The Grass Roots show: Recent Episodes
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Join The Rock Station’s Bob Cupp and Utah Burgess of Shady Lady Productions as they bring you all the latest and greatest in home-grown music. Each week they chat with local artists, share their latest songs, and discuss the local music scene.
Tonight we visit with Jackie Danko Hooper from Sound Advice Entertainment, a full service entertainment company. Jackie is also a musician and you'll get to hear how one path lead to another.
Tonight's music features include: Bill And Drew, The Rumble, The Joe and Jackie Show, Nick Barilla, Parry Williams, Pyramid Incident, Soul Addiction, and Jessica Lee featuring Mark Strickland.
Fall is here! Perfect evening for a fire outside and some Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7. Tonight we welcome to the studio Jake Parks, who has been a little bit MIA from the scene a bit but is back at it and tearing it up like he always has. We'll get deep and personal with him tonight and feature some of the new music and projects he has going on.
We'll also feature music from Six Gun Sally, One Eye Daddys, Gary Burk III, and Ben Valasek
Happy Labor Day everyone! The unofficial end of summer is upon us. Here's to all the hard-working Americans who get stuff done. Hopefully you are doing some grilling to some great eats from Broses. Tonight we are going to get it done with Itsmorgangruber Morgan Gruber in the studio. She is going to play a couple of songs live for us, and we'll spin a couple more. Morgan has been pretty busy in Nashville lately and you are going to get to hear some of that tonight, including her brand new single "Too Big For A Small Town".
We'll also feature music from The Shiners, Gary Burk III, Animus, and Eden on Fire.
Thanks again to everyone who came out to The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival and for those who tune us in weekly and listen to the station daily and support local business, community, music and radio!
August is already upon us! And the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show continues on, 12 years and 600+ episodes. Tonight we talk with our good friend Steve Angert about the upcoming 6th Annual Music For The Cure benefit at Sessions at Blueberry Hill. If you've not been to this beautiful outdoor venue, we are telling you now that you want to check it out. Plus there'll be a full day of great music featuring Massive Hawk, Juvenile Characteristics, Noble Hops, Loose Jack, Those Guys, and special acoustic performance from Justin Highland and The Moose.
We'll feature music from some of the artist on the bill as well as some Norman Nardini, brand new song from The Vault Recording by Bradley Scott Malone, a recap with Brad Wagner, and some Justin Highland.
Thank you to everyone who took time to vote for this years Grassy Award. One of our best years ever with several artists garnering triple digit votes! Want to know who won? Be the first to know by coming to The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival where we will announce the winner, whether they are performing there or not. Get your ticket NOW at www.TheBandJam.com
Join us tonight for a visit with Amanda Becker of Appleseed Events to discuss this years Moraine State Park Regatta. She is the event organizer for 2 full days of exciting activities and of course, great local live music. The event is free and for all ages to attend. We'll feature music from some of the performing artists including Katelyn Hemphill, Moonshine Jasmine, Miss Freddye, Juvenile Characteristics, and Gary Burk III. The entertainment this year is sponsored by Band Together Pittsburgh.
We'll also feature new music from Joe Grushecky, Bill Toms & Hard Rain, Jenifer Lynn Baker, and Mo Nelson.
It all happens at 7p on 97.7fm. You can also listen at www.977Rocks.com or on Spotify.
And HEY! Just 3 more days for Grassy Voting, VOTE NOW, and get your tickets to The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival.
Tonight we have a chat with Gene The Werewolf. Unfortunately our studio was hit with a computer issue and we lost half of the interview along with the back half of the show and next weeks show! But not to worry, Bob patched together what he could and made up the rest so you still want to tune in because we are going to rock some this bands tunes tonight!
We'll also feature music from James LeVier, a brand new song from Justin Highland, some Soul Addiction, and a brand new one from Overload In Stereo. (both of those last 2 bands you can catch at The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival!)
Make sure you are voting for the Grassy, there are only 10 days left! Visit www.977Rocks.com.
Tonight on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7, we welcome to the studio Brad Wagner. With a storied history of Pittsburgh music like this guy has, it was exciting to hear some tales from the past and look at today's scene as well. Plus we'll feature some pretty cool music of his.
We also feature a brand new tune from Alayna, The Shiners, Para Bellum, and Yigga Digga.
And don't forget,,, Grassy Award voting is underway not. It's easy and you can vote daily for your favorite artist/song from our nomination list of 12 at www.977Rocks.com.
Oh... and get our tickets for The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival. It's less than 2 months away at Cooper's Lake Campground, presented by Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania. www.TheBandJam.com
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It's here! The 2024 Grassy Nomination list will be presented tonight at 7p on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show. Who will win this year's coveted award voted on by YOU, the listeners and fans of local music. The winner will be announced at The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival, held August 22-24 at Cooper's Lake Campground and presented by Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania.
This custom, one of a kind award is created by the one and only L. Weber and is designed with the winning band in mind. Pictured here is the current reigning Grassy Award winners Dinnerbell Road.
So, tune in tonight to hear the nominees. Voting starts Monday, July 1 and will run through the month of July. Votes can be cast through www.977Rocks.com. Just click the scrolling banner for the Grassy Award. You can vote once daily for your favorite artist, band, or multiple ones if it is just too hard to decide.
Thank you for all of your support of local music. It really is the best entertainment value for your dollar, and your support continues to give it life. So kick back, tune in to 97.7fm or stream live at www.977Rocks.com (available on Spotify also), and turn it up!
Made possible by our incredible sponsors, The Meatlocker Recording Studio, Broses Superette, Cummings' Candy and Coffee House, Chad Geibel at Geibel Funeral Home, Build the Scene Radio, Music From The 412, and Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania.
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Tonight we welcome back to the show long time veteran musician and event organizer Matt Ferrante to discuss the 25th Rock For Life Concert Series and the anchor show of that happening the weekend of June 28 and 29 at Paradise Park in Cowansville PA. Of course we'll also get into some of the bands Matt plays in and feature some music from them as well. You can check Rock For Life out at www.rockforlifeconcert.com.
We'll also feature music from Morgan Gruber, Jake Parks, and 2 past Grassy Award winning bands Juvenile Characteristics and Half Wheel.
Speaking of Grassy's.... the nomination list gets decided this week, and we will feature those artists and song a week from tonight and then the voting will begin! It is not to late to contact The Rock Station and make some noise for your favorite. We'll announce the winner at The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival.
Speaking of The Band Jam... get your tickets now! www.TheBandJam.com
Tune in tonight at 7pm as we welcome Christy Stitt of Fostering Music to the show for the upcoming Fostering Music Summer Shindig June 21 and 22nd at the 10th Street Station in Ford City. A Rock Done Right Tour Stop. This event helps raise money for music instruments and lessons for kids in the foster system across 7 counties in Western PA. Tune in tonight to learn more and we invite you to come on out.
Our featured artists tonight include: Pierce Dipner, Changing Tymz, Appalachian Honey, The Shiners, Justin Cook, Moonshine Jasmine, Eden on Fire, and the Highland Brothers Band.
We are just 2 weeks away from announcing this years Grassy Nominees and putting it up for your vote, so make some noise for your favorite artists and songs. Call, email, post The Rock Station 97.7 and let them know! It just might get your favorite on the list.
And don't forget those tickets for The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival coming Aug 22-24 to Cooper's Lake Campground, presented by Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania.
Tonight on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7, we welcome Pittsburgh music icon Bill Toms to the show, following on the heels of his latest single "I Fulfilled My Dream". We'll take some deep dives into the legacy of the Pittsburgh Music Scene, as well as feature songs from Bill and his band Hard Rain.
We'll also feature music from The Bail Jumpers, a new single from the Aris Paul Band (who's record release was just last night), Curt Ziggler, and Wojo, who you can catch out at the 11th Frame Bar and Grille in Butler today as part of the Sunday Summer Fundays.
And don't wait... get those tickets to The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival, presented by Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania. It's just around the corner. And what's even closer is Grassy Nominations! Call the station, email them, get on your socials, let them know who you want to hear and who your favorite artists are or favorite songs.
Make sure you tune in tonight for a great interview with Jim McCullough of Jimmy Mac and The Attack. Life is catching up with all of us, and Jim was cool enough to share his story and let us feature a bunch of tunes from his killer band! The real deal going down tonight, tune in and crank it up (and drink a beer!).
We also feature music from Crash Nebula, Craig Veltri, Jake Parks, and Noble Hops. We'll be talking The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival, Music From The 412, Build the Scene Radio, and all things we can jam into 1 hour about the local music scene.
Don't miss it... Every Sunday night at 7pm...
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Tonight on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show we welcome back to the studio Marty Zundel, who is currently promoting his new record "Bakersfield To Beaumont". It's a good dose of what Marty might call "Cowboy Country Rock", and as the title suggests, influenced by the sounds that made those areas famous.
We'll also feature music from Joe Patrick and Four On The Floor, Bradley Scott Malone, Bill and Drew, Isaac Cole, and Ryan Blackwood.
Wishing you all a safe Memorial Day and hoping you'll pause to reflect on what the day is for.
Tonight we go back to Erie PA with the band . We'll talk with Amy Gould from the about their start, present and future. This band is blowing up, in a good way, and you'll hear why tonight.
We'll also feature music from Stereo Scandal, (kaj), Norman Nardini, and Loud Hailer.
And don't forget to get your tickets for The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival, coming Aug 22-24 to Cooper's Lake Campground, presented by Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania. Other sponsors incude:
McDonald's
Sportsman's Supply
KEI Dumpster Rental
Drusky Entertainment
Music From The 412
Build the Scene Radio
Our Singer/Songwriter in the round is sponsored by RAM Automotive INC..
Our Friday morning Center Stage Spotlights are sponsored by Cummings' Candy and Coffee House.
Visit www.TheBandJam.com for more information.
Happy Mothers Day! We wish all a great day.
Tonight on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show we will feature the band Overload In Stereo. We'll be joined in the studio by all 3 members and will feature a couple of songs live as well as a couple of studio cuts.
We'll also feature music from Jeff Stadler Project, Massive Hawk, Montana Bob Bob Sweitzer, and The Shiners.
And don't forget to get your tickets to The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival presented by Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania.
As we roll into the month of May, the new music just keeps flowing in. We'll be joined tonight on the show by Lone Crow Rebellion, who have a brand new CD out called Coal Train Blues. We'll discuss and feature the new tunes as well as get caught up with these DuBois area rockers.
We also check in with Tom Panei, who is hosting a retrospective show featuring his music throughout the decades at the historic Penn Theater in downtown Butler PA. The show is May 18 and will feature guest appearances from musicians Tom has played with throughout his musical journey.
We will also feature music from Matt "Broke" Boland, Doug Carnahan, Alyssa Hankey, and A Common Crown.
And get your tickets now for The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival coming to Cooper's Lake Campground in August, presented by Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania.
Where does the time go? Last Sunday in April already, and there's one of the first music festivals of the year coming up this weekend! Check it out... 14th Annual Raggoo festivoo happening May 3 and 4th. We'll be joined by Lyle Borger of the Raggoo Collective tonight in the studio, and he'll tell us all about it as well as some other cool festivals coming by their collective this year.
We'll feature music from...
The Stage of Dreams
Joe Waderek and 51 South
Raggoo Collective
Massive Hawk
Brahctopus
HABATAT
Wine and Spirit Band
John Vento, Ziggy, Hawk and McCarthy
Noble Hops
It's simple really... just put your radio dial on 97.7fm at 7p and turn it up. Can't catch us in the air? No problem... connect yourself to the world wide web via the internet or cellular signal and stream us at www.977Rocks.com, or find us on Spotify.
And speaking of music festivals, get your tickets NOW for The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival at Cooper's Lake Campground, presented by Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania. Visit www.TheBandJam.com for information.
There might be a chill in the air, but it is going to be HOT on the radio tonight at 7pm as welcome to the show Adam Valen of Drusky Entertainment and Rachael Weifling of Jergels to discuss all things local music and more. Drusky is the Pittsburgh regions premiere concert promoter, and Jergels offers one of the best seats in the house to catch a show. And speaking of shows... we've got a great local one coming up May 1 as part of the Rock Done Right Tour featuring Noble Hops, Half Wheel, and One Eye Daddys, brought to you by Jergels, Drusky Entertainment, Shady Lady Productions, and The Rock Station 977.
Tonight's music will include songs from Dinnerbell Road, Smooth Restina Glow, Half Wheel, One Eye Daddys, Frank Vieira, Dichro, SourMash, and Noisy Mama.
It's a beautiful Sunday here in Western PA, and we've got some great music coming at you tonight at 7p on The Rock Station 97.7fm. Tonight we welcome to the show Amy Kline from The Parking Pad Productions out of Dormont PA. What a cool story, and yet another example of something good that came out of the pandemic. Sounds like Dormon is a rockin'!
We also check in with Spud from Branded In Kent on their upcoming Earth Day vendor celebration!
Our music tonight will feature a brand new single from Noble Hops, some recent stuff from ole' Slim Forsythe, The Regal Sweet, Brahctopus, The Platelets, The Sun Champs, Ada Alora, and Bill Toms & Hard Rain, recorded live at Moondogs Pub by our friends from Lematt Productions.
