Welcome to a CPMP Special: The Central Pennsylvania Music Awards! Please enjoy these exclusive interviews with the 6th Annual CPMHOF Inductees, backstage at the awards show.

In order of interview:
The Innocence Mission - https://www.theinnocencemission.com/
The Jordan Brothers - https://www.facebook.com/theJordanBrothers/
The Soulville All-Stars - https://www.discogs.com/artist/2187362-The-Soulville-All-Stars
Mike Reid - https://www.mikereidmusic.com/bio
August Burns Red - https://augustburnsred.com/

Recorded at the CPMAs, March 5th, 2025 @ The American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA.

Make sure you check out the CPMHOF for more information about the Hall of Fame, upcoming events, and the CPMAs:
https://cpmhof.com/

Enjoy!

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This episode we have:

Amy Simpson:
Lead Vocalist of Blitz Dynette, a Hall of Fame Soul Band out of Central PA - Amy is also a CPMA winner for Best Female Vocalist.
Amy grew up performing music all over the world as a young adult. Amy Started with Blitz Dynette in 1992, and has recorded 2 full length albums and 1 EP with the band. Amy also sings with the Groove Rebels, a Rock Band also out of Central PA, and her own solo project. In this episode Daniel, Alan, and Amy discuss her come up as a musician, some experiences from her music career, and her monthly article in Harrisburg Magazine.
https://blitzdynette.com/
https://www.facebook.com/people/Groove-Rebels/61555198117280/

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Sir Dominique Jordan:
Lead Vocalist of The Prolific Steppas, and the founder and CEO of The Artivist Corp. and Nobody's Pen. Also a CPMA Spot Award winner for Best Spoken Word.
Traveling the country, sharing the transformative power of Hip Hop culture and creative expression, especially through spoken word poetry. Sir Dominique Jordan is a true superhuman, in music, poetry, as well as activism. Spreading positivity and encouragement all over the country, Sir Dominique Jordan is not just a Hip Hop artist. Joining Sir Dominique Jordan in this episode is Lassai, a solo artist out of Lancaster, PA.
Make sure you stick around for an exclusive live performance at the end of the episode!
https://unitedmasters.com/a/sirdominiquejordan
https://www.facebook.com/sirdominiquejordan/
https://www.instagram.com/sirdominiquejordan/
https://www.instagram.com/theartivistcorp/
https://open.spotify.com/album/0MDUzrt5mqJhbK47zcRMjO

Enjoy!

You can find out more about the CPMHOF @ https://cpmhof.com/

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Today is the 6th annual CPMAs, see you there!

This week we have:

Nick Meyers:
Like most of us, Nick loved music from a young age; He started attending local shows and writing about his experiences in the early 2000s, and soon he was planning his own awards show. Quickly growing his ideas into a business in 2007. Fast forward to current day, Nick runs 717 Entertainment, booking first time stage performers and local acts all the way to nationally known artists. If you'd like to attend an upcoming show, or contact them for booking check out their website below.
https://www.717entertainment.com/
https://www.facebook.com/717Entertainmentllc

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Dinosaurs In Paris:
Dinosaurs In Paris is a 5 piece Easycore band from Shippensburg, PA. Born in 2019, they have released a 6 song EP, a 10 song LP, a 3 song EP, and quite a few singles. They have played all over PA and the East Coast. You can't deny if you have heard their name it sticks in your head, and it's the same for their music. We couldn't be happier to have these guys on to sit down and give us some of their back story.
https://dinosinparis2020.wixsite.com/dinosaursinparis
https://www.facebook.com/dinosinparis/

You can find out more about the CPMHOF @ https://cpmhof.com/

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Another awesome year of the Youth Music Showcase! Hosted at Millersville University. Thank you to the volunteers, students, and the artists that gave their time for this event.
Please enjoy some short interviews with the artists before the hit the stage.

The lineup for this year was:
Lucy Trout, Johalys Bencosme, Jake Rollins, Lydia Mowers, Juliet, C.Z. Moe, Carmine Gontz, Blank Page, Alex Lee Warner, Penny Shaw, Izzy Butters, and Lucy Hood.

Being our third year at this event it is amazing to get to see how each artist has grown; and getting to speak to some incredibly talented newcomers.

