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Erik Winger 3QS040

September 1, 2020 Build the Scene 0:59:06 Comments Off

Erik Winger on 3 Questions and a Song #40 With KISS being in the headlines again about Tommy and Eric wearing Ace and Peter’s make up, what are you thoughts on that and what line up do you think was the best KISS line up? Can you tell us a little bit about your musical history? How many times do you get asked if you’re related to Kip Winger? – asked by Bobby C of Royal Honey on Episode 39 About the Song: Ballerina was a song I wrote about not one girl, but kind of an amalgamation of girls I was dating at the time. One girl was probably the main inspiration – she played “Belle” in the Live Stage Show of Beauty and the Beast at Walt Disney World, and the title of the song kind of sprung from that stage environment of singers and dancers. About Erik Winger Genre: Pop Rock Location: Orlando, FL, USA Erik Winger is a singer/songwriter/guitarist from Western PA. For the past 22 years, he’s called Orlando, FL his home. Erik describes his sound as rock/pop with a strong sense of melody and harmony. Heavily influenced by artists such as KISS, Journey, Van Halen, Billy Joel, and more recently, John Mayer – Erik has etched out his own sound with a nod to the greats that inspired him.

Aqua Dementia PARS530

August 28, 2020 Build the Scene 0:59:37 Comments Off

Episode 530 features Matt and Earl of Aqua Dementia. Sludge and blue collar shenanigans out of western PA. Consisting of Earl T. Pearl, Matthew Morton and Troy Theileman. While searching for the perfect hot wing recipe and spray foaming an 85 camaro, Earl and Matt decided to start a band. Shortly after they found Troy behind a dumpster and asked him to play drums in exchange for food. New EP coming soon. Segment 1 with Matt and Earl of Aqua Dementia How did forming a band as the pandemic affected you? ..Hear us talk about car “luck” in the video below, too What do you write your songs about? Some more car talk turns into a possible EP title… If you could sit on that proverbial bench for a hour and talk to any musician in history, who would you talk to and what question would you ask him? We talk about covers of The Devil Went Down to Georgia recently released by Nickleback, K0rn, and The Hellfire Club. What song would you like to take and convert to your style? We talk about country music and artists that we would see live. What artist have you not seen live in concert, that you wish you would have? What was the worst concert you went to? If you could go on tour with any band, who would you want to tour with and what venue would you want to start the tour at? You guys headline a world tour, what local bands do you take with you? On your “Hotrod Frankenstein” EP, what car would grace the cover? If Aqua Dementia was going to be into a cartoon series, what series would you be injected into, and what characters would play you? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9muyIn5sBk4

Dethlehem PARS525

July 24, 2020 Build the Scene 1:00:05 Comments Off

Brutalitus and Bovice of Dethlehem join episode 525 after embarking on their newest tale, Maelstrom of the Emerald Dragon. Dethlehem Segment 1 Famously, KISS put out and ad looking for a guitarist, worded “Lead guitarist wanted, with flash and ability. Album out shortly. No time wasters please.” Last week, KHULT HEADWIND, became a LVL2 and joined the warriors of Dethlehem. My question is, what does an ad looking for a new warrior look like? I mean, I have some gauntlets and an amulet, would that get me in the door? Normally I ask questions like, if your band was in a cartoon series, which series would it be and which character would be you; or if they made a rockumentary about Dethlehem, who would play you. What I want to know from you, is if you were from this realm, what would your day jobs be? If I were to go on a quest with you, what bands would provide the soundtrack in between battles? I also usually ask bands which songs of their’s would survive an apocalyptic event; however, for you I would like to know what that tale would be titled and how many tracks it would take for you to complete the quest? or more specifically how do you come up with the storyline for an album like Maelstrom of the Emerald Dragon? Does Overlord Brom keep that helmet on for the whole show? What is the reddish orange glow coming out of his helmet? When you guys are preparing for battle, what does your pre-show look like? How do you decide who you’re going to ally with on a night? Segment 2 with Brutalitus and Bovice Can you tell me about an embarrassing moment that you had during a quest? If you were given the quest to take over the world’s stages, which 2 unsigned bands would you ally with to accomplish that quest? Having just watched your release, I have to know… what is your best guess on how many hours went into getting Maelstrom of the Emerald Dragon finished… starting with writing the first thought down and ending with the Facebook Live. Can you quickly share your social media links, where your music can be bought, and anything you might have scheduled for the future? (A Dethlehem movie?!?!) What is the story about the wound on your face? (Brutalitus) Last question, step into your alter egos for a moment, and tell me something that you fans would be surprised to know about each of you, please. Xbox or Playstation? The legend of DETHLEHEM began in the realm of GHORUSALEM many eons ago. During their journey, the warriors of DETHLEHEM have traveled through time and space to do battle against dragons, wizards, warlocks, leviathans, shape-shifters, and a sh*t ton of other things that needed to be SLAIN (for XP, duh). https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfensvypjd4Cmkkcb1VsNDEmtE9CJugsxhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbjKAHuL7Hw

