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Storm Dragon PARS442

December 13, 2018 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:11:29 Comments Off on Storm Dragon PARS442

Jeff, Joey, & Eric of Storm Dragon join Bill to talk everything going on in their camp. Find out how the band got together and where they reside. Learn about how the name Storm Dragon came to be…. Did Bill really bring up Harry Potter, Eragon, and Puff the Magic Dragon? Jeff, Joey and Eric tell us about the recording process and issues that arose around the EP Strike at Dawn, including using 2 different studios. Find out who their influences are and what they listen to when not on stage. Learn why grunge cannot kill the monster that is metal. What brought Joey to metal? Segment 2: The meaning behind the song Dawn of a New Creation… and which Storm Dragon song should survive the apocalypse? Storm Dragon is opening for Quiet Riot at Jergels on February 1 with Dying Breed. Jeff, Joey, & Eric talk about what they love about the local scene and what they hate. Learn a little bit about the Omaha, Nebraska scene.

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MaxXouT PARS441

December 7, 2018 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:08:14 Comments Off on MaxXouT PARS441

Episode 441 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show gets MaxXouT by Stosh and Elliot. See them live at Kissburgh at Howler’s Cafe Where did your band name come from and how the band formed. Bill gets a job offer… Find out what is in the music collections of Stosh and Elliot and how it influences them. Who would the guys of MaxXouT put into an all-star band from our music scene.. also ask them about Shreddy Eddy, unfortunately this didn’t make it to the show due to time constraints. What internationally touring band would they like to play with and at what venue would they open their tour? Find out about MaxXouT’s opinion of pay-to-play and what band they would have sell tickets to open for them. Find out the meaning behind the song Steel-toed Boots MaxXouT second segment topics: Learn which upcoming song MaxXouT believes should survive the apocalypse. We get to hear about first time wedding cookie adventures and how the band ended up in Pittsburgh. If you’re listening and you’re a promoter, book MaxXouT for a wedding! Find out what one of their songs would sound like in reverse. What movie would one of your songs belong on the soundtrack for and who would star in it? Love/Hate relationship with the scene… pay-to-play What has been the worst scenario the band has been in?

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Greywalker, Under Control? PARS440

November 30, 2018 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:00:22 Comments Off on Greywalker, Under Control? PARS440

Greywalker takes control of episode #440 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Carrying the torch for the new wave of American heavy metal Greywalker deliver razor sharp dual guitar attacks, thunderous rhythms and pure, unfiltered aggression. In 2015 they self-released their debut album Beyond All Mortal and over the past couple years they have built a reputation for their relentless live performances sharing the stage with bands such as Darkest Hour, Nile, August Burns Red & Baroness. In 2017 they were nominated the “Best Metal Band” in the Pittsburgh City Paper’s annual Readers Poll. Blending their favorite melodic elements from Swedish legends such as In Flames & Dark Tranquility with the unfiltered American chaos of bands like Slipknot & Lamb Of God, Greywalker have developed a crossover style that is unapologetically aggressive but surprisingly approachable thanks to their strong focus on songwriting and storytelling. The lyrical content typically revolves around the internal struggles that exist within us all and aims to only enlighten, empower, encourage the listener to challenge the way the view the world around them. Never discriminating anyone or their ideals based on race, religion, politics, gender or lifestyle. Greywalker believes you can get anyone to headbang if you give them something worth headbanging for. Read More… Topics covered in segment 1: What genre/sub genre do they consider themselves? Where did the name Greywalker come from? What music/bands would we find in your collections? When Colt, Brian, and Evan decided that they wanted to be in a metal band was… The boys tell us what the song Gold Lust means.. well what it means to them. Topics covered in segment 2: What song would Greywalker want to represent them after an apocalyptic event? Which internationally touring band would they like to play with and at what venue? I asked about embarrassing stage moments and they laughed a lot and then told me they don’t get embarrassed… but they did give us some stories. Who would they put in an all-star band from our area? Brian told us about his podcast, Start the Beat with Sikes. Purchase Greywalker merchandise Go to a Greywalker show! What shows are coming up for them… Want to get your own copy of a Greywalker album? You can get it on their website or at all the normal digital outlets. What about you would surprise your fans?

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Ale Gibson, Radioactive Events Center PARS439

November 23, 2018 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:56:22 Comments Off on Ale Gibson, Radioactive Events Center PARS439

Ale Gibson from the Radioactive Event Center, Inc. in Kittanning joined Bill for her debut on episode #439 to discuss her venue and quite a few other things. Ale is a promoter, event photographer, DJ, graphic designer, and venue owner: Topics discussed include: All of her talents that she lends to the local music scene Ale gives us some insight into the history of the Radio Active Event’s Center. The artists that have played at the venue. Mark Gibson’s role at the venue (former member of the band Pearl) and the artist that created the song, Nothin, But the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ale’s prior job at the Pittsburgh Zoo. How Ale became a DJ. The craziest thing that she has dealt with while working in the music scene. Has there ever been a show that she stopped. She talked about Pay to Play vs. ticket sells.

