PA Musician Magazine February 2016

m a g a z i n e Vol. 34 # 386 FEBRUARY 2016

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- END OF SILENCE -

• 20th Annual MILLENNIUM MUSIC CONFERENCE

• LANCASTER ROOTS & BLUES• SMOKIN GUNNZ acoustic &

OPEN HOUSE AT EAGLE HOTEL• GUN METAL GRAY AT TUBBY’S

• SUPER BOWL PARTIES & MUSIC, MUSIC EVERYWHERE!

2 Pennsylvania Musician Magazine February, 2016

February, 2016 Pennsylvania Musician Magazine 3

Feb 06 - Chick’s Tavern - Hummelstown, PA 9pmApr 16 - Gingerbread Man, Mechanicsburg, PA 9pm

Alternative Rock...

facebook.com/Jughead Rocks

For Booking: 717.795.4420 Mike 717.856.8075 Mark

www.SOSROCKS.com

SOSROCK

Booking Info. 717.495.2137

[email protected]

Saturday, March 5th-JOHNNY JOE’S

Mechanicsburg, PA

Fri. 02/05 - Bourbon Bar & Grille, Hanover, (Gettysburg Rocks)Sat. 02/06 - Gingerbread Man, Mechanicsburg, PAFri. 02/12 - Valley Tavern, Seven Valleys, PAFri 02/26 - Red Lion Legion - Benefi t for Emily ShacreawContact Blue Rooster Entertainment: 717.801.6622

February 13th, Saturday, American Legion, 224 West Main St.,

Mechanicsburg, PA. 17055( Valentine’s Party ) (Private)

March 11th, Friday,

Enola American Legion, 295 West Shady Lane, Enola, PA

( 8pm to 12mid ) (Guest List Permitted)

March 12th, Saturday, West Hanover Twp. Fire Banquet, 7193

Jonestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA.( 9 pm – Midnight ) (Private)

Original & Covers of Hard Rock/Classic Metal

“The Red Album”, “Wolves” & “X-Nihilo” CDs at: Wayne’s World, 419 Memorial Hwy. Dallas, PA, Hoffman’s Music 381 Bennett St. Luzerne, PA Hoffman s Music 381 Bennett St. Luzerne, PA“EXPERIENCE THE POWER” Now Available at CDbaby

www.cdbaby.com/cd/xterra7Bookings: 570.654.4758 Facebook.com/X-terra

www.xterrarockband.com

Now Booking 2016!

Sco! Pe" les & the CrashSco! Pe" les & the Crash

Dates listed at... www.scottplaysguitar.comfacebook.com/Scott Peoples Singer SongwriterBookings: 717.319.0202

Friday, March 11th 6pm-9pmTHE VINEYARD BREWERY at HERSHEY

Middletown, PA Friday, March 26th...

02/05 - Gettysburg Rocks at ... 8:40pm THE PIKE RESTAURANT, Gettysburg, PA04/01 - HOLLYWOOD CASINO, Grantville, PA 8pm-1am06/11 - HOLLYWOOD CASINO, Grantville, PA 8pm-1am

www.savethecityband.comBookings: 717.580.3251

Fri. 02/26 - Chick’s Tavern, Hummelstown, PA Sat. 03/05 - Band Bash IV - Moose Family Center, Lewistown, PA


Check Our Facebook & Reverbnation pages for Current Schedule...

Girant Panda Gueri! a Dub SquardSteady Stitch & Pa" Tour

FEBRUARY 4th • HARRISBURG, PAA# ey Bar @ A$ alachian Brew Co.

Drs. 8pm / $12 adv / $15 dos

Fri Feb 12th 9:30pm Double K Tavern Harrisburg, PA

Sat Mar 5th 9:30pm Zippers Bonneauville, PA

Sat Mar 12th 9:30pm Race Horse Tavern Thomasville , PA

February:6th 9-1 GETTYSBURG ROCKS at McSherrystown Moose, McSherrystown, PA w/ Smokin’ Gunnz, Single Barrel, & The Morris Bros. plus 3 more TBA

20th 9-1 EAGLE HOTEL, Fredericksburg, PA (acoustic)

27th 9:30-1:30 DOUBLE K TAVERN, Harrisburg, PA

Look for us onFACEBOOK

Smokin Gunnz isCurrently Booking

for 2016, Call Vickie717.832.6154



CROSSROADS DUO

Feb. 5 Strikers Pub Pottsville 8:00 PMFeb. 6 Berwick Brewing Berwick 7:00 PMFeb. 8 PA-Live TV Show Wilkes Barre 4:00 PMFeb. 8 Live From Holland Sound Moosic 8:00 PMFeb. 13 Private EngagementFeb. 19 River City Blues Club Harrisburg 9:00 PMFeb. 20 Momo’s Harrisburg 7:00 PMFeb. 27 Johnny & Hon’s Reading 8:00 PM

For Booking & info: FULL FORCE MUSIC 570.205.1350P.O. Box 67 Friedensburg, PA 17933 Email: [email protected]

www.reverbnation.com/crossroads duo

Uniquely Covering Great Classic Rock, Folk and Blues from Tom Petty, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Santana, Johnny Cash,

Rolling Stones, Steve Earle and more!

Upcoming Shows: EVERY TUESDAY – We host OPEN MIC NIGHT at D’OTTAVIO’S GRAN SASSO, HOLLIDAYSBURG;

Bring your instrument, voice and songs and join us, starts 8 pm!

March 6th – FAMILY PIZZA & PUB, ALTOONA (starts 6 p.m.)

Need Live Acoustic Music For An Upcoming House Party, Reunion Or Other Event? Call Us!

Bookings: 814.330.1883 Email: [email protected] US ON FACEBOOK AND ROCKPAGE.NET/BANDS!

Contents....09 ...Across the Desk b! Robin Noll

10....Out & About b! Rachel Rocks

12... Nationals b! Eric Ho"man

14 - 19...MMC 20 Showcase Schedule

20....Intervie# with John Harris MMC #2$ Director

21.... End o% Silence Cover Feature b! Rachel Rocks & Je& Lawrence

22.... The Professor’s Live Reviews... b! Jim Price

25... Sane Advice b! John Kercez

26... CD Reviews b! Jim Price

27.... Classified Notes

Cover & Inside photos o% End o% Silenceb! Christine Charronww#.christinephotographie.com

For the Digital issue g$ t$...

!w.pamusician.net


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5th / Full BandChick’s Hummelstown Tavern in Hummelstown, PA

FRIDAY, MARCH 18th / Full BandCigars International Hamburg Super-Store

Hamburg, PA

FRIDAY, APRIL 22nd / Full BandChick’s Hummelstown Tavern in Hummelstown, PA

6 Inn Road • Duncannon, PA 17020Like us on Facebook.com/Tubby’s PA Bar

717.834.4700

Hours: Monday 5:30pm-? / Tuesday thru Saturday 11am - ? / CLOSED SUNDAY~FOOD SPECIALS EVERYDAY~

“We have a Full Menu that will leave You Money in your Pocket!”MONDAYS: Full Rack Baby Ribs w/ Fries & Home-made Garlic Bread all for....$11TUESDAYS: 1 lb. BLT $6 & $5 per Dozen WINGSWEDNESDAYS: POKER NITE! $6 Shaved Pork Cheese Steak w/ FriesTHURSDAYS: 1 lb. BLT w/ French Fries ONLY $6

Every Friday & Saturday LIVE BANDSAll Shows OVER 21 w/ proper ID unless stated otherwise

Fri. 02/05-

Sat. 02/06 -

Sat. 02/13 -

Fri. 02/26 -

facebook.com/Tubby’s PA Bar & Tubby’s Night Club Events Page

LEADFOOT w/ SUCKER PUNCH

SILVERTUNG &ADRENALINE

HOTMALES ALL MALE REVIEW

SUPERBOB

COOPER BRYSON CANCER BENEFIT

NO Cover

NO Cover

Watch the game on our BIG SCREEN in the Swamp Room!

w/ FORTRESS, SHINER, DAVE ROOT BAND, RED EYE KINGS, EDGEWOOD, & MARTIN CONSPIRACY THEORY!

Fri. 02/12 - $10 Cover

DONATIONSWELCOMED

GUN METAL GRAY

SUNDAY, Feb 7th - OPEN FOR THE SUPERBOWL!

& SHOUT AT THE DEVIL

Sat. 02/27 -

NO Cover

special guest: BROKEN FAYTH, BADD SEED & ACEDIAS

Fri. 02/19 - MILLENNIUM MUSIC CONFERENCESIX BAR BREAK, THE HIDDEN AGENDAS, NO BLITZ, STATION,

BROKEN FAYTH, DECIPHER LIFE starts 8pm-1am NO COVER

Sat. 02/20 - MILLENNIUM MUSIC CONFERENCE 8pm NO COVER : MAWCORE,, END OF SILENCE, MOTHER, SMALL TOWN TITANS, GUN METAL GRAY

SPECIAL THURSDAY 25th - Adv. tx $15 or VIP tx. $20 Call 717.834.4799

NO CoverADRIAN BLITZER & SHINER


02/05 - GETTYSBURG ROCKS 9:40pm McSherrystown Moose, McSherrystown, PA02/06 - The Pour House on Derry, Harrisburg, PA 10pm02/13 - Wiconisco Fire Company, Wiconisco, PA 9pm02/19 - MIllennium Music Conference Showcase The Perking Point, Hummelstown, PA 9pm02/20 - Millennium Music Conference Showcase... Whiskey Ridge Saloon, Mechanicsburg, PA 12am02/27 - American Legion, Fort Loudon, PA 8pm03/26 - Tubby’s, Duncannon, PA

www.facebook.com/SingleBarrel1Call for bookings: 717.422.5794

Sat. February 6th, McSherrystown Moose for Gettysburg Rocks,

set time 10:40pm

Fri. March 4th,- 9pm Tourist Inn, Hallam, PA

opening for Six Bar Break,

Sat. March 5th, Double K Tavern, Harrisburg, PA

9:30 start, opener TBA.

