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Beast Brigade

March 18, 2022 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:00:21 Comments Off on 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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Zom PARS443

December 21, 2018 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:00:28 Comments Off on Zom PARS443

On episode 443 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show, Gero of Argonauta Records artist ZOM chats with Bill Segment one with ZOM Where does the band name come from? Tell us about the recording process of Nebulos. How did you come in contact with Argonauta Records? What are the advantages of being on a European label? What do you listen to? Which ZOM song should survive the apocalypse? Tell us a little bit about the track Burning Segment two with ZOM Who would be in your all-star band from the scene. What bands would you suggest the PARS listeners check out? What international bands would you want to open for and where? What is your opinion on pay-to-play scenarios. Learn about Fear Itself. What’s your favorite venue? Where can you find a copy of Nebulos? When is your next show? What is something that your fans would be surprised to know about you?

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Chip Dominick

March 17, 2017 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:04:07 Comments Off on Chip Dominick

Chip Dominick returns to the Pennsylvania Rock Show. What’s that you don’t know him? Maybe you’d recognize him from his other band’s name, Chip DiMonick. Chip has decided to go out and do the singer/songwriter thing. He isn’t giving up on the heavier genres that he was doing before. He talks about how he wanted the project to be scalable: intimate and stripped down solo act type thing, but he also wanted to be able to do it as a duo, 3 piece or even a full band. Chip will be opening for John Carabi (Former Motley Crue Singer). Also on that bill are the Dirty Charms, Brett Staggs, Doug Carnahan, and Eliza Furnace. This Sunday, March 19th at Cattivo. He talks about a new song called “A Man and His Mama”. In Segment 2, Chip talks about feeling confident that there will be another Chip DiMonick release at some point, but that he has almost 3 albums worth of songs ready as Chip Dominick. He tells us that his writing process is really based on how he is feeling at the time. If he’s in an angry mood, then he’ll end up with a metal song. Some of the topics that were discussed: What was the first local musician’s album that you ever owned? Are there any local bands that are no longer together that you would like to see do a reunion? If you were going to build a super band from local musicians, who would you put on each instrument? If there was one thing that you could change in the Western Pennsylvania Scene, what would it be? Where to Find Chip: Facebook: Chip Dominick Facebook: Chip DiMonick Official Website: Chip DiMonick Songs Played: Chip DiMonick – You Ain’t Punk After the Fall – Call to Arms A Common Crown – Seventeen Lies Some Artists named during the show: Brooke Annabelle

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State of the Local Entertainment Scene PYS004

February 11, 2017 Build the Scene All Podcasts, Throwdown 2:15:14 Comments Off on State of the Local Entertainment Scene PYS004

On this episode of Podcast Your Scene: Throwdown we announce the addition of our newest host Doug Carnahan from After the Fall. Brian Shaffer was unable to participate, but we had Jana (Lady Jaye) from First Angel Media and Fred Young, from the band After, join us to discuss the state of the local entertainment scene. This episode is dedicated to our dear friend Tony Marinacci. Bill hosted this one and asked the following questions (we may have gone off on a “few” tangents, too): How would you grade the local music scene? What businesses and venues are succeeding with helping to build our scene, and why? How valid are digital downloads, and do you feel they will surpass cds this year? How do you think the local radio stations have done in supporting local musicians this past year? Do you think compilation discs would be helpful today? What can the venues do to make life easier for bands? What is the last local band you listened to? 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

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Rock for Life Concert Series

April 27, 2016 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:19:38 Comments Off on Rock for Life Concert Series

In this episode, Bill sits down with Matt Ferrante, co-founding member of the Rock for life Concert Series, to discuss the history of the show and how it has evolved over the years into a concert series. They discuss topics such as: how a recipient is picked, what people can do to help out, how bands can play the shows, & upcoming shows. Matt also let’s everyone know the costs of both the indoor and outdoor shows, as well as, what a qualified guest means. All in all, this is a very informative discussion about the Rock for life organization and concert series. It is the mission of Rock for Life to provide financial support to needy individuals residing in Western PA who are suffering from life threatening diseases. Rock for Life sponsors music festivals and other music-related and general fundraising events to raise the monies necessary to support its purpose. Rock for Life’s Past Recipients 2016 – 17 – TBD 2015 – 16 – Sydney Brison & Leeland Wensel 2014 – 15 – Abby Bowser 2013 – 14 – Alicia Hruby 2012 – 13 – Brittani Kemerer 2011 – 12 – Wesley Zablocki 2010 – 11 – Aaron Jones 2009 – X – Savanah Robledo 2008 – 9 – Mikey McCulley 2007 – 8 – David Heidel 2006 – 7 – Owen Hunter 2005 – 6 – Alexander Hooks 2004 – 5 – Jasmine Henry 2003 – 4 – The Helping Hands Society 2002 – 3 – Jonathan Beck 2001 – 2 – Christina Calendrella 2000 – 1 – Mark Gregory Official Rock for Life Concert Series Website Rock for Life’s Facebook Rock for Life’s Twitter Iselin Ballfield 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 State of Entertainment

