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Old School Rock with KGB

July 31, 2014 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars Comments Off on Old School Rock with KGB

Interview of KGB – Rock for Life 15 Edition – we discuss the River Side Drive In’s Poker Run for Digital, Rock for Life Concerts, KGB’s history and their new CD! Radio Playlist: KGB – Rock n Roll Shoes the Pennsylvania Rock Show – Intro Creep – Walking Backwards Stratega – Insane All My Monsters – Two Hearts One Travesty After the Fall – Remember the Time John Lane – AK Music Scene Concert Calendar Aug. 2014 KGB – Make up Your Mind *** The KGB Band – Interview KGB – Tied to Your Bumper Amber-Alexis – Even After the Rain Ill Fated – Aggression Slant 6 – Contrary Mind Big House Pete – Ten years skell – Don’t Speak The Divide – Plastic Stream – Invisible The Ghost Next Door – Fragile kaj – I Deny Leeja STARK – Symptoms of Insanity Tony Marinacci, Feat: Brian Shaffer and Damian Yenick – All The Answers Dancing Through Daggers Edit Xander Demos KGB Biography Modal close icon KGB is an all-original rock band from western PA. The classic combination of catchy melodies, crunchy guitars, and a hard-driving rhythm section are the foundation of the KGB sound. KGB released their first full-length CD, Rock and Roll Dream, in June 2014. “Rock and Roll Dream” draws on the band’s extensive catalog of originals and showcases the diversity of the band’s sound. KGB will bang your head, shake your ass, and have you singing along in your car (it’s OK, no one is watching)… “Rock and Roll Dream” is available at iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, and other digital music sites. KGB is led by Bill Vulgris. Bill writes the songs, sings lead vocals and plays guitar. Bill is a veteran of the local music scene and is well-known for fronting his previous band Gibraltar and his current work with Amber-Alexis. Cliff Rose is Bill’s long-time partner in crime. Cliff has been playing bass and singing backing vocals with Bill since the 80s. Cliff’s running bass lines and vocals are a signature part of the KGB sound. Drummer Gregg Shotts moved to the Pittsburgh area from Detroit a few years ago and was looking for a project to join. Bill was looking to create a new venue for his originals and the die was cast. Gregg’s high energy drumming drives the KGB rhythm section. Gregg also plays drums for 90 Amp Fuse. Guitarist Garry Simmons is the newest member of band but is no stranger to Bill and Cliff, having recorded two Gibraltar albums and the Amber-Alexis album. Garry’s hard rocking blues-based style nicely compliments Bill’s country/roots rock sound. Garry is the resident mad scientist in the recording studio. KGB gives back to the community, playing many Rock For Life benefit concerts that raise money for sick children in the area.

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RAISE THE SUN! Camp Element

July 1, 2014 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars Comments Off on RAISE THE SUN! Camp Element

