Erie Music History Podcast

In 1966, the Seagrams, a rock-n-roll band made up of four teenage girls from Academy High School, was playing local Erie venues. But in the summer of 1967, the band got an agent in New York City who changed their name to The Female Monkees and sent them on tour of the East Coast and Canada. This episode chronicles what must have been a memorable few years for the young members of the Seagrams/Female Monkees. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6PM-9PM.  For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage. www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Before he became the bass player for Donnie Iris and Cruisers in 1992, Paul Goll played in Erie bands like The Web of Sound, Anacrusis, and Real To Reel in the 1960s and 1970s. In the 1970s he left Erie for Florida and toured up and down the East Coast with his band Powerglide for over a decade before returning to Erie to Play in Mr. Gone. Throughout those years, he has played with some of Erie's finest rock-and-roll musicians, and he still gets to play with his long-time friend Marty Lee in Donnie Iris's band. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History Podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6-9.  If you would like to support the podcast, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6. For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage.  www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

A lot of Erieites know Tony Stefanelli only for the great chocolate he makes at Romolo Chocolates. What they don't realize is that he's been involved in the local music scene since the late 1960s, first as a guitarist and guitar teacher, and then as one of the area's premier jazz bassists. In this episode, he talks about everything from playing guitar in some rough bars back when he was a teenager to joining the popular band Wave and finally meeting up with his long-time jazz bandmates Frank Singer and Joe Dorris.Thanks again to the JPT Foundation (https://jptfoundation.com/)  for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo 4 days a week and is available for rentals. For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage.  (https://www.2manhappyhour.com/) www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

I call him by his pseudonym, Danny White, but he refers to himself in this episode simply as GOD. From the late 1970s through the 1980s, Danny Smith played in some of the most original and unique bands in Erie (e.g., X-Whites, Generic Beat, Wiggling Judies, Rub The Buddah). His antics onstage were legendary, and occasionally would end up with him wearing little or nothing by the end of a show. In this frenetic interview, I try to tame the wild man long enough for him to coherently tell me his story ... and it was worth it. Don't miss this one!P.S. You might not want to listen to this one with the kids around. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6PM-9PM.  Many thanks to folks like Angelo Phillips, Tom Lane, and Mike Miller who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6. For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage.www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Send us a Text Message.After learning to play guitar at age 17 in the mid 1960s, Dave Van Amburg would spend the next 11 years playing solo and in bands such as Back Country Jam and Calico. Then he took a 40-year break from music. In 2013, he began playing again in bands such as 2Blue, Bootlegger Bible Club, Matty B & the Dirty Pickles, House of Rhythm, The V Band, and others, and he hasn't let up. Listen to Dave's fascinating and inspiring musical journey in episode 78.Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6PM-9PM.  Many thanks to folks like Angelo Phillips, Tom Lane, and Mike Miller who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6. For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage.www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Send us a Text Message.As the bass player for The Snowmen back in the 70s, Bill Miller experienced the rise of that band's popularity in Erie and their subsequent move to California where they played famous venues like the Whisky a Go Go and recorded their music video. When he returned to Erie, he continued to play in top bands like Wave and Rhythm Method, and today he still plays in Gypsy Heart.Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6PM-9PM.  For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage.www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Since graduating from Academy in 1976, Dale Meyer has almost continually been drumming locally, mostly in country bands for the likes of Tulsa, The Rudler Brothers, Southwind, and Nighthawk. He even once played a Kenny Rogers at the request of ... Kenny Rogers himself! In recent years, you can find him playing cajon with The Acoustic Jukebox and hosting his own "Driveway Jams" with various musicians he's played with and come to know over the years. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6PM-9PM.   Many thanks to folks like Angelo Phillips, Tom Lane, and Mike Miller who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6. For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage.www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

 In his day job, Ron Seggi interviews some of the biggest stars in showbiz on his syndicated radio show. But since the early 1970s when he was "Ronnie Gee" on Erie radio, he was also singing in the evening in his bands that played many of the local lounges. In fact, in 1972, one of his songs was among the 141 country songs nominated for a GRAMMY (he got to attend the show!).  Living in Florida now, Ron talks in this episode about how he got involved in performing, what he's doing today, and he even discusses some of his radio background. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6PM-9PM.   Many thanks to folks like Angelo Phillips, Tom Lane, and Mike Miller who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6.  For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage.www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