Sat. March 19th - 9:30Racehorse TavernThomasville, PA

Modern Southern Rock Outlaw Country Rock ‘N’ Roll

www.pamusician.net

“We Bring the BEST New Original Music

to the World”Tune in THURSDAYS at 8pm & SUNDAYS at 9pm

or Watch online at...www.wylntv.comwww.facebook.com/pennsylvaniapipelinemusictv

www.twitter@PaPipelinemtv & www.papipelinemtv.com

570.220.3915


www.facebook.com/SingleBarrel1Call for bookings: 717.422.5794

Sat. February 6th, McSherrystown Moose for Gettysburg Rocks,

set time 10:40pm

Fri. March 4th,- 9pm Tourist Inn, Hallam, PA

opening for Six Bar Break,

Sat. March 5th, Double K Tavern, Harrisburg, PA

9:30 start, opener TBA.

Sat. March 19th - 9:30Racehorse TavernThomasville, PA

Modern Southern Rock Outlaw Country Rock ‘N’ Roll

Fri. 02/05 - AC/DC tribute band...

- BACK IN BLACKSat 02/06 - LOST LOVEFri 02/12 - STEELSat 02/13 - COMMON GROUNDFri 02/19 - NACHO DADDYSat 02/20 - EBENEZER SCREWFri 02/26 - DJ ROY w/ KaraokeSat 02/27 - SMOKIN GUNNZ

Natali!Darkes

~High Energy Acoustic/Rock Show~

Natali!Darkes

Booking: 717.730.9123

See Natalie Darkes live this month on....Feb. 12 - Fire & Ice Block Party, Lititz, PA w/ Steel Radiance

Feb. 26th - PETE’S, New Cumberland, PA w/ Sugar BoxMar. 26th - 9-12 w/ Steel Radiance at...

CHANCEY’S PUB, 0649 Main St. E. Petersburg, PA 17520

facebook.com/Natalie Darkes

ACROSS THE DESKBy Robin Noll

PA Musician Magazine -

20th Annual Millennium Music Conference --

“Day Stage” Dave Russell Event Server, Inc

Antique Digital PianosFrank Pensiero

Fireball

Get-tysburg Rocks -

-Smokin Gunnz, Single Barrel, The Ryan Alan

Band, The Morris Brothers, Six Bar Break, Agents of continued on next page 20...


1104 Carlisle Rd. • Camp Hill, PA 17011717.761.6692

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS...Monday thru Wednesday 5pm-7pm$2 Domestic Drafts, $3 Well Drinks

& $4 House WineThursday & Friday 5pm-7pm &Friday & Saturday 9pm-11pm

~~~~ALL DRINKS 1/2 PRICE~~~~ALL DAY EVERYDAY...

Bud Light Ritas $3 (3 drink max)Captain & Mixer Pitchers $7

• SUNDAY NFL • MONDAY NITE FOOTBALL• Catch ALL the College Bowl Games, NCAA Hoops, NBA & NHL

Home of the CEDAR CLIFF COLTS &

PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS

Wednesday Night JazzLive on the Front Landing

6:30-9:30 NO COVERThursday Night Open Mic

~~~~FEBRUARY EVENTS~~~~

Fri. 02/05-Sat. 02/06- Wed. 002/10 6:30-9:30pm NO COVER....STEVE RUDOLPH ALL STAR JAZZ JAM SESSIONFri. 02/12 - HAPPY HOUR SHOW 5-10pm...$5 Ticket

DEEP SIX

THE BASEMENT BOYSSat. 02/13 - VALENTINE’S DANCE $5 ticket with....

Fri. 02/19 - MILLENNIUM MUSIC CONFERENCE...92.1 WTPA & REVERBNATION STAGE presenting.... BEAR SUCCESS, PEACE REVENANT, IN THE PRESENCE OF WOLVES, PRALAYA, MEAXIC

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL

www.Gulliftys.net or Facebook.com/Gulliftys

PLENTY OF FREE PARKING

Book Your Next Party, Wedding, or Business meeting

Today! Call 717.761.6692

DAILY SPECIALS...SUNDAYS: $6 Dozen Wings,

$6 1 top Pizzas$6 Coors Light Pitchers

MONDAYS: $6 Dozen Wings, $6 1 Top pizzas

$2 Yuengling Lager Pints

TUESDAYS: $7 Gourmet Pizzas and $3.50 Troegs Pints

WEDNESDAYS: $9.99 Steak Dinner w/ Potatoe

& Vegetables / $2 Lite Pints

THURSDAYS: $6 Boneless Wings

& $$3.75 Fat Tire Pints

FRIDAYS: $3.75 Sam Pints

SATURDAYS: $6 Lite Pitchers

$5 ticket

SOUGHT OUT CITY

February 26th - 27th & 28th - PHANTOM THEATRE COMPANY presets....

Fri. & Sat shows at 8pm ~ Sunday at 6pm Doors open 1/2 hour before show time $20 under 18 w/ ID & Serniors / Adults $25

February 7th - SUPER BOWL PARTY%0 BASH Beer & Food Specials Lots of Prizes & Giveaways

FUNKTION BAND $5 ticket

Sat 02/20 - MILLENNIUM MUSIC CONFERENCE...92.1 WTPA & REVERBNATION STAGE presenting.... CHASING CARMENT, THE RICECOOKERS, NEW DAY DAWN, 1 ECHO1, END OF AN ERA

Sat. 03/04- Sat. 03/05- THE LUV GODS OSTRICH HAT

3068 Lebanon Rd.Manheim, PA 17545

717.665.7714~ Full Service Restaurant ~ Non-Smoking

OPEN MIC with BRIAN SPANGLER (fi rst Wednesday of the month 7pm)TRIVIA ~ Thursdays 7pm LIVE MUSIC ~ Fridays 7-9 (bi-wkly)KARAOKEwww.cheersbarpa.com

Mary’s Cheers Bar

Kitchen hrs: Sun.-Wed 12noon-9pm / Thu-Sat 12noon-10pmBar: Sun-Thu 12noon-11pm / Fri. & Sat. ‘til 1am

OUT ‘n’ ABOUTBy Rachel Rocks

20th Millennium Music Conference!

PA Musician Magazine.

MMC

Wally’s Open Mic Johnny Joe’s

Wally’s Open Mics

“Dossie Knuckles”

Dossie

Megan Harrell Megan-

MeganSteve Hack-

ett Band

-

Wally’s Open Mic

Single Barrel -

Sin-gle Barrel

Bob

Chris’s Single Barrel,

-Single Barrel

Johnny Joe’s Single Barrel

Smokin’ GunnzGettysburg Rocks McSherrys-town Moose

Four Diamonds Fund Rob Simon -

www.gburgrocks.com Shannon Bobb

Shannon ‘Doorman at Johnny Joe’s

C’yphorShannon

Jeremy -

Mike Boust, Merve - Single Barrel Shan-

non’s BandMerve

Derek Kulp -

Colt WilburColt

Colt

Wally DeWallJohnny Joe’s

Johnny Joe’s -Wally

www.wallydewallmusic.comPA Musician Magazine -

Open Mic StageMillennium Music Conference

MMC

PA Musician Magazine

Tubby’s Frayed Nott. -Observe the 93rd 1 Echo 1

Frayed Nott

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songs are ones that literally had people running from the bar to

Jen and Brett Wolfe, some old Take 147 fans, out supporting Frayed NottFrayed Nott

rocking next, and go get NOTTY!!!

Fierce at The Field House Field House

Field House

Fierce had plenty of bodies squished together on the

Jody Lee behind the kit and Jerri out front singing her heart Jerri stays behind the drums, you can tell

Marti’sJerri’s Mary is also

Fierce’s ad in this issue and get out there and support some amazing local talent!

Jughead at the Me-chanicsburg G-Man

because of the pool tables on it, but Jughead

Jughead

Jughead

MikeJughead

Jughead’s schedule in this issue and get out there and support these guys,

“Out & About”

Mil-

lennium Music Conference. The MMC

from Tubby’s to the Field House, from The Coliseum to the Pour House and tons of places throughout the area! The MMC

Kick-Off Party right at O’Reilly’s -

YOU are the only one that make this conference a success for YOU!

Best Western

cancelled, but the Best WesternJam Session -

ful for the cancelled bands, but they made the best of it and par-

OUT & ABOUT continued...



•ALL U CAN EAT SPECIALS (eat in only/NO to go boxes) All Day Monday: CLAMS by the pound... All Day Tuesday: Our famous WINGS 10 at a time.• BUILD A BURGER WEDNESDAYS! 11am-9pm (your signature burger could make our menu)• TACO THURSDAYS 4-10pm (build ‘em yourself)• All Day Sunday: WING SPECIALS...• TUESDAYS 5pm-closing - OPEN POOL TABLE

101 East Main Street • Fredericksburg, PA • 717.865.4672OPEN JUKEBOX during HAPPY HOURS

Monday thru Thursday 3pm-6pm/ Friday 3pm-5pm16 Oz. DRAFT BEER SPECIALS ALL DAY, EVERY DAY!

TWELVE ICE COLD CRAFT-MICRO & DOMESTIC BEERS ON TAP

LATE NITE MUNCHIES

ALL THE GAMES ARE ON HERE!Stop out Every Sunday & Monday during Football games to Sign-up for our $50 GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY, ask your server for details!

FEBRUARY ENTERTAINMENT AT THE EAGLE Friday, 5th - 9pm-1am...

Saturday, 6th - 9pm-12:30am... LIVE BAND...

