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Theriaca PARS615

Kyle, guitarist and vocalist of Theriaca joins Bill to introduce us to his band. Where did the band name come from, and what does it mean? Bill talks about a “history lesson of music” and the Low Life Drifters song, Chasin’ the Devil – If you were standing at the corner of a crossroads waiting to sell your soul to the devil, what were you selling your soul for? If you could take a DeLorean back in time, what time would you go to and what band would you hang out with? Which Theriaca song should survive the apocalypse and help repopulate the Earth? Tell us about your track, Souvenirs. Interview segment 2 Who is in your band? Who is your Dave Grohl? What is the best pizza that you’ve had because you are in a band? What would we listen to between show stops on a Theriaca tour? What is coming up next? Where can you be found online? Theriaca

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Corpse God PARS612

Chris, Andrew, and Rick  join Bill to talk about their new band, Corpse God. The band just played their first show and are releasing their first single TODAY! Featuring music from: Feast on the Fallen, Illusions of Grandeur, Camp Element, Corpse God, A Common Crown, Alter the Design, Horehound Interview Segment 1 with Corpse God If you’re musical idol sits down beside you, what is the one question that would you ask? If you could go back in time, which band would you hang out with? What is the best pizza you’ve had because you were in a band? What is something that has happened on stage that you didn’t do, that embarrassed you? How did Corpse God form? Can you pinpoint the moment that you knew you were going to be a musician, and when you decided on metal? Interview Segment 2 How many originals do you have written so far? If there was an apocalyptic event and only 1 Corpse God song survives to help re-populate the Earth, which one is it? Who is your Dave Grohl? What do you have coming up? Where can fans find you and your music online?

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The Fall of Me PARS611

DI Records artist, The Fall of Me, joins Bill to discuss their newest release among other interesting tidbits. Chelsea, Donny, & Paul answer Bill’s questions in this episode: Featuring music from: David Hipchen, Domenic, The Fall of Me, Helios Interview Segment 1 with The Fall of Me Where did the band name, The Fall of Me, come from? How did you pick your stage names? What would you sell your soul to the devil for? I’m driving your tour bus, what music am I going to play in between stops? What is the best pizza you’ve eaten because you’re in a band? What is a song that you didn’t write, that you wish you had? You come across a Delorean with a flashing flux capaciter, where are you going in time and what band are you visiting? If you could play a venue anywhere on Earth that isn’t really a venue, what would it be? What is something that has happened on stage that embarrassed you on stage? What is a guilty pleasure movie that you’ve watched a lot? Interview Segment 2 Who is your Dave Grohl? If you could meet your musical idol, but are limited to one question.. who are you meeting and what are you asking? If you were forming an all-star band from your local scene to manage, who would you put in the band? So what is going on with drummers? Can you pinpoint the moment when you knew you wanted to be a musician? Where can we find you online?

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Beast Brigade

A brand new band with a brand new album joins Bill on Episode 610. Meet Beast Brigade! Interview Segment 1 with Beast Brigade Where did the band name come from? What band would you hang out with, if you had access to a DeLorean with a flux capacitor? If you were living the movie Rockstar, what band would you be joining? What 1 question would you ask your musical idol if he/she sat down next to you? Bill mentioned some of the sponsors of Build the Scene Radio.. click to find all of them! Speaking of equipment, what is your favorite piece of equipment that you use on stage? What non-normal venue, would you like to play at? What is something that another band member did that embarrassed you on stage? What would you sell your soul to the devil for, musically? Why would Beast Brigade be in a history book? What is the best pizza that you’ve had because you were in a band? Interview Segment 2 Tell us about the other musicians that have been involved in this project? Who is your Dave Grohl? If you could play with any band at any location, who would you play with and where? Ace, Bruce, Tommy, Mark St. John, Vinnie Vincent… who belongs on stage with KISS? What would it take for Dave and Dan to play in a band that their brother isn’t in? Which of your songs would help re-populate the Earth after an apocalyptic event? If you were going to put together a supergroup to manage, who would you piece together?

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Low Life Drifters PARS598

Jimmy, Keith, & Chuck of The Low Life Drifters join Bill for episode #598 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Segment 1 with The Low Life Drifters What would you sell your soul to the devil for? If you could eradicate any genre of music what would it be? asked by Tizz of XRP Radio If I was driving your tour bus, what music would I be playing between stops? If you could wear any famous person’s face as a mask to pretend to be them and why; keep in mind they probably wouldn’t survive. asked by Tizz of XRP Radio An apocalyptic event happens and wipes out almost all humans on Earth, which Low Life Drifter’s song should survive and help re-populate the Earth? If you could go back to any time in the history of the world to follow around any band for a year to hangout with them and learn from them, who and why? What is your favorite venue based on the food that you’ve eaten there? What off the wall place would you like to play? Tell me about a time a bandmate embarrassed you on stage. What is one thing you love about the local scene and one thing that you would change? Segment 2 Who is your Dave Grohl? You walk past a DeLoreon with a Flux Capacitor in it, where are you going and why? Think about the local scene, and create an all-star band that you cannot play in, but would manage it. What is coming up for  The Low Life Drifters?

