3 Questions and a Song

Matthew Morton solo artist and member of the Merrick Strain joins Bill for episode 84 of 3 Questions and a song. The majority of this episode is Bill and Matthew having a conversation about life and music. * What have you been up to since we last spoke? * What is the best pizza that you've had because you are a musician? * We talk a lot about cars, music, cell phones, and more. 2-55 and 4-70 air conditioning? * Burning UPS trucks?!? * T-Rex Pee, hot dogs, gellatin and more... About Matthew Morton Genre: Country Band Location: Pennsylvania Matthew Morton is a country artist from north west Pennsylvania who aspires to be a failed country artist from north western Pennsylvania. He also sings and plays guitar in sludge metal band The Merrick Strain and willing will play for cheese fries or parts to a 68 GTO About the song, "In My Mind" In My Mind is a short little ditty written about a topic very foreign to country music. A girl leaving you. * Where to find him: * * * https://youtu.be/v8gNLMig_kA href="https://www.buildthescene.com/prime-8-3qs/" title="Prime 8 3QS082">Prime 8 3QS082 href="https://www.buildthescene.com/murder-for-girls/" title="Murder for Girls 3QS81">Murder for Girls 3QS81 href="https://www.buildthescene.com/killburn/" title="Killburn 3QS80">Killburn 3QS80 Load More

Tim, Erik and Chris of Shattered join Bill for episode 83 of 3 Questions and a Song. * What is the best pizza you've had because you are a musician? * Who is your Dave Grohl? * If you could go anywhere in time, what band would you go hang out with? * We talk about the Woodstock 99 documentary on Netflix. * Which Shattered song should survive an apocalyptic event and help re-populate the Earth? * What is the song "Am I Godless" About? * We talk a bit about the music scene's climate. * We move onto talk about the Rock for Life Concert Series. * Tell me about an embarrassing moment for someone else in the band on stage. * What non-standard venue would you like to play at? * Where can Shattered be found online? About Shattered Genre: Rock/MetalBand Location: Jeanette, PA Evan formed the original band in 2000 with some friends from school. It wasn't until 2006 that the current lineup started to take form. In the 2006, Erik joined the band on guitar/vocals and Tim joined the band on Bass, along with Evan on guitar/vocals and Ryan Gilbert on drums. After a few years of playing shows in the area, Ryan decided to part ways with the band. In 2008, Shattered recruited Kevin Dick to play drums and Josh Comp on lead vocals. With this lineup, shattered established themselves in the local rock scene by playing with local and national bands. Shattered has performed with Sevendust, Taproot, Cold, Hurt, Stabbing Westward, Adelitas Way, Soil, and more. They have been a part of the Rock for Life lineup for the past 15 years. They have released multiple albums and played countless local venues. In 2019, Josh decided to part ways with Shattered. That same year, Chris Taylor joined the band on lead vocals, which takes us to the present-day lineup. About the song, "Am I Godless" Am I Godless was the first song written with Chris on vocals. The song is about hitting rock bottom from a lifestyle so out of control that you're questioning everything from yourself to existence as a whole. A crossroads with immediate consequence. * Where to find them: * * * * https://youtu.be/7Y0orLStt8g Murder for Girls 3QS81 Killburn 3QS80 Mykey Massacre 3QS079 Load More

Jeff, Mikey, and Sean of Prime 8, joins Bill to answer questions, discuss their newest release, and to release a brand new video! * Prime 8 last spoke with us on episode 601 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show. * We talk about Deutschtown Music Festival from last weekend. * We talked a little bit about The Big Break, Prime 8 came in second in season 2. * They will be playing with Green Jelly on August 7, 2022. * Are you doing any new writing? * Where can people find Gods of the Anthropoids? * Who is your Dave Grohl? * What is the best pizza that you've had because you're a musician? * What non-standard venue would you like to play at? * If you could play with any musician in the history of the world, who would you pick? * Find out where the name Prime 8 came from/means. * If you were putting together a band from the local music scene to manage, who would you pick? * You get a 30 second spot on network tv, what are you going to say to bring people to your next show? * If you're standing at the crossroads waiting for the Devil, what are you there to sell your soul for? * Where can the listeners get ahold of your music? About Prime 8 Dave ☆ drums, Pete ☆ guitar, Alex ☆ guitar, Jeff ☆ keys, Mikey ☆ bass, Sean ☆ vocals: Pittsburgh’s premier metal band. About the song, "Darkside Tommy" Darkside Tommy was first of 3 songs that Sean & Ryan wrote together. * Where to find them: * * * https://youtu.be/Tb3o4Vk5Hbo Killburn 3QS80 Mykey Massacre 3QS079 Jussi Vuola 3QS078 Load More