Saturday 20th - 9pm-12:30am

Fri. 12th - Acoustic 6-9 w/

TakeOver Entertainment w/DJ CHRIS

ASKING?ANDY

SMOKIN GUNNZ

~ Handicap Accessible~ Hrs: Mon. thru Sat. 11am-2am /Sunday 11am-12mid.Kitchen Hrs: Mon. thru Wed. & Sun. 11am-9pm / Thu. Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm

Check us out on FACEBOOK.COM/FREDERICKSBURG EAGLE HOTELwww.fredericksburgeaglehotel.com

Saturday 27th - 8pm - 12midnight...HOLLENBACK RACING PARTY

FOOD ~ ENTERTAINMENT ~ PRIZES

MYCENEA WORLEYTakeOver Entertainment w/DJ CHRIS 9pm-1am

Sat. 13th - Acoustic 6-9 w/ MOCKING BIRDTakeOver Entertainment w/DJ CHRIS 9pm-1am

Sun. 14th - Acoustic 4-7 w/ JOZEF

Friday, 19th - 9pm-1am... TakeOver Entertainment w/DJ CHRIS

Friday, 26th - 9pm-1am... TakeOver Entertainment w/DJ CHRIS

OPEN HOUSEThursday, Feb 11th 4-9pm! Stop in & See all our changes. Complimentary Appetizers w/ Craft & Micro Brew SamplingsVALENTINE’S SPECIAL MENU ~ Make your Sweetheart Reservations...

Served: Friday 12th 4-9pm / Saturday 13th 4-9pm / Sunday 14th 2pm-7pm

Trust me when I say it can be a very magical weekend if you let it. One way to add to the “Magic” is to come perform on our Open Mic (Day) Stage right on the Trade Show Floor. Dave Russell from Antique Digital Pianos will be back with us this year with a kick a** stage, and sound! We have a full size piano, electronic drums, guitars, cajons, bongos, guitars, whatever you need to play, we have it! No amps needed! It is “supposed” to be Acoustic.. Sometimes we get a little loud, but we do try to keep it at a decent level so everyone can still social-

Rachel Rocks, at the Pennsylvania Musician Magazine Booth, to sign up. It is open to everyone who is a registered attendee of the conference. Don’t think I’m gonna go play there at 2:30

everyone gets to play 2 songs, I announce the next person on the list, if they are there they play, if not I go on to the next person. It’s that easy. It is open from 11-5 Friday and Saturday. Last year we had over 50 acts perform on our Open Mic stage, we squeeze as many in as we possibly can! We hope you stop by and say Hi. I hear we are going to have some other yummy goodies we will be handing out too from our booth, so make sure you stop by! Every year it’s like a big family reunion, I honestly can not wait!!!! Make sure and check out the full venue listing in this issue and plan your nights out for the 20th MMC! Thank you to John Harris Millennium Music Conference,

out of your MMC experience, feel free to throw me an e-mail at [email protected]. Well that’s all for this month. I must prepare myself for the MMC Re-Cap Journal next month! Please get out there and support some form of local music somewhere! It is all around you and it truly is soothing for the soul! If you see me “Out & About” please stop me and say Hi! I love meeting new people and seeing old friends too! Don’t forget to check out our Facebook page for all of the Hot Shots at facebook.com/PAMusicianMagazine and our website, www.pamusician.net See you Out & About!!!

OUT & ABOUT continued...

NATIONALSBy Eric Ho! man

Greetings Rockers ‘N’ Rollers! 2016 started great with The Give Take at Harrisburg’s Abbey Bar Hot Jam Factory, Observe the 93rd, & El Flyin’. The Give Take are the most exciting and impressive new talent on the Harrisburg music scene. The band is close to releasing their second record and have

‘Cold December.’ The Give Take Su-san Ouchis on keyboards. Paul Sorrels, Glen Charron, Ian Gordon and Shea Saman complete the band’s line up. Jersey based Night Birds visited American Bar and Grill in Lancaster on January 2nd. A great night of punk rock which included: Deletions, Shitty Friends and killer band Brom Bones! I was shocked to realize I’ve never heard of Brom Bones from Lancaster. With a few brief times of hia-tus, Brom Bones have always seem to return and their career spans across four decades. Frontman Jason Berlet was fantastic and wailed, while the entire band delivered solid melodic punk. Brom Bones will play ABAG again on March 12 with the highly anticipated return of The Lebowskis. Last month also included a trip south to the Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD for Wild Child: Dave

Brock’s Doors Experience. The Los Angeles based act has over 20 solid years of world tour experi-ence and are considered the most realistic tribute to The Doors. Wild Child tries to mirror the depth, energy and emotion of The Doors concerts as they were live back in the late 1960’s. The music is painstakingly reproduced and combined with the voice, look and essence of Jim Morrison live on stage. A must for fans of The Doors. NATIONAL NEWS: David Bowie, the legendary chameleon of rock ‘n’ roll, died January 10th of cancer. Bowie turned 69 two days earlier, the same day as he released a new album called “Black-

star”. Bowie, whose hits included “Fame,” ‘‘Heroes” and “Let’s Dance,” died “peacefully” and was surrounded by family. The singer had fought cancer for 18 months. Bowierecent years after reportedly suffering a heart attack in the 2000s. The singer, who was born David Jones in London, came of age in the glam rock era of the early 1970s. He had a striking androg-ynous look in his early days and was known for changing his appearance and sounds. Bowie was inducted into the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame in 1996, but he didn’t attend the ceremony. Pearl Jam has a North American headline tour lined up for this Spring. Eddie Vedder & Co. marked their 25th year of performing live in October. Over the past two and a half decades the band has released 10 studio albums and put on hundreds of unique shows. Shows include: April 28th and 29th - Philadelphia, Wells Fargo Center Madison Square Garden Arena. One week before Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan reunite as Guns N’ Roses’ classic lineup at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in April, the band will play two nights in Las Vegas.

Guns N’ Roses perform at the new Las Vegas T-Mobile Arena April 8th-9th. “Inside sources” also claim the band will do a stadium tour this Summer. Slash and McKagan are rehearsing in Los Angeles with Frank Ferrer, who has drummed for the Rose-led GNR since 2006. Axl Rose has not been participating in the rehearsals, while band members refamiliarize themselves with the material. No word whether original members Steven Adler or Izzy Stradlin will participate. Glenn Frey, who co-founded The Eagles and with Don Henley became one of history’s most successful songwriting teams with such hits as “Hotel California” and “Life in the Fast Lane,” died on January 18th. Frey, who was 67, died of complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia, the band said on its website. An “Eagles Greatest Hits” collection from the mid-1970s and “Hotel California” are among the best-selling albums in music history.




Ex-Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach says that he “would love the chance” to bury the 20-year hatchet with his former band-mates and reunite the group’s classic lineup. Bach said: “To be

honest, I have said some super shitty things to them and about

them. I would like to apologize for shooting my mouth off.” Skid Row guitarist Dave “Snake” Sabo spoke about reunit-ing with Bach: “Happiness, to me, in my spirit and my soul is

more important to me than having dollars in my wallet. No one

feels comfortable with the idea.” Bach explained: “It’s almost

20 years of getting over whatever the hell it is he’s mad about,

all still alive, that’s a miracle. It’s almost, like, if you have the

chance to do something that epic, and you don’t do it, it’s kind

Taylor Swift had the largest grossing world tour in 2015, that generated more than $250 million in primary ticket sales as she played to nearly 2.3 million fans. The total of $199.4 million she sold in North America now stands as the biggest tour to ever hit the continent as she crushed the previous record of $162 million set by The Rolling Stones in 2005. One Direction’s $210.2 mil-lion gross was second to Swift globally but with 2,364,390 tick-ets sold, no one played in front of more fans. AC/DC returned to touring minus Malcolm Young and did a massive $180 million in global ticket sales for the biggest tour in its history. Beyoncé is returning to the Super Bowl halftime show. The 34-year-old singer will perform at the February 7th show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Last month, Cold-play announced they would perform at the halftime show. Be-yoncé and Coldplay recently collaborated on the band’s new album, “A Head Full of Dreams”. Beyoncé headlined the 2013 Super Bowl halftime show, where she was joined by her Destiny Child’s bandmates. Katy Perry, who performed at last year’s Super Bowl, had the most-watched halftime show in history with 118 million viewers. Natalie Cole, the Grammy-winning daughter of Nat “King” Cole” who carried on her late father’s musical legacy died at the age of 65. Natalie died due to compilations from ongoing health issues. Cole had battled drug problems and hepatitis that forced her to undergo a kidney transplant in May 2009. Cole’s greatest success came with her 1991 album, “Unforgettable ...

With Love”, which paid tribute to her father with reworked ver-sions of some of his best-known songs. The album sold some 14 million copies and won six Grammys, including album of the year as well record and song of the year for the title track duet. UPCOMING SHOWS: Toilet Boys Brooklyn St Vitus Bar Feb 13. Michael Monroe (Hanoi Rocks) Sellersville Theatre Feb 16. Hall & Oates Reading Santander Arena Feb 16. Dirt Cheap York Fat Daddy’s Feb 19. KIX Lancaster Chameleon Feb 19 & 20. Junior Brown Wyomissing Building 24 Live Feb 20. The Loved Ones Philadelphia Union Transfer Feb 20. [email protected] or facebook.com/Eric S. Hoffman

NATIONALS continued...

BROM BONES

WILD CHILD -Doors tribute


SIM ROSSNative/Singer-Songwriter

MMC 20 Showcase...Friday, 02/19 - 9pm

ZERODAY BREWING

COMPANY250 Reily St.