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Luke Weltz Band PARS581

Luke Weltz Band joins Bill to introduce themselves and their music to our listeners. Shout out to N’Stuff Music. Featuring music from: Seethe, End Bringer, Luke Weltz Band, Dan Getkin and the Twelve Six, (kaj), Transcendence Segment 1 with the Luke Weltz Band Please introduce yourselves. How did your band form? What is your favorite piece of equipment that you use on stage? Can you pinpoint the moment that you knew that you wanted to be a musician? If I went on a tour with you, what would the sound track between shows sound like? Who is your Dave Grohl? Segment 2 What is the coolest thing you’ve been involved in as a band member? If an apocalyptic event happens and only 1 song from every band survives, which of your songs would survive to re-populate the Earth? If I played your songs in reverse, what would I hear? If you can play with any band at any location, who would you play with and where? If you’re waiting at a crossroads for the devil, what would you be attempting to sell your soul for?

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INCO FIdO PARS578

INCO FIdO joins Bill for the second visit to the Pennsylvania Rock Show. We learn about their newest album Hope Hollow and the Song, If At First You Do Not Secede, Try, Try Again. Featuring music from skell, The Hellfire Club, INCO FIdO, After the Fall, Post Traumatik, hALF wHEEL Segment 1 with INCO FiDO Bill talks about Friendly Fire, 3 Questions and a Song, and Rock For Life 22. What has INCO FIdO been up to since we last spoke? We learn about the newest INCO FIdO album, Hope Hollow. Who is your Dave Grohl? Find out why they were escorted out of Carnegie Science Center. Segment 2 Money was no object… what bands would you book to play an INCO FiDO backyard BBQ? What would you sell your soul to the devil for? What’s coming up for INCO FIdO? Where can we find you online?

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hALF wHEEL & Miss Freddye PARS542

In episode 542 Bill speaks with Jazz from hALF wHEEL about their newest release, Good Days. He also chats with Miss Freddye about her newest single, Wade in the Water. featuring music from: 13Saints, Maleena, hALF wHEEL, Miss Freddye, Brad Abbott Segment 1 with hALF wHEEL Where is the pub that is on the album actually at? What is the concept of Good Days? How did you choose which songs you were going to cover for the album? Is the rock music scene dead? Can you tell us about the instrumentation on the album, off the air you were telling me about an instrument that I never heard of? Segment 2 with Miss Freddye You’ve also just won an award in Pittsburgh, can you tell us a little bit about that? I also saw that you’re doing a David Bowie tribute, what can you tell me about that? Who is your Dave Grohl? In other words, what band do you want to go up on stage with? What KISS character would you be? What is your favorite KISS song? Who is your favorite member of KISS? If you had the chance to sit down with your musical idol, who would you sit down with and what would you ask her? Tell us about your track, Wade in the Water. What is something about you that your fans probably don’t know and would be surprised to find out about you because it isn’t on your social media? Where can we find you online? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFzRbX0J8Z0

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Maleena PARS535

Maleena joins us to talk about her fairly new release (July 2020), Bruises to Prove it and we delve a bit into life as a Freshman during Covid, as well as, life as a member of Chip and the Charge Ups. Segment 1 with Maleena Can you tell us about this weekend’s Chip and the Charge Ups album release party? How does Covid affect you as a freshman in college? How did you come up with the title for the album, Bruises to Prove It. Can you tell us about the writing process for the album? I know you play bass and guitar, are there any other instruments that you play? I think we talked about this a little bit when we did the interview for Black and Gold Christmas, but how did you end up being the bassist for Chip and the Charge Ups. How did you convince the band to dye parts of their hair pink? The shoes? How did that come about? How have your creative parents influenced you to get you to where you are today? Do you want to talk about being in the school musical? Is that something that you might peruse? Have you had any embarrassing moments on stage be it musical or band related? How about during the recording of the video for the Tide is High? Did anyone go to Sara’s for ice cream? What can you tell me about your song, Something More? Segment 2 with Maleena If you could go back in time and follow around any band for a year to learn from, who would you want to follow? If you could sit on a bench with any musician for a hour and ask them only one question, who would it be and what would you ask? Who would be your Dave Grohl? You are about to go out on a headlining tour, what local bands would you invite to open for you? If they are going to make a cartoon that involved you, what series would it be and what character would they turn into you? If you were going into management of bands and you were going to make a band from the local scene, who would you put in the band and what genre would you have them play? If you’re out on tour and I’m tagging along, what would the soundtrack between shows be? Can you tell us where the listeners can find you and your band online and about any upcoming shows? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSZWs-9SQpk

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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? If you were in a crowd and being pulled up on stage, who would be your “Dave Grohl”? We talked about Black Laurel‘s album, Tales from the Motherland that Keith recorded on. Segment 2 with Keith How do the 2 scenes compare? (Pittsburgh and New Orleans) What has been the oddest place that you’ve ever played in either scene? We talked a little bit about Chris “Thunderwolf” Dodson’s Wolf’s Customs company. If you could sit on a bench for a hour and talk to anyone from the history of music and ask them only 1 question, how would that go down? If you were going to build a band to manage based on both the local scenes that you’ve been a part of, who would you put in the band, what band are they currently in, and what genre would they play? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8kBINx0RKY

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