Maggie and CM of Illusions of Grandeur came on the show to discuss their band and adventures with Bill for Episode 500 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show.

Segment 1 with Maggie and CM

* Was there any particular venue that you loved in Europe? Tree planting?

* Where did the band name come from?

* If you were able to tour with any internationally touring band, who would you tour with and where would you open the tour?

* We played a quick game of "Either Or"

* Each of the original KISS members have a story behind their make up, is there a story behind your make up?

* We talked about Reign of Z, Dethlehem, & September Mourning

* If you could take an album and erase it from your memory and hear it for the first time again, what album would it be?

* If an apocalyptic event happens, which one of your songs should survive?

* If you could sit on a bench for an hour and talk to any musician that has ever been alive, who and why?

Segment 2 with Illusions of Grandeur

* If I was flipping through my social studies book and find you, what would that page be about?

* Can you tell me about the moment that you knew that you wanted to be in a band?

* If we were to play your music backwards, what would we hear?

* What band would you like to go back in time and watch for a year to learn from?

* What band would you want your first assignment to be when writing for Rolling Stone?

* If you were going to make the jump from a tribute band to the real band like Rock Star, which band would you end up in?

* In between tour stops, what are we listening to?

* Tell me about an embarrassing moment that the other person had on stage?

* What is next for Illusions of Grandeur?

Doug Carnahan Joins Bill to chat on episode 499 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. It had been about 9 months since he was on episode 009 of 3 Questions and a Song. He and Bill discussed their song The Fight on that Episode. You'll hear about the song, New S.A. on tonight's episode among other topics.

Segment 1 with Doug Carnahan of After the Fall

* I've noticed a ton of acoustic shows schedule for you lately on facebook. What has brought that about?

* If you could sit on a bench for a hour with any musician in history, who would you sit with and what would you discuss?

* If I found you in a social studies book, what would that page be about?

* If you could follow any band around for a year, without breaking the space-time continuum, who would you want to tag along with?

* After the Fall has taken quite a few trips as a band, what was your favorite one?

* We're going to play New S.A. what can you tell us about it without delving too far into the lyrics? The listeners can learn about the lyrics at First Angel Media's A Look at the Lyrics Segment.

Segment 2 with Doug

* If you could pick one album and erase it from your memory so that you can experience it for the first time, again, which one would you choose?

* Who is the best American Rock band in the US.. ever?

* If you were going to live out the movie, Rock Star, which band would you have a tribute for and then join as the front man?

* Where can people hear you acoustically and with After the Fall coming up?

https://www.facebook.com/afterthefallbandpa

https://www.twitter.com/AtFbandrocks

https://www.reverbnation.com/afterthefallband

https://www.rflrecords.com

https://www.dirtbag.com

https://www.spectraflex.com

Brady Novotny makes his debut on the Pennsylvania Rock Show for Episode 498! Bill last talked to him on an early episode of 3 Questions and a Song, about a year ago?

Segment 1 with BRADY NOVOTNY

* What are your favorite things that you've done in the year between interviews with me?

* Bill gives Brady a homework assignment.

* If you could sit on a bench with any musician and ask them anything who would you sit with, and what would you ask them?

* What band would you like to follow around for a year?

* Where can the listeners find you online?

* Tell us about your wife's podcast... http://www.divasdishdiz.com/

* If you were going to build a band of local musicians to manage, who would be in the band, and why?

* What one person would you say has supported you the most as a musician?

* Tell us about your song, Ancient Romance...

Segment 2 with BRADY

* What is something people would be shocked to find about you?

* Who is your favorite superhero?

* Brady decides to host his first segment on the Pennsylvania Rock Show...

* If you could play with any internationally touring band, who would you want to play with and where?

* If I'm flipping through my social studies book in a few years and come across a page with Brady Novotny on it, what would that page be about?

* What upcoming shows would you like to mention?

Alonna Weaver (Eyes of the World and 570 Press) sits down with Bill to discuss the 570 scene and her band.

Segment 1 with 570 Press

* Why is your Web 'Zine called 570 Press? What would you call what you do?

* Tell me a little bit more about the area that you support, what is it about that area that has you wanting to support the music scene?

* What are some bands that we should check out?

* If you were going to create a band from the local scene to manage, who would be in your band?

* If you could sit on a bench for a hour and discuss music with any musician, who would it be and what would you discuss?

* If you could pick one album to erase from your memory and hear it for the first time again, which album would you choose?

* What is something about the 570 scene that you love and one thing you want to change about it?

* Where did you go to college?