Harrisburg, PA 17102

SIM ROSS delivers a rich, rootsy blend of Heartland rock, Americana, punk, and country. He, who now calls Brooklyn, NY home, curses freely, plays rock clubs throughout town and up and down the East Coast. Infl uenced by such artists as Bruce Springsteen, Steve Earle, Tom Petty, and Ja-son Isbell, “Ohio City Songs” is at once heartfelt and exuberant, a mix of introspec-tive ballads and hook-fi lled anthems. A self-taught musician who has been playing and writing music since age 16, attended Chicago’s Columbia College. His single “City of Dreamers” also selected as one of the Songs of the Year by the Music God’s and the Akademia’s blogs. On the 2014, 3 song ep “Broken Wings”, Sim and his band, The Redemption laid the groundwork for “Ohio City Songs” with its combination of gritty musical arrangements and often poignant lyrics. Sim Ross has performed throughout NYC at such notable venues as; The Pine Box Rock Shop, Bowery Electric, Spike Hill, and Putnam’s Pub Cookery in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, and at numerous fesitvals throughout the U.S.

www.simrossredemption.com

Listen to SIM ROSS on YouTube.com/Sim Ross...FOCUS TRACKS: #3 “City of Dreamers”

(single —Won the Best Americana Award -2015) #1 “Shade of Blue” #6 “Brave the Sea”, #2 “When You Come Around”

Facebook.com/Sim Ross and The RedemptionEmail: [email protected]

Welcome to the 20th Millennium Music

Conference

1am (Anna & Mom)from Nashville, TN

Friday, 2/19 - CORNERSTONE COFFEEHOUSE, Camp Hill, PA 9:15pm 1amOfficial.com

ABBEY BAR @ Appalachain Brewing Co.50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA 17101717-221-1080 $5, 21+, Greenbelt EventsFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20169pm Des Sera, Harrisburg, PA10pm Humandala, Harrisburg, PA11pm Shawn Owen Band, Annapolis, MD12am Spiritual Rez, Boston, MASATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016 9pm Rivers, Carlisle, PA10pm Black Horse Motel, Philadelphia, PA11pm The Quixote Project, Philadelphia, PA12am The Herd of Main Street, Baltimore, MD

ANTHONY’S MICRO PUB225 N 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA 17101717-238-2009- FREE 21+FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20169pm Sweet Corn & Peanut, Honolulu, Hawaii9:45pm Me, Like Many, Milford, CT10:30pm Kurt Blindly, East Stroudsburg, PA11:15pm Marshall Stone, Westminster, MD12am Carlos Barata, Bethlehem, PASATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20169pm Zach Dowd, Boston, MA9:45pm Matt Tarka, Washington, DC10:30pm Casey Buckley, South Orange, NJ11:15pm Wojo, Mars, PA12pm Mark Santanna, Harrisburg, PA

BLARNEY’S TWISTED IRISH PUB5401 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA717-697-0321 $5, 21+

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 201610pm Death of Paris, Columbia, SC11pm The Delaney’s, Pittsburgh, PA12am Gas Station Disco, Cressona, PA

BLUE MOOSE BAR & GRILLE6791 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA717-651-9493 FREE, 21+FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20169pm Roger Hammer, Harrisburg, PA9:45pm Mike Herz, Newton, NJ10:30pm Turtle Pond Union, Jamaica Plain, MA11:15pm What is Broken, Middletown, NJ12am Wojo, Mars, PASATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20169pm Matt Tenny, Harrisburg, PA9:45pm Cory Welch, Atlanta, GA10:30pm Corey James, Pittsburgh, PA11:15pm Ryan Zimmerman, Long Beach Island, NJ

BREWHOUSE GRILLE2050 State Rd., Camp Hill, PA717-737-0030 FREE, 21+FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20169pm The Positronic Cats, Greencastle, PA

10pm Matt Wheeler & Vintage Heart, Mt. Joy, PA11pm The Castros, Columbus, OH12am The Herd of Main Street, Baltimore, MDSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20169pm Roger Hammer, Harrisburg, PA10pm Whippoorwillow, Ithaca, NY11pm Traveling Broke and Out of Gas, Lafayette, IN12am Subliminal Confession, Charlotte, NC

CARLEY’S PIANO BAR204 Locust St., Harrisburg, PA717-909-9191 FREE, 21+FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20168pm Jessi Adams, Hanover, PA9pm Derek Henry/OT93 Phil Johansen, Mech., PA10pm Elizabeth Findley, State College, PA11pm Nicholas Wells, Katonah, NY


Tim Walsh with Andy DemosCome see us live...Saturday, February 6th at 6pm - STAY GOLD CAFE, 800 Main St. Belmar, NJ 07719MILLENNIUM MUSIC CONFERENCE SHOWCASE...Friday, February 19th at 10:30pm - FLINCHY’S, 1833 Hummel Ave. Camp Hill, PA 17011Saturday, February 20th at 10:30pm - FLINCHY’S, 1833 Hummel Ave. Camp Hill, PA 17011

Please Give a listen to

“TIM WALSH - LOST ART: VOLUME 1” at...timwalsh.bandcamp.com and reverbnation.com/timwalsh1

“Where it All Starts” • “Journal” • “We’re All in this Together”For bookings call 201.819.6824 • Email: [email protected]

12am Special GuestSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20168pm Fiona Corinne, Boston, MA9pm Renee Heiser, York, PA10pm special guest11pm Kate Mills, Astoria, NY12am Genesis Lorraine, Harrisburg, PA

THE CHAMP52 Market St., Lemoyne, PA717-385-0009 $5, All AgesFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20166:30pm Madison Ryan, Harrisburg, PA7:15pm Bonsai Trees, South Windsor, CT8pm States // Capitals, Wyckoff, NJ8:45pm Saving Apollo, New Freedom, PA9:30pm Entropy, Landenberg, PA10:15pm American Arson, Detroit, MISATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20167:15p Meaxic, Jersey City, NJ8pm A.D.D., Lehighton, PA8:45pm Next to None, Center Valley, PA9:30pm Nightmares of Eve, Harrisburg, PA10:15pm Arm the Slaves, Millersburg, PA

THE COLISEUM410 St. John’s Church Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA717-972-1000 FREE, 21+FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20168pm Taylor Tote, Tinton Falls, NJ9pm Giada J., Philadelphia, PA10pm Napkin, Joinville, Brazil SA11pm Catalina, Santiago, Chile

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20168pm The ClamStompers, Wilkes Barre, PA9pm DeSoto Rust, Philadelphia, PA10pm Tumbleweed Highway, Norwich, NY

CORNERSTONE COFFEEHOUSE2133 Market St., Camp Hill, PA717-737-5026 FREE, All AgesFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20167pm Mycenea Worley, Landisburg, PA7:45pm Nick Wells, Charlotte, NC8:30pm Evy Zee, Middletown, PA9:15pm 1AM, Nashville, TNSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20167pm Annie DiRusso, Croton-On-Hudson, NY7:45pm Kayla C., Orange County, NY8:30pm Olivia Farabaugh, Palmyra, PA9:15pm Mycenea Worley, Landisburg, PA

FIELDHOUSE895 Old Trail Rd., Etters, PA717-932-6009 FREE, 21+FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20169pm ADO Band, York, PA10pm The Sophisticates, Lancaster, PA11pm JT and The Mild Heat, Harrisburg, PA12am End of Silence, Harrisburg, PASATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20169pm Latimore Sky, Gettysburg, PA10pm Jukehouse Bombers, Indiana, PA11pm The Bare Creek Junction, Lewisberry, PA

FLINCHY’S1833 Hummel Ave., Camp Hill, PA717-761-9000FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20169pm Brianna Nelson, Newtown, PA9:45pm Michi, Brooklyn, NY10:30pm Tim Walsh, Asbury Park, NJ

11:15pm Corey James, Pittsburgh, PASATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20169pm Laura Bowman, Levittown, PA9:45pm Carlos Barata, Bethlehem, PA10:30pm What is Broken, Middletown, NJ11:15pm Tim Walsh, Asbury Park, NJ

GRAIN & VERSE BOTTLESHOP148 Sheraton Drive, New Cumberland, PA717-774-5435 FREE, 21+FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20167pm Joe Scheller, Bethlehem, PA7:45pm Jessica Graae, Philadelphia, PA8:30pm Laura Bowman, Levittown, PA9:15pm Crys Matthews, Herndon, VA10pm Kate Mills, Astoria, NY10:45pm Mike Banks, Harrisburg, PASATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20167pm Trae Sheehan, Martinsburg, WV7:45pm Maggie Anderson, Sterling, VA8:30pm Sara Ann Garrison, Lewes, DE9:15pm Cecilia Grace, Baltimore, MD10pm Megan Knight, Williamstown, NJ10:45pm Mike Banks, Harrisburg, PA

GULLIFTY’S UNDERGROUNDReverbNation Stage w/WTPA1104 Carlisle Rd., Camp Hill, PA717-761-6692FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20168pm Bear Success, Smithtown, NY9pm Peace Revenant, Boston, MA10pm In the Presence of Wolves, Barrington,NJ11pm Pralaya, New York, NY12am Meaxic, Jersey City, NJSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20168pm Chasing Carmen, New York, NY9pm The Ricecookers, Brooklyn, NY/Boston10pm New Day Dawn, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ


Kayla C.Singer/Songwriter

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• • Nominated 2015 Asbury Music Award for “Top Female Vocalist” & “Top Young Band”

• Showcased at the SHE ROCK’S 2015 Summer NAMM Showcase in Nashville

•Listen to “Superman” on the MMC compilation CD

Taylor Tote Band MMC Showcase at...THE COLISEUM

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“Instrumentally, Tote’s EP balances her love for rocker chicks Stevie Nicks and Grace Potter with stand-and-sing divas Adele and Amy Winehouse.

More simply put: it’s big voice, old soul. The bridge of her single “Superman” shows major

pop-rock chops, and “Jane” breaks for a bounding saxophone solo.”

