AKMS: from Jacob Parks: While you are an artist pushing your art, do you feel you are doing enough for others around you in the community? CF: I think that with being involved with Rock for Life, yes, I feel extremely involved in the community. AKMS: What is it about a stage that draws you to it?…
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AKMS: from Chris Dittman: If you could say a thank you to one local musician that is not a current band mate of yours, for being an influence and helping to mold you into the performer you are today, who would it be? JP: That is a hard question to answer. I was raised around…
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AKMS: Chris, you’ve been in the western PA music scene for a while now, what do you feel are the pros and cons of the scene? CD: Well, I’ve been in the scene for 23 years now and I’ve seen it go through several changes. I’d have to say the biggest pro of the scene…
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For the first time ever in our time with mixcloud.com, the Pennsylvania Rock Show has 2 podcasts that have charted in the top 50 of the metal charts at the same time! Episode 348 is currently charted at #43 and Episode 347 remains in the top 50 coming in at #47! Day 2 Interviews: Episode…
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In recent weeks/months/days we’ve been putting an emphasis on local rock charity concerts at the Pennsylvania Rock Show If you’re interested in finding out a bit about how gracious the local rock community scene is in Western Pennsylvania, please take a few moments to listen to the following podcasts.
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Zac Shepard, of After the Fall, recently received an endorsement from Sinister Guitar Picks. After the Fall is a 4 piece, original hard rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Originally formed back in 2004, they’ve undergone several lineup changes over the years, and although met with success soon after their formation, it’s their current incarnation that…
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What is the state of local entertainment going into 2016? For those of you that may not know Tony Marinacci of Total Entertainment & Entertainment passed away on September 2, 2015. He was an important figure in the history of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. Tony was instrumental in teaching me how to run a sound…
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Some of the awesome photography, that I’m sure you’ve noticed, on buildthescene.com and buildthescene.com were NOT taken by me. I know what you’re thinking.. wait what?!? Concert Photography In recent years, a concert photographer has emerged in the South Western Pennsylvania Music scene. Her name is Reina Peli and she does amazing work. From concert…
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Years ago, I started designing websites for local musicians. The very first website I did was for a band called Hybrid. Steve Craven, Matt Ferrante, Tim Henry, and John Couslin made up that band. Through the years I’ve followed the scene while these group of men have moved on to different bands. Steve and Matt…
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AKMS: You’ve been a main stay on the local music scene for quite some time. What would you say has been the biggest change in our music scene during that span? Jeff: I really don’t think a lot has changed over time other than.. maybe a lot of the older clubs that were around are…
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