Weekly Rock Blog – Episode #10 Welcome to “1220 Wells Street” – featuring “Joon Wolfsberg” This episode we are featuring the music of “Joon Wolfsberg” and her band “Joon Wolfsberg” from Germany. We playing 3 tracks from her soon to be released album “1220 Wells Street” on September 29, 2017 Track #3 – “Hey Man” Track #7 – “I’m Alive Now” Track #10 – “What You Mean To Me” We also interview Joon and her father Joe Wolfsberg who is also a member of the band. Pre-order the album on itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/de/album/1220-wells-street/id1270428671 http://www.joon-wolfsberg.com https://twitter.com/joonwolfsberg https://www.facebook.com/JoonsMusic https://www.youtube.com/user/JoonsMusic Follow the Weekly RockBlog: http://www.weeklyrockblog.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weekly-rockblog/id1170602740?mt=2 https://www.facebook.com/WeeklyRockblog/ Find us on Google Play, Stitcher, iTunes, TuneIn

  Weekly RockBlog – Episode 9 – WRB is “PLENTY HEAVY!”   On this episode we are featuring the track “Another Bad Day” from the Los Angeles, CA based band called “PLENTY HEAVY.”   www.plentyheavy.com www.facebook.com/plentyheavy  The band consists of: Mike Hansen: Drums, Greg Marra: Vocals/Guitar and Bjorn Englen: bass   We give you a little info on the band and talk more in-depth about the vocalist and guitarist, Greg Marra. Our last segment of the episode is another installment of “This Day In Music” for August 30.   “Take care, be good to each other and get out and listen to some local, live music!”   Subscribe to the Weekly RockBlog on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and TuneIn.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to the Weekly RockBlog, Episode #8. Tonight’s episode we are featuring music from the band “Daddy Jones Kingdom.” We are going to discuss some tips and tricks to Self Promotion. In this segment we are going to talk a little bit about the book “Networking in the Music Industry” by Dan Kimpel. I’ll give you another installment of “This Day in Music.” And lastly, I’m going to give you some info on a new venture called “Podcast Your Scene,” a podcast and a podcast network. So…sit back, Grab a drink and turn up the volume! Make sure to follow the Weekly RockBlog online at: www.weeklyrockblog.com facebook.com/weeklyrockblog Twitter @weeklyrockblog You can find the show on itunes, google play, and stitcher. Shoot me an email and let me know what you think of the show or if you just want to shout and say what’s up: contact@briankshaffer.com Check out our new podcast network: www.podcastyourscene.com Check out my website: www.briankshaffer.com Call into the show and leave me a message (412)-475-8189.

Welcome to the Weekly RockBlog, Episode #6. Tonight’s episode we are featuring “Alter The Design” and my former band (kaj). This is a totally unscripted episode…i really had some fun with this one! I’ll give you another installment of “This Day in Music.” Make sure to follow the Weekly RockBlog online at: www.weeklyrockblog.com facebook.com/weeklyrockblog Twitter @weeklyrockblog You can find the show on itunes, google play, and stitcher. Shoot me an email and let me know what you think of the show or if you just want to shout and say what’s up: contact@briankshaffer.com Check out my website: www.briankshaffer.com Call into the show and leave me a message (412)-475-8189. I’m ending this episode with a song from my former band, probably the best band I’ve ever been in (kaj) – pronounced “cage.” The song is entitled “The Alcohol Does The Talking.”

Welcome to the Weekly RockBlog, Episode #6. Tonight’s episode we are featuring my good friends, members of the new, local, all-star blues band “The Bail Jumpers” from Kittanning and Ford City, PA. I talked with the guys and we’re going to listen to a few of their original, live tracks. www.reverbnation.com/thebailjumpers www.facebook.com/thebailjumpers4 I’ll give you another installment of “This Day in Music.” And lastly I’m debuting a new segment entitled “Gas Station Pizza” in which we’ll talk about crazy, stupid, and/or interesting facts about music, share stories about personal experiences on the road and link those to tips or suggestions on furthering your own musical journey Make sure to follow the Weekly RockBlog online at: www.weeklyrockblog.com facebook.com/weeklyrockblog Twitter @weeklyrockblog You can find the show on itunes, google play, and stitcher. Shoot me an email and let me know what you think of the show or if you just want to shout and say what’s up: contact@briankshaffer.com Check out my website: www.briankshaffer.com I’m ending this episode with one my tunes (Brian K. Shaffer) “The Game.” The music used in the Weekly RockBlog provided under license by Blubrry Podsafe Music and Jamendo Music, the Independent Music Community. Log onto: www.jamendo.com for new indie artists.

Tonight’s episode is entitled “Where in the World are the Distinguished Gentlemen” We will be featuring two musicians, Ben Valasek from Ben Valasek and the Growlers and Erik Winger from ECHO. I had a chance to catch up with these guys over the phone as well as former member Sean Taladay of our previous A cappella group the “Distinguished Gentlemen.” We’re featuring a few tracks from our show at the former Ford City High School in Ford City, PA on January 6, 1996 and also featuring tracks from Ben’s new album entitled “Musky” and Erik’s group “ECHO” from Orlando, Florida. I’m also giving you another edition of “This Day In Music.”

