This episode we chat with Paul Lyons and Anita Wise. These long-time comedians entertained our questions before their October CapComedy performance! We talked everything from Anita Wise auditioning for the role of Elaine Benes on Seinfeld, to Paul Lyons writing for Playgirl magazine. Stay tuned for A TOAST of a vinyl pick at the end of the episode.

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Paul Lyons has had more than two dozen TV appearances on Comedy Central, Everybody Loves Raymond, and Showtime. Paul has headlined as a stand-up comic in every state as well as overseas in London, England and Sydney, Australia. Anita Wise is a stand up comedian and actor who has made numerous television appearances including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Seinfeld, and Carolines's Comedy Hour.

In the episode we feature performers Jimmie Herrod and Edna Vasquez before their performance with the glamorous and worldly "little orchestra," otherwise known as PINK MARTINI. Jimmie Herrod is a Portland-based full-time vocalist on tour with Pink Martini, and Edna Vasquez is a singer, songwriter and guitarist from Mexico. We chat with these two incredibly talented performers on tour life, collaboration, Lizzo vs. Beyonce, how they rejuvenate their creativity, and much more! Stay tuned for a very special vinyl pick after the interview featuring a Nine Inch Nails and David Bowie crossover classic.

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Pink Martini was started by musician Thomas Lauderdale in 1994. Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world – crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop. Pink Martini features renowned singer China Forbes and recently went on tour with Australian singer, Meow Meow.

On Episode 19 we sat down with Don Mitchell and Auyon Mukharji of Darlingside before their CapLive show! We talk weird fan mail, Auyon's pre-show research habits, WWE walkout songs, favorite cheeses, and the Unicorn of Friendship (their band mascot!) Stay tuned for a scrumptious vinyl pick! 

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Darlingside, comprised of Don Mitchell, Auyon Mukharji, Harris Paseltiner, and David Senft are a Massachusetts-based ensemble whose sound is an eclectic blend of 60s folk, clever wry wit, classical arrangements, soaring harmonies, and a modern indie-rock sensibility. 

On our 18th episode we sat down with Brent Terhune and Tony Foxworthy before another fantastic CapComedy series performance. This week we chat childhood memories, terrible beer, redneck alter-ego's, and impressions. Stay tuned after the interview for a very special vinyl pick!

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Brent Terhune is an Indiana native, and nationally touring comedian known for his YouTube channel that has racked up over 10 million views. With a wide range of videos including “every Bad Uber Driver”, a commercial for his moms yard sale, and his redneck alter ego. Learn more at BrentComedy.com and check out his album, Mr. Turkey, that went to #1 on iTunes

Tony Foxworthy is also an Indiana based comedian, who most recently has been touring alongside Brent. He has been a featured performer for many comedy festivals including the World Series of Comedy in 2018.

On this episode of Green Room Gossip, we come to you from the State Capitol in Harrisburg PA where Stephanie and Wyatt sat down with Lt. Gov. John Fetterman. We discuss everything from Penguins in the hallowed walls of the State Capitol, to his work promoting and supporting the arts and the rejuvenation of small towns in Pennsylvania, to fanboy moments with his favorite celebrities. Stay tuned after the interview for a very special vinyl pick, and as always, keep your ears peeled!

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John Fetterman is a York, PA native. A mentor and educator, he holds a Masters in Public Policy from Harvard. After running for and becoming the mayor of the town of Braddock, PA, John rebuilt the community by implementing urban policy solutions and working with business owners and artists to transform creative spaces. He is now the 34th lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania.

To learn more about our Classic Albums Live series, please visit appellcenter.org or call our Box Office at 717.846.1111

In Episode 16 we sat down with comedian Hank Denson who has opened for Jamie Foxx, Cedric the Entertainer, Amy Schumer and more. We discuss superhero powers, personal theme songs, keys to a successful marriage, and his passion project #payteachersmoremoney. Stay tuned for a special vinyl pick at the end of the episode!