Hey, don't forget to get those tickets for The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival, coming to you in August at Cooper's Lake Campground, presented by Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania. It will be here before you know it. www.TheBandJam.com.
Join us tonight for a fun episode with an in-studio performance from Samantha Sears. It's bee 10 years and 1 day since she first appeared on our show and we always love having her back. We get caught up on her busy schedule and some new music as well.
We'll check in with Morgan Gruber from Nashville as she is down there recording some new music. We'll feature a new song from her, as well as music from Jordan McLaughlin, Curt Ziggler, and Haywire.
Get your tickets for The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival presented by Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania, August 22-24 at Cooper's Lake Campground.
Happy Easter to you all, and may you celebrate with joy in ways that make you whole. Tonight we are just going to spin some tunes for you and do some chatting in between. Check out tonights music:
Bobby Thompson and The Chosen Few
Dichro
Tony Valentino
Stooge Bigson
Little Luna
The Mixus Brothers
Homicide Black
Doug Carnahan
Jimmy Mac and The Attack
Overload In Stereo
The Vulgar Parts
Alyssa Hankey
7pm on your radio with your dial set at 97.7 and your volume at just under 10. If you can't catch us in the air you can find us on Spotify or at www.977Rocks.com, where you can stream the show and get The Rock Station player app for FREE.
The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival is coming at you before you know it. Get your tickets now. Kids 17 and under are FREE. Cooper's Lake Campground will be the place to be. Presented by Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania, and sponsored by:
Local Area McDonald's Restaurants
Cummings' Candy and Coffee House
Sportsman Supply
K E I Dumpster Rental
Drusky Entertainment
Music From The 412
Build the Scene Radio
and
RAM Automotive INC. sponsoring our singer/songwriter in the round.
Tonight we are joined in the studio by Appalachian Honey, including live in-studio performances of their music. A lot of roads have converged to make this project happen, and tonight you'll get a glimpse into how it all came to be and where this project is headed.
We'll also feature music from Eden on Fire, The Rumble, Para Bellum, and Black Ridge.
For 600+ episodes now, every Sunday night at 7pm on The Rock Station 97.7fm, or find us on the World Wide Web at www.977Rocks.com or on Spotify.
And mark those calendars and get those tickets for The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival, coming at you August 22-24 at Cooper's Lake Campground, presented by Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania.
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Tonight on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show, we talk with Linda Barry of the band Soul Addiction. The band has Butler roots from their days in Honey Echo, and are currently releasing new music, which we'll sample on the show tonight.
We also have music from The Freeloaders, Monica Lewis, Rock For Life Concert Series, and Joe Patrick and Four on the Floor.
Next week we'll be coming at you an hour earlier. Still 7pm, but don't forget we turn those clocks forward. Welcome to March!
And don't forget to get those tickets for The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival coming to you Aug 22-24 at Cooper's Lake Campground, brought to you by Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania.
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Tune in tonight at 7pm as we welcome back to the show The Mixus Brothers. We'll feature some of their latest music, and have a bit of a confessional with Minister Bob.
We'll also feature music from Jimmy Adler and Matt Wohlfarth, Lone Crow Rebellion, Lions in America, and Wine and Spirit Band.
Of course we'll discuss current things in the scene, and encourage you to get your tickets to The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival coming August 22-24 to Cooper's Lake Campground, presented by Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania.
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Tonight, it's Super Sunday with a Super Sunday edition of the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show. We'll feature music from JMJ out of Rattle Clack Entertainment, Curt Ziggler, Raggoo Collective, Yigga Digga, Para Bellum, The Anxiety Affect, Self Preservation, Zachary Lee, Vento-Ziggy-Hawk-McCarthy (John Vento - Music), Jordan McLaughlin, Surefire, A Common Crown.
So, who you rooting for in the big game?
Anyways, make sure to get your tickets to The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival at Cooper's Lake Campground presented by Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania.
Join us tonight at 7p on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 as we close out the month of January with an old friend of the show, Slim Forsythe. We'll get caught up with 'ole Slim, and we'll also hear some cuts from his latest recording project, "A Darker Mercy". Sit back and enjoy folks, this is a good one.
We'll also feature music from Waldo Young, The Stage of Dreams, who's Duality Conflict concept album is NOW available, the brand new song from our recent guests Hindsight Hero, and new Melissa Quinn Fox.
We've also go details on the upcoming Spaghetti Dinner benefit for the Davidson family this Saturday, Feb 3 at the Moose Lodge on West Jefferson in Butler. There will be live music coordinated by Rob Keller, reach out to him if you are interested in participating.
And your weekly Grass Roots reminder... tickets and camping reservations are available NOW for The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival. Get 'em while they are hot. Presented again this year by Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania.
It's Sunday, and time for another Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 episode. Tonight we are joined in the studio by Craig Veltri, on the heels of last years release "Letters to The Defendent". Craig takes the time to get pretty personal on this latest effort, and he performs 4 of the songs live for us in studio.
We've also got brand new singles from A Common Crown, Greg Marra, Alyssa Hankey, and Isaac Cole.
Put your radio dial on 97.7fm, or stream on Spotify or at www.977Rocks.com, where you can also download the FREE Rock Station APP.
Tickets and camping reservations are available for The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival as well. www.TheBandJam.com.
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oin us for a jam packed episode on this blustery Sunday, tonight at 7p on 97.7fm. We'll be joined again by Beaver County Times Entertainment Editor Scott Tady. This is becoming a tradition as part of the New Year, to get the scoop from Scott and as always, get introduced to some new bands and music.
We also have a great visit with Kelly Brown of Hindsight Hero, who just dropped their debut single "Fade Away", and you'll get to hear it tonight. Kelly and the Grass Roots Show go way back, so what a cool opportunity this was.
Tonight's featured music includes:
Hindsight Hero, Kings Avail, Space Weather, Gloomer, Charles Wesley Godwin, SUREFIRE, Jordan McLaughlin, and Chip & The Charge Ups.
Tonight at 7pm on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show, Bob and Utah take a look back at 2023, our 12th year of doing the show. We'll recap some moments, remember some people, and we'll feature a small sample of all the great music we received last year, and what a year it was! Tonight's featured artists include:
The Rumble
The Meatlocker Recording Studio
Chet Vincent and the Music Industry
Little Luna
Marty Zundel with Clint Erb and Renegade Ridge
Joe Patrick and Four on the Floor
Noble Hops
Dinnerbell Road
Katelyn Hemphill
Tiny Wars
Wine and Spirit Band
The Stage of Dreams
It's been amazing how our listenership has grown and how loyal all of you and our sponsors are to the cause of local music. Let's make 2024 the best year yet!
Join us tonight for our final show of 2023 as we enter a New Year. Rocky Lamonde from Music From The 412 (www.musicfromthe412.com) will be joining us as special co-host. We'll recap the year since their launch (they launched 1 year ago on New Years Eve), as well as discuss all of their new plans for 2024. Rocky will treat us to some of the artists spinning on the video station currently including: Medusa's Disco, Sweat, Chet Vincent and The Music Industry, Black Ridge, Brett Staggs, The Borstal Boys, Matt Aquiline, Norman Nardini, and The Mo Show.
Thanks to our long time loyal sponsors: The Meatlocker Recording Studio, Brose's Superette, Cummings' Candy and Coffee House, Geibel Funeral Home, and Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania.
And thank you, our listeners, for all of your continued support. The Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7, brought to you by Shady Lady Productions and The Rock Station 977 since 2012.
Tonight at 7pm on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show, we are playing the entire "Tyler Friel Christmas in Chicora" album front to back. But seriously, we are not doing that. It is however our annual Christmas Spectacular episode featuring holiday classics and originals from local musicians. We'll also be doing a replay of this episode next Sunday on Christmas Eve. Featured artists this year include:
The Meatlocker Recording Studio Collaboration
Noble Hops
Candace Campana
Greg Marra
J Roger Davis
Chip & The Charge Ups
Little Luna
Lenny Collini
Waldo Young
The Sofa Kings
Jim Gallagher
JC3
Slim Forsythe
Cobblesound Recording
Shannon and The Merger
B.E. Taylor
So throw a log on the fire, settle in with a warm beverage, and turn us up on 97.7fm or stream us on Spotify or at www.977Rocks.com.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Bob and Utah, Shady Lady Productions, and The Rock Station 977
Are You Ready To RUMBLE!!!! Tune in tonight at 7p to catch our guests live in the studio throwing it down, laying down the truth, and calling the world out! We'll be joined by the members of The Rumble during tonight's episode on 97.7fm The Rock Station. New music, live in studio music, and saying it how it is. Tune in to check it out and turn it up loud.
We'll also feature music from Z-Town Street Band, Dinnerbell Road, Frog In The Reeds, and The Mo Show.
And HEY!!! You only have 3 days now to get us your Christmas songs for our annual Christmas Special We'll be getting a double shot of that this year, so get them to us!
We wish to thank our incredible, faithful, longtime sponsors... The Meatlocker Recording Studio, Cummings' Candy and Coffee House, Brose's Superette, Geibel Funeral Home, Build the Scene Radio, and Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania.
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Tonight we are playing a bunch of tunes because of our scheduling conflicts, miscommunication, and other excuses.
So that being said, tonight is actually a music and discussion show. We feature...
Samantha Sears
Derek Woods
Homicide Black
Nick Ziggler of the The Forty Nineteens
Paging Doctor Moon
Little Luna
For The Record
GrimRock
Self Preservation
ROVER
Tonight it is our annual "Live Call In Spectacle Show". Taking your calls starting at 7p at 724-431-4489. Call and let us know about your band, what you got going on, share some local music news with us. Live on air tonight with the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7, brought to you by Shady Lady Productions and The Rock Station 977.
Wow, the Holiday Season is already upon us, and next Sunday is our "Live Call-In Spectacle" episode, but before that we are thrilled to have spent some time in the studio with Alyssa Hankey. It's been a lot of music and miles since we last chatted and it was a real treat to have her live in studio performing some of her songs. Tune in to hear some real gutsy music and stories from a real-life local troubadour.
We'll also feature music from The Forty Nineteens, Acoustic Fingers, brand new stuff from The Rumble, and some Mo Nelson.
We were also greeted in the studio with many packages and gifts from friends, and we greatly appreciate it!
Tonight we welcome back onto the show Kirsten Heibert of Paging Doctor Moon. She's been dropping some new singles that we've been sharing with you and has another new one set to drop this coming Friday, Nov 17 called "Middle Management". She also has some upcoming shows with the band that you can check out at: www.pagingdoctormoon.com
We'll also feature music from Pittsburgh pop-punk rockers Crash Nebula, Dirty Lasso, Half Wheel, and B.E. Taylor.
How can you listen? It's easy... grab a refreshing beverage, get comfortable, put radio dial on 97.7fm (or stream at www.977Rocks.com or on Spotify if outside our area), turn volume up, sit back and enjoy!
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Tonight at 7pm on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show we welcome in the studio Jenifer Lynn Baker, She'll perform some of her songs and talk about the upcoming 5th Annual Scareoderma Johnny "KATT" benefit show Saturday Nov 4 at the Beacon Hotel benefitting Fostering Music. In addition to Jenifer's music we'll feature tunes from LOSTSOULSBAND, Ruff Creek, The Rumble, Lost Minds, and The Stage of Dreams. We also have a banger from the archives from our friends at Lematt Productions featuring Lee himself on guitar!
On tonight's show, we are going to take a look at the past with your host, Bob Cupp. Enjoy some classic local tunes from our 10+ year history. Tonight we'll feature:
Red Room Effect
About A Mile
Chip & The Charge Ups
Gabba Gabba Hey
The Satin Hearts
City Love Story
Dave Iglar Band
The Olga Watkins Band
Slim Forsythe
FolkHammer
Dream Death
Divine Tragedy
Enjoy! Brought to you by Shady Lady Productions and The Rock Station 977
Mid-October already! Not to worry, we got your blustery Sunday evening covered. Tune in at 7pm tonight to 97.7fm (or online at www.977Rocks.com or on Spotify) and join us for our chat with our special co-host and newly inducted member into the Beaver Valley Musicians Hall Of Fame, Nick Zeigler of The Forty Nineteens fame (and others!). Nick has been one of the shows biggest supporters and although we've spoke to him before on the phone, it has taken years to align our schedules up to get him into the studio. What a great time! You'll hear some fascinating stories, insights, and great music.
Speaking of music, tonight we'll feature Billy The Kid & The Regulators, Granati Brothers, The Forty Nineteens, and Nick Z's Boss Super Summer.
Tonight on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 we remember our very good friend Derek Reep. We'll talk to his son Packy Reep and we'll also talk with long time friend and owner of The Meatlocker Recording Studio Jim Harpel. We'll share some stories, laughs, and great memories as well as some of the music that features Derek, including a classic tune he wrote, the last song he recorded shortly before his passing, a throwback to the Undercover Band, and some Butler Boyz/Meat Hook. We'll also discuss the upcoming Celebration of Life for Derek on Oct 14.
We'll also feature music from AE Honick, Luke Weltz featuring Chelsea Ritenour, Changing Tymz, and Donny Eozzo.
