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Alter the Design PARS365

January 11, 2017 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:07:22 Comments Off on Alter the Design PARS365

4/5 of ATD joined Bill on the Pennsylvania Rock Show for the first time. They discussed the history of the band, the recording of their new album, Welcome to Our Nothingness, & they also talked about the details of their sponsorship from Blackcraft Spirits.  Some other topics that came up are the meaning behind Alter the Design, the story behind Broken road and more. Bill had them do some name dropping with the bigger named bands that they had played with. They discussed the band members’ favorite music to listen too and their influences. About Alter the Design Hailing from the Steel City (Pittsburgh, PA), Alter The Design have become one of the region’s premier rock acts, with their heavy yet melodic style that leaves you craving more. Alter The Design are composed of Justin Gaughan (Vocals), Amanda Blackwell (Drums), Corey Wile (Guitar/Producer), Sean Lewis (Guitar) and Cody Tyler (Bass). Alter the Design have shared the stage with Billboard charting artists Trapt and Otherwise, as well as rising artists such as Everlit and Gears. They have proven that no act or stage is too big for their colossal sound. Alter The Design’s music can be found on their website, www.alterthedesign.com, and also on iTunes, Amazon, Reverbnation, Spotify, Google Play, iHeart Radio and more. In September 2016, Alter The Design became sponsored by Blackcraft Spirits Whiskey, owned by Bobby Schubenski of “Total Divas” on E! Entertainment Television. In September 2016, they released their single “Drained” on local rock station 105.9 The X. Their debut album, “Welcome to Our Nothingness”, was released in November 2016. Subscribe: iTunes | MixCloud | Android | Email | Google Play | TuneIn | RSS | More Give us some Feedback: Contact: Be Our Guest | Music Submission | Feedback | 724-568-7018 | Mailing List

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Unification – the time is now.. w/ Brian Shaffer

January 6, 2017 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:52:08 Comments Off on Unification – the time is now.. w/ Brian Shaffer

Brian Shaffer of the Weekly RockBlog and the Free Peanuts Band came on the show to discuss the movement to unify the tri-state music scenes. He and Bill discussed how the AK Valley Scene is really family and it really wasn’t a competition. The bands use each other as motivation, but not competition. Brian mentioned how hard it used to be to get into venues in Pittsburgh if you weren’t part of a specific clique or had opened for those bands. He also discussed how the venue owners in our area seem to be more open to giving new bands a chance. Bill brings up that it’s harder to over-saturate this area with shows because we live in a more rural area and the venues are spread out a lot more, whereas, in a city there are multiple venues in one block. We discussed how John Lane, of American Hilljack Files, is trying to create something in the Akron scene that is similar to what we have in the AK Valley. Subscribe: iTunes | Android | Email | Google Play | TuneIn | RSS | More We went off on a tangent about how Bill has helped the scene for a few minutes and got back to our topic at hand by asking Brian for some ideas on how we could unify the music scenes. Brian Shaffer mentioned a site that he, John & and are running called Podcast your Scene. PYS is a network of podcasts that support local music. I took a moment to point out that we had added the Grass Roots Show to our page. The Grass Roots show is a FM radio show that promotes the local scene on 97.7 The Rock Station. It is at this point that Bill goes off on another tangent to talk about a cool event he, John Lane, & John Klazon (and Trudy) attended this past summer called Corbriwoodstock. This was a new experience for Bill, as it was a more laid back rock show. It was awesome. It was at this point that Mr. Shaffer talked about having a yearly show where bands from the 3 different scenes are featured, but each year the state that it is held in rotates. This would allow the scenes to learn about bands from other scenes. He also mentioned a few experience that he had in the past along the same lines. At this point, Brian Shaffer brings up Al Gomes from Big Noise. If you’re looking for more on our ideas about unifying the scenes please check out these 2 articles: https://www.buildthescene.com/please-allow-introduce/ & https://www.buildthescene.com/unite-scenes/ We gave a shout out to our awesome webhosting company Webhost Python for not only being a great webhost, but great people. We spent some time talking about a mutual friend Tony Marinacci and his influence on our scene. You should take a look at Iron City Rock for their yearly awards. We’d like to see Tony get into their hall of fame. Give us some Feedback: Subscribe, Review, & Rate us on iTunes Subscribe, Review, & Rate us on MixCloud Subscribe, Review, & Rates us on Google Play E-mail: feedback@buildthescene.com Call Us: 724-568-7018 Join Our Mailing List Submit Your Own Music: Submission Form Book your Band: Booking Form Get our App: iPhone