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Hank Denson is from Atlanta and has been touring in the comedy circuit for the past 10 years. Appearing in Barbershop 3, the Tupac biopic, Entertainer MC for NBA and NASCAR AT&T and Aflac Racing. After volunteering on his son’s fieldtrip, recording an amusing commentary about his day, his summation: Pay teachers more money! He confessed after one day with these six-year-olds, he was completely drained & heroes / teachers deserve more.

Metallica S&M2 will be showing at the Capitol Theatre in York, PA on October 9, 2019. Including several tracks from the original '99 S&M release as well as symphonic versions of new songs released since then, this theatrical release gives millions of fans around the world the chance to eclipse time and experience the show as a modern-day big screen concert. Get your tickets here > https://bit.ly/2MJu6YE

This week in the Green Room! We sit down for a candid chat with Stephen Kellogg & Tyrone Wells at the Capitol Theatre, the first stop of their Tunes and Tall Tales Tour. Listen in as we talk parenting fails, favorite TV shows, dueling visits to The White House, life lessons and more! 

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New England native Stephen Kellogg has performed more than 1500 concerts around the world, raised thousands of dollars for causes close to his heart, been named Armed Forces Entertainer of the Year, and penned singles for artists like platinum selling rock band O.A.R and American Idol winner Nick Fradiani. Stephen’s most recent writing work with legendary guitarist Robert Randolph, led to a 2017 Grammy nomination for "Best Contemporary Blues Record." Tyrone Wells music has over 75 placements in film/tv including “American Idol,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Odd Life of Timothy Green,” “Something Borrowed,” “Vampire Diaries,” “One Tree Hill,” “Private Practice,” and more. His album "Where We Meet" got to #1 iTunes Singer Songwriter album and Top Ten iTunes overall and he has released two major label albums with Universal Republic Records.

GALACTIC EMPIRE joins us in the epic saga that is Episode 14 of Green Room Gossip! This local band has some incredible accolades including performing in Japan alongside BABYMETAL and Sabaton, and more recently at Heavy Montreal! We sat down with drummer, Boba Sett (Grant McFarland), and bassist, Bass Commander (Carson Slovak). Both are also producers and sound engineers at Think Loud Studio’s in York, PA. We talk what it’s like behind the masks, super fan questions on Star Wars, the expanding music scene in York, PA, hating on M. Night Shyamalan and more in this minisode!

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Follow Galactic Empire on Instagram: @galacticempireofficial and Twitter: @galacticempire8

On Episode 13 of Green Room Gossip, we sit down with comedian and actor Mike Albanese! We talk life in comedy, an unending love affair with food, Big Foot, manly Rosé, and his hosting of the McCormick Spice Flavor Makers series. Our vinyl pick features Toni Calderone, co-owner of authentic Italian restaurant Tutoni’s and Taste Test: A Pop Up Restaurant Series, both in Downtown York, PA.

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Mike Albanese can be seen as a recurring character on BET’s hit show, “The Game”, as the host of "Flavor Makers" on Amazon, Hulu & Youtube as well as in 2016 feature film “American Dirtbags” , and as the host of the "Flavor Makers" cooking show now streaming. 

Join us for Episode 12 of Green Room Gossip. This week, we feature some of our awesome staff! Meet our Development team, Mindi Haines and Dan Crowell! Join us as we learn about their favorite behind-the-scenes moments at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts, favorite musicals, concerts and more. Get your offbeat fix too as we discuss soap opera personas, haunted lamps, topical halloween costumes, and their most memorable star-struck moments. Stay tuned for our vinyl pick of the episode from local graphic designer, muralist, and business owner, Chelsea Foster.

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Learn more about how you can support the Appell Center for the Performing Arts mission to foster and inspire the artists of tomorrow here.

Chelsea Foster specializes in customized hand lettering projects which include wedding invitations, murals, signage and client requests. Since the beginning of 2017 she has taught over 40 hand lettering workshops up and down the East Coast. Learn more about Chelsea and The Grotto, a new co-working space in downtown York, PA here.