Tonight we are going to do some music and discussion, as we catch up on some older songs, play some newer ones, and talk about a few different subjects. Featured artists tonight include: Corbin/Hanner, Melissa Quinn Fox, The Blazing Suns, Highway 4, RYNE Brashearm, John Vento, Bobby Thompson and the Groove, The Stage of Dreams, Homicide Black, Noble Hops, Little Luna, The Real Fugitives, and Vit DeBacco.
7pm tonight on 97.7fm, or stream us live at www.977Rocks.com or on Spotify.
Big thanks to our incredible, long-time sponsors: The Meatlocker Recording Studio, Brose's Superette, Cummings' Candy and Coffee House, Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania, and Chad Geibel of Geibel Funeral Home.
It's the first Sunday of Fall, and like we do every Sunday night at 7p, we are giving you a chance to check out some of the best music around! Tonight's guest are the duo Heffner and Hefner. You want to hear some names get dropped, you'll be blown away by the people this duo has rubbed shoulders with. Great music coming at you and several shows slated in the area, including one through Shady Lady Productions at The Grill at River Forest Country Club on September 30.
We'll also feature a brand new song from The Rumble, recorded at our longest running sponsors studio. The Meatlocker Recording Studio. We've also got stuff from The Rust Project, Frank Russo, and James LeVier.
We have a jam packed show for you tonight, and it's all about that hard and heavy guitar driven rock and roll!
We'll be talking with Dan Butch of past Grassy Award winning band The Stage of Dreams, who are bringing the debut of their Heavy Metal Opera "The Duality Conflict" to the Freeport Event Center this Saturday, Sept 23. A Rock Done Right Tour Stop sponsored by Shady Lady Productions, The Rock Station 977, and Music From The 412.
We also welcome to the studio Butler native Greg Marra, who was in town to play The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival in August, and what a show they put on! Hey, Greg's in town, you gotta grab him and get him on the show! He'll be discussing all things from the past to the present, and also one of his latter endeavours, GJM Guitars. You can learn more about all of this at www.gregmarra.com.
So with all of this jammed into one night, we have some great music to throw at you as well including the brand new single from The Stage Of Dreams, "Pieces Of Her", debuting on radio tonight! We'll also spin some Homicide Black because they are BACK, as they will be opening the show on the 23rd for The Rock Opera Debut of "The Duality Conflict".
We've also got some great Greg Marra songs coming at you PLUS, a studio recording from our longest running sponsor The Meatlocker Recording Studio that featured Derek Reep on it with a couple of amazing young talents that appeared with Greg at The Band Jam. You don't want to miss this.
Plus songs from The Sun Champs and a mid 2000's song from For The Record.
Tonight we welcome back to the studio, Tom Metcalfe from Cooper's Lake Campground. He'll be discussing the upcoming 2nd Annual Homebrews 'N Blues festival Sept 22 and 23. Dozens of homebrewers from across the country, games and activities, vendors, the B.A.S.H. / Butler Area Society of Homebrewers and great blues music featuring the Band Together Pittsburgh performers, The Bail Jumpers, Bobby Thompson and the Groove, Jimmy Mac and The Attack, Lone Crow Rebellion, and Billy The Kid & The Regulators. We'll also feature music on tonight's show from The Redlines, Cindy Cooper, Dinnerbell Road, and The Mo Show.
Join us tonight as we talk with Steve Craven about the upcoming We The People / Waves Of Thunder weekend Fri Sep 8 and Sat Sep 9 at Kittanning River Front presented by Warriors Of Chaos VMC. This event is entering its 2nd year and is a celebration of the people. We'll feature music from Paging Doctor Moon, Wine and Spirit Band, Strung Over, Brian K Shaffer, Para Bellum, Noble Hops, A Common Crown, and Overload In Stereo.
7pm on your radio dial at 97.7 or stream live at www.977Rocks.com or on Spotify.
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Episode #2 of our preview of The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival coming this weekend, August 24, 25 amd 26 at Cooper's Lake Campground presented by Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania .
A big shout to all our sponsors this year... local McDonald's Restaurants, Four Wheeling For Less, K E I Dumpster Rental, Your CBD Store, Shenango Beverage, RAM Automotive INC., Speedfreak Motorsports, Music From The 412, Drusky Entertainment, and ScarFire Radio. And of course those who make it happen... Lematt Productions. Shady Lady Productions, and The Rock Station 977.
The B.A.S.H. / Butler Area Society of Homebrewers will be back again from 5 to 8 on Saturday serving up the best brews around. $10 donation gets you all that good beer and benefits Fostering Music
Tonight, episode 1 of 2 of The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival preview. Featuring the artists you have been hearing all month on The Rock Station 97.7. Get your tickets now at www.thebandjam.com.
Tonight we have the pleasure of speaking with Susan Coe, owner of The Bridge Music Bar, who are now 1 year old in bringing great music to the Pittsburgh / Western PA area. Hear about all of the good things they have going on down at The Bridge, as well as how they got their start and what they plan to continue to offer. We'll feature some bands that have played at The Bridge such as Jimmy Adler Blues Band, Victoria Fire, Dinnerbell Road, and a live cut from The Bridge with Noble Hops.
We are also featuring a song tonight from our longest running sponsor, The Meatlocker Recording Studio, and what is believed to be the last recording from our dear friend Derek Reep, which features Ashton and Brea Grant, Ben Mainhart, and Chris Compton alone with Derek on bass. A great cover of "Fooled Around and Fell In Love".
We also have music from Little Luna and Billy The Kid & The Regulators.
Tonight we welcome back to the studio long time friend of the show John Vento, on the heals of his latest release Brick By Brick, which benefits Band Together Pittsburgh. It'll be a fun night show of swapping tales, catching up, and listening to 4 tracks from his new album.
We'll also talk with Michael Salerno of Paradise Park PA about their upcoming HIgh 5 Fridays that run through August and kick off this coming Friday August 4. Visit www.paradiseparkpa.com for more information.
Tonight's music also includes Noble Hops, THE CASH OUT SHOW, BombChele & the Bangs, and Your Fractured Fairytale.
As a friendly reminder... just one day left to vote for the Grassy Award. Winner will be announced at The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival at Cooper's Lake Campground, presented by Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania.
The Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 can be found Sunday nights at 7p on 97.7fm, or online at www.977Rocks.com or Spotify. Brought to you by Shady Lady Productions and The Rock Station 977
It's a beautiful summer Sunday and there won't be any better way to cap it off tonight than to tune in to the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7. Our guest tonight is Katelyn Hemphill, and she'll be performing live for us in studio. We think you'll be struck from the depth of the songwriting from this very talented young lady.
We also talk with Megan Pennington about her upcoming Rockout To Knockout Cancer Benefit 2023, and her ScarFire Radio program.
We'll also feature music from Rebel Revolver, Brian Genovesi, Luke Weltz, and Jordan McLaughlin.
A HUGE shout to our sponsors: The Meatlocker Recording Studio, Cummings' Candy and Coffee House, Brose's Superette, Geibel Funeral Home, and Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania.
And as reminders... you have one week to vote for this years Grassy Award. Do so at www.977Rocks.com, and get your tickets for this years Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival at Cooper's Lake Campground by visiting www.TheBandJam.com.
The Grass Roots Show, brought to you by Shady Lady Productions and The Rock Station 977.
It's another Sunday night and that means the place to be is in front of your speakers tonight at 7pm for the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show. Tonight we'll talk with Mathew Edwards about the upcoming 59th annual Zelienople Horse Trading Days coming next weekend, with vendors, activities, and live music.
We'll also talk with Matt Ferrante about the 24th annual Rock For Life Concert Series coming to Paradise Park PA this coming weekend as well. Stacked and packed with great local music.
Tonight's featured artists include: The Redlines, The Jaded Lips, NO BAD JUJU, The Low Kings, A Common Crown, Rock For LIfe Collaboration, Billy The Kid & The Regulators, and ROVER.
Tonight!!! We welcome to the studio The Rust Project... Suzy and Tim are reppin' and we'll get a couple of songs performed live in studio as well as cuts from their new CD. Plus we'll get a good bit of stories.
We'll also feature music from The Shiners, Joe Patrick and Four on the Floor, Trevolta, and Massive Hawk.
Hard to believe it is already here again. Tonight it is our 2023 Grassy Nomination Show. We will play 12 songs that made it to the final nomination list, and then the voting is up to you, our listeners, to determine this years winner which will be announced at The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival, presented by Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania August 24 through 26 at Cooper's Lake Campground.
How do you vote? Beginning tomorrow, July 3, simply visit www.977Rocks.com and follow the Grassy Award link. There you will find each of the 12 songs and you can vote, once daily, for your favorite.
Nominations are determined by radio staff, listener requests and call ins, and of course Bob and Utah. The rules are simple...
1) Your song must be in regular rotation either on The Rock Station 97.7fm or WBUT 97.3fm or 1050 am
2) You must still be active as a band
3) You did not win the previous year, like the band shown in the picture, The Stage of Dreams, who were our 2022 winners.
So tune us in at 7p via 97.7fm in the air, online at www.977Rocks.com, or on Spotify. Brought to you by Shady Lady Productions and The Rock Station 977
Join us tonight (and every Sunday night) at 7pm as we talk all things local music. We welcome to the studio for this episode, Billy The Kid & The Regulators Billy Evanochko and John Bartholomy. Brand new music out from these high energy blues musicians and some great stories to go with it! Doesn't the blues always have great stories? We'll spin some of their latest tunes plus...
Music from Moonshine Jasmine, Chet Vincent, The Rust Project, and Little Luna.
And don't forget!!! Grassy Nomination show is next Sunday, so you still have a couple of days to get your nominations in. Let us know who your favorite artists and songs are. Make some noise, call the station, email them, hit them up on social media. And visit www.TheBandJam.com for tickets and info to the summers coolest local music festival.
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Summer is right around the corner! Tune your dial to 97.7fm tonight at 7pm and turn it up (or stream live at www.977Rocks.com or on Spotify). Tonight we welcome to the studio Harry Lupinaci from the Pa. Band Initiative to discuss the groups mission and their upcoming event at The Beacon Hotel on June 24. A great organization looking to give up and coming bands an experience to perform on stage and also help them learn the logisitics of setting up and running shows. In conjunction with the upcoming show we'll feature music from Donnie Iris and the Cruisers, Santana, Rurally Bankrupt, and Royal Honey.
We'll also feature music from Rumble, Wine and Spirit, The Jaded Lips, and The Redlines
And don't forget... Grassy Nominations are right around the corner! Call the station, email them, hit their social media, make some noise for your favorite local band. And make sure you get your tickets for The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival at Cooper's Lake Campground, presented by Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania. That's where we will announce the 2023 Grassy Award winner!
Tonight, we talk with Christy Stitt of Fostering Music about the upcoming Fostering Music's Summer Shindig at Paradise Park PA this coming weekend. A full weekend of great local music that supports putting musical instruments and lessons into the hands of kids in the foster system. We'll feature music from some of the performing bands, plus music from Paul Luc, Jake Parks, SourMash, and Rock For Life Concert Series.
It's Grass Roots Sunday again, 7pm tonight on The Rock Station 97.7fm (www.977Rocks.com). Tonight we'll be talking with Luke Weltz from the Latrobe area about his latest project, the Latrobe music scene, and a host of other topics. We'll feature some of his music, as well as feature music from Acoustic Fingers, John Vento, Steel Mill Rising, and AE Honick.
And don't forget, we are only a month away from announcing this years Grassy Award nominees, so make your voices heard for your favorite song and artist. Winner will be announced at The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival 2023, so get your tickets now.
The Grass Roots Show, presented by Shady Lady Productions and The Rock Station 977.
Tonight we have a jam packed show for you on the Memorial Day weekend. We welcome Brian and Tony from The Redlines back to the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 to discuss their latest release "Kick Out Tomorrow", the follow up to "Kick Out Today". We'll feature 4 songs from the new EP, but you can also get your own copy June 3 at Club Cafe for their release party.
We also talk with Mary Chitwood, founder and director of Robin's Home. They have an event coming up June 3 in downtown Butler which will be their inaugural Robin's Home First Annual Food and Truck Fest. The event is open to all, with raffles, 50/50, food trucks, and live music.
Additional featured music tonight from the Noble Hops and The Real Fugitives, both performing at the Robin's Home benefit. Also music from Draxxis, and we'll kick off tonight's show with some Joe Patrick and Four on the Floor and wrap it up with Kate Aderman of Para Bellum and Jazz Byers of Rattle Clack Entertainment.
Tune in at 7pm tonight (and every Sunday night) for the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show. Tonight we are joined in the studio by Paul Joseph of the Wine and Spirit Band. We are going to catch up with the band because frankly, it's been too long and we somehow breezed by last years release of "Smiley Street". All is good though, as we'll get caught up and hear some of the songs from the new CD.
We'll also feature music from local legends from yesteryear, Frendz, past Grassy Award winners Half Wheel, a band called The Vulgar Parts, and country rockers Dinnerbell Road.
Easy listening instructions: grab a cold one (or two), put radio dial on 97.7fm (or stream live at www.977Rocks.com or Spotify), turn volume control up loud, and enjoy some of the best music available anywhere.
