Michael Stover

the Pennsylvania Rock Show

hALF wHEEL & Miss Freddye PARS542

November 20, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:54 Comments Off on hALF wHEEL & Miss Freddye PARS542

In episode 542 Bill speaks with Jazz from hALF wHEEL about their newest release, Good Days. He also chats with Miss Freddye about her newest single, Wade in the Water. featuring music from: 13Saints, Maleena, hALF wHEEL, Miss Freddye, Brad Abbott Segment 1 with hALF wHEEL Where is the pub that is on the album actually at? What is the concept of Good Days? How did you choose which songs you were going to cover for the album? Is the rock music scene dead? Can you tell us about the instrumentation on the album, off the air you were telling me about an instrument that I never heard of? Segment 2 with Miss Freddye You’ve also just won an award in Pittsburgh, can you tell us a little bit about that? I also saw that you’re doing a David Bowie tribute, what can you tell me about that? Who is your Dave Grohl? In other words, what band do you want to go up on stage with? What KISS character would you be? What is your favorite KISS song? Who is your favorite member of KISS? If you had the chance to sit down with your musical idol, who would you sit down with and what would you ask her? Tell us about your track, Wade in the Water. What is something about you that your fans probably don’t know and would be surprised to find out about you because it isn’t on your social media? Where can we find you online? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFzRbX0J8Z0

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Walker’s Cay PARS520

June 19, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:59 Comments Off on Walker’s Cay PARS520

Joining Bill for episode 520 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show is Walker’s Cay . They are an original rock band based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  Members include Gary LaBarr, (Vocalist/Rhythm Guitar/Keyboards), Mike Swain, (Lead and Rhythm Guitars) The new single, “Tell Me” is being released on MTS Records out of Pennsylvania. Segment 1 with Walker’s Cay How did Walker’s Cay get it’s name? What has been your most memorable moment on stage? You go out on an international tour, what 2 bands would you be playing with? I tag along during the tour, what music would we listen to while traveling between stops? Who are some bands that you think have the best harmonies in the industry? (Thanks, Loudini Rock n’ Roll Circus) If there was a catastrophic event, and only 1 Walker’s Cay song survives, which song would it be and why? backwards song What would your fans be surprised to learn about you? Can you give us a story about your single “Tell Me”? Segment 2 with Gary and Michael 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? How do you create your music? Tell me about the moment that you realized you wanted to be a musician? What gear do you use? If they were to put Walker’s Cay into a cartoon episode, which series would it be and which character would play you? Where can we find your band online and where can my listeners get your music? What is your favorite music based website? www.walkerscay.ca https://www.facebook.com/WALKERSCAY/ https://twitter.com/walkerscay1 CONTACT: Michael Stover MTS Management Group michael@mtsmanagementgroup.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0SWkUyTkPw

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The State of Entertainment

February 5, 2016 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:00:08 Comments Off on The State of Entertainment

What is the state of local entertainment going into 2016? For those of you that may not know Tony Marinacci of Total Entertainment & Entertainment passed away on September 2, 2015. He was an important figure in the history of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Tony was instrumental in teaching me how to run a sound board on his own for the live performances that took place in the early years of the show. Tony made suggestions on things such as what bands to play, what equipment to buy, & so much more. But more, much more than that, Tony was Bill’s friend. One of the very last thing’s that Tony asked me to do was to keep his website online for a few years after he passed away. I agreed without hesitation. The State of Entertainment John “The American Hillljack” LaneNow, I bet you’re wondering what this preface has to do with this post. Every year Tony would release a post on the news section of his website about the State of Local Entertainment. I want to pick of the reigns and continue it for him; however, I don’t feel that I am qualified to do it on my own. So I came up with a plan. I have asked a few people the same questions about the local scene. This article will allow you to read their thoughts. I have asked Brian Drusky (Drusky Entertainment), Chip DiMonick (Chip DiMonick Band, Londona, & Helping Hands Rock Reviews), John Klazon (Western Pennsylvania Local Music Scene), and Vinni Belfiore (Musicans Hotsheet), and Michael Stover (MTS Management Group) to help me tackle this in this article. You can also listen to John Lane’s (the Hellfire Club) answers to the questions in this month’s the Pennsylvania Rock Show. [ Read the Article on AK Music Scene ] The Questions at Hand: If you had to grade the local music scene in South Western PA throughout 2015 what grade would it receive and why? What businesses in SWPA that deal with local music do you believe are succeeding with helping to build the scene and why? What venues do you feel best supported local music in 2015? How do you think the local radio stations did with supporting local music in 2015 and are there any specifics that you’d like to mention? What bands that you’ve dealt with do you think epitomized the local scene in 2015? How important do you think pressed cds are in 2015? Are digital downloads more valid in this day and age? How would you grade the major local music scene in our area for 2015 (signed/formerly signed bands that come through here on tour) and why? What non-music related entertainment companies/businesses would you suggest a visitor to SWPA should visit?   Things we talked about: pittpunk.org Ironcityrocks.com skellrocks.com hellfiremusic.com aproradio.com F.U. Entertainment Iron City Rocks Pittsburgh Music Awards

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