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Wretched Hive

Episode 459 features the debut of the band, Wretched Hive, on the Pennsylvania Rock Show. They are a heavy metal band from Russelton, PA Interview Segment 1 with Wretched Hive Band name? If I went out on tour with Wretched Hive, what would our sound track be between shows? What local bands do you like to listen to? At what point did you know you wanted to be in a band? Tell me about an embarrassing moment that someone else in your band had. Tell us about the recording process for your song, Twaffle Interview Segment 2 with Wretched Hive It’s not a touchscreen! What is one thing that your fans would be surprised to know about you? What is one thing that you love about the local scene and one thing you’d like to change about it? What would Wretched Hive sound like played backwards? Where can my listeners find you online? Give us some Feedback: Contact: Be Our Guest | Music Submission | Feedback | 724-568-7018 | Mailing List

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FUBAR pars458

Jake, Matt, Dave, & Jordan, of  the Irwin Band Fubar, are telling their story with Bill on episode 459 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Formed in 2011, FUBAR is an original rock band with hard rock, reggae rock and punk rock influences. Featuring songs about life, liberty and the pursuit of partying with 2 part vocals, unique lead riffs, and a powerful rhythm section; they’ll be sure to get one of their songs stuck in your head… Interview Segment 1 with FUBAR I always open up with the question, how did you get your band name, but I feel like there’s probably a good story to share with this one. Can you tell us where the name came from? With the release of Motley Crue’s The Dirt recently, I have to ask you, who would play each of you in a movie about FUBAR? If I went on a road trip with FUBAR, what songs and bands would be included the soundtrack for our trip? What one band would you go back in time and observe and why? Tell us the story behind the track, Everybody. Interview Segment 2 with FUBAR Tell me about a time that one of the other band members embarrassed you on stage. What is one thing you love about the music scene and one thing that you would change? Where can my listeners get a copy of The Hunt for Inspiration? Do you have any upcoming shows?

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Human Delusion

Episode 457 features Derek and Tyler (& Kyle right at the end) of Human Delusion, a metal band from Erie, PA. Segment 1 interview with Human Delusion I was looking at your online presence trying to come up with questions for you, and I noticed a handful of name changes, what made you settle on Human Delusion? When you were sitting at that high school lunch room table, what were your goals for the band? What are your goals now? How would you describe your band’s sound to the uninformed listener, to someone who has never heard you? What would we hear you listening to if we went on a road trip with you? If you could travel back in time and observe one band for a full year, who would you observe and why? Segment 2 interview with Human Delusion Which of your songs should survive the apocalypse and help in the re-population of the Earth? What would we hear, if we played a Human Delusion song backwards? Tell me about an embarrassing moment when the other person embarrassed themselves on stage. What is something about each of you, that your fans would be surprised to find out about you? Who came up with the stage uniforms? Want to get a copy of their music? Check it out on bandcamp.

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Highway Louie PARS456

On episode 456 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show, Highway Louie joined Bill to discuss their band and the local music scene. Segment 1 we have some technical difficulty with the recording, but the audio comes in with the band talking about how they formed. What are some embarrassing moments that you had on stage? If you could change one thing about the scene, what would you change? And what wouldn’t you change because you absolutely love it? The band talks a lot about the scene and what they like about it, as well as, life in general and how music changes lives. Highway Louie tells us about their new song Kilowatt Cadillac, which we play during the break between segments. We get a good conversation going about how well the scene is going right now, including how young bands and vets alike are building the scene. You also get to hear about how much Highway Louie appreciates their fans and the scene as a whole. Segment 2 Which Highway Louie song would you want to survive the apocalypse and why? If the world was going to end in 2 days and you had 1 day to travel and 1 day to spend somewhere, where would you go and who would you take with you? Their upcoming shows and more… The CLG Homegrown

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Brad Abbott PARS455

Brad Abbott joins Bill for episode 455 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Listen to hear more about his musical journey, as well as, his label and The Independent Revolution. Segment 1 What bands and albums would we find in your music collection? Any local musicians? If you were going to create a band to manage, who would you put in the band? If you could go back in time and spend 1 year observing any musician or band, who would you observe and when? Do you have any interesting or embarrassing stories about your time as a musician? Can you tell us the story of when you knew you wanted to be a musician? Segment 2 If there were only 2 days left for human life and you had 1 day to get somewhere and 1 day to spend there, where would you go and who would you go with? If 1 of your songs would survived the apocalypse, which would it In the honor of Motley Crue’s The Dirt being released this week, if they were to make a biopic about your life as a musician, what would it be called and who would play you? If you could join any band, who would you join? Who do you wish would you join you on stage? Where can my listeners get a copy of your album? What is the Independent Revolution? What is Abbott Independent Records? Late night sessions.

