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Doug Carnahan 3QS062

August 1, 2021 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 1:01:05 Comments Off on Doug Carnahan 3QS062

Doug Carnahan returns to 3 Questions and a Song. This time Doug is here to talk about his solo EP, The Lighter Side of Dark. Let’s start out with the most important thing first, what can you tell us about your upcoming Ep Release show? What is your favorite thing about doing solo shows? With something that sounds so very well put together as After the Fall, what made you want to do a solo project? asked by MadClock on Episode 61. About Doug Carnahan Doug Carnahan is an American vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He’s no stranger to the stage, having been performing for over a decade, both all over his native Pennsylvania and across the U.S. Doug has been the front man for quite a few hard rock bands over the years, starting with his first band, Devils Under the Influence, which he formed back in 2008. From his next band, A Guilty Revelation, to joining his current, award-winning band, After the Fall, Doug has continued his passion for writing, recording, and performing music. Now, Doug is stretching his musical legs with his solo acoustic project, releasing his first ever solo acoustic record, The Lighter Side of Dark. Started back in 2017, as a way to help gain exposure (and make a little extra golfing money), Doug’s solo acoustic act consisted of him playing his favorite covers to local bars. Over the years, the concept of just a guy, his guitar, and the music grew on Doug, and he began to extend his acoustic repertoire with original material and a more extensive collection of cover songs. As it continued to expand and grow, and with his desire to explore new musical horizons, a solo acoustic record was the next logical step. Drawing on a few older songs from his years of songwriting as a starting point for the record, Doug also wanted to expand beyond his native rock music. With the inclusion of a couple brand new songs, this record showcases Doug’s songwriting sensibilities and puts on display the many different styles and genres that he himself is a fan of. The Lighter Side of Dark is just the first step in what Doug hopes will be a new turn in his musical journey. Doug currently resides near his hometown, outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but would rather be living near a beach somewhere. When he’s not writing or performing, he enjoys spending time with his wife and six children, golfing, traveling, and dreaming about living near the beach. About the song, Can’t Believe “Can’t Believe” is the first single from Doug Carnahan’s upcoming solo acoustic debut. Doug, the vocalist for the popular Pittsburgh hard rock outfit, After the Fall, stays in the vein of rock with “Can’t Believe”, yet allows the haunting, bittersweet song to take on a life all it’s own by stripping down the usual distortion and studio production, leaving only the bare minimum, making for a listening experience that will truly resonate with listeners of all genres and walks of life. Where to find Doug:

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Endbringer PARS569

May 28, 2021 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:03:40 Comments Off on Endbringer PARS569

Travis, of Clearfield, PA’s Metal band Endbringer, joins Bill on Episode 569 to discuss their brand of metal, the music scene, their new EP, and more! Featuring music from: The Borstal Boys, Chrystyna Marie, Endbringer, Human Delusion, Dying Breed, Illusions of Grandeur Interview Segment 1 with Endbringer I have a feeling that this first question might be moot with a band name like Endbringer, but if there was an apocalyptic event that wipes out most of the people on Earth, which of your songs should survive to help repopulate the Earth? I see that Endbringer is a combination a few former bands, how did you get together? What is something that you fans would be surprised to learn about your band? If I were to play one of your songs backwards, what do you think we would hear? If you got a headlining slot for an international tour, which bands from the area surrounding Clearfield, PA would you take on tour with you? While you’re on that tour, what is the soundtrack of your travels between venues? Tell me a story about your track, Judgement. Interview Segment 2 with Travis Who is your Dave Grohl? If you could chat with any musician in history but only ask them one question… who, what and why? You can invite any band to play a BBQ at your house, who is it going to be and why? Like, bluesman Robert Johnson, you’re standing in the cross roads waiting for the devil to appear, what are you going to attempt to trade your soul for? In other words, what is your biggest musical dream? What song that you didn’t write, do you wish you would have written? If a band from my area decides to head to Clearfield to play a show, what venues and bands would you suggest they check out? Do you want to take a moment and mention the companies that endorse Endbringer: Burning Stone Clothing and Apparel Sticker Mule soul tone cymbals razz energy drink Dunlop guitar picks Brutal Business Entertainment Hope for a Day Foundation Where can we get Endbringer music and merchandise? What’s next for you? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK3EEtzO__k

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Corners of Sanctuary PARS550

January 15, 2021 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:58 Comments Off on Corners of Sanctuary PARS550

