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Keith Hawkins PARS524

July 17, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:00:16 Comments Off on Keith Hawkins PARS524

Keith “The Hawk” Hawkins, a professional drummer and co-host of The Loudini Rock and Roll Circus with Lou Lombardi and Lily V. Sixx joins Bill to talk about both the PGH & NOLA music scenes as well as his musical history. Segment 1 with Keith Hawkins How did you get hooked up with Lou and the Loudini Rock and Roll Circus. What bands did you play in, in Pittsburgh? Keith compares the drummers in the New Orleans and Pittsburgh scenes. Do you have a steady gig in NOLA, or do you fill in a lot? What is your current favorite whiskey? – asked by Jeff Yeckel If you could follow any band around for a year to learn from them, which band would you follow? If 10 years from now, kids are flipping through their social studies books and they find a you in the book, why is Keith Hawkins in the book? What would your dream gig be? If you were in a crowd and being pulled up on stage, who would be your “Dave Grohl”? We talked about Black Laurel‘s album, Tales from the Motherland that Keith recorded on. Segment 2 with Keith How do the 2 scenes compare? (Pittsburgh and New Orleans) What has been the oddest place that you’ve ever played in either scene? We talked a little bit about Chris “Thunderwolf” Dodson’s Wolf’s Customs company. If you could sit on a bench for a hour and talk to anyone from the history of music and ask them only 1 question, how would that go down? If you were going to build a band to manage based on both the local scenes that you’ve been a part of, who would you put in the band, what band are they currently in, and what genre would they play? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8kBINx0RKY

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The Impersonators 3QS037

July 15, 2020 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:32:15 Comments Off on The Impersonators 3QS037

Tommi Tikka, of the Impersonators, takes his turn at 3 Questions and a Song If you could go back in time and follow a band around for a full year to learn from, who would it be and why? If you were able to go out and headline a tour, what bands would you want to open for you? Bonus Question: What album would you want to hear again for the very first time? Who exactly are you impersonating, and I kinda want to the know the story behind the Sad Cafe EP- asked by Matt Matigan of Psithurism in episode 036 About the Song, Cloud Nine “(It) started taking shape after a therapy session, during which I was made to reflect on what my role has been in pretty much each and every one of my relationships. Although it was hard to admit at first, I soon came to realize that I’ve always been the so called “designated driver,” the one who abstains from getting what he wants so those around him can be content.” He continues, “Unaware of my soul search, Antti sent me a beautiful poem about a couple growing old together. I remember reading it and laughing out loud, thinking I wouldn’t be able to write anything in that vein…and yet, the lyrics for the chorus were missing! A few days went by before I returned to the poem but as soon as I did, it hit me. Whether right or wrong, why not just write about what comes most naturally to me: trying to assure the happiness of the people I love. Before I knew it I had the words of the chorus figured out.” About the Impersonators Where to find them: Location: Finland Genre: Indie Rock Comprising Tom Tikka and lyricist Antti Autio, The Impersonators are just that: a duo which masquerades as a full band and does everything it can to defy convention – whether that being their insistence on avoiding touring or their songs, which home in on the warts-and-all gnarliness of love and real life. In fact, if one were to find a common theme that runs through the group’s entire catalog, it would probably be how life very seldom resembles or turns out like Disney fantasies. Despite their poignant lyrics, The Impersonators are still a joyous and sweet proposition, with their vocal harmonies and chiming chords harking back to such 60s pop majesties as The Beatles, The Byrds and The Beach Boys. Together with their secret weapon, producer Janne Saksa, The Impersonators craft their lyrics and melodies into retro-flavoured “alternative pop/rock”. While adding a modern twist to the final soundscape, their goal is to nurture and cultivate the creativity, spirit, and warmth that graced the pop records of yesteryears.

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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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Feeling a bit Trigger Happy

March 31, 2017 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:19:41 Comments Off on Feeling a bit Trigger Happy

Stephen King from Trigger Happy was rearing to go. Guest Co-host John Lane and Bill had to catch up with a late intro. Stephen jumped right into talk about the band’s writing process. The first topic that we covered was song titles. This question came up because of titles like “The Plumber Prevails” and “The Boy Who Lived”.  Stephen was answering Bill and John’s questions before they could even answer them. We talked about his influences. At the beginning of the second part of the interview you get a taste of the conversation that you usually don’t get to hear on the show. Stephen fed off of John pretty well and caused me to leave in some of the “off-air” conversation so that you could understand what was going on haha. You also get to hear us give some props to Utah and Bob of the Grass Roots Show on 97.7 FM. Stephen gives us his take on the Butler Music Scene, as well.

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