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Supermonkey PARS595

December 3, 2021 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:00:32 Comments Off on Supermonkey PARS595

Christian of SuperMonkey joins Bill for episode 595 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. featuring music from: Winter’s Descent, The Cheats, Conflict Cycle, Prime 8, 30 Days of Pain, SuperMonkey, Brandon Green, Rat Bastard, Doppler Affect, Rockabilly Junction, Corners of Sanctuary Interview with SuperMonkey What has SuperMonkey been up to, since you were last on? Bill talks about the loss of local musician Bill Duff. Who else is in your band? We talk about the Vinnie Belfiore benefit concert coming up this Saturday. What is your favorite venue, food-wise? Ridiculous band riders? What company would you like to license one of your songs to?

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Dave Hillis PARS587

October 8, 2021 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:06:25 Comments Off on Dave Hillis PARS587

This week’s guest for episode 587 is Dave Hillis: Multi-Platinum Recording Engineer, Producer, and Mixer. Credits include Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, The Afghan Whigs, James Blunt & More. Segment 1 with Dave Hillis You have done some work for some big name bands in the studio, can you do some name dropping for us? You started playing at a pretty young age and were in a signed band, can you touch upon that? What made you transition into the studio from playing? What studios have you worked in? Do you know someone who might know someone who knows Dave Grohl? Who is your Dave Grohl? Where have you worked as far as studios go? How did you end up at The Vault Recording Studio? Who have you worked with at the Vault? Segment 2 You come acrosse a Deloreon, what band would you go back in time to hang out with? You can sit on a bench with your musical idol, but you can only ask them one question to get the conversation started; who are you talking to and who do you ask? Tell us about your recent release Skylines. What would you sell your soul to the devil for? What are the albums hanging up on the wall behind you? https://youtu.be/dZXgH6mk0nMhttps://youtu.be/G40LuQN0yNU

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Royal Honey – Cut n’ Run PARS561

April 2, 2021 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:06:10 Comments Off on Royal Honey – Cut n’ Run PARS561

Eric Rodger of Royal Honey and Bill have a long conversation about the scene, their new single Cut n’ Run, Gigaroo, Milvale Music Festival, The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival, SOS PGH Concert Series, and more. Featuring music from: Winter’s Descent, Royal Honey, The Borstal Boys, Shock Frenzy Segment 1 with Eric Rodger If you were waiting in a crossroads and the devil offered you what you wanted, what would you trade your soul for? Where does the artwork for your albums and singles come from? You guys have some festivals coming up, do you want to mention them? (Check our our 2021 Festival Guide) Tell us about your new single Cut n’ Run. Segment 2 with Eric of Royal Honey Your song, SOS 2020 started its own movement and you can get the whole story on how the song is raising money for NIVA’s Emergency Relief fund. It has also sparked its own concert series with season 2 starting on April 8, 2021. This season features Singer Songwriter Night, a Blues Night, a Jazz Night, and a Metal Night. We discuss Winter Descent’s new track, Fortune. We also talk about the community building that came out of the SOS 2020 project: being able to invite bands that weren’t necessarily involved in the song, involvement from places like First Angel Media. How the project brought about new relationships within the music scene. We also have a Pre-Show Podcast interview series that evolved from the project. Shoutout to Nightlife Line. They are building a hospitality and nightlife worker fund that will distribute modest cash grants to people in our industries whose incomes and ability to work have been affected by COVID-19. This past weekend, Pittsburgh went big in support of Moondogs! You can still help! https://linktr.ee/SaveMoondogs We discuss Cattivo‘s current situation to the best of our knowledge, the postponement of Descendants of Crom for 2021, and more. We discuss the band Shock Frenzy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF74i79PDZA

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Slam Band and Sam PARS560

March 26, 2021 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:09:25 Comments Off on Slam Band and Sam PARS560

Joining Bill for the first time is Slam Band & Sam (except there isn’t really a Sam?!?!) We started off with everyone introducing themselves. Featuring music from: Royal Honey, Steve Hawk, Slam Band & Sam, Dan Stonerook, The Whelming Waters, The Bail Jumpers Segment 1 with Slam Band & Sam Where did the band name come from and who is Sam?!? If Adam was going to run for president and the rest of you are going to end up in his cabinet, what is his slogan going to be? Why would I find Slam Band & Sam in a social studies book? We then talk about the Vault Recording Studio and their label. Who is your Dave Grohl? You get 1 hour to sit on a bench and talk to any musician in the world, but only ask 1 question… If you ended up in a crossroads with the devil and he offered you whatever you wanted, what would you sell your soul for? Tell me a little bit about Jimi Was… Segment 2 with Slam Band & Sam Let’s say you get to headline a tour, what other bands would you want on the bill with you? What city would you start the tour in, and at what venue? What is the soundtrack that we listen to while traveling between cities on your tour? What is coming up for Slam Band & Sam? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGC4CRWjYC4

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John Lane PARS556

February 26, 2021 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:03:30 Comments Off on John Lane PARS556

John Lane joins Bill on episode 556 and talked about The Hellfire Club and the pleasure John has working with Damon Conn, Dave Moore, Lee Heltzel, and Eric Matthews. We discussed the current writing that has been going on for THC. We discussed the Jedi Mike Palone and all the influential music and singers of Whiskey High and Skell. Talked about Rock for Life and the events Matt Ferrante and John have coming to Iselin Community Park/The American Hilljack Ranch. We touch on the SOS PGH as well as Bishop Savage’s, Savage Media Group. John even got to say a few words about Jozey Zeitler and Jeff Graham of Jozey and The Corruption! We also touch on the club issues that the pandemic guidelines are causing. Featuring music from: skell, The Hellfire Club, Jozey and the Corruption, Anxiety at Besthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og7QcGpKp1M

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Supermonkey PARS538

October 23, 2020 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:34 Comments Off on Supermonkey PARS538

SuperMonkey joins Bill for episode 538 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. SuperMonkey is a recording artist, guitarist, singer, producer, recording studio, and record label owner from Pittsburgh, PA. SuperMonkey was established in 2002. After releasing 7 albums & EP’s with a variety acts and line ups SuperMonkey is currently touring as a stripped down 3 piece band in the vein of Jimi Hendrix & Stevie Ray Vaughn, preforming original songs from all of his recordings as well as a few choice covers like The Beatles, Prince, and Led Zeppelin. SuperMonkey has shared the stage with many acts like members of Guns ‘n Roses, Samantha Fish, White Denim, Quiet Riot, Fuel, Ace Frehley, The Fixx, The Biters, and Robin Trower. Owner of Pittsburgh Rock ‘n Roll Record Label, Record Shop, Concert Production Company- ​SuperMonkey Recording Company, and is the Marketing Partner at Tonic Recording Studios. Where to find SuperMonkey: Segment 1 with SuperMonkey Can you tell us a little bit about SuperMonkey as a whole, I’d almost call it an industry of its own? You have played with a ton of Pittsburgh musicians that I’m familiar with, would you like to do some name dropping to start things off? If you could ask your musical idol just one question, what would it be? If you were on a tour and I tagged along, what would the soundtrack be? 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? Segment 2 Can you tell us about the moment you realized that you wanted to be a part of the music scene? Who are your favorite bassist, guitarist, singer and drummer? What is one thing that your fans would be surprised to know about you? What is next for SuperMonkey and where can you be found online? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3Y2e2khQbk

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