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Whitethrash

October 20, 2017 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:12 Comments Off on Whitethrash

On episode 398 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show, Wes Cason of Whitethrash joined me to tell us about his band and their upcoming ventures. We talked about where the band name came from, influences, supporters, how long the band has been together and how the band formed. We talked about sports, too.. well sort of… and where you can get a copy of their newest song, Agonal Breathing which we debut on the show tonight. In the segment, we discussed the exhaust falling off of their van on the way home from Lima, OH. We took some time to talk about some of Whitethrash’s past shows including Wes’ favorite venue. We talked about his favorite local bands. Wes told us about his favorite and least favorite part about the music scene. This is where promoters and pay to play comes up. I talked a little bit about a website that I’m currently working on called www.palocalbands.com. Wes tells you about upcoming shows for Whitethrash and who they’ll be playing with. I mentioned the Pennsylvania Rock Show Anniversary 13 at the Leechburg Moose.

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Fist Fight in the Parking Lot

July 21, 2017 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:30:55 Comments Off on Fist Fight in the Parking Lot

Come join Molasses Barge and Fist Fight in the Parking Lot as they release their next CDs with blackseed records. Both bands will be featuring songs live from their records and have CDs available for sale, and they want to share it with YOU, Pittsburgh! July 28, 2017 Doors at 9, Show at 10PM $5 In our first segment, Bill is visited by Moe, Larry, and Curly… errr Jason, Johnny Metal, and RuDawg of Fist Fight in the Parking Lot. We start out talking about the writing process and how circumstances allowed them to sit on the songs and go back to them later, we smoothly transitioned into the history of the band (yeah smoothly haha) and talking about about festivals and competitions… throughout the whole interview you get bits and pieces about their writing  & recording processes. I asked about the title of the album, and got a lot of different answers (haha). They were much more forthcoming about where the band name came from. Segment 2 starts out with a conversation about social media and websites and then we move on to learning a bit more about the pieces that make up FFITPL. Sammy or Dave? It was around this time that we learned that Chris embarrasses Fist Fight in the Parking Lot. We move on to name every band we could think of and even talk about Overlord Brom (Dethlehem) and his helmet. Somehow we even included Orko… we then move onto having them create their own super group from local musicians. and well… ya… listen to the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KecIdlEAKhU Bob Price was the member of Dog Day Sunrise that I couldn’t remember during the show, tattoos at Inferno Studios.

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The Band Jam

July 11, 2017 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:54:01 Comments Off on The Band Jam

Utah Burgess joins us to discuss 97.7FM WLER The Grass Roots Show‘s 5th annual Band Jam brought to you by Shady Lady Productions. He gives us some insight into the show’s history, as well as, giving us a run down on what to expect when you attend it. There are 20 bands for $20 in a 2 day format. We also talk a little bit about the local music scene, the Rock Done Right Tour and his band, the Noble Hops Band. Friday’s Lineup Beginning at 5pm Mary Lou Scherder Noble Hops Band Sumpn’ Fierce WoJo Highland Brothers Band The Redlines Anger the Ant Saturday’s Lineup Beginning at 11:30am Donny Eozzo Isaac Cole Stationary Pebbles Trigger Happy Lions in America Castashadow Acoustic Fingers Nied’s Hotel Band Zone 8 Juvenile Characteristics Shag Dog Melon Head Red Room Effect TeraChain Sky   What is the Band Jam? The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival is a weekend long celebration of local music and artists. It was started as a way to commemorate the yearly anniversary of the “Grass Roots Show”, which airs Sunday nights at 7pm on The Rock Station 97.7fm (WLER – Butler, PA), and as a way to showcase the incredible talent featured on this show in a “Live” setting for music lovers of all genres to enjoy. The Festival is held at Cooper’s Lake Campground, located at 205 Currie Rd in Slippery Rock, PA, right off of I-79 Exit 99 (New Castle Rd / US Route 422), and is sponsored this year by: Sloan’s Guitar & Super Monkey recording Company Cooper’s Lake is the perfect place for a family friendly outdoor music festival, with over 450 acres of wooded areas and mowed fields. Amenities include over 100 electric and water hookup sites, activity areas, campground store, full bathroom facilities including showers, laundromat, picnic tables and pavillions, and a 10-acre lake for fishing and canoeing. Cooper’s Lake is world renowned for such events as Pennsic, The Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival, and the Pyrotechnics Guild International Convention. The 2017 Band Jam will take place July 14-16, with live music beginning Friday the 14th at 6pm, and beginning again on Saturday the 15th at Noon. There will be plenty of other activities for young and old including Belly Dance lessons by Malissa, Hooping with The Hoop Bear, Balloon Art with Dragonfly Balloons, Taekwondo demonstration from Master Connell’s ATA, fishing, biking, and more… Attendees are encouraged to come camp for the whole weekend, however day pass only admissions will be available. Camping fees must be purchased separately through Cooper’s Lake Campground and can be purchased HERE. Admission Prices $20 Advance / $25 At The Gate Kids 17 and Under are FREE Band Jam Festival Tickets Available Through ShowClix by clicking HERE or by calling 1-888-71-TICKETS Tickets also available through Butler Media Group at 252 Pillow Street, Butler PA or through the bands and Shady Lady Productions Camping Passes must be purchased through Cooper’s Lake Campground and can be purchased by clicking HERE. Please visit their website for more information.