If you're a drummer in Erie, it's likely you've encountered Pat Ross. He's the owner of Let There Be Drums, and he's been actively playing in bands since the 1970s, including Endless Summer, Briton, Lake Effect, Encore, and many more. He talks about all of it in this episode. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6PM-9PM.  Many thanks to folks like Angelo Phillips, Tom Lane, and Mike Miller who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6. For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage. www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Vocalist Paula Holmes talks about her early bands while still in school and then joining the Ruby Port Band in 1971 right after graduating from Strong Vincent. Ruby Port became the  house band at the Calabrese Club in Little Italy.  Later she covers her time playing in Christian rock band Clockwise and meeting her husband, who was a touring musician at the time. Paula would continue to sing in bands throughout the years and reconnect with some of her former bandmates whenever she would return to Erie.Listen to Paula on her Soundcloud account.Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6PM-9PM.   Many thanks to folks like Angelo Phillips, Tom Lane, and Mike Miller who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6.  For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage.www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Not only did Chuck Leone play keyboards in many local bands like Anacrusis, Silverlight, Wave, The Cows, and Mr. Gone, he also traveled up and down the East Coast in a Tampa, FL-based band called Powerglide. In this episode, he talks about playing in Erie during the 1970s and '80s, his time on the road, and opening for artists/bands like Johnny Rivers, Foreigner, and Steppenwolf. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6PM-9PM.  Many thanks to folks like Angelo Phillips, Tom Lane, and Mike Miller who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6. For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage.www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Rick Krasinski has played in many bands, some of which include the Monarchs, Aura, Pluto, Tite Endz, The Breeze, Nightshift, The Return, Heartless, and the Lone Rider Band. At 69, he continues to play steady gigs as the drummer and one of the singers in Twisted Lid. In this interview, we go back into his time machine (which is actually another of his band names) to relive some of his favorite music moments, including a gig at the 1978 Moon Meadows Rock-N-Roll Festival.Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6PM-9PM.  Many thanks to folks like Angelo Phillips, Tom Lane, and Mike Miller who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6. For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage.www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

After he was an Avenger, Denny Fabrizi was ... a Cow? Yes, the long-time Erie accordion player and keyboardist once played in a band called the Avengers in 1966, and then in 1974 he joined the popular Erie band The Cows. He played in various other bands throughout the years — including a long stint in Lake Effect — and in recent years has been a part of the reformed Ruby Port. At 75, he's also joined a new band called Rewind that will debut in the Spring of 2024.  Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6-9.   If you would like to support the podcast, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6. For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage.  www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

He's nearly 72, and there has hardly been a time since he was a teenager when Harry Parker wasn't in a band. Today, he plays in three bands: Acoustic Ear Candy, Jack Stevenson's Buried Treasure Band, and a duo with his wife Donna called Parker HD. Throughout the years, Harry's played in multiple country and rock bands, and his enthusiasm for music — and life! — is not only contagious, it's inspiring. He's gone from a little kid on his bike trying to sing with the older guys singing doo-wop songs around a street light in Wesleyville (where Harry grew up), to playing to a few thousand people at 8 Great Tuesdays in 2022. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6-9. For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage.   www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

He was a part-time journalist, he ran his own recording studio, he's a filmmaker, and of course, Tom Weber was a guitarist in one of Erie's most popular and iconic bands from the 1980s, The Dogs. Tom shares how he got started in music and film and how he unexpectedly was asked to join The Dogs. Links related to Tom and The Dogs:The Dogs live at We Love Erie Days, Aug 1992The Dogs – “Frank Sutton” — Erie CablevisionThe Dogs – 1988 Electric Banana, PittsburghTom Weber Films Facebook pageTom Weber Films YouTube including Norman Nardini Live StreamsTroubadour Blues Film on Amazon PrimeThanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6-9.   Many thanks to the folks (like Angelo Phillips!) who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6. For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and Live Music Chat in the 814. www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