This month Jeff Cribbs and Rick Link of Camp Element join us to discuss their band, which we have been playing for most of the existence of our show, tho his is their first time to grace our air waves as guests. They have new music on the way too! They will be playing our Anniversary show on 9/6/14 at the Leechburg Moose. They plan on playing all their new music that weekend! Camp Element – Maklin the Pennsylvania Rock Show – Intro *** Camp Element Interview Part 1 – 7/2014 Camp Element – Raise the Sun KGB – Cold and Lonely Night After the Fall – Rumors *** Camp Element Interview part 2 – July 2014 TimeXpired – Slip Away skell – Two Minute Atomic Clock Mushcup – Wasted *** Camp Element Interview Part 3 – July 2014 Loko Phylum – Jezebel anthonyleone-silk9 Silk9 – Tears Brian Loosz – If I Had to Explain Big House Pete – Ten years Rockabilly Junction – Number 8 Slant 6 – Home The Travelers – Path to Nowhere Doppler Affect – Goin’ Home Camp Element’s Biography Jeff Cribbs, Vocals · Mark Clifford, Guitars · Rick Link, Bass · Scott Schifferli, Percussion Camp Element, Pittsburgh, Pa, was formed in 2001 after the remaining members of rap-rock group Chronic Groove evolved into a new, deeper, more diverse and emotional writing style. “We just wanted to do something with a little more meaning, something that we can relate to on stage,” says Mark Clifford. This evolution was solidified by the recruiting of vocalist Jeff Cribbs from Pgh band Time Xpired. The difference in the band’s sound was immediate, and fans took notice. The band embraced this new stylistic journey with a real sense of urgency and immediately began to record their debut EP. In June 2001, Pittsburgh’s alternative-rock station 105.9 the X, premiered Camp Element’s first single, Maklin, on the air. Along with the lineup change came a refreshed and equally aggressive work ethic. “It’s like this,” says Cribbs, “We’re a family, a team, and we are all aiming for the same thing, that makes us that much more powerful as a group. There is nothing to stop us from spreading our message to as many people as we can. There are a million bands out there working toward the same goal that we are. We’ve just made up our minds to work harder.” With that in mind, Camp Element continues to tour independently, consistently secure opening slots for a variety of national acts, and spread their word throughout the listening world. Their sound cannot be compared to that of anyone currently in the music industry…..and people are taking notice!

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Silk9 & After the Fall

June 6, 2014 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars Comments Off on Silk9 & After the Fall

This month, we interviewed both Anthony Leone and Doug Carnahan about their bands’ new cd releases and many other questions that I was afraid to ask… kaj – I Deny the Pennsylvania Rock Show – Intro Xander Demos – Dancing Through Daggers Interview with Anthony Leone – segment 1 Silk9 – Tears After the Fall – Rumors KGB – Atomic Madman Interview with Anthony Leone – segment 2 After the Fall – Meant to Be Interview with Anthony Leone – Segment 3 Homicide Black – Church on the Hill Paradox Please – Singularity concert calender June and July 2014 Interview with Doug Segment 1 After the Fall – Fuckin’ Around Sickleeye – Rockabye Interview with Doug Segment 2 After the Fall – Remember the Time Hybrid – Falling KGB – Dead on Arrival Camp Element – Trauma

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Long Time Divided Requiem!

May 2, 2014 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars Comments Off on Long Time Divided Requiem!

DJ Beckage of Long Time Divided joined us for the first time in ages. He talks about his band, the local music scene, and more. This Month’s Playlist:  Divine Tragedy – Requiem of Flames ** Bill’s Intro Dethlehem – Sky Palace Of The Dragonriders Dog Day Sunrise – Mushroom Clouds ** Interview of DJ Beckage – Part 1 Long Time Divided – Requiem Big With Seed – Spoon Fred John Lane – Stone Cold ** Interview of DJ Beckage – Part 2 Long Time Divided – Black hole Fell Upon Thieves – Fight Song *** Begin Get Outta Town *** Sofachrome – Temporary Sunshine Iron Fist Dillusion – Cast the Stone The Divide – Plastic *** End get Outta Town *** * AK Music Scene concert calendar KGB- Tied to your Bumper Tony Marinacci – Like U! ** Interview of DJ Beckage – Part 3 Long Time Divided – Breaker Fear Itself – Tunnel Vision Long Time Divided’s Biography Like the hometown of their inception, Long Time Divided is a band of blue-collar musicians, carving a name for themselves in the Pittsburgh music scene as the hardest working act today. Though Long Time Divided has only been playing for over two years, the wealth of musical knowledge that each member brings to the group gives the band a very polished hard rock sound. Each member’s distinctive style blends almost seamlessly with the others, whether it’s lead singer DJ Beckage belting out his style of grunge rock styled vocals mixed with very revealing lyrics or lead guitarist and pianist Bill Costello, with his haunting guitar riffs matched only by his melodic piano work. Rhythm guitarist Paul Terry brings an element of exuberance to the stage, which shows in all of his methodical guitar play. Bassist Bob Beveridge and Drummer Jason Slick form the bedrock of the band; Bob bringing his soulful intensity to the bass in tandem with Jason almost robotic-like precision to the drums. Long Time Divided has kept themselves grounded because they have never forgotten their roots and the people that have elevated them. With musical experience and peer accolades, Long Time Divided is now perched to succeed where many other bands before them have failed. Formed from five, they are Long Time Divided.