February 5, 2016 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:00:08 Comments Off on The State of Entertainment

What is the state of local entertainment going into 2016? For those of you that may not know Tony Marinacci of Total Entertainment & Entertainment passed away on September 2, 2015. He was an important figure in the history of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Tony was instrumental in teaching me how to run a sound board on his own for the live performances that took place in the early years of the show. Tony made suggestions on things such as what bands to play, what equipment to buy, & so much more. But more, much more than that, Tony was Bill’s friend. One of the very last thing’s that Tony asked me to do was to keep his website online for a few years after he passed away. I agreed without hesitation. The State of Entertainment John “The American Hillljack” LaneNow, I bet you’re wondering what this preface has to do with this post. Every year Tony would release a post on the news section of his website about the State of Local Entertainment. I want to pick of the reigns and continue it for him; however, I don’t feel that I am qualified to do it on my own. So I came up with a plan. I have asked a few people the same questions about the local scene. This article will allow you to read their thoughts. I have asked Brian Drusky (Drusky Entertainment), Chip DiMonick (Chip DiMonick Band, Londona, & Helping Hands Rock Reviews), John Klazon (Western Pennsylvania Local Music Scene), and Vinni Belfiore (Musicans Hotsheet), and Michael Stover (MTS Management Group) to help me tackle this in this article. You can also listen to John Lane’s (the Hellfire Club) answers to the questions in this month’s the Pennsylvania Rock Show. [ Read the Article on AK Music Scene ] The Questions at Hand: If you had to grade the local music scene in South Western PA throughout 2015 what grade would it receive and why? What businesses in SWPA that deal with local music do you believe are succeeding with helping to build the scene and why? What venues do you feel best supported local music in 2015? How do you think the local radio stations did with supporting local music in 2015 and are there any specifics that you’d like to mention? What bands that you’ve dealt with do you think epitomized the local scene in 2015? How important do you think pressed cds are in 2015? Are digital downloads more valid in this day and age? How would you grade the major local music scene in our area for 2015 (signed/formerly signed bands that come through here on tour) and why? What non-music related entertainment companies/businesses would you suggest a visitor to SWPA should visit?   Things we talked about: pittpunk.org Ironcityrocks.com skellrocks.com hellfiremusic.com aproradio.com F.U. Entertainment Iron City Rocks Pittsburgh Music Awards

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DiMonick Confessions…

December 4, 2015 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:02:44 Comments Off on DiMonick Confessions…

DiMonick Confessions… 3 of the 4 members of Chip DiMonick join Bill to discuss over 10 years of Chip DiMonick. Bill asks them the normal questions so that you can get to know them. And apparently, so that the band can get to know each other as well. Bill asked, “What was the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you on stage?” That’s when things got interesting and funny at the same time. Learn about this Punk errr rock errr metal band! Aired: December 2015 Length: 1:02:43 Official Website: www.chipdimonick.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChipDiMonickRocks Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/ChipDiMonick/videos Always a band to effortlessly – and sometimes controversially – mash up rock, metal, glam, and punk, Chip DiMonick has been on fire supporting their bombastic fifth album, Uncaged. This year is a milestone year for Chip DiMonick as it has recently claimed its third consecutive win as “Best Punk Band” in the Iron City Rocks Pittsburgh Music Awards and is celebrating 10 years since the release of its debut album, “Bat An Eyelash,” which the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette called “the kind of record Tommy Lee would tell a girl to strip to.” READ MORE… The new album, “Uncaged,” is now available! You can purchase the physical CD or digital download from CD Baby at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/chipdimonick13. Digital downloads are also available on iTunes, Google Play Store, Amazon and most other major digital music outlets. Give us some Feedback: Subscribe, Review, & Rate us on iTunes Subscribe, Review, & Rate us on MixCloud 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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