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A Shotts in the Dar… Shadows.. Tilted Shadows

December 30, 2016 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:40:51 Comments Off on A Shotts in the Dar… Shadows.. Tilted Shadows

Commiserating with our esteemed host (OK, it’s just Bill) this week is Gregg Shotts of Tilted Shadows and Post Traumatik. He told us that Tilted Shadows has 4 songs written and are hoping to be recording soon. This brings up their writing process. Gregg told us that sometimes David brings the song to everyone, other times Dave shows up at his place and they work on some of it and then take it to the rest of the band. He also mentioned that Joey sometimes brings new ideas/songs to the band. We then talked about trying to unite the tri-state music scenes and his ideas on what could help make that come to a fruition. We talked about how older talent can help the younger talent and really bring recognition to their bands just through networking. It could also help bands get booked in venues that they normally wouldn’t get added to. We talked about the different bands he has played in since coming to Pennsylvania. He loves playing 90’s style rocking songs, nothing too heavy. He likes the local heavy bands, but doesn’t think he has the stamina to play that style. One interesting story that he brings up has to do with Chelsea, Post Traumatik’s singer, seeing Tilted Shadows play for the first time… but you need to listen to hear why… Get your copy of Tilted Shadow’s Album, Nothing Ventured on CD Baby. Give us some Feedback: Subscribe, Review, & Rate us on iTunes Subscribe, Review, & Rate us on MixCloud Subscribe, Review, & Rates us on Google Play E-mail: feedback@buildthescene.com Call Us: 724-568-7018 Join Our Mailing List Submit Your Own Music: Submission Form Book your Band: Booking Form Get our App: iPhone

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The Ginger at First Angel Media

December 23, 2016 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:56:51 Comments Off on The Ginger at First Angel Media

