Wednesday, February 18, 2015

EPISODE 13 - LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN FOR REAL!


What does it REALLY mean to "Go Pro" as a Musician?  Find out on tonight's episode. PLUS killer rock from Steve Cal', Vk Lynne, Clairy Browne & the Bangin' Rackettes, Jeff Fetterman Band, Betty Doom, Taylor McCluskey & MFICs and Hawkeyes

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Singer, scribe, alternative model, and occasional actor, VK has some balls in the air.

Past efforts include prog metal band 'stOrk', international symphonic metal recording project 'Vita Nova', as well as the award-winning web series, 'Trading on 15', which she wrote and directed.

VK is also a founding member of Eve's Apple, a collective of professional female rock, metal, and gothic singers.
VK Lynne is sponsored by REUSEJeans, Lampifier Microphones, Love Gone Apparel, GuitaritUpForGirls and Stagg/EMD Music.
http://www.vklynne.com/

LittleBearSocial@gmail.com
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Band Members
Clairy Browne - Leading Lady, Camilla McKewen - Bangin' Rackette, Loretta Miller - Bangin' Rackette, Ruby Jones - Bangin' Rackette, Gabriel Strangio - Keys, Jules Pascoe - Bass & Peter Bee - Guitar.

PUBLICITYVanguard Records http://publicity.vanguardrecords.com/?page_id=5866
MANAGEMENTBlue Murder Inc., (Dianne Meyer)
management@clairybrowne.com
BOOKINGS (USA)Shan Patrick - Another Wonder Entertainment
www.clairybrowne.com
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Steve Cal' is a blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Philadelphia, PA. He first picked up the guitar at age eight after hearing Santana's instrumental Samba Pa Ti and started performing professionally with a band at fourteen years old covering songs by groups such as Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Cream, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, and The Doors. Cal' was first introduced to the blues after hearing B.B. King's The 'Thrill Is Gone.' He has also stated that the album 'Muddy Mississippi Waters Live' was another inspiring introduction to blues music.

In 2013 he released his debut album with his band, The Steve Cal' Band. The album primarily consists of original songs written by Cal'.

The Steve Cal' Band was a top winner of the 2013 Beta Hi-Fi Emerging Music Festival at World Café Live, which highlighted the finest emerging songwriters in the region.

Blues Rock Review has included one of the band's songs on their Volume 4 Sampler CD which features the best up and coming blues rock artist in the country.

http://www.stevecal.com/
stevecalmusic@gmail.com
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Taylor McCluskey
Members: Andrew James, Zak Bowman and Zak St. John
Genre: Rock N Roll, Rock, Blues and Pop

Taylor McCluskey was born and raised in Sacramento, California. He began acting at a very young age, appearing in various plays and modeling in print advertisements.  Throughout high school, Taylor became an accomplished athlete, rowing for Capital Crew.  He moved to Los Angeles in 2002 to pursue his career in acting after winning a talent competition in Universal City.  At the age of 18, he booked his first national commercial for Nestea.

He studied film at UCLA while interning at Handmade Films.  As a student, he worked on numerous film and TV projects to gain as much hands-on knowledge of the industry as he could.  In addition to acting, he began developing and producing films, including his first documentary film called LEGENDS, shot in the renowned Therein & Co. on La Cienega Blvd, in which he interviewed the top interior designers of the world and cast light on the legendary Turnabout Theater.

His artistic passion also extends to the world of music.  He is the founding member of The Maddest Of Madmen and The MFICs, in which he was the lead singer, guitarist and chief songwriter.  His current group is self-titled.  He produced “White Light”, “Dark Horse,” “Climbing The Hill”, “Amen”, “New Light” and coming soon “Wild Ride.”  He directed and produced all live shows and music videos for The Maddest Of Madmen, The MFICs and Taylor McCluskey.  His music is prominently featured on the soundtrack of the recent film, WE ARE SKATEBOARDERS, directed by Ben Duffy.

https://www.presskit.to/taylormccluskey
Betty Doom is a rock fusion band from Los Angeles California, formed in 2014. Members include guitarists Jeremy Rowe and Marcus Gonzales, bassist Jacques Rifkind, Tim Rossetti on drums, and Hippy on vocals. You can find Betty Doom on Facebook, Youtube and Twitter.

