John Vento

Curtis and the Shakerz PARS588

Curtis and the Shakerz to bring the blues to episode #588. Interview Segment 1 with Curtis and the Shakerz Where did the Shakerz part of the band name come from? How did the band come together and how long have you been together? How do you record? track? one takes? What is your favorite venue…

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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…

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Brad Abbott PARS576

Brad Abbott joins Bill for his third go-round with an interview on Build the Scene. You’d think there wouldn’t be anything to talk about, and you are wrong, very wrong. Featuring music from A Common Crown, Anxiety at Best, Brad Abbott, Brian Genovesi, Winter’s Descent, Homicide Black, Curtis and the Shakerz Interview Segment 1 with…

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Modern Fossils PARS532

On episode 532 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show, Modern Fossils make their debut to talk about the band and their album “Incredible Edibles”. Segment 1 with Modern Fossils Where did your band name, Modern Fossils, come from? If there was a catastrophic event that erased almost all the humans off the earth, which Modern Fossils…

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Adam Fitz PARS488

Adam Fitz was raised on the music of seminal songwriters that resonated through his blue-collared, childhood home on Chicago’s South Side. The likes of Tom Waits, Van Morrison and John Prine shaped his taste and inspired Fitz to write honest songs and find his soulful and emotional voice. As a performer, Fitz and his band…

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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…

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Rock Charities

One thing that I have always admired about our local music scene is the bands’ willingness to give back to the community through benefit concerts. In this episode, I am joined by special co-host A Pro Radio‘s John “The American Hilljack” Lane. John is not only a staunch supporter of the Akron and Western PA…

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