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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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Whitethrash PARS591

November 5, 2021 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:45 Comments Off on Whitethrash PARS591

Cody from Whitethrash joins Bill to chat about the band and all things music scene. Interview Segment 1 with Whitethrash We chat about pirate bands and Johnny Depp. Tell us about your BPM challenge that you put out on Facebook. Starting a battle set? We chat about Six Speed Kill because Cody was wearing one of their shirts. Where did the name Whitethrash come from? Who is your Dave Grohl? If I’m driving the bus on a Whitethrash tour, what music is going to be our soundtrack between cities? We learn about the song, Eviction Notice. Interview Segment 2 with Cody What band would you want to hang around with for a year, at any point in history? Where was your favorite pizza that you have eaten with your band? Bill talks about Buddy Guy’s Legends, again. What would you sell your soul to the Devil for? What is coming up next for Whitethrash?

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Supermonkey PARS538

October 23, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:34 Comments Off on Supermonkey PARS538

SuperMonkey joins Bill for episode 538 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. SuperMonkey is a recording artist, guitarist, singer, producer, recording studio, and record label owner from Pittsburgh, PA. SuperMonkey was established in 2002. After releasing 7 albums & EP’s with a variety acts and line ups SuperMonkey is currently touring as a stripped down 3 piece band in the vein of Jimi Hendrix & Stevie Ray Vaughn, preforming original songs from all of his recordings as well as a few choice covers like The Beatles, Prince, and Led Zeppelin. SuperMonkey has shared the stage with many acts like members of Guns ‘n Roses, Samantha Fish, White Denim, Quiet Riot, Fuel, Ace Frehley, The Fixx, The Biters, and Robin Trower. Owner of Pittsburgh Rock ‘n Roll Record Label, Record Shop, Concert Production Company- ​SuperMonkey Recording Company, and is the Marketing Partner at Tonic Recording Studios. Where to find SuperMonkey: Segment 1 with SuperMonkey Can you tell us a little bit about SuperMonkey as a whole, I’d almost call it an industry of its own? You have played with a ton of Pittsburgh musicians that I’m familiar with, would you like to do some name dropping to start things off? If you could ask your musical idol just one question, what would it be? If you were on a tour and I tagged along, what would the soundtrack be? You can pick 1 album that you’ve already heard to erase the memories of having heard it, and go back to listen to it like it’s the first time again. What would it be? Segment 2 Can you tell us about the moment you realized that you wanted to be a part of the music scene? Who are your favorite bassist, guitarist, singer and drummer? What is one thing that your fans would be surprised to know about you? What is next for SuperMonkey and where can you be found online? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3Y2e2khQbk

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Brady Novotny PARS537

October 16, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:01:13 Comments Off on Brady Novotny PARS537

Brady Novotny is back to discuss what he has been doing musically during the pandemic and upcoming happenings. Brady is becoming a regular on our shows making his 3rd appearance this year: 3 Questions and a Song #32 on 5/1/2020 & the Pennsylvania Rock Show #498 on 1/17/2020 being the other one. Segment #1 with Brady Novotny What is the status of your Guitar Freaks show? You mentioned your wife was recording an episode of Divas Dish Diz right now, who is she interviewing? What is your favorite Van Halen song? We talked a bit about Dave Granati, John Vento, Corbriwoodstock, and more Segment #2 What equipment you use? When you’re playing for yourself, what songs do you play? What song made you decide you wanted to play guitar? We discussed various concerts. Which of your songs describes you the best as an artist? If you could join any band in the history of music, who would you join? If you were going to host a podcast, what would the title be?   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMJOTLBt9gE

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Corners of Sanctuary PARS495

December 20, 2019 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:02:47 Comments Off on Corners of Sanctuary PARS495

Mick Michaels of Corners of Sanctuary of Philadelphia joins Bill for episode 495. Their song “Hold on to Christmas” is featured on the episode. Segment 1 with Corners of Sanctuary Where did your band name come from? Where was the video for “Hail, Hail” recorded at? It looks to be the perfect background for that song. I see that you’re endorsed by maybe 20 different companies, do you want to throw any of those out there? How as an unsigned/small label band do you get to the point that your touring and getting airplay in places like Europe and Australia? If I was to tag along on your UK tour, what would the soundtrack for the tour be in between show dates? What is the best KISS album? If you could back to any year and follow any band around without changing history, which band would you follow and why? If you could sit on a bench and speak to any musician throughout time, who would you want to speak to, and what would you ask them about? If you could take an album that you absolutely love and erase it from your memory so that you can get that wow factor while hearing it again, what album would you pick? How did the song “Hold on to Christmas” come about? Segment 2 with Mick Michaels If there is an apocalyptic event that wipes out almost all of humanity and all but 1 song from every band in history, which of your songs should survive? When did you realize that you wanted to play guitar in a metal band? Is there a venue that you haven’t played yet, that you really want to perform in? What is something that you fans would be surprised to find out about you? Who would you say has supported you the most as a musician? Can you tell us about an embarrassing moment that has happened on stage? How can my listeners get a copy of your music? (Get a copy of Hold on to Christmas for free through Jan 6, 2020) What shows are coming up for Corners of Sanctuary? If I played your music backwards, what would I hear?

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