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Steel City Crue PARS454

453 episodes in, and Steel City Crue gets to be our first Tribute Band on the show for #454. Segment 1 Why Motley Crue? Who is currently in the band? Give us a road story. What is David’s favorite Crue song to cover? What is it like in the Pittsburgh scene for a tribute band? What is one thing you love about the Pittsburgh scene and one thing you’d like to change about it? Segment 2 How did you pick the band name? What is one thing you would tell potential fans of Steel City Crue about the band? and more… Give us some Feedback: Contact: Be Our Guest | Music Submission | Feedback | 724-568-7018 | Mailing List

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Rocky Dennis Face PARS453

Sancho & Marcus of Rocky Dennis Face, punk rockers from the Tarentum/New Kensington area, joined Bill for episode 453 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Things opened up talking about some local restaurants. Segment 1 w/ Rocky Dennis Face Where did the band name came from? How long has the band been together? Learn how Marcus became the drummer. What is your opinion on “Happy” punk? Learn about their influences and how it brings them to where they are today. If you could go back in time and follow 1 band around for a whole year, who would it be and why? We talked about a few venues in the area. If you could live the movie Rockstar, what band would you join? Segment 2 w/ Rocky Dennis Face What is something you hate about the scene and something you love? Tell me something that a band mate did on stage what was embarrassing to you. When did you realize that you wanted to be in a band? 20 worst bands from the 90s…name  bands that belong on that list Where can the listeners find a copy of your music

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SilverTongueDevil – Full Spectrum Dominance PARS452

Craig Meinhart of Dallas, TX band SilverTongueDevil (and the Warlord Radio Podcast) joins Bill to introduce us to their brand of metal. Segment 1 What band would SilverTongueDevil want to open for, and where? What kind of music is in Craig’s music collection? Craig talks about the sub-genre situation in today’s metal. We talk a little about the history of rock and metal and current events (lip synching) We get a little history lesson on the Dallas-Fort Worth scene. Craig tells us about the meaning behind their new single, Full Spectrum Dominance…and segued perfectly into our follow up question after the song break. Segment 2 We open segment 2 talking about episode 5 of 3 Questions & Song featuring John Vento. What SilverTongueDevil song do you think should survive the apocalypse and help rebuild society? If you could time travel and go back to any year and spend 1 year observing any band, what band would you observe and in what year? This or that… Ozzy or Dio David Lee Roth or Sammy Haagar Ace Frehley or Tommy Thayer If we played one of SilverTongueDevil song backwards, what would we hear? Have you ever had an embarrassing moment on stage, either for you or another band member? Craig explains how the band gives its fans the true sound of their instruments during shows. Find out where to find their music at the end of the show… and what shows they have coming up. Has SilverTongueDevil played any shows in Mexico?  Give us some Feedback: Contact: Be Our Guest | Music Submission | Feedback | 724-568-7018 | Mailing List

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Children of October

On Episode 451 of the show, Horror/Thrash/Hardcore band, Children of October join Bill to introduce themselves to our listeners. Segment 1 How did another member of your band annoy or embarrass you on stage? We had a conversation about stairs… sort of We also established that if you want to find out about Children of October, you should visit their Facebook page. We learn a little bit about the history of the band’s line up. Find out who influenced Timmy and Rick. Where did the band name come from? Who should Children of October open for, and where should the tour start? We talk about their releases and the song, I Want to be Your Sin.. and their upcoming release. Segment 2 When did you realize that you wanted to play in a band? What would we hear if we played one of your songs backwards? What do you like the most & least about the music scene? If you could go back in time and spend one year observing one band, who would you observe and why? Where can the listeners get your music? https://childrenofoctober.bandcamp.com/

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Acarya Returns PARS450

Almost 6.5 years ago and 147 episodes, Cincinatti, OH’s Acarya chatted with Bill on episode 303! Liz, Wes, Jack, & Max joined Bill and his co-host for the evening (and Pittsburgh Music Award- Best bassist winner) Robbie Perrone. Segment 1 with Acarya We started things off with introductions of the players What has changed in the last 147 episodes? If you starred in the movie Rock Star, which band would you join? If you could go back in time and spend 1 year following any band, which band would you want to follow? We then talk a bit about the American Hilljack, John Lane in the way of introducing Akron to Cincy. NOTE – we had some technical difficulties in the first segment, should it sound like we jump around a bit in our conversation. Liz talks about the Millennium Music Conference in Mechanicsburg February 22nd and Camp Hill, PA on the 23rd. And Robbie and Acarya talk about possibly doing a show together on June 7th. What internationally touring band would Acarya like to open for? Segment 2 with Acarya We talk a little bit about the 1 year anniversary of our Build the Scene Radio station and Jazz of Rattle Clack Entertainment, Cycle Diner, Gamestick, llc, & Sweetie’s What would an Acarya song sound like played backwards? What is something that Acarya’s fans would be surprised to know about the band members? Hear about a time where someone in the band, embarrassed another member in the band. Find out about their “Dear John” letters/love notes. Bill & Robbie give Acarya some tips for their visit to the ‘Burgh.

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