Betty Doom is a rock fusion band from Los Angeles California, formed in 2014. Members include guitarists Jeremy Rowe and Marcus Gonzales, bassist Jacques Rifkind, Tim Rossetti on drums, and Hippy on vocals. You can find Betty Doom on Facebook, Youtube and Twitter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fHlEKDEADEbettydoom@bettydoom.com
http://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/bettydoom
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JFB has formed a brotherhood of blues and beyond that is undeniable for music lovers of raw, energetic, high intensity shows. No show is ever the same with their spontaneous set changes and off the cuff arrangements of any song they feel they want to play at the moment. They are a spur of the moment band which keeps the shows interesting and unique.

JFB is a blues/rock band that has been performing orginal and cover music for more than a decade. The band has 2 CD's to their credit that showcase their writing and instrumentation: Ordinary Man and The Long Hard Road.

From their work on The Long Hard Road,the band was awarded a 3-song publishing contract with Transition Music Corp in California. They have also had songs featured in film and television, including The Closer, Passions, and the Spanish film Tough Guy. JFB has shared the stage with acts such as Molly Hatchet, Buckcherry, and Three Dog Night.

JFB continues to play live shows to promote their original music.

"Im proud to announce that Jeff Fetterman Band has been selected to participate in this years Billtown Blues Challenge in Williamsport, Pa in March. Excellent opportunity to catch a lot of great bands' shows and make new friends and network"
                                                                                          - JFB

www.jefffetterman.com 
www.jefffettermanband.com
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Members: Jay Wiley; Colin Bronnenkant; Brian Chalmers; Michael Grego
Genre: Rock and Roll
Hometown: Pittsburgh PA

EPISODE 12 - LEARN THE RIGHT WAY TO NETWORK YOUR WAY TO BETTER GIGS!

Lou & Kevin discuss the importance of networking and debunk a popular myth. Plus music by The Turbosonics, Shannon & the Merger, Steve Cal', We came from Space, Slim Forsythe and Grain and a special holiday performance Santa Cosbie and The Farting Elves

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Band Members
Shannon Watson, Ryan Luko, Bob Giacometti, Stanley J, Murray Perry

Melodic vocals + virtuoso harmonica playing + a dynamic rhythm section = Shannon and the Merger:
Sounds Like: Fleetwood Mac, Alanis Morisette, ZZ Ward, The Rolling Stones, Journey

Bio: Melodic vocals + virtuoso harmonica playing + a dynamic rhythm section = Shannon and the Merger:
Familiar tunes with a twist.

Live music you can dance to.

Playing the songs you know from
the 1960s to the hits of today.
http://www.reverbnation.com/shannonandthemerger
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We Came From Space is a small collective of super hero types. We Came From Space is flesh and blood guys that do what they can to bring a little light, heat, and volume to a sometimes dark, chilly, and silent world.

Now, we here at WCFS are aware that the concept of a ‘regular’ super hero is novel and does not fit into most people’s conveniently standard way of thinking. Relax; there is no wearing of capes or leaping of tall buildings with us (but one of those underground lairs would really kick ass). We will leave that to the ‘Super’ super heroes (maybe that’s you!) that wear capes and leap tall buildings (and have totally cool underground lairs).

We Came From Space uses loud rock and roll to generate righteous vibes and good time grooves! We are free thinkers in life and stand shoulder to shoulder in the certainty that MUSIC STILL MATTERS. It’s true! Someone’s just written it.

We Came From Space doesn’t fly the flag of any particular musical genre (although the set list is REALLY light on country-opera) and are proud of the poppy, proggy, punky, rocky, songs we’ve written. Life has taught us that limitations are nothing if not ummm…. limiting. So, to that end, WCFS defies easy musical classification. If it rocks, it’s right. Nobody puts We Came From Space in a corner!! Each member contributes to the writing, arranging, and overall rocket sauce that keeps the heat on here at WCFS.
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Steve Cal' is a blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Philadelphia, PA. He first picked up the guitar at age eight after hearing Santana's instrumental Samba Pa Ti and started performing professionally with a band at fourteen years old covering songs by groups such as Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Cream, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, and The Doors. Cal' was first introduced to the blues after hearing B.B. King's The 'Thrill Is Gone.' He has also stated that the album 'Muddy Mississippi Waters Live' was another inspiring introduction to blues music.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-steve-cal-band/id724754739

http://www.stevecal.com/
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Band Members
Keith Caldwell – Bass
Timmy Klatte – Drummer
Jason Truckenbrod – Guitar

The Turbosonics is a three piece instrumental surf-rock band based in Pittsburgh, PA. Turbosonics play original instrumentals, traditional surf music (Dick Dale, Link Wray, The Surfaris, The Ventures, etc.), and a few from bands like the Pixies, Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet and The Propellerheads.

