A Very Yinzer Christmas PARS646

Interview Segment 1 with Joe Wodarek and John Vento from A Very Yinzer Christmas

  • Tell us about the project, please.
  • Tell us about Band Together Pittsburgh.
  • How did you get all these artists to record in one studio?
  • How many people total were involved in this project?
  • What is the best pizza you’ve had because you’re a musician?
  • Which song that you’ve written could survive an apocalyptic event and help re-populate the Earth?
  • You have access to a DeLorean with a flux capacitor, where are you going in time and what band would you hang out with?
  • What would you sell your soul for musically?

Interview Segment 2 with Joe and John

  • What non-standard venue would you like to play at?
  • Tell me about an embarrassing moment that happened to you on stage?
  • Who was the most influencial in you becoming a musician?
  • We talk about Black Ridge.
  • If your musical idol sat down beside you and you could only ask one question, who is it and what is the question?
  • Where can each of you be found online? Joe Wodarek and John Vento

A Very Yinzer Christmas, will take place at the Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, 510 E. 10 Ave., Munhall, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 6:30 p.m.  It will Band Together Pittsburgh.

The lineup of performers includes:
A Very Yinzer Christmas

  • Gene the Werewolf
  • Clinton Clegg
  • Scott Blasey
  • Joe Wodarek
  • Bill Deasy
  • Joe Grushecky
  • Stevee Wellons
  • Donnie Iris
  • Joey Wodarek, Jr.
  • Pete Hewlett
  • Nied’s Hotel Band
  • Jeff Jimerson
  • Johnny Angel and the Halos
  • Abby Abbondanza
  • Norman Nardini
  • The Skyliners
  • Ruff Creek
  • Baylee Taylor
  • Miss Freddye
  • Totally 80’s

Band Together Pittsburgh Musicians:

  • Patrick Lah & Joe Hnath
  • Xavier Allen
  • Spectrum Band
  • Cello
  • Benj Spencer
  • Zbigniew Konewka

About Band Together Pittsburgh

Founded in 2016, Band Together Pittsburgh uses music as an instrument for change. The non-profit 501(C)(3) organization provides innovative programming, experiences, and vocational opportunities to enhance the lives of those living  on the autism spectrum.

About the Author
Bill is a teacher by day and webmaster by night. Bill started working with bands and their online presence in 1995. He founded AK Music Scene in February of 2004 and the Pennsylvania Rock Show followed shortly after in September of 2004. In October of 2016, he founded Podcast your Scene Bill hopes that his websites help the bands around the world get their music heard. Unsigned music creates signed music, and there are a lot of bands out there that deserve a shot at that. In late 2017, Bill started his 4th unsigned music website, www.buildthescene.com