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Evil Boll Weevil

July 7, 2017 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:58:45 Comments Off on Evil Boll Weevil

With me for the first time on the show was Seth Legrand from the band Evil Boll Weevil. Segment 1: I started the conversation out by asking Seth where the band name came from. Seth then introduced us to the band members and told a bit of the band history. Evil Boll Weevil is in the process of recording their first album and Seth gives us a bit of insight as to how that is going. Segment 2: starting the second segment out, we discussed the difficulties that they have had with the spelling of their band name. We then moved the conversation towards how they will record their freshman disc. Home vs Studio? After that we dive a little into who Seth is as a musician by talking about his influences… and more. Who is Evil Boll Weevil? We play all forms of rock from classic to metal, punk to blues, new to old; pretty much you name it as long as its rock. We want our sound to be like old stones, or zeppelin albums where song to song the sound and genre is very different. We’re not huge fans of albums that sound the same every song. We have a lot of talent in our band and we hope to be a standout as our originals are released.

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Red Room Effect PARS383

June 30, 2017 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:13:04 Comments Off on Red Room Effect PARS383

Eric Gadola joined me for the first time to talk about his band the Red Room Effect. Segment 1: We started out talking about their upcoming show at the Grass Root’s Band Jam that 97.7FM and Shady Lady Productions put on each year. Eric went on to talk about a few other shows that they have played with Shady Lady. We talked about their song “Raindrops” being nominated for the Grassy Awards. If you have yet to vote for the Grassy, you have until the end of the day on June 30, 2017 to do so! Click here to get your vote in! We rounded out the first segment with Eric telling us about their song “Allergic to Negativity”. If you’re into 90’s rock, you’ll love this track. Segment 2: In the second segment, we got to know Eric a little better. We discussed his record collection to give you an idea of where he comes from musically. Along those same lines he talks about his biggest influences as well.  Eric and I then talk about the people that support Eric the most as a musician and his most embarrassing moment on stage. We also hit up some of the other normal questions for the show like favorite venue and some new ones like favorite cover song to play. Segment 3: We started the third segment out talking about Mia Z, Miss Freddye, and JJ Smith. Eric introduced us to the rest of the Red Room Effect band members: Anthony Lamendola (Guitar). Nick Svitek (Keys, Guitar, BGV, Aux), Matt Johnson (Bass), & John Layhew (Drums). At this point, we learned a good bit about the history of the band itself. Eric deescribed the process of recording their album “Funky-Hip Music, Vol. 1“. From there we discussed the music scene for a while… and more Who is Red Room Effect? Eric Gadola, also known by his stage name “Crazy Eric” formed the grassroots of Red Room Effect in the summer of 2013. Working as a golf pro by day and struggling singer/songwriter by night, Gadola approached producer/drummer, Paul Jay with songs he had been writing with hopes of forming a band. Impressed by his songwriting abilities, Paul Jay and Eric began to mold the the majority of songs that would later appear on the “Frame of Mind EP.” Hendrix, Clapton, Jack White, The Black Keys, the RHCP, Nirvana, Prince, Rick James, & Outcast have played a significant role in Gadola’s, songwriting, playing style, and vocal delivery. Stricken with sadness and loneliness from Paul Jay’s unexpected death, Gadola turned to talented Pittsburgh drummer, Spencer Day with the demos produced @ Paul Jay’s Red Room Studios, in Cheswick, PA. After hearing the demo, Day agreed to help Gadola jumpstart the band. Gadola crowned the band Red Room Effect in honor of the late Paul Jay. Mason Callender was added on bass guitar, as the group began gigging across Western PA. They later recorded the Frame of Mind EP with producer Ryan Wood (Audio Bridge Studios/New Medicine) which yielded favorable reviews and national radio airplay. In November 2014, Day expressed interest in pursuing other musical ventures. As a result, Gadola began producing and recording songs he composed in his home studio. While recording the majority of the instruments himself, Gadola sought out the talents of a few local skilled session musicians, including bassist, David “Funk Daddy” Traugh (of The Last Drop) & guitarist, Anthony “Tony Tone” Lamendola. (formerly of The Next Month) Gadola’s lust for the stage lights was short lived when Tony suggested revitalizing the group with a new lineup. Former Next Month bassist, Matt “Matural Ice Jr.” Johnson soon joined the band. Eric grew fond of local indie rockers Blithehound, and later recruited 2 of their members: muilti-instrumentalist Nick Svitek, and drummer Jon Walters who’s towering drum beats can be heard throughout the record. Jon recently left both groups to pursue a degree in Jazz from Berklee College of Music. The ultra-talented John “JayLay” Layhew was recently added to the lineup on drums. “It’s special how we have a built such a strong musical chemistry in such a short amount of time as everyone shares a mutual respect for one another. What a humbling experience this has been. I’m geeked that guys with this kind of talent want to be bring this project to life. Being on stage in front of crowd is what I live for, and I’m thankful for these guys. As for the music, what type of music you ask? This music will make you laugh, make you cry, make you think, make you feel. It’s blues, it’s funk, it’s hip hop, r&b, soul,… It’s rock n’roll. This band, this music, these songs…. will move you. It’s what we like to call Funky-Hip Music.”