This episode originally went live on July 1, 2022.When Barry King moved to Erie in the early 1970s, he almost immediately starting playing in bands like Sky's The Limit and any others he could get involved with. He loves the Blues, but he's played plenty of R&B and classic rock over the years, sometimes playing 52 weeks a year. Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals. The JPT Foundation events hall is also the location for the Erie Music History Podcast Monthly Music night which occurs on the first Tuesday of the month. www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Dave McMillin is not from Erie originally, he's from Pittsburgh, and he now lives in Meadville. But he played plenty of gigs in Erie and all over the country in the 1970s and 80s with his band McMillin & Life, which is a spoof of the name of the old TV series "McMillan and Wife." He still plays today, and he has no plans of retiring.  Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6-9.   Many thanks to the folks (like Angelo Phillips!) who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6.  For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage, and be sure to listen to “Live Music Chat With Nat The Hat” on any podcast app.  www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Joe Dorris played in Erie in the early 1970s in bands like Zeus and Antia. He would later play in the Dorris Brothers band for many years, spend some time playing in Boston (including a very funny gig at a bar ON a bar), and eventually would go onto play with Frank Singer in various jazz bands to this day. He's a drummer, a singer, a harmonica player, and an interview you don't want to miss!Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6-9.   Many thanks to the folks (like Angelo Phillips!) who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6. For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage, and be sure to listen to “Live Music Chat With Nat The Hat” on any podcast app.  www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

A lot of Erie music fans remember Jim Buman as the guitarist in the 70s rock band "Guardian" when he even used to wear a cape! But after injuring his arm in a skiing accident, it took him years to get back to playing again. But once he got better, he never stopped, and in recent years he's been in bands like Taylor Maid, Joe Rockhead, Hiway Starr, and his current band, Cherry Bomb. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6-9.   Many thanks to the folks (like Angelo Phillips!) who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6. For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage, and be sure to listen to “Live Music Chat With Nat The Hat” on any podcast app.  www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Before he was a "Dock Boy" or a full-time musician living in Florida playing almost every day of the week at some of the nicest resorts, Boyd Baker was a rocker! He's still a rocker at heart, and he talks about his high school band Polaris and other bands like playing in Dirty Looks in the early years! He just a happy, nice guy to interview with some great stories about growing up in Erie and playing music. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6-9.   Many thanks to the folks (like Angelo Phillips!) who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6. For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage, and be sure to listen to “Live Music Chat With Nat The Hat” on any podcast app.  www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Dave Richards may not be a musician, but he did have a transformative effect on the Erie music scene for about 31 years. Of course, that effect came primarily through the words he wrote in the Erie newspaper about Erie musicians, but also it came from his unwavering support of the live music scene as his alter ego Dr. Rock. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6-9.   Many thanks to the folks (like Angelo Phillips!) who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6.  For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage, and be sure to listen to “Live Music Chat With Nat The Hat” on any podcast app.  www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

In recent years, Scott Kuhn has played in bands such as Gypsy Heart, Guru, Lake Effect, Stilleto, Blonde Faith, and Division Street machine. But he started playing in bands like Crossroads and Mercy Sakes  in the early 1970s, and his name has been mentioned by multiple previous guests as one of the best keyboard players in town. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6-9.  Many thanks to the folks (like Angelo Phillips!) who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6.  For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage, and be sure to listen to “Live Music Chat With Nat The Hat” on any podcast app.   www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

A lot of Erie folks remember Mark Gorczycki as the teenage guitar player in the popular southern rock band "Easy" from 1978-1981. But he  played in plenty of other successful bands over the years, including "Rhythm Method," which was one of the bands that played that final night at the Peninsula Inn (PI). Mark shares that story and many more in this fun interview that you won't want to miss!Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6-9.   Many thanks to the folks (like Angelo Phillips!) who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6.  For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage, and be sure to listen to “Live Music Chat With Nat The Hat” on any podcast app.  www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Dave Kane played in Erie from 1965-1975. He is a professional pianist and composer of both jazz and classical music and has performed with many famous jazz artists as well as with the National Symphony Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony, and the Twentieth Century Consort. In addition, he has composed hundreds of film and TV scores. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6-9.   Many thanks to the folks (like Angelo Phillips!) who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6.  For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage, and be sure to listen to “Live Music Chat With Nat The Hat” on any podcast app.  www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