“Hailing from Philadelphia, New Wave of Traditional American Heavy Metal band Corners of Sanctuary (COS) formed in 2011 with a desire to bring back the sounds of Classic Heavy Metal.” Segment 1 about Heroes Never Die Songwriting machines! How many Christmas albums have you put out? How did that come about? Speaking of writing, you have a double EP and a full length in the works? Have you ever made a live album? Who is your Dave Grohl? When did you know you wanted to be in this business? Learn about the song, We Never Segment 2 with Mick Michaels How did you hook up with RFL Records?  What is Metal Storm: The Deep Freeze Fest presented by Keep it Metal Promotions in conjunction with Rock Addict Radio? January 23, 2021 8pm EST I assume you’ll be in your home city, do you have a stage that you’ll be on? Tell me about the decorations on the wall behind you that I’ve been staring at, please. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRiBU4VyW5Y

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Black Ridge PARS534

September 25, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:50 Comments Off on Black Ridge PARS534

Paul Cha and Mike Conrad of Black Ridge join Bill on episode 534 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show to talk about the band, rock for life, and more. Segment 1 with Black Ridge How has the pandemic affect your band? We chat a bit about Rock for Life, Matt Ferrante, and other scene history. Do you have any cool stories from the recording of the upcoming album, Beware? We talk Fubar‘s newest EP. Segment 2 with Paul & Mike Tell me about an embarrassing moment on stage… How did Paul Guerrini, get Bill in trouble? years ago… We talk about Paul’s contribution to Black Ridge. If we played a Black Ridge song backwards, what would we hear? If you could play with any musician in the history of the world and in between shows you could sit on a bench with them; who, what would you ask them, and where would you want to play? Who is your Dave Grohl? Why doesn’t Bill get recognized on stage at shows… well… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKjpcqpwj4s

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Rattle Clack Compilation Pt. 2 PARS529

August 21, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:15:21 Comments Off on Rattle Clack Compilation Pt. 2 PARS529

The Pennsylvania Rock Show is pleased to release the second part of this special episode (see part 1), where we chat with members from each band featured on the Rattle Clack Compilation 2020 disc. You can get a copy of the physical disc from one of the bands, or order it online. We talk about the tracks a tad bit out of order. Segment 3 features: Ralph McCartney & Nick Phelps 03. Homicide Black – Behind 10. Six Speed Kill – Sin to Win Segment 4 features: Doug Carnahan & Terry Blair 06. After the Fall – Suicide March 11.  Among Thorns – Hollow Segment 5 features: Danny Corso, Kyle Matovcik, & Jason Milone 04. Union of Souls – Queens of the New Age 02. A Common Crown – If You Want 09. Skarlett Sky – Battle Within

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Rattle Clack Compilation Pt 1. PARS528

August 14, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:09:09 Comments Off on Rattle Clack Compilation Pt 1. PARS528

The Pennsylvania Rock Show is pleased to release this special episode, where we chat with members from each band featured on the Rattle Clack Compilation 2020 disc. You can get a copy of the physical disc from one of the bands, or order it online. We talk about the tracks a tad bit out of order. Segment 1 features: Jazz and Sean Nestor 07. hALF wHEEL – Windows – Sean Nestor Segment 2 features: Shawn Donahugh, John Bashaw, & Eric Rodger 08. Unbroken Soul – Maelstrom 05. 30 Days of Pain – Don’t Say Goodbye 01. Royal Honey – American Jive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gHuTgvL1ks

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Meatlocker Recording PARS516

May 22, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:26 Comments Off on Meatlocker Recording PARS516