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FU Entertainment!

April 4, 2014 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars Comments Off on FU Entertainment!

This month we spoke with Fred Ulmer from F.U. Entertainment about his story, his introduction to local music, how F.U. Entertainment got started & what it is, & Rock for Life. This Month’s Playlist: Homicide Black – Church on the Hill the Pennsylvania Rock Show – Intro Undermine the Common – Dying Gives Me Strength ** Interview Segment #1 w/ Fred Ulmer Second Empire – Fascination Leeja Stark – Novacaine Burning Earth – My Eyes Bleeding Camp Element – Raise the Sun ** Interview Segment #2 w/ Fred Ulmer After the Fall – Rumors Stratega – Insane ## John Lane – April/May Concert Calendar — Get Outta Town Intro Celtic Assault – Kama Loka www.CelticAssault.com Resolution 15 – New Security Measures Grand Fury – Last Day — End of GOT ** Interview Segment #3 w/ Fred Ulmer Ill Fated – Aggression skell – Havent Decided Yet Big House Pete – Ten years Gibraltar – Modern Day Warrior Basis – Flamethrower Deja Vudoo – Your God

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Hillbilly at Heart! Joe Patrick and 4OTF

March 7, 2014 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars Comments Off on Hillbilly at Heart! Joe Patrick and 4OTF

This month we spoke with Matt Ross from Joe Patrick and Four on the floor for the first time. He talked to us about their CD Hillbilly at Heart, his writing process, and more. We also chatted up Rich Kulbacki and Eric George of Rising Regina about the formation of the new indie rock version of that band, City Love Story. This Month’s Playlist: Doppler Affect – Here I Come the Pennsylvania Rock Show – Intro Rockabilly Junction – Southern Skies *** Interview of Matt Ross of Joe Patrick and Four on the Floor Part 1 Joe Patrick and Four on the Floor – Hillbilly at Heart Brian Loosz – Livin’ the Good Life The KGB Band – Please Don’t Go *** Interview of Matt Ross of Joe Patrick and Four on the Floor Part 2 Joe Patrick and Four on the Floor – Smalltown Boy LOWJACK – White Trash Girl Rising Regina – Whiskey Turn – Uknown Tony Marinacci – Like U! Long Time Divided – Lady Luck *** Get Outta Town *** The Divide – Plastic Iron Fist Dillusion – Years Gone By Stream – Another Story *** end of GOT *** *** Interview of Rick Kulbacki of Rising Regina and City Love Story City Love Story – Adalaide Bridges Burned – Fifth Times A Charm Shattered – Hypocrite SubSonic – Burn It Down Stratega – Insane 3 Fold – Giving It Up Mushcup – Wasted Creep – Walking Backwards Camp Element – Raise the Sun

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All the Answers! Tony Marinacci

February 7, 2014 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars Comments Off on All the Answers! Tony Marinacci