He's been mentioned in so many previous episodes, and for good reason: Scott Campbell is a great guitarist who has played in many popular Erie cover bands  in the 1970s and 1980s — bands such as Red White, & Blueberry; Stillwater; Quill Eller; Clockwise; Briton; and Major League. Scott covers a lot of ground in this episode, sharing some of those fun and difficult (e.g., a trip to LA to "make if big") experiences from his 60+ years of being a musician. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6-9.   Many thanks to the folks (like Angelo Phillips!) who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6.  For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage, and be sure to listen to “Live Music Chat With Nat The Hat” on any podcast app.  www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Art Phillips has two Emmy awards for work he did in the 1980s on the TV show Santa Barbara, and he has scored over 1,500 hours of original music for broadcast TV series, films, and documentaries. In the mid 1970s, he moved to LA and became a top session guitarist working with artists such as Barry Manilow, Minnie Riperton, Teena Marie, and the group that drew him away from Erie when he was just 19 — The Lettermen. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6-9.   Many thanks to the folks (like Angelo Phillips!) who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6. For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage, and be sure to listen to “Live Music Chat With Nat The Hat” on any podcast app.  www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Up until he was a teenager, Paul Sontheimer excelled at piano, which was no surprise considering his mother was one of the best piano teachers in town. Still, when he got to high school, he decided to switch instruments and picked up the cello and eventually bass.  After playing in local prog rock band Astaroth for a few years, he leaves Erie in 1979 and moves to Dallas where he lands a job with Showco and eventually travels the world as a roadie and then sound engineer for rock tours with artists such as Eric Clapton, Julian Lennon, Boston, KISS, Bad Company, The Kinks, Judas Priest, Genesis ... and the list goes on.  He even had a brush with The Pope! He eventually returned to Erie and these days can be found playing bass for Matty B and the Dirty Pickles. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6-9.   Many thanks to the folks (like Angelo Phillips!) who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6. For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage, and be sure to listen to “Live Music Chat With Nat The Hat” on any podcast app.  www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Bob Nelson has frequently been described as a laid-back, easygoing dude, who, despite not being a musician, had a huge impact on the Erie music scene as the owner of the Docksider from 1983-2006. Here he tells the origin of the bar and recounts some of its most famous nights and many of the bands that played there. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6-9.   Many thanks to the folks (like Angelo Phillips!) who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6.  For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage, and be sure to listen to “Live Music Chat With Nat The Hat” on any podcast app.  www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

In 1977, Joe Scutella was playing percussion in the Chuck Ventrello Concourse, one of Erie's first jazz ensembles. He would eventually transition to guitar and ended up traveling with the Frederick Martin Band and playing around town in other projects such as Jabberwocky and Kid Id & The Egos while also playing plenty of solo gigs. A songwriter at heart, Joe eventually moved to Nashville with a publishing deal and went on to write music for a living while also starting his own publishing company. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6-9.   Many thanks to the folks (like Angelo Phillips!) who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6. For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage, and be sure to listen to “Live Music Chat With Nat The Hat” on any podcast app.   www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Those who know him, simply refer to him as "Tune," a nickname he earned when he was very young playing drums in the late 1960s. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s he was always playing, sometimes in cover bands (e.g., Victory, Moonlighters) and sometimes in bands playing more originals (e.g., The Pulse, Pistol Whip). And when an established band needed a reliable drummer to fill in, Jeff Klahr was frequently the guy who got the call. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6-9.   Many thanks to the folks (like Angelo Phillips!) who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6. For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage, and be sure to listen to “Live Music Chat With Nat The Hat” on any podcast app.  www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

He's been a Dog, a Bluesbeater, and he was even part of the living dead for awhile. Whether you know him by Jack Bernard, Dean Gleason, or any of his other pseudonyms, you know he's played in plenty of Erie bands — both as a bassist and drummer — and he's got plenty of stories to share. Thanks to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals, and it is also the home of this podcast's monthly music night, which is the first Tuesday of the month from 6-9.  Many thanks to the folks (like Angelo Phillips!) who have donated to the podcast. If you would like to help out, Venmo me at @Dan-Schell-6. For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage, and be sure to listen to “Live Music Chat With Nat The Hat” on any podcast app.  www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Marlene Flick shares some of her most memorable stories  about having worked in rock clubs like The Alternative, Sherlocks, and others over the years.  She's been a long-time supporter of live music in Erie, and she currently helps manage the music at Philly On The Rocks. She's joined by Kent Williams, current drummer of AC/DC tribute band Hellz Bellz who talks about some of the crazy experiences he had playing at venues like the PI and Olivers in the 1980s. Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals.  For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage and listen to the Live Music Chat with Nat the Hat each week! www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