Murder for Girls make their second appearance on Build the Scene with their first appearance on 3 Questions and a Song. They are here to talk about their new release, Nine Stories. * What is the best pizza that you've had because you are a musician? * If you could take a DeLorean back in time, what band would you check out? * Who is your Dave Grohl? * Which Murder for Girls song should help re-populate the Earth? * What non-standard venue would you like to play? * I'm driving our tour bus, what is the soundtrack of your tour? * What would you sell your soul to the Devil for? * What is your song, "Monster" about? * If you were forming a band from the local scene to manage, who would you put in the band? * Where can people find you online? www.murderforgirls.com * What is coming up for Murder with Girls? About Murder for Girls Genre: punk Location: Pittsburgh, PA US Murder for Girls is a harmonious quartet from Pittsburgh, formed in 2013. Combining elements of punk, indie, garage and grunge, their sound has been described as a “catchy, melodic concoction that’s of its own thing.” Following up the Tommy Stinson (The Replacements/Guns ‘N Roses) produced “Done In The Dark” recording released in 2020, this is the band's fourth full-length release “Nine Stories”. Believed to be their most creative, most mature, most unified album yet, and the first one on vinyl, courtesy of Katzulhu Productions. These Steel City songstresses have shared the stage with such musical legends as MC5, Shonen Knife, Bob Mould, Richie Ramone, and Bash and Pop... Sometimes punky, sometimes riotous, sometimes balladeering. Always rocking. They'll break your heart and you'll love them for it. Formed in 2013, featuring members, then and now, of Bunny Five Coat, Smoothbrain, Blindsider, Paris Green, Liverball, and Zits of America. About the song, "Monster" Monster - the title track off the newest recording Nine Stories. It is about someone love bombing you and then ruining your life. * Where to find them: * * * * * * * * https://youtu.be/rooM30C35-I Mykey Massacre 3QS079 Jussi Vuola 3QS078 7 Mile Run 3QS077 Load More

Finnish rockers, Killburn, join Bill for their debut on 3 Questions and a Song. * I first learned of your band on XRP Radio, but how did you come to know about XRP? * When did you know that you wanted to be in a band? * Who would you say has been your biggest supporter as a musician? * If you were selling your soul to the devil to further your band, what would you be getting in return? * If you could go back in time and watch any band perform, which band would it be and why? * Who is your Dave Grohl? * What non-standard venue would you like to play at? * Who wins the next episode of Friendly Fire? About Killburn Genre: Rock Location: Vaasa, Finland A fresh rock band from Vaasa, Finland. We play hard rock, with nuances from many genres of music. Formed in autumn of 2019 by a quartet of musicians already with a solid background in playing in bands. We started to do live shows in winter 2020, until the COVID-19 messed up the plans to rock more than we hoped for. So we focused on making new songs and rehearsing our performance. We are energetic live and do our very best to be an entertaining, skillful and interesting act and we give 100% every time on stage. About the song, OK OK was written during the darkest moments of Covid-19 pandemic. Song wrote itself quite quickly after a few riffs at rehearsals and is an essential Killburn song. Riffing guitar and bass, strong vocals, and blasting drumming. Lyrically it is sharing the frustration of the moment, comforting and a hope for better times. Song was recorded early 2022 and released in May the same year. Artwork is our first non-digitally created and we love what Juha Lindholm (the artist) created for us, really captures the feeling of the song. * Where to find them: * * * * * * https://youtu.be/L6r2atUcDHs Jussi Vuola 3QS078 7 Mile Run 3QS077 Six O’Matic 3QS076 Load More