And don't forget those tickets for The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival 2023, presented again this year by WoodmenLife Chapter 8 Butler, PA, Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania.
Brought to you by Shady Lady Productions and The Rock Station 977.
Happy Mother's Day to all the rockin' Mom's out there. We'll be doing a music and discussion episode for you tonight, so kick back and relax and enjoy this beautiful day to the sounds of our great local music scene. Tonight's featured artists include James LeVier, Technical Difficulties, the Rock For Life Concert Series collaboration The Warrior (download for donation), Chip & The Chargeups, Rumble, John Vento, Joe Patrick and Four on the Floor, Yigga Digga, Long Time Coming, Sunset Over Mars, Tarquinio-Smith, The Faintest Glow.
And get your tickets now for The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival 2023.
Tonight on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show we welcome to the studio LONG time local music scene contributor, Bill Domiano of Build the Scene Radio, the PA Rock Show, AK Music Scene, & Podcast Your Scene, Music From The 412, and countless other things we will let him tell you about. This is a good episode to catch if you are interested in learning about additional resources in the scene.
We'll feature music from the Ghost Hounds, Alayna, The Borstal Boys, The Existential Gentlemen, The Bail Jumpers, Skell, Jim Gallagher, and The Remedy.
Join us tonight on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 as we welcome back to the studio Lyle Borger to talk about this weekends 13th Annual Raggoo Festivoo Musical Festival. We'll also get the scoop on Lyle's band, Massive Hawk, and a whole bunch of other incredibly talented artists and collectives from the scene.
Tonight's featured artists include: Noble Hops feat. The Mo Show as they drop a brand a new single celebrating the late great Mo Nelson, new stuff from 68 - 72, Massive Hawk, Stationary Pebbles, Squiggle Squad (Fans of Brahctopus), HABATAT, Curt Ziggler, and the Changing Tymz.
Tonight we talk with long time friend of the show Rob Roush, aka Acoustic Fingers. He's got a brand new CD out, "I Hate To Rain On Your Parade", that is filled with some great stories and powerful messages. We'll get the scoop on some of these songs and the band Rob assembled to record this. It's always great talking with AF.
We'll also feature music from Technical Difficulty, castashadow, Rover, and Lacy Younger.
On tonights episode we are going to chat with Rob Keller and Jenifer Lynn Baker about all the crazy stuff they are into. Rob's band The Shiners has been back at it recently, stronger than ever, and growing as well (literally). Jenifer has been busy playing all throughout the area weekly. They'll talk local music scene, their perspective, and we'll also discuss a recent article about the local music scene that was in the City Paper recently.
We'll also feature music from Gary Burk III, AE Honick, Highland Brothers Band, Juvenile Characteristics, Music By Maleena, and Curt Ziggler as well as a song from The Shiners and Jenifer Lynn.
In our first episode of this year we spoke with Rocky Lamonde about a new video channel that had just started... Music From The 412. Tonight we are going to catch up with Rocky as they are entering season 2 of programming, and get the scoop on how big this has all become, new additions like an online radio station, new shows, and tons of videos from this incredible music scene we all call home. Available online at www.musicfromthe412.com, Roku, or Amazon FireTV. It's your online source for all things Western PA local music.
We'll also feature music from Billy The Kid & The Regulators, Tarquinio-Smith, Jim Donovan & Sun King Warriors, Danny Gochnour, Dan Bubien & The Delta Struts, Brian Genovesi, Woodland Creatures, and Melissa Quinn Fox.
Put us on your dial at 97.7fm, or stream us at www.977Rocks.com, where you can get the free app, or on Spotify.
Tonight on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 we catch up with Maleena Dominick / Music By Maleena. You may know her as the stage owning bass player of Chip & The Chargeups, but she is quite a musical force in her own right. She is the midst of quite a creative run and is working on a new project she hopes to have out by Fall. But enough of my yacking, tune in and hear her tell you about it. Along with songs from Maleena we'll feature music from Massive Hawk, Billy Price, Harlot O'Scara, and The Cheats.
Tonight and every Sunday night on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 we talk local music. Tonight we are joined in the studio by musician Jim Hart of Jim Hart and the Blood Brothers. You'll get a live in studio performance as well as insights to Jim's career and music. We'll feature other local artists as well.
You can catch us in the air at 97.7fm, or online through Spotify or at www.977Rocks.com.
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Tonight on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 we are doing a little chatting and a bunch of music for you. Catch songs from Brian Genovesi, Craig Veltri, Lone Crow Rebellion, The Shiners, Little Luna Music, Melissa Quinn Fox, Donnie Iris and the Cruisers, Marty Zundel, Yigga Digga, Dinnerbell Road, Rurally Bankrupt, and Tiny Wars.
Tonight on The Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 Show... Jeff Betten of Misra Records. A local label with international reach, you'll get the scoop on what they have going on, and here a great sample of some of their artists including songs from The Ghost Club, Gabriella Salvucci, Chet Vincent, Anthonie Tonnon. We'll also feature music from Alyssa Hankey, SuperMonkey, Koz, and Moonshine Jamsine
Tonight's guests ar Matt Kamenicky and Jake Zang from the band Steel Mill Rising. Last years runner ups for the Grassy Award who are in the process of releasing their brand new album "Edge Of Innocence". Tune in to follow along with what band has been up to, and hear about their single releases leading up to the actual release. Once again, we are honored to get to debut a bands music, and in tonights case we will be debuting 4 singles from Steel Mill Rising. Be the first to hear them tonight.
We'll also feature music from The Shiners, Zachary Lee, Shag Dog Melon Head (seeing a Grassy pattern here???), and Dark Harvest.
Tonight we catch up with long time friend of the show Frank Vieira, who just dropped a brand new single on Friday called "Holy Smoke". One of the great rewards of this show is having followed Frank's career through our own history and seeing how much he has been able to accomplish. You can have access to this single and so much more at: https://frankvieira.hearnow.com/.
On top of Frank's music we'll also feature tunes from Paging Doctor Moon, Low Life Drifters, Grassy Award winning The Stage of Dreams, The Hawkeyes.
Tonight at 7p on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show we welcome to the studio Ron Balla, Mogie Magill, and Dano Galie from Back the Blue to discuss their upcoming event Back The Blue AKV indoor Concert Event on February 25, as well as other events and activities throughout the year. The gentlemen and those who are a part of this organization perform vital fundraising and awareness activities for those on the frontline in our communities.
We'll feature music from artiss participating in some of these events such as A Common Crown, Big House Pete, Curtis and the SHAKERZ, and Miss Freddye. We'll also feature music from Dinnerbell Road, Juvenile Characteristics, Chip & The Charge Ups, and Bradley Scott Malone.
Tonight we are joined by Scott Tady of the Beaver County Times. A long time writer for the publication, Scott always brings a fresh and updated take on all things entertainment in the area, and has a been a big supporter of our show. It's one of those interviews where we just have a blast bs'ing about everything around us, and how good it is. He is also going to introduce us to some new music as well.
Featured artists tonight include: The Mo Show, Moonshine Jasmine, Tiny Wars, Old Neon, The Real Seal, The Ghost Club, Victoria Fire, and Billy Kilgore III.
Tonight we are joined on the show by local area musician turned Nashville recording artist Gary Burk III. Gary just dropped a new single of his rendition of the song "Amazed" on Friday. If you missed it, you can hear it here tonight along with some of his other music.
We'll also feature music from Acoustic Fingers, Jim Gallagher, James LeVier, and Lacy Younger.
Tonight at 7p we are bringing you a live in studio show, packed with great songs from Brian Genovesi, Cast A Shadow, Mary Lou Scherder, A.C. Jones, Aris Paul Band, Brian K Shaeffer, Charlie Barath, Homicide Black, Cherylann Hawk, Marty Zundel, Chuck Moses, and Wine and Spirit. So tune in, turn up, and get your tickets to The Band Jam... www.thebandjam.com
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Tune in tonight (and every Sunday night) at 7pm to The Rock Station 97.7fm for all things local music here in Western PA. Tonight's guest is long time veteran musician Donny Eozzo. We'll catch up with Donny on what's new in his scene, hear a couple of songs performed live in our studio, and discuss the Nightstalker night once again!
We'll also feature music from Black Ridge, Darren Lazzari, Chip & The Charge Ups, and Yigga Digga.
Thanks to our sponsors: The Meatlocker Recording Studio, Brose's Superette, Cummings' Candy and Coffee House, Geibel Funeral Home, US Air Force, and Speedfreak Motorsports.
The Grass Roots Show is brought to you by Shady Lady Productions and The Rock Station 977. And visit www.TheBandJam.com for ticket and camping information for this years The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival 2023.
Tonight as we enter the slog towards Spring following AfterFest, we welcome onto the show Megan Pennington of Moonshine Jasmine. She is going to treat us to a couple of songs live in the studio along with other new music. We've had Megan on the show in the past and she was one of our featured singer/songwriters in the round at last years The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival. @she also has ScarFire Radio and has recently started up ScarFire Booking.
We'll also feature music from Domenic Fusca, a brand new one from James LeVier along with Dave Franzi, Black Ridge, and Big House Pete.
Tonight on the show we do a recap of 2022. A lot happened. A lot of good, and a lot of sad. But we are now in 2023 so all we can do it move forward. Tune in at 7p to 97.7 or stream live at www.977Rocks.com or on Spotify. We'll feature a lot of gabbing and music from Shag Dog Melon Head, The Stage of Dreams, Mark Ferrari, SuperMonkey, James LeVier, The Mo Show, Izzy and Chris, Skell, WICKED EARTH, Para Bellum, Zach Rovito, and Little Luna Music. Thanks to our sponsors for another fantastic year and to The pretty shady lady and The Rock Station 977 for keeping this going 10 years and 500 episodes now. Oh, and tickets and camping reservations to The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival are on now.
Happy New Year! The New Year is kicking off with a bang starting at 9p tonight with the new video music channel Music From The 412. You can tune in 24/7 starting then and catch all kinds of Pittsburgh area music scene footage, from live performances, interviews, and more. We'll be talking with the spearhead of the project Anthony Lamonde on Sunday night at 7, where you can get the dish on what this great new project is all about. You can also visit www.musicfromthe412.com to learn more as well. But why wait until then? Tune in tonight at 9p.
On Sunday's episode we'll feature music from Royal Honey, The Borstal Boys, Bill Toms & Hard Rain Fan Page, Adrian Niles, Norman Nardini, Billy Price, The Redlines, and Jay Wiley. The Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show, brought to you every Sunday night at 7p by Shady Lady Productions and The Rock Station 977.
It's our annual Local Christmas Music Spectacular tonight on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 at 7p. An episode you can play back through the holidays and enjoy. Tonight's featured artists are:
East Coast Turnaround
The Forty Nineteens
The Fat Henry Band
The Flash Cats
alayna
Isaac Cole Music
Rising Regina
The Meatlocker Recording Studio Collaboration
DaPhunk Band
B.E. Taylor
Mark Hensel
James LeVier
Acoustic Fingers
Chris Buhler
Johnny Angel & the Halos
And a special performance for Tj Klisavage
Join us tonight as we talk with Justin Sarra of N Stuff Music in Blawnox. More than a half century serving the music needs of many a musician. Get the scoop on the history and where they are at today with some other endeavors including a live music venue and a house dedicated to music instruction. We'll feature music from some of the employees that work there along with some new music from Tarquinio-Smith and Acoustic Fingers, plus a tune from Limousine Beach and Transcendance.
Tonight we are joined in the studio by Craig Veltri. Proclaimed as a "country/urban hybrid", he has a great story to tell, which often manifests itself into his music. We were lucky enough to witness that in the studio as he performed for us live and brought a lot of energy for so early in the morning. His brand new video for "Makin' Noise On Music Row" is out now. You can find it as well as all of his music at www.craigveltri.com.
We'll also feature a brand new songs from Chip & The Charge Ups and Melinda & The Night Sky, a trip back in time with Don Strange and the Doosh Bears, and tune from The Jaded Lips.
It's our once a year live call in show. Bob and Utah taking your calls live in the studio. Give us a call and let's chat about the local music scene. 724.431.4489. We want to hear what you have to say... good or bad, but hopefully the former about this incredible music scene that we have.
On tonight's episode of Grass Roots we are joined by 3 of the 5 members of Dinnerbell Road for some fun conversation, in studio performances, new music, and a round of Pet Peeves. Tune in to catch up on what all is going on with the band these days and hear those new tunes. We'll also feature music from Black Ridge, who just dropped a brand new records, The Borstal Boys, who are taking a break to make a new record, past Grassy Award winning band Half Wheel, and Domenic Fusca, from his new effort that just dropped this past summer.
Bundle up tonight with the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7... Bob and Utah brining you another episode on the Western PA music scene. Tonight we go a bit to the central part of the state as we welcome in John Samanka and Greg Long of the band Lone Crow Rebellion. The band just released a brand new single with more in the works and a back catalog that is well worth checking out. We'll feature their music tonight as well as music from Steel Mill Rising, multi Josie Award winning band SourMash, upcoming guest Craig Veltri, and Rebel Revolver.