After playing in Erie bands like Crossroads, The Younger Brothers, and others  in the 1970s, Dan McNamara decided to move to LA and try life as a professional musician. After playing in multiple bands — one of which was huge in Bavaria! —he eventually got a "real job" teaching music in the school system. He never stopped playing, though, and today he lives in Nashville. As Dickie Buckel said, "Dan's a cool guy and a fantastic drummer. A real pro." Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals.  Many thanks to everyone who has donated or provided financial support for this podcast. If you would like to become a Patreon supporter (it's only $5/month and you can cancel anytime) go to the Erie Music History Podcast page on Patreon.com.You can also support the podcast via Venmo. Click on the “support this podcast” link on the home page for more info.   For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage. www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Due to a last-minute interview cancellation, I thought I'd add a short episode that gives you an update on how the podcast has been going and what's next. Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals.  Many thanks to everyone who has donated or provided financial support for this podcast. If you would like to become a Patreon supporter (it's only $5/month and you can cancel anytime) go to the Erie Music History Podcast page on Patreon.com.You can also support the podcast via Venmo. Click on the “support this podcast” link on the home page for more info.   For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage. www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

John Farr wanted to tell his story of how the Stabilizers got their record contract, because he was part of that experience. But before that, he was running lights for popular Erie bands such as Pistol Whip, The New Younger Brothers, and The Pulse. In this episode he shares anecdotes from his work with all of those bands as well as how he went on to work with acts such as The Iron City Houserockers, Rick James, and ZZ Top. Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals.  Many thanks to everyone who has donated or provided financial support for this podcast. If you would like to become a Patreon supporter (it's only $5/month and you can cancel anytime) go to the Erie Music History Podcast page on Patreon.com.You can also support the podcast via Venmo. Click on the “support this podcast” link on the home page for more info.   For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage. www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

In his day job, Ron Seggi interviews some of the biggest stars in showbiz on his syndicated radio show. But since the early 1970s when he was "Ronnie Gee" on Erie radio, he was also singing in the evening in his bands that played many of the local lounges. In fact, in 1972, one of his songs was among the 141 country songs nominated for a GRAMMY (he got to attend the show!).  Living in Florida now, Ron talks in this episode about how he got involved in performing, what he's doing today, and he even discusses some of his radio background. Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals.  Many thanks to everyone who has donated or provided financial support for this podcast. If you would like to become a Patreon supporter (it's only $5/month and you can cancel anytime) go to the Erie Music History Podcast page on Patreon.com.You can also support the podcast via Venmo. Click on the “support this podcast” link on the home page for more info.   For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage. www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Bob Tome was the guitarist in The Commodores! No, not that Commodores — the band of middle schoolers from Erie that was formed in 1967! He may not have played with Lionel Richie, but he did once play with Al Green. But before that, he was one busy guitarist in Erie in the 1970's playing for bands such as Group Therapy, Ma Brown, Chaser, Clockwise, Wave, and ATV. Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals.  Many thanks to everyone who has donated or provided financial support for this podcast. If you would like to become a Patreon supporter (it's only $5/month and you can cancel anytime) go to the Erie Music History Podcast page on Patreon.com.You can also support the podcast via Venmo. Click on the “support this podcast” link on the home page for more info.   For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage. www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Kevin Bensink  — AKA: Antoine Jack — has been a bass player in The Bluesbeaters and multiple other bands for decades -- and he's barely stopped playing live since the 1970s. But did you know that he started out as a keyboard player? And you'll never guess who he had to rent his first PA from. And then there was that time when some guys pulled guns at the end of a gig. Obviously, you don't want to miss this one.  Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals.  For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage. www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

A lot of folks in Erie know Ron Rudler's name because he was a long-time high school teacher and football coach. But Rudler's "other career" as a musician has kept him just as busy for the past 50+ years playing in the Rudler Brothers Band (which is still together) as well as with others such as The Bob Casey Band, Tulsa, and possibly "Albion's first rock band" The Vibrations in the mid 1960s. Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals.  Many thanks to everyone who has donated or provided financial support for this podcast. If you would like to become a Patreon supporter (it's only $5/month and you can cancel anytime) go to the Erie Music History Podcast page on Patreon.com.You can also support the podcast via Venmo. Click on the “support this podcast” link on the home page for more info. www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