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For Bookings Email: [email protected]

photo credit: Kostas Lymperopoulos - Right Stuff Studios

photo credit: Kostas Lymperopoulos - Right Stuff Studios

11pm 1 Echo 1, Harrisburg, PA12am End Of An Era, Seaside Heights, NJ

HMAC CAPITAL ROOM1110 North 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA717-412-4342FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20168pm Milkshake Jones, Harrisburg, PA9pm Akaba, Stockholm, SWE10pm Karel Ullner, London, UK/Finland11pm Flower Garden, Harrisburg, PA12am Broke Royals, Washington, DC1am Revolution, I Love You, Philadelphia, PASATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20168pm The Skiffs, Lititz, PA9pm Stonewall Vessels, Lancaster, PA10pm Medusa’s Disco, Lancaster, PA11pm j and the 9s, Brooklyn, NY12am Midnight Mob, New York, NY1am Gentlemen and Scholars, Evansville, IN

HMAC THE KITCHEN & GALLERY BAR1100 North 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA717-412-4342 FREE, 21+FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20167:30pm Cecilia Grace, Baltimore, MD8:15pm Molly Brule, Boston, MA9pm Hovey Otis, Brooklyn, NY9:45pm Lukas Papenfusscline10:30pm Emily Barnes, Johnsonburg, NJSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20167:30pm David Falcone, Philadelphia, PA8:15pm Ira Lawrences Haunted Mandolin, Baltimore, MD9pm Seth Adam, New Haven, CT9:45pm Liam Kinnon, Toronto, ON10:30pm Black Suit Devil, Toronto, ON11:15pm Nick Driver, Raleigh, NC

LEVEL 2215 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA717-236-6600FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 201610pm Seanzy, Austin, TX11pm Eli Costello, Brooklyn, NY12am Fredrick Jacobs, Brooklyn, NYSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 201610pm Wolkoff, Brooklyn, NY11pm Epoch Failure, Trenton, NJ12am DJ Lab, York, PA

METROPOLIS COLLECTIVE17 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg, PA717-458-8245FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20168pm Boompop Coalition, York, PA9pm The Process, Mechanicsburg, PASATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20168pm Ameliarose & “qntic”, Orange County, NY9pm Madison Ryan, Harrisburg, PA10pm Ido Me, Lemoyne, PA

MIDTOWN SCHOLAR1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA 17102717-236-1680 FREE, All-AgesFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20167pm The Coteries, South Orange, NJ7:45pm Midwest, Chicago, IL8:30pm Rivers, Carlisle, PA9:15pm Traveling Broke and Out of Gas, Lafayette, INSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20167pm Lukas Papenfusscline, New York, NY7:45pm Tiphanie, Hoboken, NJ8:30pm Wings That Buzz, Mercersburg, PA9:15pm The Castros, Columbus, OH

THE MIDTOWN TAVERN1101 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA717-236-5783 Free, 21+FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20169pm The Late Saints, Philadelphia, PA10pm Jon Garcia & The Hopeless Romantics, Havre De Grace, MD11pm Joseph Keith, Washington, DC12am Taylor Sarfert Band, Atlantic City, NJSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20169pm Lilli Jean & Animal Instincts10pm Angwish, Charlotte, NC11pm Spherehead, Lancaster, PA

THE MILLWORKS340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg, PA717-695-4888 $5, 21+FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 201610pm The Plums, York, PA10:35pm Keeps, Nashville, TN11:05pm Rodger Harvey, Philadelphia, PA11:35pm Laura Stevenson, Brooklyn, NYSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20169pm Wolf, Buffalo, NY10pm Simplelife, Syracuse, NY11pm SeepeopleS, Portland, ME

MOMO’S BBQ & GRILL307 Market St., Harrisburg, PA717-230-1030 FREE, 21+FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20167pm Ellyot H. Ray, Mechanicsburg, PA8pm Don Hoffman Band, Walnutport, PA9pm D-Bo, Harrisburg, PA10pm Collegiate Shag Brass Band, Columbia, MOSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20167pm Crossroads Duo, Pottsville, PA8pm Jake Tavill, New York, NY9pm Bosom Band, Philadelphia, PA10pm Bushmaster feat. Gary Brown, Carlisle, PA

O’REILLY’S TAP ROOM800 East Park Dr., Harrisburg, PA717-564-2700 FREE, 21+KICK-OFF PARTY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 20168pm Andrea Nardello, Philadelphia, PA9pm Shawan And The Wonton, Harrisburg, PA10pm Flower Garden, Harrisburg, PA11pm American Arson, Detroit, MIFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2016FlexiTone Records Showcase7:15pm Emma Cullen, Collegeville, PA8pm Aubreylyn, New Hope, PA8:45pm Jordan White, Bethlehem, PA9:30pm BlackRue, Perkiomenville, PA10:15pm Dylan Andre, Zieglerville, PA11pm Frederico, Mechanicsburg, PA11:45pm Tumbleweed Highway, Norwich, NY12:45am Buck Shot, Virginia Beach, VASATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20166pm States // Capitals, Wyckoff, NJ7pm Phil Firetog Trio, Long Island, NY8pm Nicholas Wells, Katonah, NY9pm Montgomery Streets, Brooklyn, NY10pm Joe Taylor Collective, New York, NY11pm Kevin McCove

PERKING POINT257 Hershey Rd., Hummelstown, PA717-566-2909FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20167pm Dani-elle, Jermyn, PA8pm Taylor Perry, Camp Hill, PA9pm The Ryan Alan Band, New Cumberland, PASATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20167:45pm Suzi Brown, Harrisburg, PA

PETE’S OLDE TOWNE401 Market St., New Cumberland, PA717-525-8847 FREE, 21 +FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20169pm R.J. Conrad, Harrisburg, PA


9:45pm Ryan Zimmerman, Long Beach Island, NJ10:30pm Mike Rydock, Middletown, PA11:15pm John Hufford, Hellertown, PA12am Mike P. Ryan, Clifton, VASATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20169pm Ben Lorentzen, Mountainside, NJ9:45pm Paul Saint John, Philadelphia, PA10:30pm Jonathan Tea, Shark River Hills, NJ11:15pm Jeff Ruby, Nashville, TN12am Mike Rydock, Middletown, PA

THE POUR HOUSE6200 Derry St., Harrisburg, PA717-558-0818 FREE, 21+FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20169pm Justin Angelo & The Experience, Marietta, PA10pm JR Wolf, Harrisburg, PA11pm Sheridan Ave, Annville, PA12am Running Late, Madison, NJSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20169pm The Akt, York, PA10pm Josh Krevsky, Harrisburg, PA11pm Deaf Rhino, Glen Rock, NJ12am Fink’s Constant, Harrisburg, PA

RIVER CITY BLUES CLUB819 S. Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA717-525-8926 FREE, 21+THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 20169pm Open Mic Full Back LineAll Musician are WelcomeFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20169pm Crossroads Duo, Pottsville, PA10pm Jukehouse Bombers, Indiana, PA11pm Jake Tavill, New York, NY12am Dana Gaynor Band, Allentown, PASATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 201610pm Black Tie Brass, New York, NY11pm Collegiate Shag Brass Band, Columbia, MO12am Switch Fu, Harrisburg, PA

TUBBY’S NIGHT CLUB6 Inn Rd., Duncannon, PA717-834-4700 FREE, 21+FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20168pm Six Bar Break, Enola, PA9pm The Hidden Agendas, Williamsport, PA10pm No Blitz, Alexandra, VA11pm Station, New York, NY12am Broken Fayth, Wiconisco, PA1am Decipher Life, Newville, PASATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20168pm Mawcore, Chambersburg, PA9pm End of Silence, Harrisburg, PA10pm Special Guest11pm MoTHER, New York, NY12am Small Town Titans, Harrisburg, PA1am Gun Metal Gray, Harrisburg, PA

WHISKEY RIDGE SALOON5401 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA717-697-0321 $5, 21+SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 201610pm The Roadhouse Clams, Eastern Shore, MD11pm Buck Shot, Virginia Beach, VA12am The Ryan Alan Band, New Cumberland, PA

ZERODAY BREWING COMPANY250 Reily St., Harrisburg, PA717-745-6218 21+FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20169pm Sim Ross, Brooklyn, NY9:45pm Stephen Babcock, New York, NY10:30pm Nick Driver, Raleigh, NC11:15pm Phil Firetog Trio, Long Island, NY


Lewton and Save the City. As usual I’m running late. I really wanted to do a nice interview with John Harris, Director of the Millennium Music Conference. Over the last 20 years I have watched him labor and work at pulling this conference off, year after year. There are always people griping and groaning but I tell you, “The Man” knows good music and he has always strived to give the Harrisburg area a treat for their ears by bringing us a plethora of talented musicians. Yes, there are a few that are just developing but the Music Confeerence is designed for those just starting out as well. Making connections and learning the “Music Business” is what the daytime conference is all about. Are you going to be “discovered” and become a big star and drive a big car, probably not. But you will learn and you will make con-nections that will last a life time in your musical career. I called Mr. Harris and asked him to put down some of his thoughts about the conference and the industry and general. Following is what he sent me, and it is very good. Thanks John!

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Scott Peoples

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It’s been 20 Years from humble beginnings in 1997 at the Best Western Conference Center & Courtyard Nightclub (old Villa Leo) off 83 South in New Cumberland to the Hilton Towers & Crown Plaza in downtown Harrisburg over to the Radisson Penn Harris in Camp Hill and this is our 3rd year at the Best Western Premier, Central Hotel & Conference Center and the showcase venues have changed more that the host hotel. From 90 acts in 11 venues in 1997 to almost 300 acts at 30 venues in 2016 with Gullifty’s Underground (or Zee’s Eatery in 1997) being the only venue in all 20 years. In 1997 mostly local bands participated and some are still around: Fuel, The Jellybricks, The Badlees, Hexbelt, Hybrid Ice, Martini Bros., Mike Banks, Dj Geoffro, Joey Welz, Allmighty Sena-tors, Case 150, Carbon Leaf and Fred Pellegrini.