* How did your affiliation with DI Records come about?

Segment 2 with Alonna

* If you were given an "Almost Famous" assignment, which band would you want to follow and write about for a magazine?

* What is something that someone in the music scene would be surprised to learn about you?

* Tell me about an embarrassing moment that you or a bandmate had on stage?

* If a band from my side off the state came to your side of the state, what venues should they play?

* Tell me about the moment that you realized that you wanted to be in a band.

* There's a catastrophic event that wipes out almost all the humans on earth, which 2 bands from the 570 area code should survive?

* If you had to pick your favorite music website, what would it be?

Standard Broadcast's Nathan Jay joins Bill to have a conversation about the band on episode 496!

Segment 1 with Standard Broadcast

* What is the story behind the name Standard Broadcast?

* DI Records? How did you join? What do

* What would be in the history books about Standard Broadcast?

* What would the soundtrack of our travels between shows on a tour with you should like?

* Who would you put in a band from the local scene that you would be managing?

* If you could do that thing and sit on a bench with a musician that has passed away, who would you talk to and what would you ask them about?

* Best current rock band? Best US rock band?

* What is a song that automatically brings back a memory or emotion to you?

* You're donating 100% of the money brought in by the track, Here We Go Again, to the March For Our Lives, can you tell us a bit about them and why this is an important cause to the band?

Segment 2 with Nathan Jay

* You guys run the Indie Rockfest, what can you tell me about that show? 4/11/20 at Spirit Hall.

* What is something you absolutely love about the PGH scene? Something you hate and want to change?

* What would we hear if we played one of your songs backwards?

* What shows do you have coming up?

* Where can your music be found?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LGiI0OR1So

Mick Michaels of Corners of Sanctuary of Philadelphia joins Bill for episode 495. Their song "Hold on to Christmas" is featured on the episode.

Segment 1 with Corners of Sanctuary

* Where did your band name come from?

* Where was the video for "Hail, Hail" recorded at? It looks to be the perfect background for that song.

* I see that you're endorsed by maybe 20 different companies, do you want to throw any of those out there?

* How as an unsigned/small label band do you get to the point that your touring and getting airplay in places like Europe and Australia?

* If I was to tag along on your UK tour, what would the soundtrack for the tour be in between show dates?

* What is the best KISS album?

* If you could back to any year and follow any band around without changing history, which band would you follow and why?

* If you could sit on a bench and speak to any musician throughout time, who would you want to speak to, and what would you ask them about?

* If you could take an album that you absolutely love and erase it from your memory so that you can get that wow factor while hearing it again, what album would you pick?

* How did the song "Hold on to Christmas" come about?

Segment 2 with Mick Michaels

* If there is an apocalyptic event that wipes out almost all of humanity and all but 1 song from every band in history, which of your songs should survive?

* When did you realize that you wanted to play guitar in a metal band?

* Is there a venue that you haven't played yet, that you really want to perform in?

* What is something that you fans would be surprised to find out about you?

* Who would you say has supported you the most as a musician?

* Can you tell us about an embarrassing moment that has happened on stage?

* How can my listeners get a copy of your music? (Get a copy of Hold on to Christmas for free through Jan 6, 2020)

* What shows are coming up for Corners of Sanctuary?

* If I played your music backwards, what would I hear?

Episode 494 features Christina from The Shadow Event: Some post punk, new wave, groove trip for ya. We'll take you for a ride with every different song. Powerful, fun, eerie, sexy and cute, The Shadow Event is fronted by Christina Santavicca. She creeps and crawls and is in your face with her stage presence, vocals and keys. Sick guitar work ambushes on in with the makings from Mark DiBello. Followed by the backline, Dave Burek has tasty bass lines and Mike Matjasko bringing in flavorful drums. Originating in the summer of 2016, The Shadow Event is still evolving, but the sound so far will be sure to entice your musical realm. A flavor for all.

Segment 1 with Christina from the Shadow Event

* Where did the name The Shadow Event come from?

* How would you describe the sound of your music?

* If you were on tour, and I was tagging along with you, what music would we listen to in between show dates?

* If I played one of your songs backwards, what would I hear?

* If you could go back to any year and follow a musician around for a year who would you follow and why?

* If you could sit down on a bench and talk to any who is in the music field, who would you talk to? About what?

* You can pick 1 album to erase from your memory and hear it for the first time again, what album would it be?

Segment 2 with Christina

* Worst 90s bands?

* If you were going to build a band to manage from people in the music scene, who would you put in your band?