He's played in The Wiggling Judies, Rub The Buddah, Blood Pudding, Magoon, and plenty of other original and cover bands over the years. Jimmy Cuneo is a keyboardist, guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, and just all-around good dude ... and he's still playing today. Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals.  Many thanks to everyone who has donated or provided financial support for this podcast. If you would like to become a Patreon supporter (it's only $5/month and you can cancel anytime) go to the Erie Music History Podcast page on Patreon.com.You can also support the podcast via Venmo. Click on the “support this podcast” link on the home page for more info.   For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage. www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Angelo & Pete Natalie each played in the early version of the Ruby Port band that played at the Calabrese Club in the early 1970s, and Pete stills plays with Ruby Port whenever they regroup. Angelo went on to join the Cows, and the two brothers would later get heavily involved with the budding Christian music ("Jesus Rock") scene with Angelo playing in Jonah/Clockwise. Of course, as brothers, these two had a lot of funny stories to share about their musical journeys!Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals.  Many thanks to everyone who has donated or provided financial support for this podcast. If you would like to become a Patreon supporter (it's only $5/month and you can cancel anytime) go to the Erie Music History Podcast page on Patreon.com.You can also support the podcast via Venmo. Click on the “support this podcast” link on the home page for more info.   For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage. www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Mike Lotz has played piano and keyboard since he was very young, and he would go on to play in various Erie bands over the years, including the popular "Endless Summer" during the 1980s. For many years he also has been a booking agent, and today he still plays nearly 100 gigs a year.  Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals.  Many thanks to everyone who has donated or provided financial support for this podcast. If you would like to become a Patreon supporter (it's only $5/month and you can cancel anytime) go to the Erie Music History Podcast page on Patreon.com.You can also support the podcast via Venmo. Click on the “support this podcast” link on the home page for more info.   For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage. www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

In 1962, at the age of 17, Carl "Skip" Niebauer joined with Bill Arnold and John Nicotra to form what would eventually be called the Arkay IV. The band would continue up until 1971 with various personnel changes, but throughout those nine years the Arkay IV became one of the most popular bands in the region. Just two years after forming, their single "Little Girl" was being played on the radio -- and it wouldn't be their last. In this episode, Skip is joined by his longtime friend and bandmate Sam Hyman as the two cover the evolution of the Arkay IV and Skip's later bands and musical endeavors through the 1980s. Here are some links to Arkay IV music on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7z2a7KcM7ghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HQfbWk5km8Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals.  Many thanks to everyone who has donated or provided financial support for this podcast. If you would like to become a Patreon supporter (it's only $5/month and you can cancel anytime) go to the Erie Music History Podcast page on Patreon.com.You can also support the podcast via Venmo. Click on the “support this podcast” link on the home page for more info.   For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage. www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

As the host of the popular "2 Man Happy Hour" podcast, Jack lists what bands/artists are playing each week and where in Erie and the surrounding area. As such, he has created an essential tool for the region's live music lovers. But of course, Jack is also an accomplished musician, having played bass and guitar in various bands since the early 1980s. We cover his early band "The Scam" as well as the genesis for "Wolfe Gordon."Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals.  Many thanks to everyone who has donated or provided financial support for this podcast. If you would like to become a Patreon supporter (it's only $5/month and you can cancel anytime) go to the Erie Music History Podcast page on Patreon.com.You can also support the podcast via Venmo. Click on the “support this podcast” link on the home page for more info.   For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage. www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

At 82, Dave is still playing about 70 gigs a year with his band The Jays. But his story goes back to the 1950s when he started singing with The Four Jays in high school, and by graduation was playing the summer in The Poconos after having traveled all over during school.  Dave has lived a full life, and he shares some of his musical highlights in this episode.Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals.  Many thanks to everyone who has donated or provided financial support for this podcast. If you would like to become a Patreon supporter (it's only $5/month and you can cancel anytime) go to the Erie Music History Podcast page on Patreon.com.You can also support the podcast via Venmo. Click on the “support this podcast” link on the home page for more info.   For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage. www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Most people know of Tim Theisen from his time playing in the popular band Wave with his brothers and sister. But prior to Wave getting started in 1975, Tim had been actively working as a musician in the Erie area and even a bit in his hometown state of Wisconsin. He talks about what life was like being a full-time musician and traveling the East Coast with his siblings and friends up until the 1990s. Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals.  Many thanks to everyone who has donated or provided financial support for this podcast. If you would like to become a Patreon supporter (it's only $5/month and you can cancel anytime) go to the Erie Music History Podcast page on Patreon.com.You can also support the podcast via Venmo. Click on the “support this podcast” link on the home page for more info.   For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage. www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