In 1997 Bret Michaels & Charlie Sheen’s new entertain-Vikki Walls was As-

sociate Director and the Pennsylvania Musicians Magazine was a sponsor and partner. 105.7 was The Edge, 93.5 WTPA was The Rock Station and both were at Central Pennsylvania’s Rock Music Showcase and Symposium. In 1996 when we started up the event the idea was to provide a forum for original acts and artists to meet, network and learn about how to advance their careers and then showcase their original music at night. The event has not changed that goal.

in the mail with a showcase application, a press kit and a check for $20.00. We had hundreds in boxes by genre place in differ-ent rooms around the house. Now all submissions are electron-ic press kits and this year we had over 3,000 Free showcase submissions and we’re able to select over 200 acts from our ReverbNation and Sonicbids platforms. In 2016 we’re honored to have David Ivory as Keynote speaker. David has been coming to Harrisburg for years giving up his time to educate and share his experience with musicians. David is also credited with discovering and producing the GRAMMY-winning rock band Halestorm, who he met at Mil-lennium, and helped sign to Atlantic Records in late 2005. Past keynotes include Halestorm in 2013, Bill McGathy (Manager, 3 Doors Down, Chevelle, Puddle of Mudd), Jer-ry Harrison (Talking Heads, Garageband.com & Producer of Violent Femmes, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, No Doubt), Walter McDonough (Future Of Music Coalition), Pat DiNizio (The Smithereens), Brett Scallions (Fuel), (MTV), Michael Glabicki (Rusted Root), David Ellifson (Megadeth), Bruce Warren & Jim Mcguinn (WXPN) and Ken Carson who was PD at 105.7 The X and returns this year as Asheville Sound and Management. Think of an average of 60 speakers each year for 20 years and it’s almost 2,000 music industry professionals coming to Harrisburg, PA in the dead of winter to participate in the MMC. Some of the more famous acts that have participated over the years include: Godsmack, Halestorm, Fuel, Good Charlotte, Crobot, Ryan Bingham, Melody Gardot, Keaton Simons, Future Rock, Kingsfoil, Framing Hanley, Keaton Simons, Teddy Geiger, Big Elf, Charm City Devils and Sister Spar-row & The Dirtybirds. Imaging if you will an average of 250 acts a year for 20 years and it’s close to 5,000 acts and artists coming to Harrisburg in the dead of winter to the MMC. Looking back now it’s safe to say that almost the entire par-adigm of the music industry has changed over the last 20 years. The digital revolution has just about made the whole major record label business model a thing of the distant past. Radio is not as relevant either. While the MMC has been through snow and ice storms, recessions, showcase venue and host ho-tel changes the event as well as the industry evolves. There was a time when we thought MTV would ruin to touring industry but now MTV is irrelevant and the touring industry is stron-ger than ever. Once constant that has not altered is that acts and artists with the passion to make it in the music business

the growth of acts from the midstate like Poison, Live, Kix, Fuel, Halestorm and most recently Crobot; who met Lou Plaia from Reverbnation at Millennium while performing at a hastily moved Pabst Blue Ribbon stage when Gullifty’s dou-ble booked their Saturday with a private party. Lou liked what he heard and told his friends at TKO in NYC and ultimately led to a label signing and the current internationally touring act from central Pennsylvania receiving critical acclaim.

In 2003 I wrote “we come together as a com-munity..to validate our work and support the aspirations of emerging talent. We have designed a forum to facilitate net-working and the exchange of ideas and experiences that will serve to empower us all in the days to come”. It’s with gratitude that I thank all the Sponsors, Speakers, Mentors, Exhibitors, Media, Industry Professionals, Venues and staffs, Musicians and conference staffs and volunteers that have ever participate over the last 20 years. Our whole community needs to support the dreams and aspi-rations and objectives. MMC, and other similar events, should continue to foster an environment for emerging talent to suc-ceed. See you at #MMC20.

Millennium

Music Conference

& Showcase

Celebrating

20 Years

1997 - 2016

Harrisburg, PA


Late in 2012 and after a hiatus from playing live music, Tim Jesiolowski and Ed Piccolo decided to “end their silence” and

throw their hats into the rock-n-roll ring again. The desire was

bring the vision to light. With the addition of Trevor Schubert on vocals, Jeff Lawrence

three-part vocal harmonies, heavy guitar presence, bombastic

its head, End of Silence was born in early 2013….

The band experienced a group epiphany in January 2015

rock and roll cover band and metamorphosed into a powerful

riff-driven original music-making machine. They took pieces

an unholy alliance, forming their own brand of monstrous rock

songs ready to be blasted through headphones at ear-melting

volumes. With limited time to actually get together to create

their originals, they had to get “original” themselves and come

up with creative ways to collaborate on songs. Tim has a touch

Ed’s help, he is able to hone him in

great new technology like Beatcraft and Reaper they are able

to digitally share track pieces with each other and they can all

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ly Trevor comes up with the lyrics. Once they get all of their

“pieces” that they are all comfortable with, they get together,

Tim Jesiolowskithe better part of 20 years, Tim wanted to do something with

more impact. “I was always tinkering with original material, but it wasn’t until I was playing out with these guys that I felt like I really had to get into a studio to record it and record it right” says Tim. “Ed’s drums, Trevor’s vocals, and Jeff’s bass brought the songs to life and I knew we had to give those songs their best shot at being heard. We had to record them someplace that could do them justice.” The band found their answer at Obscenic Arts Recording Studio run by Anthony Esposito -

diately started putting his own unique twist on each song and

over the next few months the songs became much more pol-

“Way of the World”,

“Revolution” and “Out of Your Mind” at Seventh Wave Studio

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Trevor Schubert, comes up with lyrics and harmonic phrasings that

Trevor translates

End of Silence show Trevor will belt out vocals with prowess that

turns heads and he is not afraid to roam out into the audience,

or sing a few bars through a bullhorn, if that is what the mo-

ment calls for. “It’s all about getting the people to get up, get

into it” Trevorblack hair, “every show is a party, right?” When I saw End of Silence performing at the Eagle Hotel in Fredericksburg I was

amazed Trevor

good he has that curly hair, he can use it as a cushion, or maybe

better, a helmet!

For the moment End of Silence is content to party at lo-

play with bigger acts. “At this point in our lives it’s no longer about living out of a van and touring for months at a time” says

Tim, “but that doesn’t mean we can’t get some great music and live entertainment out there.” They are eagerly looking

into licensing their music and hope they can eventually enjoy

chance to play hundreds of gigs a year, they take each gig they

do get very seriously. They know that image is everything, and

they try very hard to follow certain standards before they even

take the stage. They also understand that the band has to set the

mood for the night, they have to have the energy and have fun

the middle of a show and they had to play through their bass

a night to remember. They hope to make some more nights

Millennium Music Conference. They will be playing Friday, Feb.ruary 19th at the

Fieldhouseat Tubby’s.

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nitely the case for End of Silence -

ing wives and family that has supported their musical endeav-

ors for years, but also all of the club owners that have given

them a chance, especially Mike Saphore at the Eagle Hotel

player a couple times, one of those attempts was Terry White. End of Silence’s whole style and

each note of every instrument was created, and he made sure

they were playing the songs correctly or they would do it again,

and again. Terry moved on to other projects and then eventu-

ally Steve Junkins joined the group for a couple weeks. Steve

and “likes” on their Facebook page. Steve also still continues

to help them get great gigs at different venues. They are very

Deuce Gibb and the

entire Martini Bros. for sharing the stage and plenty of advice

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sic video for their song “Heartbeat.” Their video was recorded

by Erik Soulliard of Annubis Productions, it was a ton of

Ed wanted

to go back to when he was 15 and thank Wade Swanger for

asking him to be the drummer for the band Axtress. They

went on to win the 1984 York Battle of the Bands, it was his

They are also thrilled that their original music is already being

played on 92.1 WTPA’s Sunday Showcase with Uncle Harry,

and Rob Simon’s “Under the Radar” show on 105.7 the X.

of your songs! Last but not least, their fans, each and every one

of them, for coming to shows, buying their music, requesting

their songs, and just for all of the support and love.

End of Silence has only scratched the surface on their mu-

in the near future. In the meantime check out their ad in this

issue for their full schedule, and check them out online face- Make sure and checkout their

Soundcloud page, it even has downloadable karaoke styles of

their songs so you can sing along at their next show!

- END OF SILENCE - .... the ROCK is ROLLING AGAIN!

By Rachel Rocks & Jeff Lawrence Photos by Christine Charron

Jeff Lawrence

Tim Jesiolowski

Ed Piccolo

Trevor Schubert


THE PROFESSORBy Jim Price

As we arrive in February, I am again looking forward to my

“working vacation” weekend that is the 20th Annual Millenni-

um Music Conference, happening February 19th thru the 21st

at the Best Western Premier – The Central Hotel and Confer-

ence Center in Harrisburg. Producer and Grammy-nominated

engineer David Ivory will be the keynote speaker at this year’s

conference, which also includes music industry panels and semi-

nars, mentoring sessions, the trade show with acoustic stage, and

showcase performances throughout the Harrisburg area from

nearly 300 different bands and artists from Pennsylvania, the

Northeast, and throughout the United States and world. I again

look forward to logging quality time with my PA Musician co-

horts, touching base with musical friends, networking and meet-

ing new faces, and discovering new talents and sounds. If you

are attending, say hello to me at the PA Musician booth area at

the trade show, and showcasing bands and artists are also invit-

ed to submit their recordings to my 105.9 Qwik-Rock “Home-

grown Rocker” radio program drop box – one recording will be

randomly drawn at the end of the Saturday’s business confer-

ence, and that group or artist will win a special guest interview

on the March 6th “Homegrown Rocker” program!

The transition from 2015 into 2016 was a smooth one, and

live music helped make that transition pleasant. Before taking a

break from stage action to begin the New Year, Half Tempted

rang in New Year 2016 at 30 Something. The reliable cast of

singer, guitarist and ringleader Ron Dalansky, guitarist/singer

Jim Mincin, bassist/singer Joe George and drummer Shawn

Gioiosa provided the appropriately sturdy classic rock mixture

of the stage quickly became busy with dancers and headbangers

as Half Tempted

-

toasts clanged at midnight, and 30 Something main man Clau-

dio, Carol and the staff presented a food buffet to welcome in

2016. Musical highlights before and after the change of year in-

cluded Ron’s and Jim’s dual guitar leads on Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys Are Back in Town,” and a rare lead singing display by Joe,

fronting the group on a version of Staind’s “It’s Been Awhile.”

As Half Tempted takes some time off, Shawn has taken over

the drum helm for the group This Albatross, replacing Les Be-

atty, who stepped away at the end of the year.

was Pure Cane Sugar, -

urday show of the New Year at Zeno’s

arriving during their second set, I was quickly reminded of the

singing, instrumental and arranging brilliance that is this band!

They were in the midst of an innovative, funky read of The

Band’s “The Weight” as I arrived; the vocal harmonies sound-

ed great between singer/guitarist Kate Twoey and singer Na-

talie Race (the group’s third singer, Molly Countermine, was

absent this night). Meanwhile, Junior Tutwiler masterfully

executed clean solo work on his guitar, while drummer Daryl

Branford and bassist Bob Hart generated inventive rhythms.

