AK Music Scene

Featured Band September 2010

Bill Domiano — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:05:13 +0000

Why: Chux Beta opens for Spacehog at the Altar Bar this month 9/23

Bio: After a failed attempt at becoming the Free Credit Report.com band, Chux Beta went out for some ice cream. Then things got REALLY crazy…

Websites: chuxbeta.com | myspace.com/chuxbeta

Honor Flight 93 Through Local Music!

Bill Domiano — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:07:43 +0000

Beginning August 1 to December 31, 2010, John Vento and the Nied’s Hotel Band and TME Recordings are teaming with Total Music & Entertainment to give all the proceeds from the downloads of the song “Day The Lady Cried” from the John Vento / Buddy Hall & Friends – Nied’s Hotel CD to the Flight 93 Memorial Campaign.

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Begin: September 9, 2010 at 00:15
End: September 9, 2010 at 23:45
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Place: Penn Hills, PA

skell – Shangri La 27

Bill Domiano — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:36:23 +0000

skell hails from Pittsburgh, PA. where the Mike Palone first teamed up with bass player, Michael Ekis, to form a band that would play the kind of music that was rarely heard on the local music scene. With the additions of vocalist Pat Bono and drummer Keith Kweder, Skell, one of the Pittsburgh area’s biggest draws, just keeps on getting bigger, better, and louder.

“We have diverse musical backgrounds, draw on these to create something unique. and try to take heavy music a step further by combining different styles in each song. We try to achieve in recordings, the energy and emotion that we have in our live shows.” -Mike Palone

Review: PA Musician

Purchase: Dig Station

After the Fall – Hope Dies Hard

Bill Domiano — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:29:02 +0000

Alle-Kiski Valley-based quintet After The Fall unleashes a tough, melody-geared brand of contemporary heavy rock on their first full-length set, Hope Dies Hard. Guitarists B.J. Galbraith and Brandon Cornish, bassist Steve Craven and drummer Matt Ferrante set chunky backdrops of snarling guitars and weighty rhythms behind lead singer Darin Baker, who runs the gamut from subdued singing to anguished howls as he conveys confrontational, contemplative and emotional lyrics. Most of Hope Dies Hard’s dozen tracks go on the offensive with punishing, hook-laden rockers, setting the tone with the stern and driving opener “Blame.” Read the rest of the review at PA Musician

Purchase: atfrocks.com

(kaj) – Cold Silence

Bill Domiano — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:18:00 +0000

Formed in 2001, Kāj is a high-energy, modern rock band hailing from the Alle-Kiski area of Western, PA. The bands music takes you back to the early days of rock, fused with modern rock melodies and lyrics that are instantly connected to by its listeners.

Kāj has been featured on numerous terrestrial and satellite radio stations all over the United States, including the “Radar Report” on XM Channel 52 in 2005 as one of the 12 most notable unsigned acts in the nation. The band’s music has also been featured by MTV Networks on such shows as “MTV Made”, “MTV Fat Camp”, “MTV Spring Break” and “MTV Exiled”.

With their self-titled CD sampler released in 2003, and their 2005 full length CD titled “Bombs”, Kāj is hitting the road in support of their new full length CD titled “Cold Silence”, released in March of 2010.

Through hard work and perseverance…
stomping, singing, breathing, fighting and grinding…
Kāj is making their way towards their collective fate…
The National Arena

Down
The Walls
About You
Rise up
Cold Silence
Crawl to Me
I Deny
Born Again
Before I Can Breathe

Purchase: CD Baby

Doppler Affect – Which Way to Go

Bill Domiano — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:11:39 +0000

Doppler Affect is a straight forward rock sound with a great deal of influence from various genres. The musicians on this cd are based out of Pittsburgh PA and have years of professional experience in the industry. Playing with national acts OUTLAWS, FOGHAT, CHARLIE DANIELS Band (to name a few) as well as smaller venues through out the region Doppler Affect has gained substantial recognition for their brand of original rock. The band is a triple guitar threat, bass, drums and soaring vocals guaranteed to rock you or sooth your soul depending on the track. If rock-n-roll is your thing do yourself a favor find out how the DOPPLER AFFECTs you

One Last Nail
Which Way to Go
Crystal Tear Drops
Where are You Now
What Can I Do
Ring of Fire
See You Again
Going Home

Purchase: CD Baby

August 2010 Featured Band

Bill Domiano — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:09:55 +0000

Why: Host band for Rock for Life August 6 & 7

Bio: Re-forged in the spring of 2007, After the Fall has wasted no time making its way around the local and regional music scene… Establishing themselves as a staple in the original Hard Rock music genre, and constantly building a loyal fan base… After the Fall is bred of refined musicianship, wrapped around inspired lyrics, that relate to the everyday business of living. AtF is not only original music, but an infectious sound and voice, delivered with authority and authenticity, that speaks to their listeners head on, straight up, and with no excuses. After the Fall is poised and ready to connect to the masses through their music, energy, and live performances. Featured on Pittsburgh’s 102.5 WDVE Morning Show’s “The Coffee House” July 2007. Established and performs at one of the area’s largest independent concerts “Rock for Life” www.rockforlifeconcert.com raising thousands of dollars for children every year since 1999. Shot video and played to a sellout crowd for a taping of “Underground TV” which aired on FOX 8 in January 2009. After the Fall independently released their full length album “Hope Dies Hard” on October 4th, 2008. (AtF also released a 5 song EP in 2005) “Heavy yet Melodic Guitars with Hook-Laden Vocal Harmonies… Solidly backed by Thunderous Bass Lines and Air Tight Percussion.” -Shady Lady Productions

Website: atfrocks.com | myspace.com/atfrocks | rockforlifeconcert.com

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