Episode 316: Total Music & Entertainment Tony Marinacci of Total Music & Entertainment joins Bill to discuss how record labels view Western Pennsylvania and how we can alter our our plan of action and get heard. This month’s playlist: Step 11 – 7 SIN MARTYR After the Fall – Rumors Tony Marinacci – All The Answers *** Interview of Tony Marinacci Tony Marinacci – Control Chux Beta – God Damned Man Slingshot Genius – Shine Xander Demos – Dancing through Daggers *** WLER 97.7FM The Rock Station’s Grass Roots Show talks about AKMS and PARS www.977rocks.com —— Get Outta Town Segment brought to you by www.tmentertainment.com —— Resolution15 – NoRecourse.mp3 Sofachrome – Temporary Sunshine PepperDome – Sunshine Lighting —————————————————————————— A Lovely Crisis – Back Then – Cockey Rocker *** John Lane and The AK Music Scene Concert Calendar brought to you by www.fuentertainmentrocks.com Chip DiMonick – Make You Famous Gene the Werewolf – I Only Wanna Rock N Roll TUNE IN! – Listen to past guests as well View the AK Music Scene Concert Calendar Tony’s Biography Tony Marinacci is a professional producer, songwriter and musician. Currently, he runs an entertainment company – Total Music & Entertainment, multimedia recording studio and BMI affiliated music publishing company. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he is from one of the most accomplished and respected entertainment families to come from the area. Though his experience covers nearly every aspect of the entertainment industry, he has gained the most recognition as an audio engineer for major concerts and a wide range of world-class productions. His services are highly sought after by many live entertainment companies. His extensive studio capabilities also have him in very high demand. He has also been interviewed in MIX and EQ magazines as well as Variety, Billboard and many times in the Pittsburgh media. From the very beginning, Tony has always been around world-class entertainers. His first real experience came when he joined his father who was a Lighting Director for Tony Orlando and Dawn. Also part of that crew was his father’s cousin, John DeSantis, who was already one of the best Production Managers in the biz. Tony has always had excellent instruction and mighty big shoes to fill. Musically Tony learned piano while growing up in Pittsburgh. After his parents divorced he moved to California with his father. Growing up in the business as a 10-year-old kid in 1976, working on the road crew during summers and holidays. Being around professional musicians, he learned several other instruments, before finding his true love, and became an excellent guitarist. However, despite becoming a pretty good player, he realized that it would still be difficult to make a living being just a musician. Taking advantage of the professional entertainment environment around him, he was able to explore other production jobs. He gravitated towards sound and found that he was able to run mixing consoles. Soon, in 1982, he began helping doing sound for Tony Orlando. After moving back to Pittsburgh to graduate high school, Tony went right out on the road. He would soon earn a national reputation throughout the late 1980’s and 1990’s, as a great Audio Engineer while doing sound for many people, including larger Vegas acts, as well as stints with Bon Jovi and U2. This would also lead to mixing experiences in major recording studios including, The Record Plant and Electric Lady Land, among others, and was also the begining to him becoming a great producer. The constant traveling allowed him to be based anywhere, so, he settled back in Pittsburgh, where he had also started TME. Using all the experience and resources he gained doing other tasks on the road, he had turned TME into a growing company – specializing in live entertainment. Next, several local partnership involving major concerts in the area, made TME one of the most resourceful entertainment companies in the region throughout the 1990’s. Doing sound however, did not fulfill his need to be creative. He had begun writing songs as a teenager, and in his early 20’s, began to build his personal studio around an elaborate MIDI setup and a Fostex pro 8-track. A chance meeting in 1990 proved he was writing quality material, when it got him signed to write for a platinum-selling artists’ album on Virgin. The project however, was unfortunately shelved. After it was clear that they were not going to move ahead with any more plans, his contract was bought out. Hooking up with some friends at Geffen, he worked on several unique projects, and other opportunities later lead to work on Nissan television commercials, and some experiences in motion pictures with Disney and Universal Films. Enjoying growing success in both live and studio production put tremendous demand on his time and it soon became clear that he would have to decide between the two. Having already been established in major concerts leaned the decision. However, faced with unsuccessful efforts with recording projects, coupled with his then song writing partner taking material and the project name and releasing it as his own, excluding Tony from any credits or royalties – pretty much made it clear that he should go with live entertainment. Concentrated too much in the concert business was almost fatal when starting in 1997, the entire industry began to decrease tours at a pace of 10-15% a year. TME was not able to evolve as the industry continued to shrink. Then in 1999 Tony suffered a series of personal illnesses. Now, physically hampered, in a demanding industry, made it all but certain it was time to change gears. As TME was on the brink of extinction, Tony was working his way back. Fortunately he had his studio assets as his reputation as a great Audio Engineer had always put him in demand mixing in the studio, where he was also able to acquire software. As he began to assemble what had now become quite a substantial collection, he soon realized he had digital capabilities that were on…

