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Shy Kennedy – Descendents of Crom PARS481

September 13, 2019 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:31 Comments Off on Shy Kennedy – Descendents of Crom PARS481

Shy Kennedy joins Bill on episode 481 to talk about both her band, Horehound and her event, Descendants of Crom. Segment 1 with Shy Kennedy Where did the name Horehound come from? Tell us about the recording process of Holocene. Was there anything really odd or really cool that happened during that time? How can my listeners get a copy of Horehound’s music? If I was to go on tour with you, what would the soundtrack of the tour sound like? If an apocalyptic event happened, which of your songs would you want to survive? If I was flipping through my social studies book and came across a page with Horehound on it, what would that page be about? If we were to play one of your songs backwards, what would we hear? Tell us about your song, The Kind. Segment 2 with Shy Kennedy Where did the name Descendants of Crom come from? Where is the event held? (Sept. 20 at Howlers and Sept. 21 & 22 at Cattivo) Who are some of the bands that we should mention? What all does Black Seed entail? What is the one last thing that you want to tell my listeners? *PS the Pennsylvania Rock Show turns 15 years old on 9/14/2019 – thank you to all the listeners, behind the scenes people, people who donated equipment, fans, bands… EVERYONE that have made this something that I want to continue to do!

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JaketheHawk PARS446

January 11, 2019 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:03:45 Comments Off on JaketheHawk PARS446

Episode 446 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show brings us face-to-face with the band, Jakethehawk to discuss their recent 8 track release, To Build a Fire (November 10, 2018 – Blackseed Records). Segment 1 with Jakethehawk What is the story behind the band name? Is it a requirement to have a J as an initial to be in this band? The album was Engineered & Mixed by Justin Lober, Mastered by James Plotkin, Illustration & Layout by Joe Mruk, and Lyric Insert Layout by John Huxley? Create an all-star band. Tell us about the recording process of To Build a Fire. Where can our listeners get a copy of To Build a Fire. Upcoming shows? Tell us about the song Geotaxis. Segment 2 with Jakethehawk Josh, what is one thing you like about the scene and one thing you’d love to change about it? John, If I looked at your music collection, which bands and albums would I see? Justin, who would you say has been your biggest supporter as a musician and why? Jordan, If you could open for any internationally touring band, who would it be and what venue would you want to play? Everyone else piped in, too. John, if there was a fire that destroyed all your music except for one song, which song would you want to survive history? Justin, if you could go back in time and observe 1 band for 1 full year who would you observe and why? Jordan, give me 2-3 bands from the 90s that you can’t stand. Josh, name a couple of bands from the scene that you love. Tell me about a time when one of your band members embarrassed you on stage.

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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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Storm Dragon PARS442

December 13, 2018 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:11:29 Comments Off on Storm Dragon PARS442

Jeff, Joey, & Eric of Storm Dragon join Bill to talk everything going on in their camp. Find out how the band got together and where they reside. Learn about how the name Storm Dragon came to be…. Did Bill really bring up Harry Potter, Eragon, and Puff the Magic Dragon? Jeff, Joey and Eric tell us about the recording process and issues that arose around the EP Strike at Dawn, including using 2 different studios. Find out who their influences are and what they listen to when not on stage. Learn why grunge cannot kill the monster that is metal. What brought Joey to metal? Segment 2: The meaning behind the song Dawn of a New Creation… and which Storm Dragon song should survive the apocalypse? Storm Dragon is opening for Quiet Riot at Jergels on February 1 with Dying Breed. Jeff, Joey, & Eric talk about what they love about the local scene and what they hate. Learn a little bit about the Omaha, Nebraska scene.

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MaxXouT PARS441

December 7, 2018 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:08:14 Comments Off on MaxXouT PARS441

Episode 441 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show gets MaxXouT by Stosh and Elliot. See them live at Kissburgh at Howler’s Cafe Where did your band name come from and how the band formed. Bill gets a job offer… Find out what is in the music collections of Stosh and Elliot and how it influences them. Who would the guys of MaxXouT put into an all-star band from our music scene.. also ask them about Shreddy Eddy, unfortunately this didn’t make it to the show due to time constraints. What internationally touring band would they like to play with and at what venue would they open their tour? Find out about MaxXouT’s opinion of pay-to-play and what band they would have sell tickets to open for them. Find out the meaning behind the song Steel-toed Boots MaxXouT second segment topics: Learn which upcoming song MaxXouT believes should survive the apocalypse. We get to hear about first time wedding cookie adventures and how the band ended up in Pittsburgh. If you’re listening and you’re a promoter, book MaxXouT for a wedding! Find out what one of their songs would sound like in reverse. What movie would one of your songs belong on the soundtrack for and who would star in it? Love/Hate relationship with the scene… pay-to-play What has been the worst scenario the band has been in?

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