What a great time at the Fourth Annual Scare-o-Derma last night, Bob and Utah and the whole Butler Music Scene were onsite! Tonight we discuss another benefit coming up... A Salute To Veterans. We sit down and talk with Terry Blair of the band Para Bellum, the organizer of the event and one of the performing musicians. The benefit is being held for Guitars For Vets - Butler, PA, a great organization we've discussed multiple times on the show. The event even features a special comedy appearance by Jenn Remone. On the show tonight you'll hear music from Alayna, Melissa Quinn Fox, The Wire Riots, Para Bellum, Mo Nelson, Dayshift, and The Redlines. We are also back with a very popular segment tonight, so you don't want to miss that.
Tonight we talk with Jenifer Lynn Baker about the upcoming 4th Annual Johnny KaTT Memorial Show - Scare-O-Derma at Lyndora Hotel on Nov 5. Catch the back story and hear about the cause benefitting Fostering Music in KaTT's name. We'll feature music as part of the event from Lost Minds featuring Johnny KaTT on drums, a previously in-studio recorded performance from Jenifer, Zach Rovito, and Frank Russo. We'll also feature music from Miss Freddye, Jeff Trish, Donny Eozzo, and Koz.
Join us tonight at 7pm on The Rock Station 97.7fm (online with Spotify or at www.977Rocks.com). We are joined in studio by Rachael Kathryn Bell aka Little Luna. Check out the incredible story of this young local native who has gone off an done big things for herself. We'll debut some of her new music and encourage you to check out her web page at: www.littlelunamusic.com.
We'll also feature music from Sydney Mack, Steel Mill Rising, ROVER, and James LeVier. We'll also remember local music icon Wally Wright with some brand new Skell featuring Wally on vocals.
Join us tonight as we talk with Mar's Mayor Gregg Hartung about some of the events that happen in Mar's as well as some recent issues with Brown Paper Tickets, a ticketing company that handles events. We are hopeful for a swift resolution and the continued success of both entities. We'll feature music from The Bail Jumpers, The Commonheart, Junkman's Widow, Dizzy Woosh, Bill Toms & Hard Rain Fan Page, Noble Hops, Jeff Fetterman Band, and Brooke Annibale.
Conversations with Chip... That's our theme for tonight as we welcome back one of our most regular guests, Chip Dominick of Chip & The Charge Ups. We are going to talk all things, well, #chipchat related in a way, and we'll just catch up and see what's new and in the works. Of course you'll hear some of his music along with Amber-Alexis, Paging Doctor Moon, Evan Brice, and Low Life Drifters. We'll also get caught up on some cool stuff that has gone down and cool stuff that is coming up.
Join us tonight as we talk with Tom from Cooper's Lake Campground and a representative of the Blues Society of Western Pennsylvania for the upcoming Homebrews 'n Blues event this coming weekend. We'll feature music from some of the artists performing as well as tunes from The Shiners, Rover, The Forty Nineteens, and Sidney Mack.
Tonight we have a legend coming at you... 50 years in the making... Mr. Billy Price. It's been a few years since we've had him on so we are going to get caught up with what's been happening and hear about his new box set "50+ Years Of Soul". Oh, and you know there's gonna be some stories too! We'll feature some tunes of his as well as music from The Jukehouse Bombers, a brand new one from Black Ridge, The Commonheart, and Mark DeMeno.
Tonight we are going to recap a couple of great weekends of music and discuss some upcoming items as well. We'll feature music from Low Life Drifters, Jeff Fetterman Band, The Rust Project, The Borstal Boys, Justin Wade Band (we have a remote segment with Justin as well), Shawn Hartman, Harmony Hot Haus, Red Room Effect, Brandon B. Green, Chuck Moses and The Trash Bandits, Crushing Ground, and The Stage of Dreams.
Jordan McLaughlin, James LeVmikkiier, Lone Crow Rebellion, Dinnerbell Road, Jim Gallgher, The Cheats, Roton Hinge, @jimmy mac and the attack, Soulful Femme, Changing Tymz, Paging Doctor Moon.
Tonight we catch up with Domenic Fusca who recently dropped a brand new EP which you'll get to hear in its entirety tonight. Need a high energy passionate solo act for your venue or event? Contact Domenic!
We'll also feature music from A Common Crown, The Jeff Stadler Project, SourMash, and The Faintest Glow. Plus a special listener edition of Pet Peeves.
Tonight Bob and Utah catch up with Brian Drusky of Drusky Entertainment. Drusky was heavily involved in the legislative and simply put, survival efforts to assist independent promoters and venues during the pandemic. Out of that a new collaboration of independents was born called D Tour, which he'll discuss as well. We'll feature some musicians from some of his upcoming shows as well as some other local artists. Check out Michael Christopher, Chip & The Charge Ups, Mark Ferrari, Chuck Moses, NO BAD JUJU, Crack the Sky, Slam Band & Sam, and Alayna. And in tonight's episode we throw out the Pet Peeves challenge to our listeners... let us know what your Pet Peeves are about our local music scene.
Our 10th Anniversary episode....We will feature 2 songs from each year on tonight's episode, so it's a good one to just turn up the volume to and crack a cold one.
TONIGHT! The 2022 Grassy Award Nomination Show. Tune in to hear the 12 bands nominated for this years coveted award.
Tonight we are joined in the studio by Dale Mangold of the band The Argonauts, a 9 piece band of heroes that hail from the mythical land of Pittsburgh. The band is made up of seasoned area musicians and has been around for a couple of years now. After covid related delays in the release of their debut album, it is finally here. Tune in and get the scoop. Well also feature music from Beast Brigade, The Borstal Boys, Steel Mill Rising, and current Grassy Award throne holders, Half Wheel.
Tonight on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show we get a chance to catch up with the band SourMash. Long time area veteran musicians and recent winners and nominees in several categories for The Josie Music Awards. They will also be headlining Friday night on July 22 at the Butler Bikes & BBQ event. You'll hear some of their tunes and get the scoop on where all you can catch them live.
We've also got music from Pierce Dipner, James LeVier, Rurally Bankrupt, and Roton Hinge.
We got the concert calendar as well as our "should be nominated for something" segment Pet Peeves. Plus we'll be talking The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival 2022.
Our guest tonight is BGreen Music, aka Brandon Green. He'll be treating us to some great live music from the Grass Roots studio and giving us some insight into his background. We'll also feature music from Domenic Fusca, Black Ridge, Royal Honey, and Bill Toms & Hard Rain. Plus our overrated Pet Peeves segment!
Tonight on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show we'll be featuring music from Bradley Scott Malone, Joe Patrick and Four on the Floor, Curtis and the SHAKERZ, The Shiners, Terry Lee Spencer, Dinnerbell Road, No Exit, Para Bellum, John Vento, Alyssa Hankey, Ben valasek and the growlers, Acoustic Fingers, and The Mo Nelson Band.
In the studio with us tonight is Zach Rovito. He'll be discussing how he first got into music, got out of it, and then dove back in full force with some of the area's biggest names in the scene. We'll also hear about his new project The Rust Belt Rhythm, and to top it all off he's going to treat us to a full live in studio set.
We are also going to pay tribute to a local music scene legend, Christopher Buhler, who's music we have shared not only on the Grass Roots show throughout our history, but also in regular rotation on The Rock Station 97.7. The influence he had on the lives of so many in our community will continue to live on not only through music but through our daily deeds. You will be missed.
Our weekly Pet Peeves segment returns and we also have a couple of on location remotes to share. We had a chance to talk to Dan Kos out at Missing Links Brewery during a recent Noble Hops show.
We welcome into the studio Aris Paul of the Aris Paul Band. Get the story behind this Southside power trio and enjoy a great live performance live from the studio. We'll also feature music from The Stage of Dreams, Chuck Moses and The Trash Bandits, Melissa Quinn Fox, and Lone Crow Rebellion.
We talk with Brian and Tony of The Redlines about their new EP "Kick Out Today". We also encourage you to check out their new video from the albums single "Runnin' With The Pack."
We'll also feature music from Lone Crow Rebellion, new stuff from Jordan McLaughlin, The Doubles, and a flash back to Rising Regina. Of course we'll be talking about The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival 2022 and a bunch of other cool things going on in the music scene.
We welcome back to the studio Alayna. Alayna has been busy as usual since we last spoke and will be dropping a new single this Friday which you will get to hear tonight. She always treats us to some in studio performances and fun as well. We'll also have her co-writing and now partner in life, Adam, on the show as well. Plus we talk with Lyle Borger about Ragoo Festivoo. We'll also feature a new single from Gary Burk III with Love and Theft, Pierce Dipner Music, Para Bellum, and our old friend Jeff Fetterman.
Lot of fun and great music for you. Featured artists are: TC DAVIS, Wojo, Little Luna, Brandon B. Green, Buffalo Rose, Soul Addiction, Overload In Stereo, Stone Cold Killer, The Head Trips, The Argonauts, Sub-Artic Beach Party, and A Common Crown.
We talk with Jon Marchewka of RFL Records, a local independent label with a very impressive roster. We'll feature some of the artists from that roster such as Jeff Carlson Band, PLAYHOUSE, Alex Meister, and Thomas Carlsen's Transmission. You can find additional artists at www.rflrecords.com.
We'll also feature music from Walker and the Rebellion, Mark Ferrari (both playing this years The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival 2022), Soulful Femme, and Harlot O'Scara.
Tonight we feature the band Para Bellum on the show, fast becoming a mainstay in the local music scene and truthfully, just good people. Tune in and catch up on all the latest, this band has been dropping new music faster than we can play it. We'll also feature music from Melissa Quinn Fox, The Stage of Dreams, SuperMonkey, and The Mad River Men.
Tonight's special guest is Robert Tarquinio of the band WICKED EARTH. It's been a few years since we've caught up with these guys and a lot has happened, including their 5th studio release. Tune in to learn more, plus more music from Mike Mo Nelson, Elizabeth Chase, Self Inflicted, and Zander Demos.
We are joined in the studio by long time area musician Dave Zaccari. You'll get the twists and turns of his history in the music scene and a lot of name dropping. He'll also perform a couple of powerful songs live and we'll feature a couple other tracks of his as well. We've also got music from It Lives, Beast Brigade Band, Frank Russo Solo music, and Adam Fitz Music.
We are excited to have Bob McCutcheon, owner of The Vault Recording Studio in Pittsburgh in the studio with us. Not only is this studio host to some legendary musical equipment, it is fast become legendary on its own by further showcasing the incredible music scene we talk about every Sunday night on this show. We'll feature some music from The Vault from Bradley Scott Malone, The Borstal Boys, Slam Band & Sam, and Royal Honey. We'll also feature music from Melissa Quinn Fox, Jim Gallagher, Doppler Affect, and Overload In Stereo.
Tonight Bob and Utah do some chatting and play a lot of music. You'll hear songs from Charlie Barath, Acoustic Fingers, Domenic Fusca, Curt Ziggler, The Cheats, Moonshine Jasmine, Black Ridge, SuperMonkey, Dave Zaccari, James LeVier, The Last Root, The Stage of Dreams.
We're talking with Stevee Wellons and Cheryl Rinavoto of Soulful Femme. This powerhouse duo has been making a name for itself throughout Western PA and beyond for several years now and tonight you'll learn why. Along with featuring their music, we'll also feature a bunch of other brand new tunes from SourMash, Little Luna, Walker and the Rebellion, and RC Allison.
We talk with Karen Dunn from the Butler VA about all of the veteran music related programs she runs. A lot of good stuff from a health aspect on how much music can cure. You also learn ways you can help out as well. Karen is a huge supporter of the local music scene and it is awesome how she has tapped into that to do so much good for those who struggle. We'll also feature music from Doug Carnahan, Paging Doctor Moon (Kirsten Heibert), Gary Burk III, Tom Panei, Para Bellum, the Noble Hops, Sumpin' Fierce, and Dinnerbell Road with Jenifer Lynn Baker.
Episode 501 coming at you with legendary Butler native Greg Marra in the studio with us. We go to sit down with Greg before he left town from his run of shows in the area and caught up on all the activities he has had going on over the last couple of years. It's been a strange period time but Greg found plenty to focus on with, not only his music, but a documentary that he in the stages of wrapping up as well. Tune in to learn all about it. Also, we have some music coming at you as Shady Lady Records has dusted off the label and has been working at The Leaning Studio of Greene with singer/songwriter James LeVier to bring some of his music to your ears. Tune in for a brand new single from James and a quick catch up call with him, as well as a new single from Para Bellum. We'll also feature music from No More Daisies and Juvenile Characteristics.
500 episodes... that is what we are celebrating today. From the the first time we hit the airwaves on July 1, 2012 to today. 500, with no signs of slowing down. What an incredible music scene here in Western PA and surrounding areas and to get to shine a small spotlight on that every Sunday night has been a thrill.
Tonight's guest is Daniel Butch from The Stage of Dreams. Check out the concept of this band and the music they are making, as well as get a glimpse into some of the other bands Dan is a part of. We'll also feature new music from Half Wheel, Moonshine Jasmine, Justin Wade Band, and new one from SuperMonkey.
Join us tonight as we talk with Tedi Brunetti,the Queen of Pittsburgh. She'll discuss her long career in the music scene as well as her latest efforts. Great conversation! We'll also feature music from Mo Nelson Band, Montana Bob, Melissa Quinn Fox, and the Man Cave Music Corp.