Thanks again to the CPMHOF, Todd Bedard, Brandon Valentine, and all others that helped make this event happen this year.

You can find out more about the CPMHOF @ https://cpmhof.com/

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Remember to get your tickets to the 2025 CPMAs coming up on March 5th:
https://amtshows.com/show/6th-annual-cpmas-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony/

This week we have:

Rich Ruoff:
Rich is the original owner of the legendary Chameleon Club in Lancaster, PA and now the current Owner / General manager of The Village & Lizard Lounge also located in Lancaster! Rich began hosting live music in 1985 and hasn't looked back. Over the years, he has hosted many different genres of music, names both big and small. Rich is definitely a pivotal part the the Central Pennsylvania music community and we cannot thank him enough for his contributions. Please enjoy as we talk about the experience, joys and journey of owning a Night Club / Music venue.
https://thevillagenightclub.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thevillagenightclub/?hl=en


Eternal Frequency:
An Award Winning Hard Rock Band from Lancaster PA, front women Emelle and Guitarist Justin took the time to sit with us and speak about the journey of Eternal Frequency and their experiences as musicians. Their Hard Rock instrumentals paired with Emelle's powerful vocals led the band to a quick and staggering success. Eternal Frequency has won several CPMA's from 2020 Best New Artist and 2022 Best Hard Rock Artist, along with many more from other organizations! With New Music and shows coming soon, make sure you check them out on all their socials!
https://www.facebook.com/EternalFrequencyofficial
https://www.youtube.com/c/EternalFrequencyOfficial
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Mdnl66TIBHdOcISzoTNMd
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/eternal-frequency/1435184877
https://www.instagram.com/eternalfrequencyofficial/

You can find out more about the CPMHOF @ https://cpmhof.com/

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Welcome to another special episode of the CPMP. In this episode we had the pleasure of being invited to a Writer's Round put on by Home Is Where The Art Is at Gift Horse Brewing Company in York, PA. Home Is Where The Art Is is a Nashville styled Songwriter's Round held every Third Thursday of the month where featured local songwriters can perform their original songs. Focusing on connecting artists with each other, as well as with the listeners, Amber and Dan do a wonderful job at making everyone feel comfortable and encouraging creativity. This organization embodies the unique talent that is alive here in Central PA.

We encourage you to attend one of these events in the future. Please check out their website below:
https://homeiswheretheartispa.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088915923154

Special thanks to Gift Horse Brewing for accommodating us and working with our local musicians and artists.

You can find out more about the CPMHOF @ https://cpmhof.com/

Brought to you by Darker with Daniel @ Studio 3.
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Remember to get your tickets to the 2025 CPMAs coming up on March 5th:
https://amtshows.com/show/6th-annual-cpmas-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony/

This week we have:

Gloria Horn Tice:
Educator of Note Award Winner - From the Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame
Gloria is a retired music teacher from Lebanon, PA. where she taught General Music at both Lebanon Catholic School as well as Lebanon School District. She is a graduate of West Chester University where she received her B.S. degree in Music Education; University of Turabo in Puerto Rico and Penn State University where she earned her M.S. degree in Teaching English as a second language; and Walden University where she earned her M. Ed. degree in Elementary Reading and Literacy. She was inducted into the Lebanon County Musicians Hall of Fame in 2014, and is a member of the Lebanon County Educators Honor Society. Among many, many more accomplishments in both music education and performance. For a more comprehensive bio, please click the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18fAG3MLQo/

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RUINESS:
A new Female-Fronted Original Hard Rock Band, RUINESS started as a tribute project and morphed from performing set from Paramore and Flyleaf to writing their own original music. Consisting of 4 accomplished local musicians; Ariana (Vocals), Greg (Guitar), Greg (Bass), and Dylan (Drums), RUINESS brings the flare and style of other female-fronted Rock Bands along with their own unique and heavy sound. Ariana has described their sound as "Paramore but PISSED". You can listen to their released singles on all streaming platforms, and keep up with their upcoming music releases and live shows on their website below.
Please stay to the end of the episode for an exclusive live performance from Greg and Ariana.
https://www.ruiness.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557614114972
https://ruinessofficial.bandcamp.com