Ray Powers 3QS035

June 15, 2020 Build the Scene 0:16:21 Comments Off

3 Questions for Ray Powers Having started touring at the age of 15 and being into different aspects of the music industry over your lifetime, what do you believe was your biggest moment? 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? Do you prefer working with artists on the production side of things, or performing in front of an audience? asked by Shock Frenzy in episode 34. About the song, It’s You This is my second-ever solo single, originally released in 2013 and remains a mainstay in my live set. I composed the music and lyrics unassisted. Music comes to me effortlessly, but lyrics can be a challenge. When I hit a speed bump on the lyric is when I’ll typically reach out for a collaborator, but ‘It’s You’ pretty much flowed for me. I laugh when I hear a recording artist say that they can’t pick a favorite song because, how you do play favorites among your ‘babies’? Songs evoke feelings, but songs don’t have feelings that can be hurt. ‘It’s You’ is my favorite. I’m excited that the 2020 Remaster will give this and others a fresh new life on the airwaves. About Ray Powers Band Location: New York, NY Band Genre: Rock Ray Powers promised something special for 2020, and has delivered with a remastered compilation album of his chart-topping singles, limited-availability B-sides and previously unreleased songs in Decade Of Singles (2011-2019). Powers is a music industry veteran, having toured with a plethora of acts since age 15. He’s a respected and sought-after vocalist, bassist, composer and producer with Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame™ credentials. In addition to logging tour dates and studio sessions, Powers hosts the globally-syndicated radio show ‘The Ray Powers Hour’. Find Ray Powers Online https://www.reverbnation.com/raypowers https://open.spotify.com/artist/4hmvOYJb7vIz90z6F7F2ol?fbclid=IwAR3nqvaSmELmEWZuUYdq4-N–oZ2jkEHqY2krB_erAsbT8DMYYjkGl7GDDg&_php=1 https://facebook.com/raypowersfanpage https://www.instagram.com/raypowersmusic/ https://twitter.com/raypowershour https://raypowers.bandcamp.com/

Jozey & the Corruption 3QS033

May 15, 2020 Build the Scene 0:20:56 Comments Off

The 3 Questions for Jozey & the Corruption What is the strangest thing that ever happened to you on stage? If you were to go out on an international tour as the headliner, what 2 opening bands would you bring with you? Bonus question – Taco Bell or Burger King What did you do to stay creative during this quarantine time? asked by Brady Novotny in episode 032 About the song, No One No One, its our first single and pretty obvious what its about…lol Its the first song that Jeff and I wrote for the band over a year ago and definitely the most popular at our shows! It has an old school rock riff with a Kiss or Alice Cooper type chorus. About Jozey & the Corruption Band Location: AKron, OH USA Band Genre: Sleeze Rock JTC is a high energy, dirty, sleazy three chord driven hard rock trio, straight from the Rust Belt and the Rubber City! Taking inspiration from hard rocking bands like Kiss, AC/DC, The Brides of Destruction, The New York Dolls, Airborne, Guns N Roses and The Rolling Stones, they have forged their own style of hard rock and roll in the truest form! Find JTC Online: https://www.facebook.com/jozeyandthecorruption/ https://www.instagram.com/jozeyandthecorruption https://www.twitter.com/jozeycorruption https://www.sonicbids.com/band/jozey-the-corruption/ https://www.reverbnation.com/jozeythecorruption