Jana Lee Macheca of First Angel Media joined Bill in episode 360 to discuss what her company does for the local music scene. First Angel Media offers promotions, weekly article features, show & CD reviews for the Pittsburgh area music scene. The company was founded to help promote the Pittsburgh music scene. It has evolved to photography, promotion of shows, written articles, and CD as well as show reviews. Working behind the scenes to help bands find venues as well as helping to promote a supportive and positive environment for all musicians. There is also an element for national and international bands, reviews and articles have reached across the USA and into other countries. The First Angel Media is owned and operated by Jana Lee Macheca. Jana Lee is a writer of various materials, music and nonmusic related, and staff writer for Adrenaline 101 & The Heavy Metal ICU. Jana has also agreed to come on as a staff writer for our other site, AK Music Scene. Bands promoted by First Angel Media (in no certain order) Pittsburgh area bands: Social Anxiety – https://www.facebook.com/socialanxietyelo/?fref=ts Horus Maze – https://www.facebook.com/HorusMaze/?fref=ts Dying Breed – https://www.facebook.com/dyingbreedpittsburgh/?fref=ts Silk9 – https://www.facebook.com/silk9rises/?fref=ts 3MD – https://www.facebook.com/3MD-1660572447506243/?fref=ts East End – https://www.facebook.com/eastendband/?fref=ts Concrete Soul – https://www.facebook.com/theconcretesoul/?fref=ts Say Ahh – https://www.facebook.com/SayAhhpgh/?fref=ts&ref=br_tf&qsefr=1 Pleading the Fifth – https://www.facebook.com/pleadingthefifthband/?fref=ts HDK – https://www.facebook.com/HDKBeaverCounty/?fref=ts Weird Paul – https://www.facebook.com/weirdpaul/?fref=ts Jerry Fels – https://www.facebook.com/jerryfelsandthejerryfels/?fref=ts Prime 8 – https://www.facebook.com/Prime8Music/?fref=ts 7% Superstar – https://www.facebook.com/sevenpercentsuperstar/?fref=ts Steel Reserve – https://www.facebook.com/Steel-Reserve-939536182757711/?fref=ts The Krush – https://www.facebook.com/TheKrushRocksYou/?fref=ts Burnin Boxes – https://www.facebook.com/Burnin-Boxes-189767448086728/?fref=ts Lucky Me –https://www.facebook.com/LuckyMeBand01/?fref=ts Badstone – https://www.facebook.com/Badstone724/?fref=ts Hangin Hillary – https://www.facebook.com/HanginHillary/?fref=ts Neverwake – https://www.facebook.com/neverwakemusic/?fref=ts Alter The Design – https://www.facebook.com/AlterTheDesign/?fref=ts Winter’s Decent – https://www.facebook.com/wintersdescent/?fref=ts&ref=br_tf&qsefr=1 Hellin Back Band – https://www.facebook.com/Hellin-Back-Band-316034821877749/?fref=ts Stampede – https://www.facebook.com/www.stampede.net/?fref=ts Ambiance of Chaos – https://www.facebook.com/Ambianceofchaos/?fref=ts Shady Mugs – https://www.facebook.com/Shady-Mugs-1694099547485475/?fref=ts Cross Vision – https://www.facebook.com/CrossVisionBand/?fref=ts Miss Freddye – https://www.facebook.com/MissFreddye/?fref=ts Boothill Gang – https://www.facebook.com/theboothillgang/?fref=ts Crooked Cobras – https://www.facebook.com/CrookedCobras/?fref=ts Order of Nine – https://www.facebook.com/orderofnine/?fref=ts Mona Lisa Smile – https://www.facebook.com/smilepittsburgh/?fref=ts Eclectic Acoustics – https://www.facebook.com/EclecticAcoustics/?fref=ts Zone 8 – https://www.facebook.com/ZONE8BAND/?fref=ts Staley’s Comet – https://www.facebook.com/staleyscomet/?fref=ts Creep – https://www.facebook.com/staleyscomet/?fref=ts Ezra’s Influence – https://www.facebook.com/EzrasInfluence/?fref=ts Chapter 13 – https://www.facebook.com/Chapter13/?fref=ts&ref=br_tf&qsefr=1 Memories of Sunday – https://www.facebook.com/Chapter13/?fref=ts&ref=br_tf&qsefr=1 Pittsburgh based music businesses: David Granati’s Rock Academy’s : For Those About To Rock (kids/teens)https://www.facebook.com/ForThoseAboutToRockAcademyPittsburgh/?fref=ts &   Long Live Rock (adults) https://www.facebook.com/LongLiveRockAcademy/?fref=ts Some Die Nameless Event Productions – https://www.facebook.com/SomeDieNameless/?fref=ts Hollar Productions – https://www.facebook.com/HollerProductions/?fref=ts WV Bands that cross over to Pittsburgh: Ghost Road – https://facebook.com/GhostRoadWV Jet Set Vapor Trails – https://www.facebook.com/jetsetvapourtrails/ Orvill Rex – https://www.facebook.com/OrViLLREX/ The Funky Mudbugs – https://facebook.com/thefunkymudbugs Haggard Wulf – https://www.facebook.com/haggardwulf False Profit –https://www.facebook.com/falseprofitthrash Disillusion Effect – https://www.facebook.com/DisillusionEffect Iron Jawed Guru – https://m.facebook.com/IJGrock/ The Furr – https://m.facebook.com/thafurr/ What’s Missing – http://www.facebook.com/whatsmissingfromwv Captain Catfeesh – http://facebook.com/captaincatfeeshwv Swamp Drag – http://facebook.com/swampdrag False Pterodactyl – https://www.facebook.com/falsepterodactyl Worst Kept Secret – http://facebook.com/worstkeptsecretwv After Atlas  – http://www.facebook.com/weareafteratlas Out of Area Bands that regularly come to Pittsburgh Cold Wrecks – https://www.facebook.com/ColdWrecks/ (Brooklyn) The Maension – https://www.facebook.com/TheMaension/?fref=ts (Hollywood) Give us some Feedback: Subscribe, Review, & Rate us on iTunes Subscribe, Review, & Rate us on MixCloud Subscribe, Review, & Rates us on Google Play E-mail: feedback@buildthescene.com Call Us: 724-568-7018 Join Our Mailing List Submit Your Own Music: Submission Form Book your Band: Booking Form Get our App: iPhone

