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Lucky Me PARS445

January 4, 2019 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:03:50 Comments Off on Lucky Me PARS445

Episode 445 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show featured, Lucky Me, recently returning to the scene. Segment 1 What brought you back to the scene? Did you just want to play with Robbie again? Have you ever seen Robbie and Billy Ray Cyrus in the same room? Learn how Lucky Me formed. What band would Jessica like to front? (Think the movie Rockstar) What band would Robbie want to play bass in? Who would you put in an all-star band from the local scene, that you would manage? Hear about their original, Best Thing. Segment 2 Where does Chip DiMonick live? sort of? Batman & Robin? Why the name, Lucky Me? You get to hear Bill and Robbie go on a reminiscing “rant” about the scene. You also get to hear Jessica talk a bit about the D.C. music scene and bands. How can find Lucky Me, online? Find Lucky Me Online:

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2KD #SYDSTRONG

December 16, 2017 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:59:58 Comments Off on 2KD #SYDSTRONG

We did something unusual this week, well actually 2 very unusual things. We had a guest on from a cover band. WHAT!?! As you all know the Pennsylvania Rock Show is about original music. That doesn’t mean that we’re against cover bands, we just can’t play covers on the show. We are also playing 5, yes 5 brand new songs to the show in this episode! Shannon of 2KD joined us to talk about their second annual #SYDSTRONG toy drive. The toy drive is in honor of a past Rock for Life Recipient who has unfortunately, passed. Its their way to keep Syd’s name and soul alive. The show features 7 bands and is Saturday, December 23, 2017. There is a $5 cover (which will be donated to a current RfL Recipient) or you can bring a new unwrapped toy. They toys will be taken to Childrens Hospital and donated to the children there on December 24th. Toys can also be dropped off in advance of the show if you can’t make it at the Sidebar, Polish Falcons, K&S Automotive, Kittanning Collision, and the Pizzeria. Bill was a bit all over the place so many topics were covered during this show, including talking about some other local band members that pop in to support local music at other bands’ shows. We talked about Lady Jaye of First Angel Media and her multi talents of both writing and photography. You should check her out at firstangelmedia.com We also talk about Reina Peli Art & Photography, Dan of GtX Media, We then talked about the Rock for Life Xmas Party which is TONIGHT Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 8pm at the Leechburg Moose. They are accepting donations at the door, there is no set cover. The show features SKELL, After the Fall, Slant 6, and Farewell Felicia.

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Shattered – Blackout Sessions – Erik Rhodes

September 29, 2017 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 1:05:14 Comments Off on Shattered – Blackout Sessions – Erik Rhodes

In segment 1: Erik Rhodes, from Shattered, joined to discuss many things in the world of Shattered including their up and coming Album, Blackout Sessions. We discussed the band the Art of Burning Bridges and a former band of some of the members, Fountain Infinity. We debut the song Love/Hate/Obsession on the show. We talk a bit about the song and how it is a “Shattered” version of a love song.  We talked about a show 10 and a half years ago 2/23/2007 when Shattered played live in my living room. We have 2 live tracks from that night in our archives. Erik talked about the recording process that they used for the Blackout Session album. He told us that they had already started writing this album before the last album, Rise of Hypocrisy was released, and that they had started recording the album in October 2014. He told us about some upcoming shows that the band and his acoustic project have coming up. Shattered is opening tomorrow, September 30, 2017 for Lacuna Coil at Diesel. Erik gave us some incite into his influences through telling us about his music collection. In segment 2: Erik told us about the acoustic track, Silhouette, off of the upcoming release, too. We talked a bit about country music!?!?!? We moved on to get Erik’s opinion on pay to play. We talked about what is good about our music scene and even something that Erik believes needs fixed about the scene. We talked about the quality of the musicians in the scene and the Rock for Life Concert Series, as well. I brought up the band Creep, who will be writing new music for the first time in years, you can get a digital copy of their last album by listening for a code in Episode 325 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. We then discussed the different influences that may have affected the sound of the Blackout Sessions album. I then had Erik tell us his favorite song off of the new disc, his overall favorite Shattered Song, & his favorite cover to play. Erik brought up the band Deadman’s Hand that I’m trying to book, now.

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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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Rock for Life Concert Series

April 27, 2016 Build the Scene All Podcasts, pars 0:19:38 Comments Off on Rock for Life Concert Series

In this episode, Bill sits down with Matt Ferrante, co-founding member of the Rock for life Concert Series, to discuss the history of the show and how it has evolved over the years into a concert series. They discuss topics such as: how a recipient is picked, what people can do to help out, how bands can play the shows, & upcoming shows. Matt also let’s everyone know the costs of both the indoor and outdoor shows, as well as, what a qualified guest means. All in all, this is a very informative discussion about the Rock for life organization and concert series. It is the mission of Rock for Life to provide financial support to needy individuals residing in Western PA who are suffering from life threatening diseases. Rock for Life sponsors music festivals and other music-related and general fundraising events to raise the monies necessary to support its purpose. Rock for Life’s Past Recipients 2016 – 17 – TBD 2015 – 16 – Sydney Brison & Leeland Wensel 2014 – 15 – Abby Bowser 2013 – 14 – Alicia Hruby 2012 – 13 – Brittani Kemerer 2011 – 12 – Wesley Zablocki 2010 – 11 – Aaron Jones 2009 – X – Savanah Robledo 2008 – 9 – Mikey McCulley 2007 – 8 – David Heidel 2006 – 7 – Owen Hunter 2005 – 6 – Alexander Hooks 2004 – 5 – Jasmine Henry 2003 – 4 – The Helping Hands Society 2002 – 3 – Jonathan Beck 2001 – 2 – Christina Calendrella 2000 – 1 – Mark Gregory Official Rock for Life Concert Series Website Rock for Life’s Facebook Rock for Life’s Twitter Iselin Ballfield Give us some Feedback: Subscribe, Review, & Rate us on iTunes Subscribe, Review, & Rate us on MixCloud Subscribe, Review, & Rates us on Google Play E-mail: feedback@buildthescene.com Call Us: 724-568-7018 Join Our Mailing List Submit Your Own Music: Submission Form Book your Band: Booking Form Get our App: iPhone

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