Tonight's guest is Mark Hensel of No Exit / Skyhook Records. Mark has been a part of the local music scene for decades and has reignited his past music project No Exit. Check out some of the new tunes and some stuff from the past. We'll also feature music from Jimmy Mac and The Attack, Mob Scene, Curtis and the SHAKERZ, and The Stage of Dreams.
tonight as we welcome back to the show Mark Ferrari, who has been incredibly busy since we last spoke. You've heard Mark's music on our show and in regular rotation throughout the years. He'll get us caught up on where he is and let us spin some new stuff. We'll also feature music from The Dead End Streets, Miss Freddye, Brian K Shaffer, and The Borstal Boys.
Tonight we're just going to take a minute to breathe and play you a bunch of music, so kick back and relax, turn it up, and tell your friends to do the same. 7pm on 97.7fm or stream live at www.977Rocks.com.
Music tonight is provided by: Trevolta, Serpent Lord, Isaac Cole, Curt Ziggler, God Hates Unicorns, Frank Russo, Charlie Barath, Sam Stucky, Middle Finger, Water Trash, Transcendence, WICKED EARTH, Steel Mill Rising, SILK9, Doug Carnahan, and Noble Hops.
It's our Year In Review episode where we'll look back at 2021 and make note of some of the incredible highlights from the past year. We began to see a return to live shows, including in our own Grass Roots studio where we welcomed back guests and in-studio performances. Some venues closed while others opened or opened their doors to live music. Virtual concerts saw quite a surge as well, utilizing the internet to keep the music going and raise money to help some venues who were struggling. Members of the music scene stepped up and got involved on a political level bringing a lot of attention to the plight of music in general and getting legislative action passed. We were thrilled to feature new music from over 60 artists in our area, as well as have The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival return. We made a lot of new friends this past year. We were also sad to see some bands call it a day, and even sadder to hear of some of our friends and members of this incredible music scene who passed away. We hope you'll join us on our journey through the past year tonight as we'll also feature music from Sos2020pgh, Bradley Scott Malone, Black Ridge, The Hawkeyes, Anger the Ant, Half Wheel (pictured with their 2021 Grass Award. Photo by L. Weber), Para Bellum, Bobby Thompson and the Groove, the Science Fiction Idols, and Skell.
it's our annual Christmas Episode featuring great holiday tunes from local musicians. An episode to enjoy throughout the Holiday Season. Our featured artists this year include Lori Russo and Jim Harpel, The Meatlocker Recording Studio Collaboration, Bryan Cole, Alayna, Washboard Tony and God's Country Band, Lenny Collini, Noble Hops Music, George Fischer, Chip & The Charge Ups, B.E. Taylor, The Forty Nineteens, Gary Burk III, Gerry Stanick, Mark Ferrari, Rick Moses, and Fist Fight in the Parking Lot.
Tonight we sit down with Kirsten Heibert of Paging Doctor Moon fame. A native of the area who has travelled extensively and performed in many different avenues musically. She'll treat us to a live song in the studio plus songs from her CD. Check her story out, we think you'll find it quite fascinating. We'll also feature music from The Cheats, Mary Lou Scherder, No Exit, and The Forty Nineteens.
Tonight on the program we are joined by Christy Stitt of Fostering Music AND the band Halfway Down as we discuss the upcoming Fostering The Spirit - A Christmas Benefit Concert for Fostering Music happening Saturday December 11 at the Freeport Event Center. It's our final Rock Done Right Tour Stop of 2021 brought to you by Liberty Corner Tavern and NextHome Dynamic. Get the scoop tonight and also learn about this incredibly talented upcoming group of musicians. We'll feature music from: Mark DeMeno, Last Root, J Roger Davis, Chip & The Charge Ups, George C Fischer with castashadow, Amanda Noah, Welcome2earth, and Jim Gallagher.
It's that time of year again folks... the Live Call In Show where Bob and Utah take your calls. We'd love to hear from you, let us know about your local scene, favorite bands, your band, make a request, and lets just talk local music. 724-431-4489 is the number.
It's a Friendsgiving Sunday and we'll be coming at you tonight at 7p with another episode of the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show. Tonight we feature long time musician and front man of After The Fall, Doug Carnahan. This will be a different glimpse into another side of Doug outside of his hard hitting efforts with ATF, featuring music from his solo effort "The Lighter Side Of Dark". We'll also feature music from Harlot O'Scara, The Hawkeyes, Sumpin' Fierce, and Chuck Moses and the Trash Bandits.
It's Sunday and that means tonight at 7pm Bob and Utah bring you another installment of the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 Show. Our guests tonight are Steel Mill Rising, a young and talented group that recently released a new album titled "Highway Traveler". Hear their story, hear their music. In a belated salute to Veterans Day we'll also feature tunes from Dinnerbell Road, Acoustic Fingers, Joe Patrick and Four on the Floor, and Para Bellum.
Tonight, it's the ATTACK of Jimmy Mac! Live in the studio with us will be Jimmy Mac and The Attack. We'll get treated to some down right nasty blues with a couple of cuts live from our studio and a couple from their debut album "One For The Blues". But before that we will be talking with John (Shawn Fogle) and June Carter (Angelina Poole) Cash about the upcoming The Cash Out Show LIVE at Freeport Event Center on November 13, sponsored by NextHome Dynamic and our sister station WBUT Radio. They will even treat us to a couple of live songs from our studio. We also feature music from Michael Christopher and Chip & The Charge Ups.
Tonight on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 Show, Bob and Utah sit down with Brian Shaffer and discuss his long history in the local (and regional/national) music scene, and what he's up to today. You can check him out at www.briankshaffer.com.
Brian will perform a couple of songs live in the studio (including a brand new one!) and also feature a couple recorded songs of his. We'll also feature music from Sunset Over Mars, Welcome 2 Earth, Yigga Digga and Beast Brigade.
We have a wide ranging show coming at you as we check in with friends from Louisville and a native of the area who now lives in California. We will also pay tribute to a friend of all who was a vital part of our music scene, Walter Wright. Guests and music tonight include: Amy from gravel & spiders, Black Ridge, LIttle Luna, Murder for Girls, Everett Vazzana, Domenic Fusca, (kaj) and Skell.
Our guest tonight, Isaac Cole, has a LONG history with the Butler Radio Network and made his move to Nashville when he was 18 and is doing quite well for himself. He has a brand new album out called "The Fifth" and it's a good one. Hear his story and his music tonight on The Rock Station 97.7fm or stream us online at www.977Rocks.com. We'll also feature music from Trevolta, Curtis and the SHAKERZ, The Redlines, and castashadow.
Our guest is Charlie Barath, local harp master and more. He's got an incredible new CD out called "Just Me and My Friend(s)". We'll get the scoop on Charlie, his music and his thoughts on the scene. We'll also check in with Brian Seese and Clint Kiddle for the Local Music Madness #6 show coming up October 15 at the Lyndora Hotel. Plus we'll feature music from Dave Zaccari, Royal Honey, Jimmy Adler Blues Band, and The Shiners.
We're catching up with local drummer and music scene icon Matt Ferrante. We'll get the long list of bands he's playing in plus the info you need for the upcoming Rock For LIfe Rocktoberfest 2021 taking place this coming weekend. Always a good time talking with Matt, and we are thrilled he is back behind the kit. Our featured artists tonight are Slim Forsythe, Isaac Cole, The Borstal Boys, A Common Crown, Harlot O'Scara, Half Wheel, Aris Paul Band, and Para Bellum.
We're talking with a couple of members of the melodic Pittsburgh punk band Murder for Girls. We met this band as part of the SOS Pittsburgh Concert Series earlier this year. We think you're going to enjoy what you hear, it's a bit of their own stylings and sound for sure. We'll also feature music from The Forty Nineteens, Jimmy Mac and The Attack, Dinnerbell Road, and OverMyDeadBody.
Tonight on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 we'll be doing some music and discussion. Our featured artists will be Charlie Barath, Jordan McLaughlin, Stampede, Haywire, SourMash, John Vento and Nied's Hotel Band, Gary Pratt, Ashley Puckett, Harlot O'Scara, and Half Wheel.
We are back to having guests, and are joined by Barry Cummings, proprietor of Cummings' Candy and Coffee House, Cummings South, and Cummings West... one of our longest running sponsors. He is also the bassist for REPO MAN and has a long history in the local music scene. Tune in for some great stories and history, as well as music from Scott Neff, Middle finger, Noble Hops, Dempsey, REPO MAN, Jenifer Lynn Baker, Donny Eozzo, and Trevolta.
This Labor Day weekend we'll be doing some recap of The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival 2021 and playing lots of music, some new, from Truckstop, Curt Ziggler, Gene Ritz, Dempsey, Soulful Femme, Justin Wade Band, Little Luna Music, Wine and Spirit Band, Divine Tragedy, and A.C. Jones.
Last week we featured the artists that will be participating in the singer/songwriter in the round plus all of our scheduled Friday acts. Tonight we will take you through the lineup for Saturday, August 28., starting with Moonshine Jasmine feat. Megan Pennington, Cherylann Hawk, The Bail Jumpers, Your Fractured Fairytale, Meathook, Chip & The Charge Ups, Anger the Ant, Alex Matson Music, Miranda Brandon, Juvenile Characteristics, The Borstal Boys, A Common Crown, Shag Dog Melon Head, and Black Ridge.
Tonight it is Preview Show #1 for The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival 2021 coming to Cooper's Lake Campground August 26, 27 and 28, presented by WoodmenLife Chapter 8 Butler, PA, Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania. We will start with the newly added Singer/Songwriter in the round that we will be doing Thursday night as sort of an open house and showcase of local talent. Because we'll decide the order that night, we will showcase these artists alphabetically on tonight's show and then we'll take you from the start of the main event on Friday to the final act for that night. If you don't have your tickets yet, what are you waiting for?
We'll do a quick catch up segement with Half Wheel, who just dropped a new EP called "Believe", and feature a song from that. Then we'll chat with a band from out East called Buckskin Whiskey, who's single Roll On we have featured a few times in the past. We also have music from Royal Honey, Dave Zaccari, and a new single from A Common Crown.
We're catching up with Bradley Scott Malone who is dropping a new CD this month, and then talking to AE Honick, who also has brand new material out as well. We've featured both artists in the past and have received great feedback from them. AE has been doing some travelling as well so we hope to get some perspectives on other scenes. We'll also feature music from the Noble Hops, Transcendence, and Your Fractured Fairytale.
Tonight we talk all things local music here in Western PA. Tonight we talk with a young but veteran band of the scene called Trevolta. These young men have been tearing it up for years with a throwback style of hard rock and heavy metal, and they are preparing to drop their debut EP. Tonight you'll get to hear all about them and hear their music. We'll also feature music from the Aris Paul Band, Buckskin Whiskey, A Common Crown, and The Redlines.
Our featured artist is Gary Pratt, a country artist and singer/songwriter we had the great pleasure of talking with recently. Some great stories tonight and the music to go with them. We'll also feature music from Tedi Brunetti, REPO MAN, Transcendence, Your Fractured Fairytale. AND tonight... hear the lineup for our Thursday Acoustic Singer/Songwriter in the round session happening Thursday August 26.
We welcome Curt Ziggler to the studio for an interview and a spin of some of his latest music. Curt's been involved in the music scene for many years, and we always enjoy getting a perspective from the scene's veteran musicians. We will also feature music from The Little Wretches, The Project Band, Black Ridge, and Amanda James.
Tonight we're bringing you some music and discussion, featuring Chip & The Charge Ups, Meathook, Jason Stobert Music, A.C. Jones, Brandon Payne, Melinda and the Night Sky, Dave Zaccari, Bobby Thompson and the Groove, Crushing Ground, Yigga Digga, Dragline, and Serpent Lord.
TONIGHT! The Grassy Nomination Show!!! 12 artists selected from a field of dozens will be premiered tonight as the finalists for the 2021 Grassy Award. Voting will be open after the show tonight and continue through the month of July and it will be up to YOU... our listeners, to determine who will be announced at The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival 2021 as the winner. Who will join the likes of Highway 4, Shag Dog Melon Head, The Shiners, Nied's Hotel Band, Juvenile Characteristics and 2 time winners Anger the Ant.
We'll be talking with MTS Management Group/MTS Records artist Matt Westin. Some great stories of how he got to where he is now and music to match. We also talk with Eric Rodger from the band Royal Honey on their upcoming new release. We'll also feature music from Royal Honey, Tom Pappas Music, Stationary Pebbles, and Bradley Scott Malone.
Our guest is Melissa Quinn Fox of Melissa Quinn Fox Music. Melissa is a singer/songwriter from the Pittsburgh area with a strong background in Musical Theater that led to playing theme parks in the US as well as over seas. We'll feature some of her music tonight that showcases her powerful voice and her style of story-telling. We'll also talk with Christy Stitt from Fostering Music about this coming weekends next Rock Done Right Tour Stop... Fostering Music's Summer Shindig 2021 Presented By Diehl Toyota at Paradise Park PA. We have plenty of music coming at you as well featuring RC Allison w/Michael Scheer, Half Wheel, Bill Deasy, Mike Mo Nelson, Dirty Lasso, and Alex Matson Music. Thanks for listening, and spread the word.
