I’ve been working basically since I left the house on Friday to head to the Rock for Life 20th Anniversary! trying to come up with a special way to commemorate this occasion. I started work on the website for this series way back when the first one happened and I believe I have been to 18 of the August Rock for Life shows (and a ton of the other ones, too). This series of events is something that I am truly honored to have a small part in. Matt Ferrante, Steve Craven, and as Matt called them all his best friends put on a great event for an even great cause. I can’t put into words how much I appreciate what they do. Please take a moment and check out the link here that includes videos from the weekend, photographs that I took, and I podcast that I just finished up that includes the interviews from the videos. I hope my tribute gives anyone who has never been to one of these shows a little bit of an insight into what these shows are about… FAMILY! We did a little on the spot reporting at Iselin Community Park for the Rock for Life 20th Anniversary and this is the podcast and videos that will give you some insight into what the Rock for Life Concert Series really is.

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Dear Anna PARS474

Episode 474 features the first time ever that the PA Rock Show is recorded from an alcohol storage room. Dear Anna, Easton, PA rock band members Lorenzo and Troy join Bill to talk about the band, the scene, and the pizza. Segment 1 with Dear Anna Where are you actually from? Who is anna? Tell me one thing you like about your scene and one that you hate. If you could go back in time and follow one band for a year to learn from them, who would you follow and why? If an apocalyptic event happened and only one Dear Anna song survives, which song would you want it to be and why? what is the song Owner about? Segment 2 Bill talks about this weekend’s Rock for Life 20th Anniversary Benefit show. If you ordered a pizza right now, what’s on your pizza? If I found a picture of your band in my social studies book, what would that page be about? If you could open for any band from the beginning of time, who would you open for and why? What are your thoughts on pay to play? Tell us about an embarrassing moment on stage? How often do you play out? What would I hear if I played your music backwards? Where can our listeners get your music from?

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Danny Gochnour PARS473

Danny Gochnour of Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers joined Bill to discuss his solo album, The Despair of Summer, that he released in September of 2018. This is episode 473! Segment 1 with Danny Gochnour What 3 records influenced you the most in shaping you into the musician you are today? If I was flipping through my Social Studies book at school, and came across a page with a picture of you on it, what would that page be about? Let’s talk The Despair of Summer, where did you record it, and are there any interesting stories about the writing or recording process for the disc? Can you give us the VH1 story tellers version of Better Things to Do, and then we’ll take a listen to it? Segment 2 with Danny I know Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers are playing the Pittsburgh Blues Festival on Saturday, July 26, 2019, what other shows do you have coming up and what can you tell us about the Blues Festival show? What was it like stepping in to an already well-known and established band like the Houserockers, which includes working with Bruce Springsteen from time-to-time? When we were chatting on Facebook last night, I mentioned Lou Lombardi, who I was interviewing for my other podcast, 3 Questions & a Song, and you checked him out and said he was okay by you because he played PRS. So I assume that you’re a gearhead, want to tell us about your show rig? How can my listeners get a copy of your music?

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Royal Honey PARS472

Bill goes to West Homestead and hangs out with Royal Honey at their practice space. Episode 472 is a trip back to our roots. Where did the band name, Royal Honey, come from? Why would I find Royal Honey in my social studies book? If you could go back in time and follow one band for a year, who would you follow and why? If I were to go on tour with you, what music would we listen to between cities? If I played a Royal Honey backwards, what would I hear? Can you share some embarrassing moments with us? Segment 2 with Royal Honey Where can fans get a copy of your disc; Hype, Money, & Misbehavior? How do you feel about pay-to-play? What is Excusapalooza? Find out about the garlic combo. If you were a management group instead of a band, what super group would you create from bands you’ve been involved with over the years. What song from your disc would the people remaining people after an apocalypse listen to while rebuilding the human race? Who is Royal Honey? RH is filling the need in the Iron City for trashy, swingin, swaggin, dirty, blues soaked grit , sweat , and grind…a nasty brew of sweet drippin sticky sweet axtion…come dry, leave sticky..feel me?

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The Crucible Project, Suffacate, & Shattered PARS471

Jason Kozura of Silence Follows and The Crucible Project joins us to talk to us about TCP as the main guest of Episode 471. We also talk to Cate of Suffacate & Chris and Erik of Shattered during a rain delay at last weekend’s Gigaroo. Segment 1 with Jason of The Crucible Project Before we get started with The Crucible Project, tell me what you have been up to with Silence Follows since we last talked. How did The Crucible Project come to fruition, what is it, and why that name? How did the collaborations with First Angel Media, Twist of Fate Productions, and The Metal Edge come about? Segment 2 with Jason of The Crucible Project What upcoming shows does The Crucible Project have for us? How does a band get involved in the shows? What are you goals for the scene as a whole? What is The Crucible Project? Originally forming in 2016 under the “Homegrown Hard Rock Showcase” moniker, The Crucible Project has blossomed into an organization that hosts a recurring monthly concert series, currently based out of The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls, with a focus on Pittsburgh and surrounding area-based rock/metal artists. Along with our partners Twist of Fate Productions, The Metal Edge, and First Angel Media, our goal is to showcase some of the best talent in the rock and metal communities that Pittsburgh has to offer. With an “artist first” approach and attention to detail, we strive to deliver an experience to both artists and fans that is nothing short of memorable. Segment 3 with Cate of Suffacate at Gigaroo How would you describe playing on the Iselin Community Park stage? We discussed the storm, Doppler Affect, alcohol, and her puking out of the backseat of my car for a bit. We talked about what bands should have been playing the rest of the night, but a blown transformer had actually ended the show, unbeknownst to us. The power came back on at approximately 4am. Segment 4 with Chris & Erik of Shattered at Gigaroo I offered the wrestle Chris, who has wrestled for many wrestling companies, and he tells us about it. What does Shattered have coming up? I invited them to do an episode of 3 Questions & a Song, and we learn a little bit about their new song and an upcoming EP. * Special thanks goes out to Tim of Fat Lipp Productions, for not getting to upset at me when I commandeered his sound booth to do a few interviews at Gigaroo.

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Hell's Oasis PARS470

Hell’s Oasis join Bill on episode 470 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show to discuss the band and talk about their track “Creature of the Night”. Segment 1 with Hell’s Oasis With a band name like Hell’s Oasis, there has to be an interesting story behind it, can you share it with us? How did the band come together? You have been a part of a few different music scene’s including Austin Texas’. How would you compare the scene in Pittsburgh to the others that you’ve been involved in? How excited are you to be a part of Deutschtown Music Festival? You have a show tomorrow this Saturday at the 19th hole in Chippewa, what can you tell me about that show and are there any others that you’d like to mention? What can you tell me about your song “Creature of the Night“? Segment 2 with Hell’s Oasis What is your dream gig? Who would you play with and where would it be? You mentioned that you were hoping to make it out to see some friends play tonight, who are you going to see? 50 years from now, what do you hope people remember about Hell’s Oasis? How can we get a copy of Hell’s Oasis’ music? Who is Hell’s Oasis Alexis and Ginger began making music together in the Live Music Capitol of the World, Austin, Texas. Their projects fused progressive rock with funk and punk. Now in Pittsburgh, PA, they’ve added trip-hop, singer-songwriter, and folk styles to their repertoire. Alexis, born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, grew up playing cello and piano. As a teen, he switched to the more portable guitar and jammed in New York City, then Austin, Texas. Ginger began singing in church in a small Texas town at 7 years old. She studied voice in England, Dallas, and with the famed Marcy Lynne in Austin.

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