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Perrone, Ever Endeavor After

December 16, 2016 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:53:28 Comments Off on Perrone, Ever Endeavor After

John Lane (Co)-hosts this episode of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. We featured Robbie Perrone of East End, Adrenaline 101, The Heavy Metal ICU, & Endeavor After, LLC. Rob went back to the future and talks about his band history, which included playing in Impugn with Mr. Hilljack. We had a discussion about one of their sponsors, Coldcock Whiskey. He also talked about his battle with depression. After I re-took control of my show, Robbie talked about his music collection, he talked about his cousin, Dave Perrone’s bands, and more… Endeavor After, LLC Adrenaline 101 Radio The Heavy Metal ICU East End Give us some Feedback: Subscribe, Review, & Rate us on iTunes Subscribe, Review, & Rate us on MixCloud Subscribe, Review, & Rates us on Google Play E-mail: feedback@buildthescene.com Call Us: 724-568-7018 Join Our Mailing List Submit Your Own Music: Submission Form Book your Band: Booking Form Get our App: iPhone

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Pantera, Alice in Chains, & Skynyrd…oh MY

December 9, 2016 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:46:39 Comments Off on Pantera, Alice in Chains, & Skynyrd…oh MY

On this episode of the Pennsylvania Rock Show, Jake Parks from Terachain Sky joins us for the first time. We discussed their band name PanTERA-alice in CHAINs-lynyrd SKYnyrd. I spent some time letting him know just how awesome they are live. They played the Pennsylvania Rock Show 12 last month. That was the first time that I saw them live. It WON’T be the last. We spent some time learning about the band and how they have learned what it takes to keep people at the show. Their goal… to blow you away. We talked about their recording process and learned that they are currently working on a 3rd disc that they hope to release it in February of 2017. We also discussed Utah and the Grassroots Show. I also brought up the question that we discussed on the 2nd episode of the Podcast your Scene podcast, what are you feelings on pay to play. Along those lines, I got him to drop some names of some touring bands that they have opened for: Apocalypse Blues Revue & Charm City Devils. At the end of this podcast, John “The American Hilljack” Lane joined us in the call and you can hear that over at his website on Episode 9 of The American Hilljack Files. I try to never split my podcast episodes into 2 episodes, but this one just couldn’t be helped. John took over and shined so it gets to be part of his show. Coincidentally, it is my debut on the American Hilljack files. The Blabbermouth article about Aleister Wild and John Lane Songs played: Terachain Sky – Sunsets and Silhouettes Alter the Design – Hollowed Dream Skell – Snow Plow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5y96O30ACo Where to find them: CD Baby ReverbNation SoundCloud Facebook AK Music Scene’s Spotlight on Jake

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Christmas Time in the Thriving Metropolis

December 2, 2016 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:21:35 Comments Off on Christmas Time in the Thriving Metropolis

It’s December! Time for some Christmas Music Pennsylvania Rock Show style. We opened the show up with the Stevie J. Band’s Classic Metal Yuletide song, Slay Ride and followed it up with Doppler Affect’s folk song, Santa’s Hog. Bill then has a long chat with Jerry Mulligan and Paul Lucas of Winter’s Descent. We pull out our normal information getting the band to tell us about the origin of the band name, their writing process, favorite venues, and more along our normal realm. We also get the guys to tell us what their favorite Christmas song is, because.. hey Tis the Season. After the long chat where you get to learn about this Metal/Alternative Rock band, we played some more unsigned Christmas music for you from Amber Alexis, Rockabilly Junction, Eddy Mann, and the Richard Lynch band. Find Winter’s Descent on iTunes! Give us some Feedback: Subscribe, Review, & Rate us on iTunes Subscribe, Review, & Rate us on MixCloud Subscribe, Review, & Rates us on Google Play E-mail: feedback@buildthescene.com Call Us: 724-568-7018 Join Our Mailing List Submit Your Own Music: Submission Form Book your Band: Booking Form Get our App: iPhone

