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Black and Gold Christmas PARS492

For Episode 492 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show we decided to ask people involved in the scene about what they are thankful for in the scene. You’ll also hear from Chip and Maleena Dimonick and Brian from from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank about the song, Black and Gold Christmas. Thanksgiving call ins: Adam…

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Black and Gold Christmas

I recently had a chance to sit down and interview Chip and Maleena Dominick from Chip and the Charge Ups, as well as, Brian Gulish the Vice President, Marketing & Communications for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. We talked about the new collaboration by Chip and the Charge Ups and local vocalists: Liz Berlin…

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State Of Local Entertainment 2015 – AKMusicScene.com

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…

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Chip DiMonick: The Pros & Cons of Opening for National Acts – AKMusicScene.com

As musicians, I think we all dream of those moments when we get to “share the stage” with our musical heroes.  For some musicians, that dream never materializes.  For others, it is a possibility and, eventually, a reality. Today, when national acts tour the “club circuit” consisting of venues usually with a capacity that doesn’t exceed 700, local bands are…

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