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Alter Egos! KGB & Amber-Alexis

December 10, 2013 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars Comments Off on Alter Egos! KGB & Amber-Alexis

Bill and the guys and gals of Amber Alexis and KGB joined us on the phone to discuss their alter egos, bands, and just about anything and everything. Radio Show Playlist (click play at the top of the web browser to listen): Xander Demos – Dancing Through Daggers Amber-Alexis – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Amber-Alexis – What Child is This Doppler Affect – Santas Hog Rockabilly Junction – Finally Christmas Eve Gibraltar – Modern Day Warrior ZMW – Please Come Home For Christmas Long Time Divided – Requiem ZMW – Christmas Song Amber-Alexis – Blue Christmas ARetrospect – Exodus Amber-Alexis – Oh Holy Night Rising Regina – Away In a Manger *** Interview of Amber Alexis and KGB Gibraltar – Gin Got to Me Gibraltar – Might Have Been the Blow Amber Alexis – Indiana Amber Alexis – The Never (Live) KGB Biography KGB is an all-original rock band from western PA. The classic combination of catchy melodies, crunchy guitars, and a hard-driving rhythm section are the foundation of the KGB sound. KGB released their first full-length CD, Rock and Roll Dream, in June 2014. “Rock and Roll Dream” draws on the band’s extensive catalog of originals and showcases the diversity of the band’s sound. KGB will bang your head, shake your ass, and have you singing along in your car (it’s OK, no one is watching)… “Rock and Roll Dream” is available at iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, and other digital music sites. KGB is led by Bill Vulgris. Bill writes the songs, sings lead vocals and plays guitar. Bill is a veteran of the local music scene and is well-known for fronting his previous band Gibraltar and his current work with Amber-Alexis. Cliff Rose is Bill’s long-time partner in crime. Cliff has been playing bass and singing backing vocals with Bill since the 80s. Cliff’s running bass lines and vocals are a signature part of the KGB sound. Drummer Gregg Shotts moved to the Pittsburgh area from Detroit a few years ago and was looking for a project to join. Bill was looking to create a new venue for his originals and the die was cast. Gregg’s high energy drumming drives the KGB rhythm section. Gregg also plays drums for 90 Amp Fuse. Guitarist Garry Simmons is the newest member of band but is no stranger to Bill and Cliff, having recorded two Gibraltar albums and the Amber-Alexis album. Garry’s hard rocking blues-based style nicely compliments Bill’s country/roots rock sound. Garry is the resident mad scientist in the recording studio. KGB gives back to the community, playing many Rock For Life benefit concerts that raise money for sick children in the area.

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The Travelers

October 1, 2013 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars Comments Off on The Travelers

Radio Show PlaylistStep 11 – 7 Sin Martyr Gene the Werewolf – Rock N Roll Animal The GoAround – i ran Brian K. Shaffer – capitol nation *** Interview: The Travelers Rockabilly Junction – Southern Skies Homicide Black – Church on the Hill Osaris – Home After The Fall- Wasted Breath – Live kaj – Leverage SubSonic – Concubine Venus in Furs – High *** Get Outta Town Milk – Fly Iron Fist Dillusion – Years Gone By Jackie Blue – Help Me Breathe *** End of Get Outta Town Camp Element – Raise the Sun The Traveler’s Biography Born out of the ashes of former rock band conglomerates, the Travelers have emerged as a powerhouse musical project combining generations of Rock and Roll credo, merged together as a powerful musical juggernaut. The Travelers are comprised of a group of highly-skilled, seasoned musicians, each with varying skill sets, creating the flexibility of sharing responsibilities in the project, creating a complete musical package in which any given member has the ability to switch roles during a performance. The goal of the project is to produce an experience that transcends current commercial, mainstream music devoid of soul or identity, that connect the audience to the inspiration. The project was originally founded by Dave Lenavitt (Ford City, PA) assembling the lineup that included Jeff Claypool (Ford City, PA) and Joe Caruso (Kittanning, PA) in 2012 as a means of expressing musical inspiration that had laid dormant, but needed to be realized once again. In 2013 the founding members decided to expand the collective, adding additional talents and invited Brian Shaffer (Kittanning, PA), Kary Claypool (Ford City, PA) and Lars Rosell (Dayton, PA) to the lineup. The project focuses on creating timeless music, focusing on strong musicianship, vocal prominence, merged together with a solid backline. By adding Snap Brandon in late 2014 the lineup now feel complete. The Travelers are here to bring back the roots of Rock and Roll, “Traveling through and resurrecting eras of music past and present.”