Guest percussionist Dave Staab (the manager at Zeno’s) joined

Pure Cane Sugar during the nightcap set. The group continued

to mix original songs with creative spins on a variety of classics,

big highlights for me included Pure Cane Sugar’s creative read

“Zombie,” followed by the night-ending

“For What It’s Worth,” where

the group used a false ending to set up for the song’s roaring

homestretch. Pure Cane Sugar’s musical magic worked, draw-

ing more and more people to the front of the stage as their per-

formance continued. I am continually amazed every time I see

this band; if you haven’t seen Pure Cane Sugar yet, make a

resolution to experience them in this New Year; they are truly

something special!

Downtown Bedford, Inc.’s third annual Feel The Heat Chili

and Soup Cookoff arrived at the perfect time. During this

downtown Bedford locations, with votes from the tasting public

determining the winners. Live music accompanied the tasting



Briar Valley Winery, Dave Howsare

-

Bedford Candies Tommy Fix -

Grin GalleryEmma

“Can’t Help Falling in Love.”Locality

Mike Diller -Mike Sally

“Sandman,” “(That’s What You Get) For Lovin’ Me,”

HeBrews Coffee Company,

Dunning’s Creek’sMark Diehl Duane Sipe

“Shine” Yellow Ledbetter.”

10/09 Kitchen’s Santa Fe Braised Beef & Chorizo Chili “Best Flavored Chili” Horn O’Plenty’s Szechuan Chicken Chili “Most Creative Chili”

Your Game Bar & Grille’s Philly Cheese Steak Soup “Best Flavored Soup,” Woodbury Café’s Chicken

Pierogie Soup “Most Creative Soup.”

Vision To NoneThe

Hope Fallacy Eric McCrum,Chris Welker Jesse Husted -

Katlyn Reitz Vision To None Four Dees Lounge.

Four Dees’ Eric Chris

Vision To None

Vision To None Four Dees Lounge

My Hero ZeroCafé 210

My Hero Zero -

Donovan O’Rourke

Jason OlceseGreg Folsom

Mike Lee Noah ConnollyMy Hero Zero

“Seven Nation Army” “Rock and Roll Part 2,”

“Let’s Get It Started” Baby One More Time,” Greg“Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy” Luke Bryan’s “Country Girl (Shake It for Me).” -

My Hero Zero’s

Café 210My Hero Zero Café 210

Lost CauseLost

Cause 30 SomethingKirk Robison

Kirk Byron Cassidy Ryan Set-tle Brian Mannarino Chuck Cobler.

Lost Cause-

Lost Cause

“Mother Freedom,” “Say What You Will,” “I Just Want to Have Some-thing to Do.” Byron’s

Lost Cause’sLost Cause’s

30 Something

Felix & the Hurricanes

Dave Villani Steve Oswalt -

Hurricanes “Rise River Rise,”


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also began to develop their own setlist, and have evolved into a performing duo. During their appearance last month at Altoona’s Family Pizza & Pub, Dave and Steve presented a wide variety

-ites. Dave’s -

Steve’s soaring vocals, as the two performed hits from Christopher Cross, Journey, Toto, Santana, the Beatles, Billy Joel, Elton John and more. Some surprises along the way included the Dave-fronted version of Toto’s “Africa,” the duo’s

“Up-

town Funk,” and singing audience guest Patty, who joined Steve to croon the Barbra Streisand/Neil Diamond duet hit “You Don’t

Bring Me Flowers.” Dave and Steve also did their aforemen-tioned original song “Rise River Rise.” Dave and Steve frequent-ly appear at Family Pizza and other Altoona area stages. One of the things that fuel my enthusiasm for following and covering this area’s music scene each month in PA Musician

and jam night stages. I recently discovered a fun music scene Wednesday Open Mic Night at Joe &

Mary’s Tavern in Altoona. Hosted by Jon Wittmer, this open mic features a fun atmosphere of interaction between musicians

Zach Wade & the Good Grief Zach Wade sings and plays acoustic guitar, ac-companied by lead guitarist Duane Ferrell, bassist Devin Pierce and percussionist Warren Peace. They merged together elements

the PennSoulVania acoustic duo of guitarist/singer Chet Denny and vocalist DuVille Thomas. They performed several original

-tive messages; including such tunes as “Pilgrimage” and “Good

Life.” The night soon evolved into a jam night free-for-all, with various musicians stepping up to blend talents on originals and cover material. I even was invited up to add some djembe beats

“Send Me on My Way” -eryone! Open Mic emcee Jon Wittmer also led several numbers, including versions of Buddy Holly’s “Not Fade Away” and “I

Know You Rider,” and multiple musicians and audience members joined in on various percussion, including several djembes and a

end; it was inspiring to witness this diverse blend of musicians converge into a happy community to share music and talents!

Tuesday Open Mic Night at D’Ottavio’s Gran Sas-so in Hollidaysburg has also showcased some emerging talents

Nicole Morgan,

fans as she performs country numbers from K.T. Tunstall, Dolly

more. Acoustic duo Asbury Lane -lights during this Open Mic; singer Tami Hinish and guitarist/singer Jeremy Schimansky -erous doses of John Prine numbers, as well as tunes from Patty

-long rendition of “Wagon Wheel.”

Red & DreadChampioning the battle cry “Free the Uke!” are Abe Bonner and Candy Webb -er Shout Never, Of Monsters and Men and more. Another Open

James Lee, who displays a high-soaring voice and distinctive style on

and others. And singer/guitarist Dave Hopkins brings a blend

-

band, the Backyard RockersChuck Knepper &

Patty McGough, Pat McGinnis, Nate Beatty, harmonica play-er Jack Coyle, Rich Edmundson, Mack & Kris Hauser, Dan Stonerook, Chris Pickering, Rich Piccerillo, Jim Hoffman, Mo Yon, Priscilla “the Tambourine Lady” Gati and others. Pellegrine’s

Night. The edition preceding Christmas was particularly busy, with the entire Skye 2.0 roster, the Backyard Rockers’ “Har-monica Dave” Baird, Rich Piccerillo, Giornesto bassist Tom Brunner, Scott Imler, Rick Guyer, Pat Anderson and others

-

-pation as an instructor at Penn State Altoona, I noticed during several warmer afternoons the sound of a solitary saxophone as

music was a saxophone player seated on a bench along the far -

ous about who this talented, serenading sax player was. I found out last month during the campus’ annual Martin Luther King, Jr.

in the Adler Athletic Complex. As student

Paul Spradleyyear student Ikechi Onyenaka – stepped to the microphone and performed. Ikechi

hoping Ikechi’s -place in the months and semesters ahead! News and notes:Bedford-based country performers Midnight


THE PROFESSOR continued...

Asbury Lane w/Jack Coyle on Harmonica


Rodeo

Rick Zimmerman, guitarist/singer

Mark Diehl and bassist Duane Sipe

Remedy. Lies, Inc. announced they

-

Felix & the Hurricanes

singer Jeff Clapper

Tony Mollick. Hate Grenade

player, Buddy Reilly Rich Johnson -

parture last year. Naildriver -

place Kevin Siegel,

Kevin Naildriver’s -

Ember’s Fall has an-

Joe Lowrie

It Is Written Joe

Josh Sheesley, during “The War for Years Tour”

Virginia bluegrassers The Hillbilly Gypsies -

dle player Ty Jaquay Dave Asti and upright bass

player Ryan Cramer

Trae and Jamie Lynn Buckner, are continuing the

Chip

DiMonick Chip Di-

Monick announced that he is putting the band on hold in order

Happy Birthdays to Chris Kane Tyne Palazzi

Jason Straw

John Scarfone Chris Myers

Jen Shuty “Harmonica Dave” Baird

Dan Lukens Kim Miller (The

Mike Clapper Scott Mulligan

Molly Countermine

Jeff Glace Jason Feathers -

Dylan Miller Nate Dibert

Damien Falatek Jim Mincin

Chris Bell, Kris Civils Moose Heverly

Jackson Monsour, Matt Pletcher, Rich Johnson,

Dana Martino Mike Stanley (Chris

Daryl Bran-

ford Lily Tay-

lor Lloyd Rummell Peter Jogo

Dan Murphy Bob

Gates Conner Gilbert, Matt Day, Brian

Cupples, Steve Stuckey, Lisa “Esa” Smith and Jim Dickson.

Jim Price,

1104 S. Catherine St., Altoona, PA 16602

[email protected]

THE PROFESSOR continued... SANE ADVICEBy John Kerecz

Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan had a recording session in Nash-

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and bassist Brian Chalmers deliver an intense, beefy rock

sound informed by classic

blues rock, southern-fried rock

and rebel country elements

over the disc’s nine tracks. The Hawkeyes pull all stops, riding

most of the songs toward im-

passioned peaks before all is

said and done. Wiley’s voice

goes for broke as he belts out

honest words about life, work,

ambition and chasing dreams. The opening track “Miracle Man” sets the tone with its hard-driving rhythm and proud

proclamation of blue-collar roots and ethic. The southern-toned

“Ghost” is one of several numbers about the tough quest to

be a professional musician, while “Davenport” is a hard-

charging road song. The powerful “Hours & Miles” rides an

“One Plug in the Wall” recalls the fuzz distortion of classic

Neil Young & Crazy Horse while contemplating a rock’n’roll

pipedream that started in an electrical outlet. The Hawkeyes

describe rugged family living on the stern-edged “Junior,” and

the disc-closer “Had Enough” while lyrically running out of patience. The performances are

The Hawkeyes play for keeps, providing

ample punch and swagger. Produced by the group and Ken Rose, the CD sounds tough, edgy and consistent from start to

end, with all components of The Hawkeyes’ presentation giv-

en sharpness and bite in the mix. The Hawkeyes have truly

arrived with “One Plug in the Wall”,raw, no-nonsense, hard-punching rock. (The CD can be ob-

tained through the website www.hawkeyesband.com.)