For COS and Country – Mick Michaels PARS511

April 17, 2020 Build the Scene 1:01:01 Comments Off

Mick Michaels of the band Corners of Sanctuary out of Philadephia Joins Bill on Episode 511 to talk about their new EP For COS and Country, how the Cornonavirus has affected the band, the shortening of their European tour, trying to play live and practice over the internet, Judas Priest, KISS, Vinnie Vincent, Cartoon characters and actors portraying the band, and more… Corners of Sanctuary were previously on Episode 495. Segment 1 Questions: For COS and Country How has the stay at home order blown up the bands plans? (HINT: Keep an eye out for free downloads) We talked about the possibility of new music coming out of the current situation and hopes that people are handling it well. Mick tells us a bit about the band and some of their influences and what they are “labeled” as. Mick talks about their European tour being shortened due to the Coronavirus. They had been told that the next flight out from Manchester was going to be May 6. They are working on on rescheduling the tour, possibly around some tentative dates that they have scheduled for February of 2021. We learn about the track, The Raid (For God and Country), which you can download for free off of their website. We talk about their video that was recorded in Germany, and 2 new ones for “Victoria” and “Sandstorm Salvation” that they recorded while they were in England (see below). They premiered on the Lockdown Rockdown on Saturday, April 11, 2020 (see below). Segment 2 Questions with Mick Michaels If I was flipping through my Social Studies book and we get to the pages about what happened during this time in history and the Coronavirus, and there is a section on your band. What would that section be about? If there was an apocalyptic situation on Earth and a handful of people and one song from each band survives, which Corners of Sanctuary song should survive? If you could sit down on a bench and talk to any musician and pick his/her brain, who would you pick and what would you ask? If someone was going to make a movie about your band, what actor would play each of you? Carrot Top? Tom Cruise? At this point, Mick shares their social media accounts for you to follow. If a major band comes to you after the stay at home order is rescinded, who do you wish it would be? Christina from The Shadow Event asks: How would you describe your sound, and which cartoon characters would you pick to play your band in a video? If you could join a band that you idolized, not necessarily replace anyone just join as a new member, what band would you want to join? What would your KISS face paint be? This leads to a long conversation about the band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr9tLq5mbzY

Illusions of Grandeur PARS500

January 31, 2020 Build the Scene 1:07:18 Comments Off

Maggie and CM of Illusions of Grandeur came on the show to discuss their band and adventures with Bill for Episode 500 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Segment 1 with Maggie and CM Was there any particular venue that you loved in Europe? Tree planting? Where did the band name come from? If you were able to tour with any internationally touring band, who would you tour with and where would you open the tour? We played a quick game of “Either Or” Each of the original KISS members have a story behind their make up, is there a story behind your make up? We talked about Reign of Z, Dethlehem, & September Mourning If you could take an album and erase it from your memory and hear it for the first time again, what album would it be? If an apocalyptic event happens, which one of your songs should survive? If you could sit on a bench for an hour and talk to any musician that has ever been alive, who and why? Segment 2 with Illusions of Grandeur If I was flipping through my social studies book and find you, what would that page be about? Can you tell me about the moment that you knew that you wanted to be in a band? If we were to play your music backwards, what would we hear? What band would you like to go back in time and watch for a year to learn from? What band would you want your first assignment to be when writing for Rolling Stone? If you were going to make the jump from a tribute band to the real band like Rock Star, which band would you end up in? In between tour stops, what are we listening to? Tell me about an embarrassing moment that the other person had on stage? What is next for Illusions of Grandeur? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QINIz85Dszw

