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Modern Welfare PARS526

Bill sits down and chats with the members of the Pittsburgh based Pop Punk band, Modern Welfare, on episode 527 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Segment 1 with Modern Welfare Could you eacn introduce yourselves and tell us what role you play in the band? How did you come up with the name, Modern Welfare? If you were to go out on an international tour, what other bands from the local scene would you take out with you? You guys are heading to Florida? I know you’re in the process of working on a new disc (Welcome to our Cardboard Mansion), what can you tell me about it? like your writing process, expected release date, stories about where the songs came from.. etc. Power Nap Records John, why did you come to the US? Do you have any cool stories about the song, Monday, that we’re about to debut for the world to hear for the first time? Segment 2 If you were put in charge of creating a pop punk compilation disc of Pittsburgh Bands, which bands would you include? If I went on tour with you, what music would we listen to between stops? If you were able to sit down with anyone in the history of music, who would you want to talk to, and what 1 question would you ask them? 10 years from now, you’ve been signed, what advice would you give to young musicians? If there was an apocalyptic event, which Modern Welfare song would survive? Why? Can you please give out your social media links and where you expect your music to be released at down the road.

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Hughshows – Hugh Twyman PARS521

He has been described as the “Godfather of Pittsburgh Music Blogging.” Starting to place his stamp on the Pittsburgh scene in 2004, Hugh Twyman of Hughshows joins Bill for Episode 521 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show to talk about the Hughshows. Segment 1 about Hughshows Ok Hugh, let’s start off with a question that you have asked on your own website, Why the Hugh Shows? You started out taking photos of the local music scene, what was it about the scene that enticed you to try and capture it? Tell me about Hugh Twyman day. What have been some of your favorite moments on Hughshows? How does a band get on Hughshows? Segment 2 with Hugh Twyman Okay Hugh, let’s set the music scene aside for a moment. What are some things that you enjoy that are not scene related? If I were to find you in a social studies book 10 years from now. On the pages about the pandemic, why would you be there? If you could give bands in the local scene any advice about being on shows like your’s, mine, or something similar, what would you suggest to them? Last question, what is something about you that your followers would be surprised to learn about you? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGdDh92XrC8

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