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Utah PARS616

April 29, 2022 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:00:33 Comments Off on Utah PARS616

Utah Burgess of Noble Hops Band, Shady Lady Studio, The Grass Roots Show, the Freeport Event Center and so, so much more joins Bill to talk about the Mo Show and Mo Nelson for episode 616. Featuring music from Noble Hops, Fist Fight in the Parking Lot, Para Bellum Interview Segment with Utah Let’s start off talking about the Freeport Event Center and its uses? – Fat Lipp Productions Let’s talk about The Band Jam Grass Roots Musical Festival on August 26 & 27th this year at the Cooper’s Lake Campground. How long have you been running Shady Lady Studio and what do you do? Tell us about the Rock Done Right Tour. Can you tell us about the local artist who designs the Grassy Awards and the award itself? Can you tell us about your series at the 11th Frame Bar & Grille and the Liberty Corner Tavern? Tell us about your tribute to Mo Nelson, the Mo Show. Check out Fostering Music – They help provide quality music lessons and musical instruments for children currently in or adopted out of the foster care system. Some of the other events that Shady Lady is involved in include The Big Butler Fair and The Butler Bikes & BBQ What is the best pizza you’ve had because you are a musician? – Missing Links Brewery Who is your Dave Grohl? How many bands have you booked? What is your favorite memory from the music scene? – Altar bar: Helmut, skell, After the Fall What is the one thing that you really wish you could obtain? – Leaning Studio of Greene Fist Fight in the Parking Lot were all embarrassed by their drummer… What do you have coming up in May? How can someone get in touch with you? utah@shadyladystudio.com – and the Grass Roots Show on 97.7 FM

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Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Festival PARS577

July 23, 2021 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:00:09 Comments Off on Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Festival PARS577

John Vento joins Bill on episode #577 of the Pennsylvania Rock Blues Show to talk about the Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Festival and more. Featuring music from: The Bail Jumpers, John Vento, Miss Freddye, ZMW, Nied’s Hotel Band Interview Session 1 – Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Festival and Corbriwoodstock John, before we get too deeply into the Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Festival, can you tell us a little bit about both Band Together Pittsburgh‘s and the Autism Society of Pittsburgh’s missions and programs? How did this annual event start? The event takes place on Saturday July 31st and Sunday August 1st at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center. What musicians will be taking part in the fundraising event? How can our listeners purchase tickets? What if they cannot attend, but would like to make a donation? Let’s talk about another benefit show that you host, Corbriwoodstock. Can you tell us a little bit about the benefactor, Allegheny Clean Ways. How did Corbriwoodstock get its start? This event takes place on Saturday September 4th and Sunday September 5th at one of the coolest venues I’ve ever been to, your backyard. How did you end up with a full concert stage at your house? What bands will be participating this year? How can our listeners purchase tickets to Corbriwoodstock? Interview Session 2 – John Vento’s Endeavors There’s a lot to get out of the way before we discuss John the musician, so let’s move on to your “All Volunteer” listening room, Steamworks Creative. How would an artist schedule a show there or take part in one of the open stages? I’m sure I’m barely touching upon all the things that you’re involved in in the music scene, but let’s talk about John Vento the solo artist and frontman for the Nied’s Hotel Band and the Bmen. How often do you get to play out with your busy schedule? The B-men in particular specifically for charity events, how did that come about and how can a charity get them involved? I have to fit one normal PA Rock show question in: Who is your Dave Grohl? (what famous artist would you like to get up on stage with and perform one of their songs?) What does the future hold for John Vento and all his ventures in the music scene? 2021 Scheduled LINEUP Saturday 7/31 Pavilion Stage 1:30 – 2:15  Band Together PGH Performers 3:00 – 4:00  Soulful Femme 5:00 – 6:00  Jim Donovan & The Sun King Warriors 7:00 – 8:15  Billy Price Band 9:00 – 10:15  Joanna Connor Roots Stage 2:15 – 3:00  Kip London 4:15 – 5:00  Cherylann Hawk 6:15 – 7:00 Chet Vincent Sunday 8/1 Pavilion Stage 1:30 – 2:30  Bill Toms & Hard Rain 3:30 – 4:30  Blue Spectrum Band 6:00 – 7:15  Vanessa Collier Band w/ special guest – Laura Chavez 7:45 – 9:15  Anthony Gomes Roots Stage 2:30 – 3:30  Band Together PGH Performers 4:45 – 6:00  Clinton Clegg’s “Mon Hound”   I cannot attend but would like to donate send a check to: Band Together Pittsburgh 364 Freeport Rd. Pittsburgh, Pa 15238 Attn: John Vento

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LIVEBURGHSTUDIO PARS461

May 3, 2019 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:01:22 Comments Off on LIVEBURGHSTUDIO PARS461

Bill chats with Chris Leya of LIVEBURGHSTUDIO LIVEBURGHSTUDIO is a venue, tour house, studio, you name it. This is Episode 461! Liveburghstudio Segment 1 What is LIVEBURGHSTUDIO and how did it come about? How do bands contact you? Is there a backlog to play at the studio? Are there any fees? We had a conversation about John Vento and his endeavors, including Corbriwoodstock. We talked about how Bad Custer and Smokey Bellows recorded at the studio. We talk about venues for a bit, too. Segment 1 Where is LIVEBURGH located? What is the capacity of the house? Conch shells?