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Sinner or Saint! Homicide Black

September 5, 2013 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars Comments Off on Sinner or Saint! Homicide Black

Homicide Black Playlist: Step 11 – 7 Sin Martyr pars-intro-jan07 Lollytrigger – One Sickleeye – Rock-a-Bye (Live) sweeper – sweetcate 1 – akmusicscene suffaCATE – Life Sweeper – Jim Platt * Interview – Homicide Black – the Pennsylvania Rock Show Homicide Black – Sinner or Saint Sweeper – PA Rock Show – jeffradio2012 Homicide Black – Church on the Hill After the Fall – Rumors SubSonic – Burn It Down Amber Alexis – Indiana Sweeper Napolean Dynamite Gasoline Dion – Pickle Farm sweeper – step 11 – 2 kaj – Leverage (acoustic) Loose Springs – Nashville Rockabilly Junction – # 8 Big With Seed – Need To Be Freed (Live 7-27-05) Chux-Beta-Leaves Sweeper – Indie Band Radio Ill Fated – Don’t Know Osaris – Home (live) Terry McCausland-Cruel Intentions punn rules Tony Marinacci – All the Answers ———— Lots of old School PA Rock Show in this one 9 YEARS of the PA Rock Show! Homicide Black’s Biography Paying homage to their musical roots, Homicide Black conjures images of darkness, despair and salvation (not always in that order), telling epic tales with some songs while delivering a straightforward onslaught of crushing metal with others. The music is truly brought to life during the band’s blistering live performances that include tributes to the metal gods designed to engage the audience and introduce metal’s rich history to new fans as well as reacquainting it with those who have waited far too long for their music to return to the epic stature it once had. Each member is a multi-instrumentalist, allowing for a truly organic writing process which is evident in the material on the band’s self-titled debut. From the dark imagery that sets the stage for “Spirits of the Dead,” “Sinner or Saint” and “Church on the Hill” to the tragedies that unfold in “The Tower” and “Well of Souls,” Homicide Black brings to life a new dawn of metal and the drive to bring it to the metal-starved masses. Comprised of these integral elements, each formidable in his own right, combined they form an unstoppable force of crushing metal, the likes the metal world rarely witnesses. The thunderous cannons launched by Jim “Jazz” Byers set the musical juggernaut into motion and barrel on throughout each groove-laden number in the band’s repertoire. A seasoned musician with numerous independent releases and national artist status under his belt, Jazz’s drums drive the music, allowing the songs to flourish and the tales to be told, all while pounding a dent into the chests of the metal-starved audiences that pack venues to experience Homicide Black. Sean Nestor has a long history with Jazz, as the two have collaborated on many previous projects and have remained brothers in arms throughout the years. The guitarist, voice and head storyteller of the band, Sean has been around long enough to know how to deliver metal’s message, and does just that with vocals ranging from melodic musings to the insane screams of a lunatic mind. Sean’s mission is to engage every audience, creating an intimate theatre environment that renders no difference between the 1st or 40th row of the venue. Mike “Lobo” Loborec adds the bass to the mix and all is complete. These forces unite to form Homicide Black, the perfect remedy for a weary, ailing metal world. So unite all ye sinners and saints. Homicide Black has arrived to provide salvation.

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