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The Real John Lane?

June 23, 2017 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:08:56 Comments Off on The Real John Lane?

John “The American Hilljack” Lane, front man and lead vocals of the Hellfire Club & John Alfred Lane IV join Bill in the Episode of “Will the Real John Lane Please Stand Up… please stand up… In this episode we learn about John Lane and his doppleganger from another Earth… errr son, Johnny and their musical journey. We learn about Johnny and his band Three Vultures. Bill asks him some of his staple questions (you also get to hear Bill sing part of The Three Little Pigs). The Real John Lane talks about his favorite venues, pay to play, embarrassing stage moments, learning guitar and the drums, and shoots on the scene a bit, too. Bill puts John on the spot and has him do an impromptu concert calendar for the show. He also tells us a story about lasagna… yes lasagna. Who are the Three Vultures? Three Vultures is the brain child of Dustin Cutright. For as long as he can remember, he has wanted to be a musician, one that changed the way people felt and listened to music, and one that also opened the minds of his listeners. With a few years and a few bands under his belt, Three Vultures is his most experimental project. With the passion and talent of John Lane on the drums and the groove-filled, dark bass riffs of Auston Dunnington, 3V is an experienced trio of musicians putting hard work, dedication, and love of all genres into their music. Taking influences from grunge, alternative, progressive, psychedelic, and stoner/desert rock for their music and life experiences for their lyrics, Three Vultures is a well rounded rock band. Dustin Cutright- Lead Vocals/Guitar Auston Dunnington-Bass/Vocals John Lane-Drums/Vocals

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David's Tilted Shadows…

June 16, 2017 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:06:46 Comments Off on David's Tilted Shadows…

David returned to the show to discuss what he and his band mates have been up to. He talked to Bill about upcoming shows, new venues that they have played at recently, the influence of Chris Cornell on his writing (as well as the other grunge stars). He also announced that they are hoping to release a second EP of 7 to 8 originals by the end of year. Speaking of EP’s you can purchase the Nothing Ventured EP in full or a la carte on their website. David also mentioned that Tilted Shadows is approaching 1000 likes on their Facebook Page and that the band is throwing around some give away ideas for that milestone. Websites mentioned on the show: Endeavor After, LLC. Sounds of Summer Music Fest Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle Make Music Pittsburgh   Who is Tilted Shadows? Tilted Shadows is a Rock / Alt. Rock band based out the Pittsburgh, PA area. We got our start in late 2014 when singer/song writer/ rhythm guitarist Dave Hipchen started working on original songs with Gregg Shotts on drums, Clayton Hoover on bass and Jeffrey Stouffer on lead guitar. The result was the July 2015 release of our debut album “Nothing Ventured.” Described by our fans as melodic rock with a hint of grunge, the album draws on a wide array of our influences from classic rock to grungey 90’s stuff to metal, and whatever else in between. In August of 2016, Joey Conner replaced Jeffrey on lead guitar.

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Soul Alliance

June 9, 2017 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:55:10 Comments Off on Soul Alliance

Jordan and Angus Elder, cousins, from the band Soul Alliance joined Bill on the show for the first time. We talked about the unique way in which we were introduced to each other (they were in a dodgeball tourney). We discussed their new single “Holes” and things like their favorite venues, best supporters, their writing process and more. Who is Soul Alliance? Soul Alliance is a hard rock/alternative band from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The band consists of Jordan Elder on guitar/vocals, Gus Elder on bass, and Dakota Thomas on drums. since forming officially in 2015, the band has played live shows all over their local area, and released a 5 song EP titled “Critical Phases” and a single entitled “Holes.” Each one of their influences and backgrounds can be heard in every song.

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OH, I don't know… Silk9… maybe?

June 2, 2017 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:48:41 Comments Off on OH, I don't know… Silk9… maybe?