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Shattered – Blackout Sessions – Erik Rhodes

September 29, 2017 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:05:14 Comments Off on Shattered – Blackout Sessions – Erik Rhodes

In segment 1: Erik Rhodes, from Shattered, joined to discuss many things in the world of Shattered including their up and coming Album, Blackout Sessions. We discussed the band the Art of Burning Bridges and a former band of some of the members, Fountain Infinity. We debut the song Love/Hate/Obsession on the show. We talk a bit about the song and how it is a “Shattered” version of a love song.  We talked about a show 10 and a half years ago 2/23/2007 when Shattered played live in my living room. We have 2 live tracks from that night in our archives. Erik talked about the recording process that they used for the Blackout Session album. He told us that they had already started writing this album before the last album, Rise of Hypocrisy was released, and that they had started recording the album in October 2014. He told us about some upcoming shows that the band and his acoustic project have coming up. Shattered is opening tomorrow, September 30, 2017 for Lacuna Coil at Diesel. Erik gave us some incite into his influences through telling us about his music collection. In segment 2: Erik told us about the acoustic track, Silhouette, off of the upcoming release, too. We talked a bit about country music!?!?!? We moved on to get Erik’s opinion on pay to play. We talked about what is good about our music scene and even something that Erik believes needs fixed about the scene. We talked about the quality of the musicians in the scene and the Rock for Life Concert Series, as well. I brought up the band Creep, who will be writing new music for the first time in years, you can get a digital copy of their last album by listening for a code in Episode 325 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. We then discussed the different influences that may have affected the sound of the Blackout Sessions album. I then had Erik tell us his favorite song off of the new disc, his overall favorite Shattered Song, & his favorite cover to play. Erik brought up the band Deadman’s Hand that I’m trying to book, now.

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Review: Corbriwoodstock & A Concert for Anna – 10 years!

September 4, 2017 Build the Scene Reviews Comments Off on Review: Corbriwoodstock & A Concert for Anna – 10 years!

On September 3, 2017, I left my house with the intention of hanging out with John “The American Hilljack” Lane & Johnny “The Real John” Lane at Corbriwoodstock. This was mine and the Hilljack’s second visit to Cobriwoodstock in as many years. The show is in its tenth year! It is an amazing show with such a great back drop and line up. This isn’t my normal haunt. The show features more of a bluesy vibe. It is a relaxing and welcoming venue which features a backyard stage, flowers from Mt. Vernon, vendors, a great host (John Vento), and 97.7 FM’s Rock Done Right Tour. We arrived slightly later due to a picnic and a flat tire on the way there, but once we were there we were in heaven. We witnessed sets by Samantha Sears, The Compradres, Folkhammer, The B-men, Tina Daniels & Company, & The Nied’s Hotel Band. The show is a benefit for Allegheny CleanWays. Allegheny CleanWays is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in 2000 to “engage and empower people to eliminate illegal dumping and littering in Allegheny County.” We left Cobriwoodstock at about 9pm and headed to the Quality Inn Tarentum to catch the last 3 sets of the night of the third day of A Concert for Anna, also celebrating its tenth year. In April 2008, Anna Lee Piroch was diagnosed with cervical cancer. The original Concert For Anna was put together by the local music community, of which Anna was an avid fan, as a way to help her pay her bills while she was unable to work as she battled the disease. Anna knew of the show to be held for her over Labor Day weekend 2008, and looked forward to attending. Sadly, in August 2008, Anna succumbed to the disease… But the music community would not let her spirit die. They came together in an incredibly moving act of kindness and held the show in her honor. When all was said and done, 17 bands had graced the stage that weekend, as well as numerous local businesses donating prizes, etc., and paid for Anna’s funeral expenses. That spirit of generosity and kindness in our local music community lives on in honor of our lost sister Anna, as a continual way to help others in our area in her name. Please help us every Labor Day weekend as we make a difference in someone’s life and ease the struggle that unfortunate circumstances can bring. We caught a partial set from Here and Now, After the Fall, & Creep. My cellphone had died and I left my camera in the car, so no pictures from this show. Here and Now is a great acoustic rock cover band featuring veteran scene musicians. After the Fall was up next, they are one of the top bands in our scene and didn’t disappoint. They played a few covers but hit us hard with their originals. Last on the bill was Creep. A band that I had never seen live and had been at the top of my wishlist. They were everything I had hoped for and more. They also had some surprises up their sleeves with a visit from Mark Lux, an announcement that they had sold out of their EP Lesson 3, and they let slip that they’re going to start working on a new album! If you want to get a digital copy of Lesson 3, you can do so by listening to Episode 325 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Both events are worth your donation to their causes and provide great lineups of music. As the time of this article, you have 364 days to get your ticket for next year! Don’t miss the 11th installment of both events! It takes a little time management, but you can definitely hit both shows on Sunday as we did. Keep in mind that A Concert for Anna is a 3 day event!

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