Check out a show, you will not be disappointed!
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Country musician Kevin “Slim” Forsythe launched his dream of establishing a live country music variety show on Saturday with the shooting of the pilot show "Live at Nied's Hotel" in Lawrenceville.

About 50 top donors to his two-month Kickstarter campaign were on hand as Mr. Forsythe performed with the house band, The Beagle Brothers, with special guest singer Molly Alphabet.

The campaign started in April and brought in $10,000, enough to hire a crew to produce a 40-minute show. Mr. Forsythe plans to post parts to YouTube, make a DVD and pitch it as a pilot to local TV channels.

http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/2014/07/20/Slim-Forsythe-launches-Live-at-Nied-s-Hotel-in-Lawrenceville/stories/201407200201

EPISODE 11 - WHAT YOUR SOUND SAYS ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FANS & WHY THAT IS SOOOO IMPORTANT!

The Importance of Identifying your Sound and your Audience. With musical guests Silk9, Shannon & the Merger, The Disparrows, Tarra Layne, Addiction, and Robert DiMaio. Plus this week's Loudini Weenie!

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Band Members
Shannon Watson, Ryan Luko, Bob Giacometti, Stanley J, Murray Perry

Melodic vocals + virtuoso harmonica playing + a dynamic rhythm section = Shannon and the Merger:

Familiar tunes with a twist.

Live music you can dance to.

Playing the songs you know from the 1960s to the hits of today.
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Disparrows Band Members
Daniel "Dirrty" Weber- Guitar/Vox
Stephen Tecci - Bass/ Vox
Grant "DR" Loosvelt - Piano / Vox
Cary Ayers- Drums
Hometown Los Angeles

Los Angeles based Rock N Roll !!! IN YOUR FACE......

Listen. Love. Feel.
Bio Established 2010.
Current Location Los Angeles
General Manager Sunlust Pictures Inc.
Artists We Also Like - Everyone Influences Everyone in the World........
Website www.thedisparrows.com
Press Contact daniel@sunlustpictures.com
Booking Agent daniel@sunlustpictures.com
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Band Members
Tarra Layne and a killer band.
Hometown Pittsburgh, PA / Los Angeles, CA
Record Label Unsigned
Affiliation BMI

Tarra Layne resides in a place where Grace Potter, Beyonce, and Gretchen Wilson collide – where gritty, care-free, home-grown soul meets sultry pop-rock ‘n roll. Combining her heavy 90s R&B upbringing with a love for rock and blues, Tarra is uprooting and constructing a style of her own. It has been referred to as Funktry due to her big, soulful timbre, southern attitude, and contemporary twist. This red-headed blues broad will rattle your emotions and free your raw rebellious side.

Introducing, Tarra Layne was released in November 2011 and she quickly earned a spot gracing the stage with Gavin DeGraw and Vanessa Carlton for the Origins Rocks Earth Month concert at Webster Hall in 2012. Beautiful Day has been featured in Origins Skin Cares campaigns and she captivated the Pittsburgh regional area being recognized by the Iron City as an artist on the rise. The Yellow Couch Sessions, recorded live in a small studio in Pittsburgh, feature three rocking tunes that have earned Tarra quite a following. She has recently been finishing up recording a blues project based out Minneapolis featuring renowned players such as Steve Cropper, Dr. Fink, Sonny T, Leland Sklar, Waddy Wachtel, Russ Kunkel, Michael Bland, and Jellybean Johnsonn – to name a few. With countless of followers and thousands of downloads later, Tarra is creating something quite extraordinary.

Her next third-coming EP, featuring her roof-blowing single “Cherry Moonshine,” is just the beginning of a new musical journey for all to experience

Hey, crazies! Check out my show dates, don't forget to join the mailing list, and definitely tweet me. (Vine/IG/Twitter: @TarraLayne). Rock on. ~TL Bio
www.tarralayne.com
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Band Members
Jamie Rohr- vocals
Anthony Leone- lead guitar and vocals
Ralph McCartney- Bass guitar and vocals

Silk9 is a Pittsburgh PA based hard rock band that was founded in April of 2013 by Anthony Leone and Jamie Rohr.