Phil and Tim Papotnick got bit by the music bug early in life. In fact, Tim started playing in older brother Phil's band, The Ravens, when he was just 12 years old. They talk about traveling around playing in the Ravens during the 1960s and '70s and even give the backstory on that surprise gig opening for KISS at the Erie County Fieldhouse. They cover al the bands they played for up until the 1990s and discuss the origins of their music company, Raven Sound. Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals.  Many thanks to everyone who has donated or provided financial support for this podcast. If you would like to become a Patreon supporter (it's only $5/month and you can cancel anytime) go to the Erie Music History Podcast page on Patreon.com.You can also support the podcast via Venmo. Click on the “support this podcast” link on the home page for more info.   For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage. www.ErieMusicHistory.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

He's got a last name that's well known in the Erie music community. Bassist/drummer Tony Krasinski is our guest, and he talks about starting out playing in bands like Live Wire and The Visitors before joining with his brother Dave in the Bedrocks, a (mostly) original group that was the house band at his father's bar, Norb's, throughout most of the 1980s. Check out some classic footage of the Bedrocks playing at Norb'sAlso check out these links from Tony: Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4SGtq2ECZMQCs4PD56m0vj?si=54564f6fe2df49e0Studio K Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063754763610Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals.  Many thanks to everyone who has donated or provided financial support for this podcast. If you would like to become a Patreon supporter (it's only $5/month and you can cancel anytime) go to the Erie Music History Podcast page on Patreon.com. For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage. 

Bob Seaman and Bob Walkow have known each other for 50+ years and have played in Erie Beatles tribute band, Abbey Road, since the 1990s. Both of them started playing music in the 1960s, and we cover how each of them got started and what bands they played in over the years. Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals.  Many thanks to everyone who has donated or provided financial support for this podcast. If you would like to become a Patreon supporter (it's only $5/month and you can cancel anytime) go to the Erie Music History Podcast page on Patreon.com.You can also support the podcast via Venmo. Click on the “support this podcast” link on the home page for more info.   For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage. 

They were just a bunch of high school kids, but in the mid to late 1960s in Erie, The Calientes were one of the most popular bands around. The band's bassist, Tim Gehrlein, tells how the band got started and played everywhere from North Warren hospital to tons of high school dances and even frat parties. Then, in 1969, they broke up and didn't reunite until 45 years later!Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals.  Many thanks to everyone who has donated or provided financial support for this podcast. If you would like to become a Patreon supporter (it's only $5/month and you can cancel anytime) go to the Erie Music History Podcast page on Patreon.com.You can also support the podcast via Venmo. Click on the “support this podcast” link on the home page for more info.   For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage. 

Although he's been living in Phoenix, AZ since 1981, many Erie music lovers still remember Pat Talarico from the 1970s when he played in popular bands such as Red, White, And Blueberry and ATV. Pat takes us through his early years in Erie as a budding musician and songwriter and fills us in on his success over the years since he's left Erie. Here are some links to Pat's music:https://youtu.be/5Vt9_Ub1Jdchttps://youtu.be/gBoGxBD4J80https://youtu.be/XOZNE9vz954Thanks again to the JPT Foundation for sponsoring the the Erie Music History podcast. The goal of the foundation is to provide education scholarships to grade school-age children as well as annual giving to local organizations and charities. The foundation also has a large hall that hosts bingo four days a week and is available for rentals.  Many thanks to everyone who has donated or provided financial support for this podcast. If you would like to become a Patreon supporter (it's only $5/month and you can cancel anytime) go to the Erie Music History Podcast page on Patreon.com.You can also support the podcast via Venmo. Click on the “support this podcast” link on the home page for more info.   For information on what bands/musicians are playing in Erie, PA and the surrounding area, please check out Jack Stevenson's 2 Man Happy Hour podcast and webpage.