Mykey Massacre joined Bill for the 79th episode of 3 Questions and a Song.* When did you decide you would become a musician?* If I was on tour with you, what music would we listen to between show stops?* Who is your Dave Grohl?* If you were selling your soul to the Devil for something musically, what would it be?* If a band is looking for a session guitarist, how can they get a hold of you?* What is one song that you didn't write, that you wish you would have written?* If there was one piece of advice that you would give to people starting out in music, what would it be?About Mykey MassacreGenre: Speed MetalLocation: Brooklyn, New York, USMykey Massacre is an independent solo artist from Brooklyn, New York. Mykey is the ultimate DIY-er; writing, performing, recordingAbout the song, Struggle CityStruggle City is about my lifelong struggle with mental health issues; anxiety, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder. It tells a story of the inner struggles and constant wars that go on within my own head, but also the external struggles I endure with people.The song’s title was actually inspired by something an old therapist of mine mentioned to me a while back. I was in the process of writing the song at the time, but was still lacking a title for it. During one of our sessions, she mentioned something along the lines that if I don’t change my ways of thinking I’ll continue to find myself in struggle city… needless to say, the light bulb went off in my head and “Struggle City” was born! * Where to find him: * * * * * * https://youtu.be/988XCf3pz-E href="https://www.buildthescene.com/7-mile-run/" title="7 Mile Run 3QS077">7 Mile Run 3QS077 href="https://www.buildthescene.com/six-o-matic/" title="Six O’Matic 3QS076">Six O’Matic 3QS076 href="https://www.buildthescene.com/eclipse/" title="Caleb Straus 3QS075">Caleb Straus 3QS075 Load More

Jussi Vuola joins Bill on Episode 78 of 3 Questions and a song to promote his single Under Above Orion Venus Loves. * How did you hook up with MTS Management? * If I'm driving your tour bus, what would we would be listening to? * What non-standard venue would you like to play at? * What would you sell your soul to the Devil for, musically, or what is that main goal that you want to attain? * Who is your Dave Grohl? * Which of your songs should survive an epidemic and help re-populate the Earth? * What is the best pizza or meal that you've had because you are a musician? * If you could play with any band in the world, who would you play with and at what venue? * What is coming up next for you? * Where can people find you and your music online? * ALL OF THE PROCEEDS OF HIS ALBUM SALES TO TOWARDS THE VICTIMS OF THE UKRAINIAN WAR! About Vuola VUOLA is a psychedelic rock project of a Finnish drummer, producer and studio manager Jussi Vuola. In his music there’s a shimmer in darkness, a touch in space, beauty in distortion and aspiration in despair. A history of growing with Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and the like is being shaped with low tunings, vibration and chanting on his concept album, based both on geometrics and syntax. The anticipated, esoteric, heavy hitting album "Alouv" is coming out in spring 2022. About the song, Under Above Orion Venus Loves Under Above Orion Venus Loves is the first single of debut artist VUOLA: a Finnish drummer, producer and studio manager Jussi Vuola. In his music there's a shimmer in darkness, a touch in space, beauty in distortion and aspiration in despair. A history of growing with Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and the like is being shaped with low tunings, vibration and chanting on his concept album, based both on geometrics and syntax. The anticipated, esoteric, heavy hitting album "Alouv" is coming out in spring 2022. * Where to find VUOLA: * * * * * * * https://youtu.be/3eFv0hcpDoAhttps://youtu.be/FD_sjrKDh-M

Brian Miller, Barry Little, Greg Orr, John Bodnar, and Ange (missing John Powell) of 7 Mile Run join Bill for their debut on 3 Questions and a Song. * Where did the band name 7 Mile Run come from? * We talk about cars for a bit. * You find a DeLorean with its door open and a Flux Capacitor, what time are you going to and what band are you going to hang out with? * If you could open for any band at any location... who, where? * What is the best pizza that you've eaten because you're a musician? * Who is your Dave Grohl? * Tell us about your song, Night to Remember * If you had to build a band to manage from the local scene, what musicians would you include? * They talk a bit about Keith Hawkins at this point. * Where can the listeners find you online? * What do you have coming up next? About 7 Mile Run Genre: Country Location: Indiana, PA, US 7 Mile Run has been making music together for over 10 years while gathering the area’s top musicians and playing thousands of shows. The award-winning vocals of Brian Miller combined with the skilled musicianship of Johnny Bodnar (Drums), Barry Little (Lead Guitar), Greg Orr (Electric Guitar), Ange Giavedoni (Bass Guitar) and John Powell (Fiddle) are sure to please any crowd. Notable upcoming shows: Jergels opening for the Outlaws June 8, 2022 8pm & Deuchtown music fest Friday July 22, 2022 About the song, Night to Remember It’s a song about a guy on stage looking for the one. He’s been through all the girls that just want to be around him as a musician but wants the one person he’s meant to be with. If not he’s just playing a show and he’ll be a Night to Remember. * Where to find them: * * https://youtu.be/ymhWo3pqX9w

