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The Whelming Waters PARS523
Collin, from The Whelming Waters, joins Bill to discuss their new album Bon Voyage and to introduce the Pennsylvania Rock Show listeners to his band. The Whelming Waters segment 1 What’s the story behind the name The Whelming Waters? If I was to go on tour with you, what would the sound track while traveling between shows include? open for you If you could hand pick band members to create a band to manage from the scene, who would you pick? Can you pinpoint the moment that you realized that you wanted to be in a band? Can you tell me about an embarrassing moment you’ve had on stage? Do you have an interesting story about, The Whiskey Song? Collin Segment 2 If your band was made up of super heroes, which hero would play your part in the band and why? If you could go back in time for a full year, and follow one band around, who...
Fubar, Get on the Bus PARS522
Jake and Dave from the band, Fubar, join Bill on episode 521 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. They band has expanded from 4 to 7 members since they were on last. They also had a CD release foiled by the pandemic, so what did they do during the pandemic? Listen to find out… Fubar Segment 1 about Get on the Bus Right as the Pandemic started, you guys dropped an EP. I’m guessing you’re not very happy with our current situation… You have awesome album artwork on the EP, how did that come about? If there was an apocalyptic event, which song from Fubar would make it through the event? Do you have any cool stories about Crossed Fingers off of the Get on the Bus EP? Fubar Segment 2 What’s the plan for the band if we ever get back to normalcy? If they put Fubar into a cartoon series, which one would it be? What character would...
Hughshows – Hugh Twyman PARS521
He has been described as the “Godfather of Pittsburgh Music Blogging.” Starting to place his stamp on the Pittsburgh scene in 2004, Hugh Twyman of Hughshows joins Bill for Episode 521 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show to talk about the Hughshows. Segment 1 about Hughshows Ok Hugh, let’s start off with a question that you have asked on your own website, Why the Hugh Shows? You started out taking photos of the local music scene, what was it about the scene that enticed you to try and capture it? Tell me about Hugh Twyman day. What have been some of your favorite moments on Hughshows? How does a band get on Hughshows? Segment 2 with Hugh Twyman Okay Hugh, let’s set the music scene aside for a moment. What are some things that you enjoy that are not scene related? If I were to find you in a social studies book 10 years from now. On the pages about...
Walker’s Cay PARS520
Joining Bill for episode 520 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show is Walker’s Cay . They are an original rock band based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Members include Gary LaBarr, (Vocalist/Rhythm Guitar/Keyboards), Mike Swain, (Lead and Rhythm Guitars) The new single, “Tell Me” is being released on MTS Records out of Pennsylvania. Segment 1 with Walker’s Cay How did Walker’s Cay get it’s name? What has been your most memorable moment on stage? You go out on an international tour, what 2 bands would you be playing with? I tag along during the tour, what music would we listen to while traveling between stops? Who are some bands that you think have the best harmonies in the industry? (Thanks, Loudini Rock n’ Roll Circus) If there was a catastrophic event, and only 1 Walker’s Cay song survives, which song would it be and why? backwards song What would your fans be surprised to learn about you? Can you give...
Justin Wade Band PARS519
Justin from The Justin Wade band makes his second appearance on the Pennsylvania Rock Show. His first appearance was on June 21, 2019.We learn a little more about his band and their new single, T-Shirt. Segment 1 with the Justin Wade Band What cartoon characters would play your band members? If they were to do a documentary on the Justin Wade Band, who would play each of you? If you could take one of your favorite albums to listen to and completely forget it so that you can get the euphoria of hearing it again for the first time, which album would it be? You get approached about headlining an international tour from the scene to open for you, which bands do you choose. If you were going to build a band to manage from the local music scene, who would be in your band? We’re on your international tour, what kind of music are we listening to in...
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Keith Hawkins PARS524
Keith “The Hawk” Hawkins, a professional drummer and co-host of The Loudini Rock and Roll Circus with Lou Lombardi and Lily V. Sixx joins Bill to talk about both the PGH & NOLA music scenes as well as his musical history. Segment 1 with Keith Hawkins How did you get hooked up with Lou and the Loudini Rock and Roll Circus. What bands did you play in, in Pittsburgh? Keith compares the drummers in the New Orleans and Pittsburgh scenes. Do you have a steady gig in NOLA, or do you fill in a lot? What is your current favorite whiskey? – asked by Jeff Yeckel If you could follow any band around for a year to learn from them, which band would you follow? If 10 years from now, kids are flipping through their social studies books and they find a you in the book, why is Keith Hawkins in the book? What would your dream gig be?...