We're talking with Steve Angert of Sessions at Blueberry Hill. We'll get the story of this unique venue, what it is they do, and some info on the upcoming Rob Keller Benefit on June 12. We will also feature music from Kate Aderman w/ Jazz Byers, The Optimists, Noble Hops Music, Meathook, Shag Dog Melon Head, the Aris Paul Band, Stampede, and Frank Russo Solo music.
Join us for another one of our more frequent guests, probably going all the way back to our first year, Michael Christopher. He's got a brand new CD out called Ten Year Drive and we'll be featuring some of his newer music tonight. We'll also feature new songs from Meathook - Meatlocker Recording Studio, The Borstal Boys, and Soulful Femme, plus recently released Elisa Bonita from SuperMonkey.
Tonight we talk with Curtis Franciscus of Curtis and the SHAKERZ. This dynamic group features long time musicians of the scene with a history in different genres, however at this time in their careers it's all about the blues. We'll also feature music from Robin and Bob, Bill Toms & Hard Rain Fan Page, Alyssa Hankey, and Sydney Mack (Sydney Hutchko).
Join us tonight at 7pm as we chat with Tim Thomas of Second Scene Magazine, an incredible throwback style magazine that covers the music scene, not only here in Pittsburgh, but across the pond as they say as well. This is a great opportunity to not only get some press, but to also contribute content as well. We met Tim through the Sos2020pgh campaign and love the work that he does. We will also pay tribute to Pittsburgh music icon Bobby LaMonde, who sadly passed away. We also feature an interview with Gary Burk III. Our featured artists tonight include the Science Fiction Idols, Gary Burk III, Long Time Comin', God Hates Unicorns, The Borstal Boys, Royal Honey, The Molecule Party, Brianna Blankenship Music, and SuperMonkey.
Tonight we are joined, in the studio, by Bradley Scott Malone. Yes, another in studio interview and performance coming at you and it is a good one. Especially if you are a fan of singer/songwriter/story telling. We also catch up with Brian Drusky of Drusky Entertainment on what is coming down the road for shows as well as their efforts with legislation. We'll also feature music from John Vento - Music, Michael Taco Evans, TeraChain Sky, and Larry Antinozzi.
We have a really cool episode coming at you tonight. If you've been participating with us in the Sos2020pgh Concert Series, then tonight you'll get to learn about the guy behind the live stream... Todd Kaczorowski of Tenband Productions. Todd is also a member of The Ten Band - A Tribute to Pearl Jam. We are going to get into how live streaming can help your event and what it means to the future of live music as well. Plus we'll get some perspectives on our scene from someone who has been in and out of it and has toured the country. Before we get to Todd though, we will be checking in with long time friend of the show Frank Vieira, who has recently dropped a brand new album titled "Limbo Lane". We'll feature a cut from that album as well as new music from Miss Freddye, The Borstal Boys, Royal Honey, Black Ridge, Domenic Fusca, The Shiners, and Cin Farina.
We are talking with Western PA "BIG RIFF" band Yigga Digga. They've just released their 3rd full length album "No Limiter" and are ramping up to hit the road again after being off for all of 2020. We'll recap the Sos2020pgh concert series to date and get you ready for the last episode of Season 2 coming April 28. We'll also feature music from Frank Russo Solo music, Brandon Payne - thatpaynefulmusic, Brian Genovesi and A Common Crown.
Tonight we catch up with long time friend of the show and local music veteran who is now garnering national attention, Justin Wade Kalcevic. He's dropped a new single called "Lonely Road" and has a brand new record sitting in the wings with the Justin Wade Band. What a fun interview this was. We'll also feature music from Megan Pennington, another long time friend of the show Frank Vieira. The Hawkeyes and Desolence.
Tonight's guest is co-host Utah Burgess along with Rob Keller as we discuss all things Shady Lady Productions, Noble Hops Music, Rock Done Right, 11th Frame Bar and Grille, Local Music Series, Sos2020pgh, Gatto Harley-Davidson, Three Rivers Harley-Davidson, the Big Butler Fair, The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival 2021, and more! But wait, that isn't all! This will be the first live in-studio performance since March 16 of last year (2020). You'll hear some brand new music from Noble Hops. But wait, there's more... we'll also catch up on Rob Keller’s road to recovery as well.
Happy Easter from the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show. Join us again tonight at 7pm as we catch up with Anthony Leone from th e band SILK9. They recently dropped their new single "Tear Me Down", as well as a brand new song called "I Won't Carry You", are building up their post-covid touring schedule, and feature a powerhouse lineup. You'll also get a one-time listen to a new song that they don't plan on dropping until later in the year. We'll also feature a brand new song from Robin and Bob, go back a few years to some Shawn Hartman, feature another brand new song from Dave Zaccari that features Chris Compton, and some Water Trash.
Join us at 7pm tonight as we talk with John Hayes of the Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle, a project of Calliope: The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society. John will give our listeners and fellow songwriters a look into what the project does, as well as some deep insights into how he got involved in the project, and how you can be a part as well. We'll feature music from the group including John Hayes and his song Big Ocean, Fall Guys, @JD Little, and Sue Gartland. We'll also feature music from The Redlines, Brian Belonzi Music, Koz, and Mike Mo Nelson. 97.7fm on your radio dial or stream us live at www.977Rocks.com. Brought to you by Shady Lady Productions and The Rock Station 977
Join us tonight at 7p as we talk with Eric Rodger of the band Royal Honey, who also happens to be the same guy who set the Sos2020pgh in motion with his song SOS 2020. You'll hear all about his band, SOS PGH, and get some cool stories on the music scene from days gone by. We also chat with Mark Byars and Cheryl Rinovato about the upcoming Save Moondogs - Virtual Benefit Concert - Fundraiser. We'll also feature music from Justin Wade Band, Norman Nardini Music, Para Bellum, and Code Orange.
Tonight on 97.7fm catch the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show. We'll be talking with local troubadour Alyssa Hankey - Music. Alyssa plays extensively across the region and beyond and features a great collection of her own music as well as her original spin on some of her favorite classic songs. We'll also feature music from the Legendary Hucklebucks, Alayna, Royal Honey, and Sophie Lockhart.
It's coming up on 1 year since our last live in-studio performance by an artist, so we are taking tonight's show to feature just a small sample from all of the incredible artists we've been able to have live in our studio over the years. Our featured lineup tonight includes music from A.C. Jones, Brian Genovesi, Dan Stonerook - Music, Nameless in August, Jenifer Lynn Baker, Cathy Stewart with David Granati, Chris Jamison, Alex Matson Music, Frank Vieira, Robin and Bob, Ray Lanich, Chuck Moses, Cherylann Hawk, and Anger the Ant.
Tonight at 7pm we visit with long time scene veteran Frank Russo, who is finally getting around to recording some of his own music at our long time sponsors The Meatlocker Recording Studio. Tonight you will get to hear some of the music, and get a glimpse into the musical legacy of this family in the area. We will also feature music from Wicked Earth, Chip & The Charge Ups, Red Room Effect, and Black Flower Season.
Tonight we'll be talking with Sam Stucky, who just released a brand new album called "Joelle". And we'll feature some tunes from that album as well. We'll also feature music from Para Bellum, The Forty Nineteens, Klint Macro, and Jordan McLaughlin.
onight we visit with Beaver County Times Entertainment Editor and Columnist Scott Tady. Get the scoop from one of the most knowledgeable and passionate people who write about and feature our scene. Scott's been introducing us to a lot of new music as well, some we will feature tonight.
We are bringing you a bunch of music tonight as well as some light banter as an alternative to the big game. Join Bob and Utah at 7pm on The Rock Station 977 with featured artists Meathook, The Redlines, Sos2020pgh, Half Wheel, Domenic Fusca, Jordan Mclaughlin & AE Honick, Pleazer, REPO MAN, LambLion, Curt Ziggler, The Eldorado Band, and Gary Burk III.
It's Sunday and that means the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 is coming at you at 7pm. Tonight we visit with Megan Pennington for the first time. Pretty cool story, great music, tune in and check it out. We'll also feature music from Melinda and the Night Sky, Crushing Ground, Murder for Girls, and the GypsyCowboys. It's been a busy week for us as well, as we took part in the Sos2020pgh concert series, and kicked off the first Rock Done Right Tour Stop of 2021 with The Southern Fried Rock Show XV.
It's Sunday night, and that means at 7pm Bob and Utah are coming at you with all things local music. Tonight we talk with Susan Bicker and Tim Bazzone of The Rust Project. Typically a cover/tribute band, over the last year the group has been writing and recording their own music which we'll feature tonight, as well as get the scoop on the group. We'll also feature music from the Eastern part of the state with Buckskin Whiskey and their debut single, some Rebel Revolver, a brand new tune from Black Ridge, and taking things out with some Serpent Lord.
tonight at 7p on 97.7fm as we talk with Brian Seese and Tony Vinski of The Redlines on the heels of their brand new album release "Bones Under The Morning Sun". We'll get into the songwriting, the process, as well as the direction of the band and discuss how far they've come in almost the last decade. Of course you'll hear music from the new album as well as music from Curt Zieggler, Royal Honey, Shane Alexander, and Wicked Earth.
Tonight at 7pm we are joined by Mr. Rob Keller, who you've heard us talk about the last few months and is also a frequent guest and integral part of the local music scene. He's going to update us on how he is progressing since his motorcycle accident, and of course we'll talk music as well. Featured music tonight includes: Sos2020pgh, Wicked Earth, Noble Hops Music, Doppler Affect, Big House Pete, The Shiners, (kaj), and Brady Novotny.
Happy New Year! Join us tonight at 7pm for our first episode of 2021 and #443 (give or take a couple) since our inception on July 1, 2012. Tonight we are joined by veteran scene musician "Rocky" Anthony Lamonde a member of The Borstal Boys and producer of a new song and video that will be released on January 8 called "SOS 2020".
Tonight Bob and Utah take a look back at the oddest year in the history of our little show. It was a year that saw the live music performances get practically snuffed out of existence, a year that gave us so many new releases from local artists, and a year where we lost some good friends along the way. It was also a year that Utah did not get suspended, but Bob did! We should have seen the writing on the wall then.
Tonight it is our Christmas Spectacular Episode! One of our favorite shows to put together and listen to each year. Tune us in at 7pm tonight on 97.7fm or stream us at www.977Rocks.com
to hear Christmas classics and originals from Acoustic Fingers, Richard Lynch Band, Lenny Collini, Sophie Lockhart, The Meatlocker Recording Studio Christmas Collaboration, Christopher Buhler, James LeVier, Arte Tedesco, Yigga Digga, John Costa, A.C. Jones, Gary Burk III, B.E. Taylor, Billy Price, Rick Moses, and Skankin' Homer. Merry Christmas to you all from Bob and Utah and thank you for your support and for listening to our little show each week,
Tonight at 7pm on The Rock Station 97.7fm we'll catch up with Miss Freddye , who has a new single out titled "Wade In The Water". Miss Freddye has managed to keep herself busy this year but we'll let her tell you about that when you tune in. We'll also feature a brand new single from John Vento, plus music from Sam Stuckey AE Honick, and Rick Moses.
Tonight at 7pm we welcome to the interview lines Sean Nestor and Jazz Byers of Half Wheel . They've just released a brand new cd out of Rattle Clack Entertainment and the new single "Good Day" is already on fire. If you were at our last Band Jam you may recognize them from the band Homicide Black . Well this is a bit of departure from that! LOL. Anyways, get the scoop on the band, the scene, the new CD.
It's that time of year again folks... the Live Call In Show where Bob and Utah take your calls. We'd love to hear from you, let us know about your local scene, favorite bands, your band, make a request, and lets just talk local music.
Tonight we are joined by singer/songwriter Adam Fitz. We'll also feature music from Mike Mo Nelson, REPO MAN, Half Wheel and The Borstal Boys.
On this episode we welcome back to the show Sophie Lockhart . She has a brand new single out and some new stuff in the wings that you'll get to hear. We'll also discuss the ongoing pandemic and it's effect on the scene, as well as the state and federal Save Our Stages efforts and what you can do to help. We have music from Joel Lindsey, Ben valasek and the growlers , the Highland Brothers Band , and Frank Vieira
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Tonight at 7pm on The Rock Station 97.7 we'll catch up with The Mixus Brothers who have some new material out. Been a while since we've talked to them, but always great material from these guys. We'll also feature the debut single from Para Bellum , a new song from Meathook - Meatlocker Recording Studio , Domenic Fusca , and The Heavy Hive
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Join us at 7pm tonight for another great interview with a good friend of the show, Rob Roush , aka Acoustic Fingers . He's got a brand new CD out and you'll get to hear some of it tonight and catch up on where he's at amidst all of this craziness. We'll also feature music from REPO MAN , Curtis and the SHAKERZ , John Vento, and King Elizabeth
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We are going to talk Scare-O-Derma tonight along with Fostering Music and our next Rock Done Right Tour Stop coming up at Recon Brewing . Christy Stitt of Fostering Music will discuss the program and how your donations can help young kids with music, and Jenifer Lynn Baker will discuss the Scare-o-Derma event itself and the man who's honor it is being held for, Mr. Johnny "KATT" Henricks.