Weekly RockBlog Episode #4 – 10/26/2016 Show Notes On this week’s episode we are featuring “Dizzy Woosh,” one of our featured bands from Episode #2 in support of their upcoming “Hallowoosh” Halloween CD Release Party. We scored an interview with the band and will be playing the track “Drowsy” from their new release “Wormholes to Wooshville.” We will also be playing the new track “The Boy Who Lived” from the band “Trigger Happy” who will be joining “Dizzy Woosh” in releasing their new CD the same night. “Hallowoosh” CD Release Party Saturday, October 29, 2016 Double Wide Grill, Mars, PA Featuring “Dizzy Woosh” and “Trigger Happy” “Trigger Happy” will be also performing this Friday, October 28, 2016. SIDEBAR, Kittanning, PA Contact the Weekly RockBlog: Website: http://www.weeklyrockblog.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/weeklyrockblog Email: contact@briankshaffer.com Twitter: @briankshaffer75

This is our special “Halloween” episode. We are switching it up a bit and featuring two International bands, singer-songwriter Ed Roman from Shelburne, Ontario, Canada and Still Pluto from Northern Russia. We’re also debuting a new segment called “This Day In Music.” Follow us at facebook.com/weeklyrockblog http://www.briankshaffer.com http://www.facebook.com/weeklyrockblog http://www.podcastyourscene.com send me an email: contact@briankshaffer.com

On this episode, we are going to listen to a few tracks from two completely different styles of rock and roll, from the bands Leeja Stark and Dizzy Woosh and offer some tips about the benefits of starting an email campaign for your band. Follow us at facebook.com/weeklyrockblog http://www.briankshaffer.com http://www.facebook.com/weeklyrockblog send me an email: contact@briankshaffer.com

Weekly RockBlog Show Notes Episode #1 – 10/5/2016 In conjunction with the Pennsylvania Rock Show and AK Music Scene. The Weekly RockBlog is devoted to new up and coming music from across the state and beyond. In this segment, we will review new music of all genres, talk about current musical trends, offer insight into local scenes across the country and provide some tips and tricks on promotion. So sit back, grab a drink, turn up the volume and let’s take a journey into some new music! ________________ Hey there…welcome to the inaugural episode (Episode #1) of the Weekly RockBlog! Before we start, I want to give a quick shout-out to Mr. Bill Domiano of the Pennsylvania Rock Show and AK Music Scene for giving us the chance to broadcast this segment and to thank him for his years of unending support for local music scenes across the state. Make sure to check out his website parockshow.com and akmusicscene.com So…let’s get started! ________________ On this episode, we are going to take a listen to a track from the new upcoming release by the band Homicide Black: Don’t let the name scare you, it’s a bit ominous sounding…but I’ve had a chance to take a “sneak peak” listen of their new release and I’m telling you, they deliver a hard hitting punch, right in the face, but their music is very approachable. Let me give you a little background on Homicide Black: Homicide Black is a metal band based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and signed to the Indie label Rattle Clack Entertainment. They cite their influences as Black Sabbath, Dio, Iron Maiden, Ozzy, W.A.S.P., Deep Purple, Rainbow, Thin Lizzy, and Uriah Heap Homicide Black conjures images of darkness, despair and salvation telling epic tales while delivering a straightforward onslaught of crushing metal. The band’s current lineup consists of: Jim “Jazz” Byers on drums Sean Nestor on vocals Mike “Lobo” Loborec on Bass They claim to be the perfect remedy for a weary, ailing metal world…so without further ado,..let’s check out a track from their new album entitled “Homicide Black II “….This is “Where My Demons Lie” by Homicide Black! So….what did you think? Personally, I really liked this track and I am going to have to go see these guys live! You can hear the raw power in their music and it hits hard and heavy, but it’s also very melodic at the same time. The lead vocals remind me of a cross between Shawn Albro (formerly of the band UPO) a bit of Dave Mustaine from Megadeth, a hint of Rob Halford of Judas Priest and definitely some Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden. Their sound definitely takes me back to late 80’s, early 90’s metal and hard rock. The tracks on this new release show very strong musicianship: heavy hitting riffs, melodic guitar solos, strong lead vocals and harmonies. Trust me…i’m a singer and i know a good rock voice when i hear it and Sean definitely has some pipes. Any hard rock/metal band can play loud and give you hard hitting riffs, but most of the time their vocals lack real talent and depth and really drag down the overall sound of the band… but not Homicide Black..Sean really brings it! The backline of this band (bass and drums) is very powerful and in sync with each other and provide a good solid base to the overall structure of their music. To me, it feels like they have a good sense of what they want their sound to be and they own it! What i really dig about these guys is their balls to the wall, straight up hard rock/metal sound…there’s no filler crap in their songs. If I were to compare their overall sound,..i’d say a bit like Black Label Society, a little Alice in Chains, a bit of Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden, but they definitely have their own sound! The production quality of this release is superb,..so kudos to their recording engineers! Overall I give Homicide Black’s new release a big thumbs up! They have an upcoming CD Release Party on October 28, 2016 @ Peter B’s in Sarver, PA. Upcoming Shows: October 28 – Peter B’s, Sarver, PA October 29 – Sweetwater Bar and Grill, Duluth, GA November 12 – Goodfellas, McMechan, WV December 3 – Baltimore House, Pittsburgh, PA Check them out online @: http://www.homicideblack.com/ Follow them on Facebook, facebook.com/homicideblack Follow them on twitter @homicideblack And check them out on Reverbnation @ reverbnation.com/homicideblack To book Homicide Black, send an email to: band@homicideblack.com Go out and see these guys live, buy their cd and support LOCAL MUSIC. ________________ That’s a wrap for the first Inaugural episode of the Weekly RockBlog Thanks for hanging out…see you next week for another episode in which we will delve a bit into our Local Western Pennsylvania Music Scene, provide some tips and tricks to self promotion and listen to some new kickass music. Check out my website at: www.briankshaffer.com Take care, be good to each other and get out and support local, live music! Music used in Weekly RockBlog provided under license by Blubrry Podsafe Music and Jamendo Music, “The Independent Music Community”, visit www.jamendo.com to discover new indie artists.