Anthony Leone of Silk 9 makes his second visit to the show to talk about the band’s newest EP. He talks about the recording process, their listening party, and even allows us to debut the single, titled I Don’t Know! Who is Silk9? Silk9 is a Pittsburgh PA based hard rock band that was founded in April of 2013 by Anthony Leone and Jamie Rohr. The” vision” of Silk9 was to “embrace” the essence of the 90’s and add an original spin on today’s hard rock genre. In May of 2014 the band released its first EP entitled “Exit the Pain.” Songs from the EP have been featured on 97.7 fm located in Butler PA, Adrenaline 101 internet radio, 105.9 fm the X, in Pittsburgh PA., 102.5 WDVE in Pittsburgh PA, The PAROCKSHOW.COM, The EAgle 107.5 and recently featured on Lou Lombardi’s, Rock n’ Roll Circus. We strive to keep our standards high by working with some of the top local bands in the area and national acts such as Lynch Mob, Adelitas Way, The Art of Dying, Hillbilly Herald, Drowning Pool, Crobot,Skid Row and on most recently Jake E Lee’s Red Dragon’s Cartel Silk9 Awards Silk9’s first Ep was voted,2014 Iron City Rocks Album of the year, with an additional 5 nominations.

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13 Saints

May 26, 2017 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:53:08 Comments Off on 13 Saints

13 Saints join Bill for episode 378 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. In segment 1, We talked about their beginnings and past bands, we talked about the shows that they’ve played in just over a year of existence. We also talked about the song Evel Kniviel Segment 2 started off with the band discussing their influences and we moved into talking about their biggest supporters or lack thereof. From there we moved on to discussing stories from the stage. We then transferred into talking a bit about the music scene itself including venues, pay to play, and more. At the end of the segment they tell us about the song Genius. We featured that song and Angry Itch’s song Heroes of Hate. Segment 3 opens with Bill asking Creep, Ernie, and Dave to tell him a bit more about the band that maybe nobody knows. They then talked about getting ready to record their second album and the recording process that they use. Bill asked them about the studio that they used to record Throwing Copper in Sharpsburg called Very Tight Recordings…. and more…. Who are 13 Saints? Facebook Official Website The music is a cross between crunching hard rock and melodicism, with guitar-driven songs that are hooky yet hard-edged. They combine strong melodies with loud power chords, incorporating rock and roll and punk elements but with alternative rock sensibilities. With jangly guitars and the pace and riffs of punk rock, arrangements are economical and performances are energetic. Songs come hard and fast and won’t wait for you to catch up. The songs are tight. The band is tight. Think the friendly hooks of a pop melody mixed with Marshall stacks and a relentless four-on-the-floor beat. It’s fast, loud, and unapologetic. Some would even say it’s a little undignified. Kismet? Destiny? Luck? All of the above! Four guys from different worlds – Philadelphia, Clarion, Burgettstown, and Long Island – met by happenstance in 2016 and form 13 Saints in Pittsburgh PA. These four been-there-done-that rock and roll veterans offer straightforward, cranked-up original rock and roll songs. No gimmicks. No whining. Not frilly, fancy, or complicated. Whether on a big stage or in your favorite dive bar, these guys are individually and collectively committed to giving the audience a memorable show. But they don’t take it all too seriously. They’re having fun. And so will you. If rock and roll is part of your DNA, then put 13 Saints on your must-see list. The debut album of 13 Saints, Crushing Copper, is available NOW and features11 tracks of gritty, passionate music. Crushing Copper is available for download from iTunes, and you can listen online at Spotify and our website (http://www.13saintsrock.com/music.html). You can also buy a CD at any show. More information including show dates can be found on our website: www.13saintsrock.com Booking and other contacts: 13saintsrock@gmail.com KNOW YOUR SAINTS! DAVE BUZARD. Upscale white trash guitar junkie and music addict. Grew up with just enough dysfunction to make him fun to hang with. Been playing so long that he really should be better at it! Owns some really cool hats because he owns some really shitty hair. CREEP NEWHOLLAND. Bassist, singer, and anger management counseling drop-out. British-rock-a-holic with a penchant for all things pre-1974. Having performed from New York to DC and everywhere in between, he is happy to now call Pittsburgh his home. ERIC CORBIN. He won’t give you the shirt off his back, not because he’s selfish but because he rarely wears one when playing the drums. Living by the motto “Variety is the shot of life, chased by moderation” Eric’s done it all – 70s KISS, 80s metal, 90s alternative, 00s garage rock, today’s whatever it is…and everything in between. ERNIE DIRT. Debonair ax slinger from a riffier time and a grittier place. If you aren’t willing to drive six hours on a school night to see your favorite bar band and then catch a half hour of shuteye at a truck stop before work, you can’t hang with Ernie Dirt.

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