The" vision" of Silk9 was to "embrace" the essence of the 90’s and add an original spin on today’s hard rock genre.

In May of 2014 the band released its first EP entitled “Exit the Pain.” Songs from the EP have been featured on 97.7 fm located in Butler PA, Adrenaline 101 internet radio, 105.9 fm the X, in
Pittsburgh PA., 102.5 WDVE in Pittsburgh PA, The PAROCKSHOW.COM, The EAgle 107.5 and recently featured on Lou Lombardi's, Rock n' Roll Circus.

We strive to keep our standards high by working with some of the top local bands in the area and national acts such as Lynch Mob, Adelitas Way, The Art of Dying, Hillbilly Herald, Drowning Pool, Crobot,Skid Row and on most recently Jake E Lee's Red Dragon's Cartel
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Addiction  Band Members
Vaine - Vocals,Rhythm Guitar

Cosie Varras - Lead Guitar

Nikotinn - Bass

Chris Rox - Drums

Addiction was formed on April 2013 in Athens,Greece.
Members of Addiction first met in the late 90′s,back then as members of Perpetual and Ekptotoi Aggeloi.

Perpetual was the solo band of Cosie Varras aka Overlord. Cosie and his band had played many shows mainly in Athens-Greece and Los Angeles-California. He has also released 3 albums.

Ekptotoi Aggeloi,the band of Vaine and Chris Rox performed more than 100 shows in their native country,Greece. They also released 1 album that hit the greek charts.

In 2011,Vaine joined Junkyard 69 where he met bassist Nikotinn. Three years later,Nikotinn joins Addiction.

For a long time,Cosie,Vaine and Chris wanted to put a band together,and so they finally decided to form Addiction.
Their music is a mix of modern glam,hard n' heavy rock.While main influences are rock bands from the 80′s & 90's,Addiction is trying to create a new sound and want to be unique.

At the moment,the band is recording the debut album,while getting ready for a European tour which is gonna take place later in 2014.

EPISODE 10 - ARE YOUNG ARTISTS STILL INFLUENCED BY THE BEATLES?

In this EPISODE of the Loudini Rock and Roll Circus Hosted by LLStrangelove!
Do today's artist have their roots in the classic rock and pop of the 60's? 
Plus GREAT MUSIC from Shannon & the MergerThe Satin Hearts, VerdictHighway 4Sandi Thom, and Wine & Spirit. ALSO ...This week's Loudini Weenie!

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Band Interests
Playing music. Duh!
Phone
7249860171
Email shannonandthemerger@gmail.com
Website http://www.reverbnation.com/shannonandthemerger
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The Satin Hearts
Genre Rock
Hometown Pittsburgh, PA
Contact The Satin Hearts at (412) 491-9356 for general inquiries, booking and schedule.
Phone 412-543-8773
Email thesatinhearts@aol.com
Website http://www.thesatinhearts.com/
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Band Members
Pat Barrett- Lead Vocals
Mike D'Amico- Rhythm Guitar & Vocals
Bil Waugh- Bass Guitar
Hometown Weirton, WV

Based out of Weirton, WV (just outside of Pittsburgh, PA)...VERDICT brings the best in "Bar/Party" rock from 90's through today verdictrocks@comcast.net
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Highway4 Band Members
Kelly Brown - Vocals
Graham Huselton - Drums
Tylar Parker - Bass Guitar
Mike Angert - Lead Guitar

-2nd Place Overall at 105.9's The X Winter Rock Showcase 2011
-1st Place Overall at The 2012 Next Big Thing Tour
-2013 Grassy Award from 97.7 The Rock Station's Grass Roots Show for "One Of These Days"

  "Great Rock Band! We are total  Highway 4 freaks! "
        - The Loudini Rock and Roll Circus
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Multi platinum record selling Scottish troubadour has long since proved the sheer power of her songwriting, with her album and single chart-topping adventures. To read Sandi's full biog please visit http://www.sandithom.com/

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Band Members
Paul Joseph - Vocals, Guitar, and Harmonica
Derek Ruby - Bass, Vocals
Scott Morrison - Drums, Vocals
T.J Hervatine - Lead Guitar

The 2012 Pittsburgh's X Winter Rock Showcase Winners, WINE & SPIRIT, is bringing back some soul at a fast rate of punk rockin blues!! This local rock n roll band has been making their presence known in the greater area for the past five years.
Since forming the band at Slippery Rock University in 2006, Wine & Spirit has grown to what most locals say the coolest rock n roll band in town.
Leaving nothing on stage, the band’s high energy talent of modern blues rock n roll catches your attention with their original work of spontaneous tempo changes with bluesy harmonica riffs and jams that will sweep the shuffle from your feet.
With their debut self-titled album already out, the shows are always enjoyable with local hits such as, ‘They’ll Never Know’ and Spider’s Trap’ blaring through the PA system topping with their new songs that are now being recorded for a new Wine & Spirit album this summer. 