Doug Carnahan PARS499

January 24, 2020 Build the Scene 1:05:33 Comments Off

Doug Carnahan Joins Bill to chat on episode 499 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. It had been about 9 months since he was on episode 009 of 3 Questions and a Song. He and Bill discussed their song The Fight on that Episode. You’ll hear about the song, New S.A. on tonight’s episode among other topics. Segment 1 with Doug Carnahan of After the Fall I’ve noticed a ton of acoustic shows schedule for you lately on facebook. What has brought that about? If you could sit on a bench for a hour with any musician in history, who would you sit with and what would you discuss? If I found you in a social studies book, what would that page be about? If you could follow any band around for a year, without breaking the space-time continuum, who would you want to tag along with? After the Fall has taken quite a few trips as a band, what was your favorite one? We’re going to play New S.A. what can you tell us about it without delving too far into the lyrics? The listeners can learn about the lyrics at First Angel Media’s A Look at the Lyrics Segment. Segment 2 with Doug If you could pick one album and erase it from your memory so that you can experience it for the first time, again, which one would you choose? Who is the best American Rock band in the US.. ever? If you were going to live out the movie, Rock Star, which band would you have a tribute for and then join as the front man? Where can people hear you acoustically and with After the Fall coming up? https://www.facebook.com/afterthefallbandpa https://www.twitter.com/AtFbandrocks https://www.reverbnation.com/afterthefallband https://www.rflrecords.com https://www.dirtbag.com https://www.spectraflex.com

Royal Honey PARS472

July 19, 2019 Build the Scene 0:58:55 Comments Off

Bill goes to West Homestead and hangs out with Royal Honey at their practice space. Episode 472 is a trip back to our roots. Where did the band name, Royal Honey, come from? Why would I find Royal Honey in my social studies book? If you could go back in time and follow one band for a year, who would you follow and why? If I were to go on tour with you, what music would we listen to between cities? If I played a Royal Honey backwards, what would I hear? Can you share some embarrassing moments with us? Segment 2 with Royal Honey Where can fans get a copy of your disc; Hype, Money, & Misbehavior? How do you feel about pay-to-play? What is Excusapalooza? Find out about the garlic combo. If you were a management group instead of a band, what super group would you create from bands you’ve been involved with over the years. What song from your disc would the people remaining people after an apocalypse listen to while rebuilding the human race? Who is Royal Honey? RH is filling the need in the Iron City for trashy, swingin, swaggin, dirty, blues soaked grit , sweat , and grind…a nasty brew of sweet drippin sticky sweet axtion…come dry, leave sticky..feel me?

Feast on the Fallen PARS460

April 26, 2019 Build the Scene 1:05:04 Comments Off

For episode 460 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show, Bill talked to the guys from Feast on the Cookies Feast on the Fallen out of Pittsburgh. Segment 1 Where did your band name come from? Tell us an interesting or embarrassing story about something that happened either on stage, on your way to the stage, or after being on the stage. What do you believe to be the biggest strength of your band? Feast on the Fallen gets to headline their first world tour. What bands do you bring along in support? If I was on the tour bus with you, what bands would be on the radio for the trip? What is your song Boneyard, about? Segment 2 If you could live the movie Rock Star, which band would you join? What would you like to change about our music scene? What do you consider success to be as a musician? How can our listeners get a copy of No Saviors? What shows do you have coming up? Give us some Feedback: Contact: Be Our Guest | Music Submission | Feedback | 724-568-7018 | Mailing List

Erik Winger 3QS040

Dethlehem PARS525

Ray Powers 3QS035

Jozey & the Corruption 3QS033

For COS and Country – Mick Michaels PARS511

Illusions of Grandeur PARS500

Doug Carnahan PARS499

Royal Honey PARS472

Feast on the Fallen PARS460

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