Craig Veltri 3QS100
In August 2015, Veltri released his first full-length album, A Million Miles to Go. Mostly autobiographical, the entirely acoustic album is a surprisingly eclectic mix in musical styles while still maintaining a pointed and direct lyrical approach.
Kilmaine Saints 3QS99
Kilmaine Saints is a band formed on good whiskey and bad intentions. The brainchild of two members of a Harrisburg Pipe & Drum band, this project was originally created with the sole intent of getting them free beer at St. Patrick’s Day shows in the central PA area (and might I add- mission accomplished).
Anaphylaxis 3QS98
Alternative band from State College, PA
Dragonfly Effect 3QS97
Integrating elements of punchy and heavy alternative rock with emotive vocal hooks , screams, heavy guitar riffs and breakdowns, DRAGONFLY EFFECT has developed a sound that transcends across many genres.
Killin’ Me PARS678
Punk Band/Pittsburgh Pa. Charles Heiser-Vocals & Guitar, Rod Wilkins -Bass, Kyle Rosensteel-Drums
Featuring music from: Less Than Zero, 13occult, Lone Crow Rebellion, Killin’ Me, GrimRock, The Sunset Drip, OutsideInside
Jimmy Adler PARS677
Jimmy Adler has performed since the late 1980s in and around the Pittsburgh area with many of the regions top blues bands. He ventured out on his own in 2001.
Billy the Kid and the Regulators PARS676
Billy the Kid and The Regulators are a high powered, guitar driven, rhythm and blues band based in Pittsburgh. Lead singer Billy Evanochko is widely-known across the Steel City for his impassioned lyrics, seductive vocals, and stinging guitar riffs. Together with his band, The Regulators they deliver a well-balanced dose of funky rhythm and blues, with heart and soul being the main ingredient, playing countless clubs and festivals throughout the country. The band attracts fans with their fresh mix and interpretation of the iconic R&B experience.
Chip and the Charge Ups PARS675
Fresh off being voted “Best Rock Band” in the Iron City Rocks Pittsburgh Music Awards in February, Chip & The Charge Ups released the album, entitled What Happened to the Boy Next Door? It features a noticeably harder-edged sound for the band. Chip & The Charge Ups celebrated the music drop with an album release party at the Hard Rock Café-Pittsburgh on Saturday June 3, 2023.
The album kicks off with “Paying Back the Devil,” a gritty, heavy rock tune that was released as a single in 2022 and was voted “Best Song” in the Pittsburgh Music Awards. “Paying Back the Devil” ushered in a new era for Chip & The Charge Ups, blending a more metallic influence alongside their trademark poppunk stylings…
Second Scene’s International Underground Sound Season 1 Compilation
International Underground Sound will feature underground bands from around the world. Second Scene was started in 2019 by Tim Thomas and is a print publication out of Pittsburgh but not exclusive to the local area. Second Scene, with its distribution, has reached multiple stores across Europe (Netherlands, Spain & the UK), including the legendary Rough Trade Records London. The magazine is also available at Amoeba Music in California (San Francisco & Berkeley) and Reckless Records (Chicago).
Notable interviews include Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins), Sonic Boom, Stephen Lawrie (The Telescopes), and Kira Roessler (Black Flag)
The Bail Jumpers PARS674
The Bail Jumpers are a contemporary blues band hot off their Blues Society of Western Pennsylvania win, The Bail Jumpers join Bill to discuss their background, their trip the the International Blues Challenge, upcoming events, and more!