You can find out more about the CPMHOF @ https://cpmhof.com/

Brought to you by Darker with Daniel @ Studio 3.
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All media requests: [email protected]
Want to be on an episode of the CPMP? For all considerations please fill out a form @ https://cpmhof.com/guest-consideration

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Remember to get your tickets to the 2025 CPMAs coming up on March 5th:
https://amtshows.com/show/6th-annual-cpmas-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony/

This week we have:

Dave Still:
Sr. Recording Engineer and Operations Manager of the Schoolhouse Recording Studio, Westport, Connecticut from 1976-1984. Responsible for three (3) Muddy Waters Grammy Award Winning Blues Records. Dave's biography speaks for itself in this episode. We get a glimpse of the recording process and equipment used to record those iconic songs in the 80s. Other notable artists that recorded with Dave are: Edgar Winter, Johnny Winter, 38 Special, Cyndi Lauper, Dan Hartman, Foghat, Rick Derringer, Sonny Terry & Willie Dixon, Allen Merrill, 3rd Stream, and many more.
https://www.lvc.edu/profiles/david-still/

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Brian Seneca:
Guitarist for Zero Gravity out of Harrisburg, PA, Brian has been playing music for most of his life. Brian just released his first solo album "I Am Still Around" which was nominated for "Album of the Year" for the 6th annual CPMAs this year. Brian collaborated with many names on this album including; Amy Simpson, Greg Platzer, Shelby Nelson of The Famous, and more. Stick around to the end for an exclusive performance of "Alright by Me" and be sure to check out his new album!
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brian-seneca/1777624113
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RNAkmwj7AU
https://www.reverbnation.com/zerogravityrockandrollband

You can find out more about the CPMHOF @ https://cpmhof.com/

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Welcome to another packed episode. This week we have:

Frank Schofield:
On-Air Personality & Executive Producer for Cumulus Media from the mid-90s to the early 2000s, Frank has an extensive background in Radio hosting, production, and sales. Moving into the late 2010s Frank was the Director of Live Entertainment and Media Services for the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for 6 years.
In this episode we get into his experiences in Radio and Live Entertainment, and how things have evolved in the last few decades.

Public Disco Porch:
2023 Best Folk Band CPMA Winner.
Formed by Spencer McCreary in York, PA. Public Disco Porch is a 4 piece band with a unique blend of Folk and Metal.
In this episode we dive into the recording style and effort that goes into the creative and old-school mixing to produce the sound that is Public Disco Porch. We get some background of the band, Spencer's inspirations, and some info about the new album they released in 2024 - "Benediction".
Make sure to stay to the end for a live acoustic performance of the song "Matthew 27:52"!
https://www.publicdiscoporch.com/
https://www.facebook.com/publicdiscoporch/
https://www.instagram.com/publicdiscoporch/

You can find out more about the CPMHOF @ https://cpmhof.com/

Brought to you by Darker with Daniel @ Studio 3.
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Welcome back. We have a very special episode in store for you this week. Please enjoy!

Jeff Snyder:
A seasoned Professor, Jeff has an incredible background in music education (to say the least). During his 25-year tenure at Lebanon Valley College, Professor Jeff Snyder created and directed the Music Business Concentration, served as the Music Department Chair, and led students in creating the award-winning VALE Music Group. Jeff was awarded the first "Educator of Note" award from the CPMHOF in 2019. Now retired from Academia, Jeff has many ventures still related to music education and music production. You can also check out his YouTube channel below.
https://www.youtube.com/@snydersmusicbiznews

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Angel Dweh:
Finally on the Podcast! We have spoken to Angel on the Red Carpet of the CPMAs for many years now and it was an honor to finally get to sit down and discuss the origins and inspirations of his music. Angel is a Liberian-American singer, recording artist, songwriter, composer, dancer, and actor. Among many other awards and nominations, Angel has been nominated for the Best World Music Band/Artist CPMA in 2023, R&B/Soul CPMA in 2024, and received a spot award for Best World Music in 2024. Please make sure you stay tuned for a special live performance at the end of the episode!
https://www.angeldweh.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@AngelDweh
https://www.instagram.com/angeldwehofficial

You can find out more about the CPMHOF @ https://cpmhof.com/

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