EPISODE 9 - THE BILL COSBY EDITION OF THE LOUDINI ROCK 'N ROLL CIRCUS

The legendary Bill Cosby stops by the studio and all sorts of mayhem ensues. Also Anderton's Music YouTube Channel. The week's music topic: The Importance of Learning Classic Guitar Solos of the Greats. Plus Great Rock and Roll from Patti SpadaroThe Disparrows, Sandi Thom, Highway 4, Eric McFaddenTarra Layne, and Joe Con

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I have an intimate relationship with boots, gritty music, and Twitter. I also have a heavy interest in camping, sewing, and creating...anything.

http://soundcloud.com/TarraLayne
Booking Agent tarralayne.com/contact
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Eric McFadden is a guitar-playing virtuoso. He has toured the world both as a solo artist, as well as traveling with funk legend George Clinton (Parliament/Funkadelic), and rock legend Eric Burdon (The Animals). McFadden is a member of the new supergroup, TEN (www.TEN-music.com), alongside Thomas Pridgen (Mars Volta) and Norwood Fisher (Fishbone). McFadden has toured extensively with the Eric McFadden Trio (EMT), which features bass phenomenon James Whiton (Tom Waits) and the great Paulo Baldi (Cake, Les Claypool). Eric is also a member of the all-star band, Stockholm Syndrome, which also includes notable players such as Dave Schools (Widespread Panic), Jerry Joseph (Jack Mormons), Wally Ingram (Sheryl Crow) and Danny Louis (Govt Mule). - See more at:http://www.ericmcfadden.com/bio/#sthash.yjeYSRpR.dpuf
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The Pttsburgh Tribune says: "Spadaro plays clean, lyrical leads on guitar that are reminiscent of the style of the late Jerry Garcia in their economy and fluidity." - Rege Behe

The music cuts through the everyday, connecting to the core. "I like to combine improvisation with good solid song writing" says Patti. "I love to get people up and dancing, and get into that "feel-good" zone. Music can open minds and inspire, it can bring people together, even expand consciousness and make a difference in the world. It's also a whole lot of fun."
Drummers Jim Donovan (Rusted Root) and Eric Kurtzrock both lay down tasty grooves on the disc. Engineer Sean McDonald (The Clarks, Aretha Franklin, Sinead O'Connor) recorded the CD. Skip Sanders (The Clarks, Bill Deasy) plays keyboards on the disc. Live shows feature Drummer Joffo Simmons (Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers), Janelle Burdell, John Brainard and Bassist Matt McClintock.
Patti Spadaro is based in the Pittsburgh area. She's released several CDs and performed all over the country. In additions to the Patti Spadaro Band, Patti plays and/or records with Women on Top, Pittsburgh Women of the Blues, theCAUSE, T. Mittchell Bell, and many more of Pittsburgh's finest.

Band Website http://www.pattispadaro.com/
Band Online Store : http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/pattispadaroband
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Bio Established 2010.
Current Location Los Angeles
General Manager Sunlust Pictures Inc.
Artists We Also Like Everyone Influences
Everyone in the World........
Website www.thedisparrows.com
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Official Facebook page of Platinum Scottish singer/songwriter Sandi Thom.
Get your copy of the New Album at http://shop.sandithom.com
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HIGHWAY 4: CLASSIC ROCK 21ST CENTURY MUSCLE
Highway 4 is a rock band out of Western Pennsylvania quickly rising to popularity. Eclectic personal favorites of the 70's music era have been the backbone to developing the unique but reminiscent classic sound.

Armed with the music from their full-length album, Up In Arms(6/21/14), and the music of their influences, Highway 4 possesses a professional quality and unmatchable energy. Their youthful, wild passion and raw talent are the unmistakeable components of every performance from this rising band.