Jim Harpel of the band Meathook and Meatlocker Recording studio joins Bill to discuss both on Episode 516 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Segment 1 with Meatlocker Recording Studio How did the studio get its name? Who are some of the bands that we might know that have recorded with you? Can you tell us a bit about your equipment, please? How did you get started in the recording business? If you could be in the studio while any album was being recorded, which one do you wish you got to witness? If you can sit on that proverbial bench for a hour with anyone from music history, who would you sit with and what would you ask them? When you were in high school, did you imagine that you’d be doing this? Can you remember who the first band was that you recorded? Tim Doverspike from Unbroken Soul asked, “Where is the studio located and do you have a website and Facebook page?” Jim tells us about the Butler Boys’ song “The Cap” and Meathook’s song, “Better Off, Over” Segment 2 with Jim Where did the name Meathook come from for the band? How did the band meet? Is there a story that involves the studio? If you were in the movie Rockstar, what band would you end up in? What cartoon character would play you in a cartoon series? What actor would play you in a rockumentary? If you ended up headlining an international tour, what 2 local bands would you take with you to open the shows? On that international tour, what are some the venues that you’d like to play? What is something embarrassing that has happened to you or a bandmate on stage? If there is an apocalyptic event on Earth, which song from Meathook should survive? During your internationally tour, I hang out between shows, what would the traveling soundtrack include? Are there general hours that you try to schedule recording sessions? How can a band get a hold of you to schedule sessions? What is one song that you wish you had written? What is something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know? Have you met any of your musical idols? Is the wood in the drum room a specific type of wood? Was that room selected for drums from the beginning or did you figure out as time went on? What are some of your favorite songs that have been recorded there? Livestreaming from the studio? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFwTbpqYn_o

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Unbroken Soul PARS515

May 15, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:35 Comments Off on Unbroken Soul PARS515

Shawn, Tim, and Jr of Unbroken Soul stop by to chat with Bill about what they have been up to, the release of their track from the upcoming Rattle Clack compilation, writing for their upcoming disc, and more. Interview Segment 1 with Unbroken Soul What have you guys been up to, and how have you kept playing throughout the pandemic? Who else is playing on the Rattle Clack Entertainment compilation? How is the experience of playing live on facebook for you? Were there any problems sound-wise that you’ve noticed with the live streaming? What does Unbroken Soul have planned? Which cartoon series would your band be in, and what character would play you? Who would play you in a rockumentary about Unbroken Soul? What is something that your fans would be surprised to know about each of you? Ten years from now, in the section about about the pandemic in a social studies book you guys are included, why? If you could sit on a bench for 1 hour and speak to anyone in music history, who would you sit with and what would be the only question that you can ask them? Do you think all of this is going to change live music? We talk about the bands that have been livestreaming often. We learn a bit about the song on the Rattle Clack Entertainment compilation track that we got to play, Maelstrom. from the upcoming Rattle Clack compilation, writing for their upcoming disc, and more. Interview Segment 1 with Unbroken Soul What is the bass player situation? Who would you like to open for, and where would you like to open the tour? If we get back to some semblance of normalcy, how long do you think it will take for you to get onto a stage? If you guys were going to do your own podcast, what would it be about? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfD4QE2aT_I

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Animus PARS489

November 8, 2019 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:58:33 Comments Off on Animus PARS489

Natasha Sarver of Animus, joins Bill for Episode 489 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Who is Animus you might ask? They are a newly formed act who just recently played their first show at the Sidebar, but it’s time that you learn about them and jump on the bandwagon! Segment 1 with Natasha Birthday wishes… Where did the name Animus come from? Tell me about your first show at the sidebar? Who is in the band and what “parts” do they have? If you’re future self called your right now, what would you ask her? (Thanks Lou Lombardi) What shows do you have coming up? If you could go back in time and follow any band around and learn from them, who would you follow? If you could sit on a bench and talk to any artist for an hour, who would you talk to and what would you ask? If you could open for any internationally touring artist, who would you want to open for and where would you want the tour to start? Where can my listeners find you online? Facebook Segment 2 with Animus If you were going to create a supergroup from the local scene for you to manage, who would you put in the band and why? Can you tell me about when you decided you wanted to become a singer? Is there something that people that have seen you perform would be surprised to learn about you? If you could erase an album from your memory and hear it again for the first time, which album would it be?

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Brian Shaffer PARS483

September 27, 2019 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:00:56 Comments Off on Brian Shaffer PARS483

Brian Shaffer drops in and we get right to discussing what he has been up to before I even introduce the show! I asked him about his current bands to get things underway. Topics covered: Brian’s time with (kaj) and Present Tense. The history of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. We talk about After the Fall and their new single “New S.A.” as well as the great production on it. Brian and I talk a bit about Bill Postle and his influence upon Brian. Brian picks Bill’s brain about how to get music for podcasts and how the music is delivered. We talked about Brian’s podcast, The Weekly Rock Blog coming back from a long hiatus. Make sure you check out episode 12 where he talks to… me. Ace Frehley vs. Tommy Thayer What brought Brian to the podcasting world? We also talk about our recording setups and habits.

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