Our guest tonight is Karen Dunn, coordinator for Guitars For Vets - Butler, PA Chapter. She'll be discussing the upcoming Rock to Remember 2020 - Guitars for Vets - Butler, PA Chapter benefit event November 13 at the American Legion Post 778. The event will feature live performances from Guitars for Vets instructor Fred Dillaman, Tom Panei and Jason Anthony, Gary Burk III and Lions in America. Tickets are limited, so get your today. We'll also feature music from Matt Barranti Band, Chip & The Charge Ups, Chuck Moses and the Trash Bandits, and The Hawkeyes.
Tonight we talk with Wayne Webb of the NE Ohio based modern country band Broken Reins and spin some of their material. We'll also feature music from The Shiners , Dying Breed, SourMash, and Black Flower Season.
Tonight we will be speaking with Pittsburgh band Black Ridge front man Paul G. Black Ridge was a Grassy Nominated band this year with their song Celebration and they were also scheduled to make their debut appearance at The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival. We hope to have them back next year. We'll also feature music from Miss Freddye, Cathy Stewart, The Borstal Boys and Matt "Broke" Boland.
Join us tonight at 7pm as we discuss and feature local music again. Tonight we are going back up to Erie to visit with Tommy Link Inc. another singer/songwriter from the area that Utah met at Lavery Brewing Company . We'll play you some of his tunes as well as music from Noble Hops Music, Dinnerbell Road , 2020 Grassy Award winning band Juvenile Characteristics, and Rover.
Tonight we speak with Matt "Broke" Boland , and Erie area artist with some serious energy. We'll feature some of his songs and get his take on things in the scene. We will also talk with Speedfreak Motorsports Shop Night about their upcoming annual shop party. Featured music from King Elizabeth, AE Honick, The Clarks, and The Shiners
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Join Bob and Utah tonight as we talk Shady Lady Studio Productions and Records 15th Anniversary and the upcoming Rock Done Right celebration September 19 at Missing Links Brewery. Get some stories, memories, background and hear some great music. We'll also be talking current music events as well and update you on our friend Rob Keller and his road to recovery and how you can help.
We talk with Jimmy Suvoy about his life on the road with music, his long time friendship with Rob Keller, and local music scenes. Jimmy has moved back to the area and is available for booking. We also featured music from The Shiners, The Commonheart, TC DAVIS, and Cherylann Hawk Music.
Bob talks with Domenic Fusca , a native of the Pittsburgh region who moved away and has since returned, so we'll get that perspective on music scenes as well learn about Domenic and his music. We'll also feature music from Stephen Rubinosky feat Nadine Draganac, Samantha Sears Music, Rick Moses, and Acoustic Fingers
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Congratulations to Juvenile Characteristics for winning the 2020 Grassy Award.
Join us for our Band Jam Pity and Grassy Award announcement show tonight at 7pm on The Rock Station 977
Just put your dial at 97.7fm or stream us live at www.977Rocks.com. We are going to feature all of the past Grassy Award winning songs in addition to announcing this years winner. Mark your calendars for next year, August 27 and 28 and keep supporting local live music.
On tonight's show we talk with Maleena Dominick / Music By Maleena about her debut album Bruises To Prove It. We recently had her on the show with her bust out song "Don't Forget Me" and have also featured her along with her father Chip Dominick, as she is a member of Chip & The Charge Ups as well.
Join us tonight, August 9th as we get to know Black Flower Season. They have a great debut CD out that is connected with Cobblesound Recording Co. We've featured a couple of songs already from this great recording, and you can hear more tonight. We'll also feature music from Changing Tymz, brand new stuff from Acoustic Fingers and Maleena Dominick, and Michael Taco Evans.
Tonight's episode features a lot of music and some talk with your hosts. We'll feature music from The Shiners, Mary Lou Scherder, J Roger Davis, John Vento - Music, After The Fall, Rule Of Two, Dinnerbell Road, Frank Vieira, Black Flower Season, Jeff Fetterman, Greg Marra, and Bobby Thompson and the Groove.
Tonight on the Grass Roots Show we catch up with rising country artist Gary Burk III. We'll also feature music from Donny Eozzo, Wine and Spirit Band, Dave and Megan Franzi, and the Noble Hops Music.
Tonight at 7pm we are having a special episode dedicated to what you, fans of live music, can do to help Save Our Stages and keep the music playing. The music industry and everything associated with it has been one of the hardest hit during the recent Coronavirus pandemic. It's not only been the music though, the far reaching effects into all of our communities had been very painful. We'll talk with Brian Drusky and Adam Valen of Drusky Entertainment tonight about the Save Our Stages campaign, as well as NIVA... the National Independent Venue Association, and what they and what you can do to help this cause.
Tonight on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show we'll feature New Castle based band Rover, a young and very talented up and coming band. Get their story and listen to some of their music. We'll also feature music from Curtis and the SHAKERZ, Chuck Moses and The Trash Bandits, Domenic Fusca, and Brooke Annibale.
Tonight on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 at 7pm on The Rock Station 97.7 we will visit with Rob Keller of The Shiners to discuss his upcoming Hoka Hey Jam benefit concert.
It's here... the long awaited Grassy Nomination show airs tonight at 7pm. Voting will commence July 1st and run through the month of July. After weeks of compiling lists and days of virtual arm-wrestling, we have our 12 nominees to present to you tonight. We think you'll find it to be a very diverse list. Eligibility is simple... 1) You must still be an active artist 2) The nominated song must be in regular rotation, and 3) You didn't win the year before. The nominees are not just Bob and Utah's choice either, the on-air radio personalities at the station play a key role in selecting who should make the cut as well, based on listener requests, feedback, and their own experience in the world of radio. Our great friend Linda creates a very unique award every year to present, which we will most likely do during our cancelled The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival weekend, August 22.
Join us at 7pm tonight for another epic episode of the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show. Tonight we'll check in with The Redlines and hear what they have been up to. We know for certain they have been very busy over the last few months and they'll fill you in on what to expect. We'll also feature music from The Lone Pines, TeraChain Sky, The Forty Nineteens, and Larry Antinozzi.
Tonight on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 we visit with Terry Diane McCabe from across the border... border of Ohio that is. Get the scoop on their brand of music as well as their Raven Faith Records. We'll also feature music from The Bail Jumpers, Tim Vitullo Band, Rippin' Cigs, and Montana Bob Sweitzer.
Join us tonight as we talk with Cathy Stewart and David Granati about Cathy's new music project. We'll feature some of the songs coming up from it as well as catch up with her, as she has been a past guest on our show. We'll also feature music from Black Flower Season, Justin Wade Band, Matt Westin, and Code Orange
Tonight on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show we feature guest and guitar virtuoso Brady Novotny Music. We'll also feature music from Curtis and the SHAKERZ, Trevolta, Ashley Mullens, and After The Fall.
Tonight at 7pm we welcome back to the show Samantha Sears Music. Samantha has been a frequent guest on the show going back several years and is a prominent Central and Western PA musician. We'll also feature some of her music as well as music from Alayna, Marty Zundel Music, Juvenile Characteristics, and Black Ridge.
Tonight we talk with Maleena Dominick, solo artist and member of Chip & The Charge Ups. Get some youth perspective on the music scene and hear about her new single dedicated to 2020 Seniors around the world.
Tonight on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show Bob will be catching up with Butler area native Greg Marra. Greg is kind enough to let us debut a brand new single that he did with Butler area drummer Chris Compton called "Colliding Consciousness". Greg also hosts his own podcast that you can find here: Iconoclast Music Podcast.
Tonight at 7pm on 97.7fm we'll be chatting with Matt Aquiline of The Dead End Streets. He'll do a couple of acoustic live takes as well as some recorded stuff from the band including their latest single "The Time Has Come".
Happy Easter. Tonight's guest will be Michael Stover of MTS Management Group/MTS Records. Get the ins and outs on what independent musicians can do, and take a listen to some of MTS's roster with music from Gary Burk III, Matt Westin, Ashley Puckett, and John Vento - Music / Nied's Hotel Band.
Join us tonight for another quarantine airing of the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7. Bob and Utah will be doing a little discussion and a lot of music!
Tonight on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show we'll talk with Marty Zundel of Marty Zundel Music. Marty has been a past guest a couple of times, a living breathing encyclopedia of country music, and a great songwriter and performed. We've been waiting to have him on since his last album "Six Hundred Miles" dropped last fall. Although it would have been nice to have him perform in the studio, you'll still hear some great stories and history tonight. We'll also feature music from Wine and Spirit Band, Joe Thompson, Noble Hops Music, and Ben Valasek.
Tonight at 7pm we visit with rising country star A.C. Jones. She'll play some songs in the studio and we'll also feature her latest single "Castle". (NOTE: Our shows are pre-recorded. Please understand that she will not actually be in the studio tonight. We are taking all precautions for safety that have been recommended). We'll also feature music from The New Morning Sunrise, a brand new song from Justin Wade Band, Rover, and Elias Khouri.
Tonight on The Rock Station 97.7 at 7pm, we are back with another episode of local music. Tonight's guest is Dan Stonerook - Music... a unique blend of Americana and Folk Music and some damn good story telling. He'll play a couple of songs live in the studio and we'll feature a couple more of his new effort titled "Very Stable Genius".
Join us tonight as we celebrate our 400th episode of the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show at 7pm on The Rock Station 97.7 fm (stream live at www.977Rocks.com). We'll share a couple of memories and feature a bunch of music tonight including some live in-studio performances. Tonight's artists are: Chet Vincent and The Big Bend, FolkHammer, Alex Matson, Lyle Borger, Noble Hops Music, Miss Freddye's Home Cookin' Trio, Washboard Tony and Son, Castashadow, Cathy Stewart, Samantha Sears Music, Jonah Baybrook, and Rob Williams and The Bluesdrivers.
Join us tonight for a replay of our interview with Jim Donovan of Jim Donovan & Sun King Warriors. We'll feature some of his songs as well as songs from Ashley Puckett, Chip & The Charge Ups (who were just announced as joining the bill on The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival 2020), The Forty Nineteens, and A Common Crown.
Tonight at 7 on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show, we'll talk with entertainment lawyer Rocco Cozza / Law Office of Rocco E. Cozza. He'll discuss some legal aspects of the music business as well as running yourself like a business, which we discuss often on our show. We'll also feature music from Tony Barge, The Shiners, Fire Gods, Justin Wade Band, Chuck Moses and the Trash Bandits, Cherylann Hawk, Donnie Iris and the Cruisers, and The Bail Jumpers.
Tonight we visit with long time friend of the show Frank Vieira, who just dropped his brand new single "Heart Broke". Tune in as we catch up with Frank and here some in-studio live performances as well. We'll also feature music from Mike Mo Nelson, A.C. Jones, The Hawkeyes, and Code Orange.
Tonight at 7pm we'll be talking with Jim Donovan of Jim Donovan & Sun King Warriors. Great interview with some cool history and great jams. The Sun King Warriors have some cool shows coming up in 2020, so give them a LIKE and follow along, check out the tunes, catch the vibe. We'll also feature music from Ashley Puckett, Chip & The Charge Ups, The Forty Nineteens, and A Common Crown.
It's Super Bowl Sunday, a day of many Replays so we figured we'd do a Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 Replay ourselves. We had some "issues" a couple of weeks ago (which will be discussed tonight) and wanted to feature our interview with long time Pittsburgh music legend Arte Tedesco again. We'll also play music from Vit DeBacco Music, the Highland Brothers Band, The Fire Gods, and the Noble Hops Band.
Tonight on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show we are joined by Mr. Sam Stuckey, who just released a brand new EP titled "Euphonic Premier" (get it?). Anyways, it's a great fun CD and we'll be featuring some tracks from it as well as talking with Sam about all things music. We'll also feature songs from Doppler Affect, Harmony Hot Haus, The Bail Jumpers and Bobby Thompson and the Groove, who are currently on their way to Memphis to represent Pittsburgh in the International Blues Competition. We wish them luck!
Tonight at 7pm on The Rock Station 97.7fm we sit down with all 5 members of A Common Crown and discuss the intricacies of Amish bread making. We also talk about their brand new EP "The Reckoning" that has dropped and their upcoming CD release for it. You can hear the entire EP tonight but that is no reason not to get your own copy or go to the show. We'll also feature music from John Vento - Music, Chip & The Charge Ups, Joe Thompson, and the Honeyriders.
Tonight on the Grass Roots show we sit down and talk with Pittsburgh music icon Arte Tedesco. He just dropped a brand new CD, his first in many years, with a packed house at his CD release party. Catch up with Pittsburgh's "Dangerous Man" and listen to some of his new tunes. We'll also feature music from Black Ridge, Rockin' Ron Lantz, After The Fall, and Brian Genovesi, who also just released a new CD.
Tonight we kick off the new year talking with 2 time Grassy Award winning band Anger the Ant, who released a new CD back in November. Recorded at long time sponsor The Meatlocker Recording Studio, we get the inside scoop on their latest effort and current situation with the band. We'll also feature music from Rick Bruckner & The Brotherhood, FolkHammer, Brady Novotny Music, and Marty Zundel Music.