Sean O'Donnell, of Six O'Matic joins Bill on episode 76 of 3 Questions and a Song. * How did you get started on the Bag Pipes. * Who is your Dave Dave Grohl? * Have you ever recorded bagpipe tracks for another musician? * DeLorean, who are you hanging out with? * If you could play at any venue with any band, who and where? * Have you ever interacted with any famous musicians? * Creative place that you'd like to play at? * What is the best pizza you've eaten because you are a musician? * Which of your songs could help the people of Earth re-populate after an apocalyptic event? * Who are your influences? * What song do you wish you would have written? * What I've always wondered about bagpipes  is that the tones linger for so long, is that actual breath control or is there something inherent in the instrument that makes the notes go that long? asked by Caleb Straus on episode 75. * What do you have coming up next? *  Where can people find your music or hire you to play the bagpipes? About Six O'Matic Six O’Matic is a Pittsburgh-based musician and producer who blends a background in traditional Scottish bagpipe training with the aesthetics of influences ranging ambient to Appalachian. His music has been described as “an interesting and expansive sound” and “a bit too out there for my taste.” About the Song, Out of Cream Cheese Out of Cream Cheese features electronic bagpipes as one of the lead instruments. A celebratory track, its up-tempo drive and “kitchen-piping” looseness pair together like sweet cakes and savory pies. * Where to find Six O'Matic: * * * * * * * * https://youtu.be/9bfoxpzCLKc

Caleb Straus joins Bill for 3 Questions and a Song #75 in support of the song that he and Felicia Patterson released together, Eclipse.* Tell us about your record label, Sollunar Records.* Tell us about your song, Eclipse.* We learn a bit about Caleb's movie, Overnight.* Caleb tells us about his involvement at First Angel Media.* What is your question for the Pittsburgh Bagpiper, Sean O'Donnell?* What is something that you, wish you could tell people to get them to listen to your music?* Who is your Dave Grohl?* What is the best pizza you've eaten because you are a musician?* What is a non-regular venue that you would like to play at?* Who do you want to see play the next Superbowl halftime show?* Do you have any last thoughts for the listeners?About Caleb StrausGenre: Genre-fluid, Metal, IndustrialLocation: Texas, USACaleb Straus is best known as the lead singer for industrial metal band, EMZY ENZY, but he has also recorded multiple projects as a solo artist. His current focus is producing and curating the Official Soundtrack to the upcoming Film Overnight, including a score by himself and collaborator Allen F. Turner alongside single "Eclipse" with Felicia Patterson and music from 9 Stitch Method, Ritual of Ether, MadClock, Seethe, Silhouette Death, Feast on the Fallen, Sam Astaroth, as well as Caleb's new solo studio project, The Death of Zenith.About the song, Eclipse"Eclipse" is a duet between EMZY ENZY/Death of Zenith vocalist Caleb Straus and musician/actor/model Felicia Patterson. The song was released on December 4th, 2021, the date of an actual eclipse. It is also the first single on the Overnight Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. The second single released was "Those Eyes" by Silhouette Death, and the third slated for March 31st is "Portal" by Caleb's new project, The Death of Zenith, featuring Sam Astaroth, formerly of Astaroth Incarnate on lead vocals. I'll talk more about the song, movie, and story of everything on the show. * Where to find Caleb and Sollunar Records: * * * * * * * https://youtu.be/Vxhat76i1vkhttps://youtu.be/4jx_X4TEMpg