"Great Rock Band! We are total  Highway 4 freaks! "
                                    - The Loudini Rock and Roll Circus
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Band Members
Ian Stone (drums)
Mike Navarrete (bass)
Drew Kapner (keys)
Chelsea Scala (vocals, dancing)

Joe Con is a Kentucky born, Los Angeles based singer/songwriter who writes and performs original music and lyrics in a variety of genres. He draws inspiration from the blues, rock & roll, folk, soul, gospel, country and hip-hop, and blends these elements into a new Americana that is all his own. Con’s songs are easy to listen to and hard to forget. Listen once and you will instantly fall for the happy, catchy grooves. Listen twice and you’ll find yourself singing along. Joe Con is more than just a gifted songwriter and a clever wordsmith. His voice, guitar, harmonica and storytelling blend into a whole that is far greater than the sum of its parts. Don’t be fooled by his name: Joe Con is the real thing. His latest collection of songs is warm, intimate, and personable. It plays like a letter to a dear friend or a long lost love. Perhaps this is why he calls it “Yours Truly.”

EPISODE 8 - THE DEMOCRATIZATION OF THE MUSIC BUSINESS AND LOTS OF GREAT MUSIC!

 Is the Democratization of the Music Business a complete failure? That's this week's topic PLUS music by The Dead Horse Drivers,Xander Demos, Ed RomanStephane AvellanedaRobert DiMaio and Wine & Spirit

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The Dead Horse Drivers
Jon Duncan - Rhythm Guitar & Lead Vocals
Larry Scotton Jr - Percussion
Dan White - Lead Guitar & vocals
Isaac Moore- Bass
Chris Kennedy- Acoustic Guitar

http://www.reverbnation.com/artist/fb_share/4135163
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Xander Demos is one of today’s premier shred metal guitarists. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, he currently fronts his own band, XDB and has performed as a member of national tribute act, James Rivera’s Sabbath Judas Sabbath, as well as playing in Rivera’s solo band and Raxus Prme. Xander performs in excess of 100 times a year, and he is active in recording collaborations with artists all over the world. Xander plays guitars from Suhr, McNaught and Conklin, with whom he has endorsement deals. His endorsement from these guitar companies is a testament to his impressive skills and his deep commitment to playing the best guitars in the world.

www.XanderDemos.com 
www.ReverbNation.com/xanderdemos
www.steelcityguitar.com
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http://www.stephaneavellaneda.com

Works at Tama Drums and Ana popovic band
Past: mogar musique and Drummer

Went to Lycée Vauvenargues
Class of 2003
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Influences Mick Jagger, Kieth Richards, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Bruce Springsteen, David Lee Roth, George Harrison, Chris Cheney, Tim Armstrong, Joe Strummer, Joey Ramone, Blink 182, and Jim Joseph.

www.wineandspiritmusic.com
http://www.reverbnation.com/wineandspirit 
http://wineandspirit.bandcamp.com/

EPISODE7 - THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RHYTHM GUITAR

This week Lou and Kevin discuss the importance of the rhythm guitar and talk about some of the greatest rhythm guitarists of all time. They talk about the new AC/DC record and give out the first "Loudini Weenie" SupermonkeyUnparalleled HeightMark Court,NeverWakeDon Strange and the Doosh BearsShadow of the FlagMy Cardboard Spaceship Adventure and Lou Lombardi's Strangelove.

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SuperMonkey Band Members
Jared Evans - Lead Vocals
CJ Young - Drums, Vocals
Lou Lombardi - Guitar
Margeaux "Queen of New Orleans" - Backing Vocals

http://www.ilovesupermonkey.com/
supermonkeyrecordingco@yahoo.com
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Band Members
Dave Kelly - Lead Vocals @Dave_UPH
CJ Masciantonio - Lead Guitar @CJ_UPH
Tyler James Larkin - Guitar/Vocals @TylerUPH
James Davis - Bass @jamesUPHbassist
Justin Welling - Drums @justinUPH