* Can you introduce the rest of the band?

* What is something that you absolutely love about the music scene and something you wish you could change about it?

* I see you're playing KISSBurgh 2 on January 25th, what songs are you covering?

* Where can my listeners get a copy of your music?

* Can you tell me about the point in your life where you knew you wanted to be a musician?

Episode 493 features first time Co-host Suzanne DeCree, who helps Bill through this episode because he wasn't feeling well. They interview the band Skarlett Sky. This episode features local/unsigned original Christmas Music.

Skarlett Sky Interview Segment 1

* Where did the name come from?

* If there were a fire that destroyed all of your music except for one song, which song would you want to survive?

* How did you guys get together?

* If there was one thing that you could tell your potential fans, what would it be?

* Who has supported you the most?

* Are either of you in other bands currently, or what other bands have you been in?

* What would a section in a social studies book that features Skarlett Sky be about?

* If you could follow one band around for a year who would you follow?

* If you could back in your own careers, would there be anything that you would change?

Skarlett Sky Interview Segment 2

* Nick, is Musick your real last name, or is it a stage name? Do you feel like it is destiny?

* 20 worst 90s bands.. and go.... favorite 90s bands?

* If you could open for any internationally touring band, who would it be and where would you want to play?

* If you could go back in time and go to any scene, IE Sunset Strip, where would you go?

* What do you like about the local scene and what would you like to change about it?

* Where can people find you online?

* What are you plans for selling your music?

* If you were in a tribute band, and the band you were paying tribute to called you to try out, which band would you want to tryout for?

* Where do you love to play in the city, where do you not love to play in the city?

* Where are you playing this weekend?

* Tell us about an embarrassing moment for someone that you played with.

* What would I hear, if I played your music backwards?

For Episode 492 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show we decided to ask people involved in the scene about what they are thankful for in the scene. You'll also hear from Chip and Maleena Dimonick and Brian from from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank about the song, Black and Gold Christmas.

Thanksgiving call ins: Adam Fitz, Brady Novotny, Clarks Call (Leprosy), Clayton Logan (Iron Sight), Coleen and Johnathan (Strobe Lighting and Sound), Dakota (Devil Inside Records), Jessica (Dematus), Eddy Mann, Steve Kaczynski (Iron Sight), Jana Lee Macheca (First Angel Media), John Lane (The Hellfire Club), Lily Sixx (Rock Rage Radio), Suzanne (First Angel Media), Jackie (AmberAlexis), Kelly (Tapestry Music Podcast), John Lane IV (Three Vultures), Mike Davis (Negan), Zosia (Reign of Z), John Vento (Nied's Hotel Band), Steve Hawk, J Roger Davis, Mark (Rat Rod), Randy (Feast on the Fallen), and Bill

Mr. Lisp, a Punk Rock band from Philadelphia, joins Bill on Episode 491 to discuss the band, their music, and the Philadelphia Music Scene.

Segment 1 with Mr. Lisp

* Where did the name Mr. Lisp come from?

* If I were to go on tour with you, what music would we listen to between stops?

* Let's talk about the movie Rock Star, you've been tapped to replace the lead singer of a successful band after have been in a tribute band, which band would I see you front?

* Sticking with the movie theme, 10 years from now, they decide to make a movie about Mr. Lisp and their rise to stardom. Who would play you in the biopic?

* Last movie related question, like the movie Almost Famous, a writer has been assigned to accompany you on tour. What would be written about Mr. Lisp after the tour ended?

* If one of the bands from the scene here in the Pittsburgh scene wants to come to the Philadelphia scene to play a show, which venues should they check out and why?

* What is the one best thing about the scene in Philadelphia and the one worst thing that you wished you could change?

* You can pick 1 album that you’ve already heard to erase the memories of having heard it, and go back to listen to it like it’s the first time again. What would it be?

* Tell me about your song, Birch Boys.

Segment 2 with Mr. Lisp

* If you were going to create a supergroup from your scene to manage, who would be in it and why?

* Tell me about an embarrassing moment you had on stage, or one that your band mates may have had.

* Who would you say has supported you the most as a musician?

* Can you tell me about the moment that you decided you were going to play music?

* What is something that your fans would be shocked to find out about you?

* Where can my listeners get a copy of your music, and find you online?

* If there was an apocalyptic event and all of your music except for one song was destroyed, which song would you want to survive and help "recreate" the human race?

* Do you have any upcoming shows that you'd like to promote?

https://www.facebook.com/MrLisp/

https://mrlispband.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mrlispphilly/