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Seethe PARS533

Patrick McElravy of seethe, 9 Stitch Method, Brutal Business Entertainment, and more joins Bill for Episode 533 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Segment 1 with Seethe Is the new album, Abstract Thoughts, an EP or an LP? How did your involvement in Brutal Business Entertainment happen? Can you give us a little incite on what BBE does? Seethe seemed to come out of nowhere to me… Tell us about the song, Piece by Piece… Segment 2 with Patrick Do want to name drop the bands on the Brutal Business Entertainment Label? If you could meet any musician in the history of time and ask 1 question, who would you want to meet and what would you ask? Who is your Dave Grohl? We go off on a tangent about the GOD FATHERS of metal in Pittsburgh, Skell… If I play a Seethe song backwards, what would I hear? Do you like any Fallout Boy songs? What is a song that you hate and you immediately turn it off when it comes on the radio? What is a song that you want to cover, that you haven’t had a chance to do yet? If you were going to interview me on a music podcast, what question would you ask me? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhnxi006G-M

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Hughshows – Hugh Twyman PARS521

He has been described as the “Godfather of Pittsburgh Music Blogging.” Starting to place his stamp on the Pittsburgh scene in 2004, Hugh Twyman of Hughshows joins Bill for Episode 521 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show to talk about the Hughshows. Segment 1 about Hughshows Ok Hugh, let’s start off with a question that you have asked on your own website, Why the Hugh Shows? You started out taking photos of the local music scene, what was it about the scene that enticed you to try and capture it? Tell me about Hugh Twyman day. What have been some of your favorite moments on Hughshows? How does a band get on Hughshows? Segment 2 with Hugh Twyman Okay Hugh, let’s set the music scene aside for a moment. What are some things that you enjoy that are not scene related? If I were to find you in a social studies book 10 years from now. On the pages about the pandemic, why would you be there? If you could give bands in the local scene any advice about being on shows like your’s, mine, or something similar, what would you suggest to them? Last question, what is something about you that your followers would be surprised to learn about you? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGdDh92XrC8

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Filthy Music PARS507

Jesse from Filthy Music Entertainment joins Bill. FME’s services include a wide variety of press and promotional services such as single reviews, album reviews, music promotion and more. The bigger you buy the more you’re guaranteed! We have something for just about any band’s budget. Segment 1 with FILTHY MUSIC Entertainment I haven’t heard from you in a while, what have you been up to? You were talking about film, what is going on with that part of the company? You were recently banned on Facebook, without getting into detail, do you think you deserved it? I know you’ve been in bands yourself, are you currently in a band? Segment 2 Where do you see FME in the next 5 years? What kind of bands do you listen to when you’re relaxing? We talk a little bit about Greywalker and Start the Beat with Sikes… If you were able to sit on that bench and talk to anyone from music history, who would you sit with and what would you ask them? Who bought your first guitar? Are you still going to do some booking? How can everyone find you online? Is there anything else you want to talk about? Please give out your social media links. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5rUK2t1EBU

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First Angel Media PARS476

Jana Lee Macheca, of First Angel Media, returns to the Pennsylvania Rock Show 116 episodes after her first appearance in episode 360. In segment 1, She and Bill give you some insight into the inner workings of First Angel Media, Build the Scene, the Pennsylvania Rock Show and Podcast your Scene. You’ll hear a bit about our reach and beginnings. You’ll hear a lot about how our endeavors intertwine. We talked a bit about the collaboration behind the upcoming article on the Rock for Life 20 show, which included Bill, Reina Peli, and John Klazon.. and the family atmosphere of the people working to help build the music scene. What can you expect to get from FAM as an artist and how should you submit it? Who is the staff of FAM and what do they do both for First Angel Media and on their own? What genres does your company cover? About First Angel Media Music Media for Pittsburgh and surrounding areas – Articles, photography, and anything else we can do to throw a spotlight on area music. With a team of writers, we want to cover more areas, more music and let you know all about the Music Scenes we love and support!

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