The Pennsylvania Rock Show heads to The Band Jam Grass Roots Musical Festival for Episode 843, as Bill and his daughter spend two of the three days celebrating the incredible original music coming out of Western Pennsylvania. Emmalin spent time taking some of the photos and just absorbing the great music scene. This special festival episode shines a spotlight on local musicians, independent bands, original songs, live performances, and the thriving Western Pennsylvania music scene.

The Band Jam Grass Roots Musical Festival is a three-day music festival dedicated to showcasing the very best in Western PA local original music, much of which is featured on The Grass Roots Show, airing Sunday nights at 7 PM on The Rock Station 97.7 FM. Rather than focusing exclusively on national touring acts, The Band Jam gives local and regional musicians the opportunity to step into the spotlight and introduce their original music to new audiences.

During Episode 843, Bill captures the atmosphere of the festival with interviews from some of the featured artists who took part in the event. You’ll hear musicians talk about their bands, their music, their experiences performing at The Band Jam, and what it means to be part of Western Pennsylvania’s independent music community.

The episode also features music from some of the bands that performed throughout the festival, giving viewers and listeners an opportunity to discover new Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania musicians. If you enjoy finding new rock bands, original music, independent artists, local musicians, live music festivals, and emerging talent, this episode of the Pennsylvania Rock Show is packed with discoveries.

The Band Jam Grass Roots Musical Festival represents exactly what the local music community is all about: musicians supporting musicians, original artists getting their music heard, and fans coming together to experience live music.

The Grass Roots Show continues that mission every Sunday night at 7 PM on The Rock Station 97.7 FM, featuring original music from Western Pennsylvania artists. The program provides another important platform for local musicians who are creating original rock, metal, country, blues, alternative, folk, and other genres throughout the region.

Are you a Western Pennsylvania band or musician with original music that deserves to be heard?

The Grass Roots Show is looking for local original artists. Bands interested in getting their music played on The Grass Roots Show on The Rock Station 97.7 should send their music and information to grassroots@bcrnetwork.com.

Episode 843 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show is more than just another podcast episode. It’s a snapshot of the Western Pennsylvania original music scene and a celebration of the artists who continue to write, record, perform, and keep local music alive.

Join Bill and his daughter at The Band Jam Grass Roots Musical Festival and discover some of the talented musicians making noise across Western Pennsylvania.

If you’re searching for Pittsburgh music, Pennsylvania rock bands, Western Pennsylvania musicians, local original music, independent rock bands, Pittsburgh live music, Pennsylvania music festivals, local bands, unsigned musicians, or new music from Western PA, this episode is for you.

Watch, listen, discover, and support local original music with Episode 843 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show.