STERLING KOCH – “ROCK SLIDE” (Full Force Mu-

sic) Sterling Koch continues his exploration of steel guitar

blues with a more rocking twist on his latest effort, “Rock Slide”. Inspired in part by the vinyl classic rock albums of his

youth, Koch designed “Rock Slide” much like a traditional

record album, with eight songs designated on “Sides” A and

B, and even a vinyl album design for the physical CD itself.

Within the album’s “grooves”

are seven original compo-

sitions and one remake;

showcasing Koch’s steel/

slide guitar virtuosity and

swagger, powered by the

steady and punchy rhythms

of drummer John Goba

and bassist Gene Babula.

Guest Jack Kulp’s harmon-

ica wail ushers in the disc’s

rousing opening track, the

Texas-styled boogie rocker “Shake ‘Em on Down.” Koch co-

wrote three of the songs with South Carolina-based songwrit-

er Freida Gantt; including the pulsating “Sugar,” featuring

backing vocalist Jennifer Dierwechter, “Good to Go” with its

Keith Richards-styled rhythm guitar tone and Stone-ish strut,

and the uptempo “Comin’ for Your Love.” Inspired by a dream,

the slow and moody “Leavin’ Me with the Blues” captures a

to feature guest keyboard player Bob Wagner. Koch applies

his signature slide guitar style to Steve Ray Vaughan’s clas-

sic and the album ends with a bar-themed playful

jam session called “Last Call.” This album grooves with the

-

cal terrain; Koch’s performances are steady and consistent;

own, and his vocals are sturdy and direct. Co-produced and

recorded by Koch and Bret Alexander, “Rock Slide” sounds

beefy and punchy, and the overall mix enables these songs to

rock and strut with authority. Like those classic rock albums

that helped inspire it, “Rock Slide” is a strong set from start to

end, as Sterling Kochguitar soundscape. (The CD can be obtained from CD Baby,

or through the website www.sterlingkoch.com.)

PA MUSICIAN REVIEWSBy Jim Price

JIM DONOVAN – “SUN KING WARRIORS” (no label)

In 2005, Jim Donovan amicably left the drum helm of the

multi-platinum selling Rusted Root to raise a family, and sub-

sequently developed a satisfying career as a music educator at

St. Francis University in Loretto. Eventually, though, the itch

to create music started to resurface, and Donovan began to

pen songs and subsequently formed his current band project,

the Sun King Warriors. He began incrementally recording

songs in 2011, with an unexpected 2013 health scare accelerat-

ing the recording toward fruition as the “Sun King Warriors”

CD. Donovan sings, plays guitar and some drums, assisted by

guitarists Dan Murphy and Kevin McDonald, bassist Kent Tonkin, and percussionists Bryan Fazio and Harry Pepper; The Clarks’ Rob James contributes additional guitar and man-

dolin. Described by Donovan

as “a mix of feel good groove-rock, American roots music and two tons of drums,” the disc’s

ten tracks evoke a unique stew

of sounds, mixing hard rock,

reggae, worldbeat, percussion,

acoustic and folk tones; at

times suggesting Rusted Root powered by classic 1970s/80s

arena rock thunder. The music

sets the foundation for Donovan’s mostly positive messages

about life, love and forward motion. The bouncy opening track,

“Blend Into You,” offers a message of love and unity, with an

11-voice ‘Wild Man Shouting Ensemble slamming an exclama-

tion point on the chorus to launch the song’s homestretch. “I’m Doing Fine” is about leaving the past behind and moving ahead,

and the anthemic “You Got to Believe It” triumphantly professes

a theme of putting fear and apprehension in the rearview mir-

ror and stepping one’s game up every day. “Oolalala” rides a

punchy, booming reggae rhythm, while drum thunder takes the

forefront on the percussive charge “March of the Sun King War-riors.” This album contains gentler tones, too – such as Dono-van’s soft-spoken vocals and worldly acoustic tones of “Love On Me,” the African folk-driven father-to-son ode “The One You’re Growing Into,” and the mild and warm vibes of “Can’t Stop Falling” “The Sunshine.” There’s no mistake that Donovan’s heart and soul are invested

into these songs, and the entire album rings with passion and

enthusiasm. His cast of bandmates and sidemen buy into the

music as well, resulting in an uplifting mood that prevails from

start to end. Produced, mixed and recorded by Sean McDonald at Red Medicine Recording Studios in Pittsburgh, “Sun King Warriors” sounds big, deep and vibrant, with vocals, harmonies

and instruments coming through clear and distinct. With “Sun King Warriors”, Jim Donovan crafts a sonic picture of his mind

and soul, and based on that picture, he and his life are in a very

good place. (The CD can be obtained through the website www.sunkingwarriors.com.)

THE HAWKEYES – “ONE PLUG IN THE WALL” (no label)

The Hawkeyes formed in 2010 from the merger of members

from two Pittsburgh-based alt-country acts, The Jay Wiley Band

and The Country Music Gas Station. Their latest CD, “One Plug in the Wall”, hones the group’s brazen brand of driving,

roots-based hard rock. Lead singer/guitarist Jay Wiley, lead

guitarist/singer Michael Grego, drummer Colin Bronnenkant;

Send your music to be reviewed to : JIM PRICE, 1104 S. Catherine St.

Altoona, PA 16602


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WANTED: New metal gui-

Steel” is looking for female with looks. Complete stu-dios with all art, music vid-eo. Send email to: theelec-

WANTED: Experienced

pianist for swing band es-tablished 1983. Able to play big band charts, chords, and solos. Piano provided. Con-tact 610-509-2520.

WANTED: Lead singer. We do covers and originals. We have been together off and on since 1990. We do a mix-ture of 80’s metal and 70’s rock. We have dates, lights, and PA. From the York and Lancaster area. All we need is you! If interested, contact or text Brian at 717-449-3503.

WANTED: MUSICIANS male or female friends. Play by ear or music: Accordion,

Concertina, Ukulele or any instruments. English, Span-ish, Portuguese. Call from anywhere in PA. Mike, cell 610-620-8833.

-tarist/vocalist seeking musi-cians for original blues rock

No drugs. No drama. Dedi-cation a must. Wilkes-Barre

287-3954.

WANTED: Lead vocalist York County. The Happen-stance Band is seeking a lead vocalist to bring classic rock and pop music continu-ally to the local and tri-state

areas. Females encouraged to apply. Full sound and lights available. Free prac-tice space. Call Rich 717-421-1095.

WANTED: Lancaster band seeking lead guitarist/vo-calist and keyboardist. 70’s rock to today. Age 35+. Ma-ture and rehearsal dedicat-

682-4987.

WANTED: Extended range guitarist, bassist, singer, djent, progressive. Call/text Bobby 570-590-7991.

WANTED: Musicians for an all in one cover, tribute,

original band in Norris-town, PA. Call Danny: 610-290-3492 or email: [email protected]

MUSICIANS AVAILABLE

AVAILABLE: Lead/rhythm guitarist to start or join rock, hard rock, metal cov-er or tribute band. Reside in Altoona area, but willing to

942-3762.

AVAILABLE: 24 y.o guitar-ist seeking professional and dedicated band. Metal, Hard Rock, Alternative prefered.


I play on 6 and 8 string gui-tars. Available immediately. 717-770-9250

AVAILABLE: Versatile Vo-calist looking for working or near working, cover orig-inal, rock/hard rock project. Serious inquires only. call 717-916-4247.

AVAILABLE: Drummer. Can sing lead or harmony. Into Jazz, Blues, R&B, old and new Country. Call Gary at 410-802-9737.

AVAILABLE: Got a place to rehearse, can we get rea-sonable volume, weekends, guitarist, 53, Harrisburg area. Very good with covers 70’s, 80’s, my window of opportunity unfolds. 717-303-4211.

AVAILABLE: Bassist with 25 years experience and pro gear. Southern and hard rock preferred. Part time. No drugs. No drama. Har-risburg area. [email protected]

AVAILABLE: Electric bassist seeks band into Jazz Fusion standards. Funk Free Jazz. Willing to form band or join established band. Are you out there??? Call 570-454-1917.

AVAILABLE: Guitar player looking for another guitar-ist to jam, record, etc. State College area. Call Justice 410-353-3425.

AVAILABLE: Lead sing-er from Shamokin looking for classic rock/newer rock band. No egos, please. Have many years experience. Contact: [email protected]

AVAILABLE: Bass player with 20 years experience and pro gear. Modern rock, hard rock preferred. No country. Covers or origi-nals. Willing to travel. Call 570-412-7614. Williams-port area.

AVAILABLE: Multi-Instru-mentalist, guitar, mandolin,

lapslide, banjo, bass, dobro, vocals, into mellow country, blues? Do covers but prefer originals. Harrisburg, Perry County. 717-215-2730.

AVAILABLE: Established songwriter looking to get busy again. I’m looking for a songwriting/music com-munity to be part of again; I have three songs in the new Sean Modica movie “All In Time,” and a couple tunes in catalog at Pumpaudio. If you’d like to collaborate on songs for your next project, drop me a line at: [email protected]

AVAILABLE: Former drummer of Anhedonia, Suffer Channel, Divine Mis-ery and current drummer for “A Tribute to Thrash Metal” seeks second band opportu-nity. I have lots of extra time and want to play my drums more often than I do. Harris-burg area. Victor, 717-903-3155.

AVAILABLE: Mature guy (retired), experienced acoustic bass player looking for tradition bluegrass, clas-

sic country or gospel band. Call 717-273-2833.

AVAILABLE: Guitar play-er, some keyboards, strong vocals, top equipment available in Lehigh Valley/Pocono area. Can travel. Original classic rock. I have rehearsal space. Experi-enced. Call 610-588-1640.

AVAILABLE: Bass player, 30 years experience, look-ing for band or acoustic act that’s performing clas-sic, modern rock variety. Have good strong vocals, equipment, transportation. Reading area. Call 610-451-3824.

AVAILABLE: Rhythm gui-tar into the Stones, Stooges, NY Dolls and The Clash. Looking to start mostly original band. Contact: 717-576-7082.

AVAILABLE: Classic rock, lead vocalist in Nor-thumberland County, many years of stage experience. I have live video available, contact: [email protected]



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