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GONTO, A Warriors Call PARS438

November 16, 2018 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:58:55 Comments Off on GONTO, A Warriors Call PARS438

Gonto (of Latrobe, PA) joins Bill on episode 438 to discuss all things Gonto including current releases and some upcoming singles and videos. GONTO – where did the name from? who plays in the band? You have ties to both Big Atlantic and Willow Hill and neither of those bands are really in the same musical realm as GONTO. How did those contacts come about? You seem to be going a different route with releasing your music than the traditional Route. You seem to release the song online and then release a video to go along with it. What is he reasoning behind this model? What is the process in creating a song, deciding on the video, and completing the whole process? Can you name 5 unsigned bands from the scene that you absolutely love, and tell us why? Where can my listeners get a copy of your singles? HERE

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Leprosy's 30th Annihearsery PARS437

November 9, 2018 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:05:01 Comments Off on Leprosy's 30th Annihearsery PARS437

Chris, PJ, and Jeff of Leprosy make their first appearance on the Pennsylvania Rock Show for episode 437. Topics covered in segment 1: What are some of the changes that you’ve see in the 30 years that the band has existed? What venues do you miss? What music would we find in their music collections? Where did the name Leprosy come from? Which Leprosy song should survive the apocalypse? What would one of your songs sound like if it was played backwards? If the band could open for any internationally band, who would it be and where would you like to play? Topics covered in segment 2: 30th Annihearsery Show on November 17 at the Sub Alpine with doors at 6:00pm  Steel City Slamfest The trio then took on the monumental task of creating an all-star metal band from the music scene. Each band member had to tell us about an embarrassing moment from a different member in the band. (Dentures? Rolling Toms? more?) When did you realize that you wanted to be in a metal band? Each member of Leprosy gave us one thing that they love about the scene and one thing that they hate about it. Leprosy believes that John Lane made a good point. Find out something you might be surprised to know about the members of Leprosy. They also mentioned that they’re going to dial back shows for a bit and record a full length album.

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Dan Getkin and the Twelve Six PARS436

October 12, 2018 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:17:01 Comments Off on Dan Getkin and the Twelve Six PARS436

Dan Getkin of Dan Getkin and the Twelve Six chats with Bill on Episode 436 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Some of the topics covered in segment 1 were: What a twelve six is. Feeling Good About the End Times, EP Which song should survive the apocalypse and represent Dan Getkin and the Twelve Six. How do you handle “Play Freebird!” Dan tells us about the make up of the band. What national artist would Dan like to play with? What do people yell at Lynyrd Skynyrd to heckle them? Best and worst concerts Dan saw live? When did Dan decide he was going to be in a band? Dan tells us about the song “At the Ivy Inn” What did they talk about in segment 2? Dan’s influences and record collection. What are his “guilty pleasure” songs? What is something about you that would surprise your fans? Bill gives Safety Last a small shout out for their set at Rocktoberfest. What would we hear if we played a Dan Getkin and the Twelve Six backwards? Where can we get a copy of  “Feeling Good about End Times“?

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Six Bar Break PARS435

October 5, 2018 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:08 Comments Off on Six Bar Break PARS435

Six Bar Break joins us a few days after the new EP Release, Cleaner Than I feel. This is the second time that we talked to them, and I tried to keep the conversation as fresh as possible. You can find out some things that you might not know about the guys. You can learn about their favorite music websites, the Harrisburg scene, what they have been up since the last time that they were on the show, and more.

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Jon Worthy PARS434

September 28, 2018 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:58:43 Comments Off on Jon Worthy PARS434

Jon Worthy, Nashville recording artist and Pittsburgh Native joins Bill on episode 433 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. I know what you’re thinking. The last episode was a signed band, BILL! Now you’re bringing in Nashville artists, have you lost your mind? Jon is on the show to discuss his upcoming date at Club Cafe on Saturday October 6, 2018.

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September Mourning PARS433

September 13, 2018 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:03:24 Comments Off on September Mourning PARS433

We took a bit of a detour this week and spoke with September from September Mourning. We started out talking a little bit about their current tour and where they’ve been and where they’re headed. We talked about the comic book aspect that is tied into the band’s image. It is around this time that we find out that the lead singer from The Art of Burning Bridges, Patrick Romanelli,  is now the guitarist for September Mourning. The first of 2 eps for TOABB has entered the mixing phase with Ocean to Ash‘s Kris Kilohertz, while Pat is on tour.   He plays the character Wraith. We also discussed how September got started in music (pop then rock), who supports her as a musician, endorsements, how long does it take her to get ready before a show, and when she decided she wanted to be a musician. We moved onto where the characters came from and how the comic book relates to the band and writing. We shifted gears to embarrassing moments on stage, or the lack thereof. Where does September discover new music? Who is a “new to her” band, that she is really into? We talk about the hip hop, country, and rock scenes and how they are different. How does the Pittsburgh Rock Scene compare to others around the world? She talks about the band/promoter relationship as well.

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