Hailing from Pennsylvania’s Greater Pittsburgh area, Unparalleled Height is a unique hard rock/metal band. Built around powerful rhythms, intriguing drums, melodic vocals and soaring guitar leads, the band is able to combine the in-your-face attributes of metal with the melodic and progressive side of rock. Unparalleled Height’s unique writing style takes influence from many artists and styles of music, therefore, giving a unique, unmatched sound. They have been said to be a mix of Avenged Sevenfold, Bullet for My Valentine, Dream Theater, Trivium, Killswitch Engage, Black Veil Brides, and even Queen, to name just a few. This demonstrates their ability to touch on all types of music, never wanting to limit themselves to the confines of one genre or style. Beyond the sound, the band puts emphasis on writing songs with meaning and purpose, providing messages that seem to put a story together with each song.
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NeverWake Band Members
Johnny DiCarlo // Lead Vocals - Guitar
Justin Sanford // Guitar - Vocals
Marcus Giannamore // Drums
George Scott // Bass

"NeverWake" concentrates on songs that reside between Rock and Metal to bridge both genres. They combine memorable, melodic vocals and gothic guitar harmonies over heavy distortion to achieve their style. They are currently looking to be signed to a record label and hit the road. NeverWake continues to develop their style by incorporating more complex riffs, heavier background vocal style, and dark orchestration while keeping their melodic lyricism. NeverWake released their debut full-length album "VITALITY" in August 2011, produced/engineered/mixed by Mike Ofca at Innovation Studios! "Vitality" is available on iTunes and other main online retailers. You can also order the hard copy by emailing neverwakemusic@gmail.com for inquires.

NeverWake has released their debut music video on YouTube for the song "Pulse," produced by Jeff Moore of Axtravaganza Films.

They are currently working in the studio to complete their second album "Sleepwalker" set to release October 2013.

http://www.neverwakemusic.com/http://www.reverbnation.com/neverwakemusichttp://www.twitter.com/neverwakemusichttp://www.myspace.com/neverwakemusichttp://www.youtube.com/user/NeverWakeMusic
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Don Strange and the Doosh Bears Band Members
Don Strange, Jon Feinberg, Scott Kostley, Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Miyagi, Ralph Nader, Darth Vader, and the Get Along Gang

http://dooshbears.com/ 
http://thedooshbears.bandcamp.com/http://www.reverbnation.com/thedooshbears
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Formed in early 2013, Shadow Of The Flag set out to do one thing. To make lasting music...and that they have.
Drummer Jeff Lees and guitarist Angelo Morreale, who dwell in the Pittsburgh, PA area, wrote and recorded some songs with a natural adulation. Yet, vocals would soon need to be provided, but by who? A global search began and ended quickly and close by. After wading through several submissions the choice was clear, Gordon McCready from Toronto Canada became the front man for Shadow Of The Flag!

With a slew of music both written and recorded, look out for an official release in the near future. With the addition of guitarist Don Sigmund, SOTF has begun to support
their sound live as well. Booking shows from Pittsburgh to Toronto, and everywhere in between, taking it to the stage is where they really connect.
Make sure not to miss the train when SOTF drives a stake in your town!

http://www.shadowoftheflag.com/
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My Cardboard Spaceship Adventure
Dan Becker-Vocals/Bass
@Danbecker33

Andrew Hapeman-Drums/Vocals
@Hapemanzord

Mikey Meiers-Vocals/Guitar
@Mike_Meiers

Stephen Michal - Guitar
@Sirdeesir

Alex Robertson-Piano/Synth/Vocals
@Arob526

My Cardboard Spaceship Adventure is a pop punk band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. That was really all I knew before I first joined the band back in 2008. That, and they had some goofy songs about food courts and cupcakes on their Myspace page. Back then, it was Mikey Meiers’ personal songwriting and recording project, but it had reached the point where it had to move forward and become a full fledged group that could play shows, release albums, and eventually tour the country. The first time we all met was at our very first practice, we talked in depth about what we wanted to do as a band, even before we picked up our instruments. Seeing everyone’s drive and ambition, especially Mike’s, completely floored me. I knew this was gonna be something special. Within a month, we played our first show to a sold out crowd, released the Let’s Play it Safe EP, and off we went.

www.mcsarocks.com
www.mcsablog.tumblr.com/
www.youtube.com/mscarockswww.reverbnation.com/#/mycardboardspaceshipadventure
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Website www.llstrangelove.com
Press Contact
Lou Lombardi 412-485-9238
Booking Agent
Guitar Lounge Productions

Influences
Led Zeppelin, Counting Crows, Rage Against the Machine, Elbow, Neutral Milk Hotel, Jeff Buckley, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Gov't Mule, Black Keys, Clutch, Joe Bonamassa, Eric Sardinas,