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Shooting from the Hip

November 18, 2016 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:29:26 Comments Off on Shooting from the Hip

In this episode I was rambling on about the local scene. I played and talked about the Lollytrigger song that was written in my kitchen and played live on the show the very same night to get started. I also sent out a ton of thank yous to everyone that helped me pull off the Pennsylvania Rock Show 12 which benefited the Rock for Life Concert Series. I gave you some information on how to become the new drummer for the kings of metal in Pennsylvania, skell. I then followed that up with 2 tracks from our local scene, Skell – Two Minute Atomic Clock and (KAJ)- I deny. Coincidentally, my dek hockey goalie mask features the words “I Deny” on the chin cup. A bit of a homage to our local music scene. After coming back from the heavy music, I did an introduction to a new band in our arsenal, Soul Alliance. Thank you for listening to episode 356 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show.

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the Pennsylvania Rock Show 12: Eve

November 11, 2016 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:25:39 Comments Off on the Pennsylvania Rock Show 12: Eve

On this episode we discussed tomorrow’s Pennsylvania Rock Show 12 benefit show for Rock For Life featuring Amber Alexis, Tilted Shadows, Terachain Sky, The Hellfire Club, and After the fall. Brian Shaffer of the Weekly RockBlog and John Lane of A Pro Radio joined me for this episode. We talk a little bit about John and I discuss our visit to Corbriwoodstock. We talk about Sourmash for a bit and their show at Kennedy Park. John and Brian spotlighted Pat “Bones” Bono and his past and current bands. And you will hear it first here, that Brian and one of his bands will appear at the Pennsylvania Rock Show 13. We also discussed Brian’s former band (kaj). We also discuss Matt and Steve’s involvement in Rock for Life and the Pennsylvania Rock Show Anniversary shows… and more. Featured Music: After the Fall – Call to Arms | Tilted Shadows – Nothing Ventured | Terachain Sky – Sunsets and Silhouettes Give us some Feedback: Subscribe, Review, & Rate us on iTunes Subscribe, Review, & Rate us on MixCloud Subscribe, Review, & Rates us on Google Play E-mail: feedback@buildthescene.com Call Us: 724-568-7018 Join Our Mailing List Submit Your Own Music: Submission Form Book your Band: Booking Form Get our App: iPhone

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Get Outta Town: JJ McGuigan

November 4, 2016 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:27:22 Comments Off on Get Outta Town: JJ McGuigan

JJ joins us to discuss his upcoming EP, his writing process, how he became a songwriter & more. He also discusses how he came to be a MTS artist. He talks about how they choose the people that will join him in the recording studio to record new songs. We discuss the music scene in Wichita, KS and the venues preferences for cover tunes over originals. He talks about taking some mini-tours up and down the Mid-West between Chicago and Austin. We talked about different venues that he has played in and things that have stood out to him over his career. Where to find JJ: Official Website Facebook Bio: JJ McGuigan was born in Wichita Kansas where he currently resides. He found a passion for music at the age of 13 when he received his first drum set. He later picked up guitar and started writing songs at the age of 20. He attended Newman University where he played for the Men’s basketball team and was an assistant coach there while attending Full Sail University. His main focus and passion is writing songs with an emphasis on lyrical creation. He has just recently wrapped up a 5 song EP that was co written by Garrett Crow and is writing another album with Brian Elwick. Give us some Feedback: Subscribe, Review, & Rate us on iTunes Subscribe, Review, & Rate us on MixCloud Subscribe, Review, & Rates us on Google Play E-mail: feedback@buildthescene.com Call Us: 724-568-7018 Join Our Mailing List Submit Your Own Music: Submission Form Book your Band: Booking Form Get our App: iPhone

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