Central Pennsylvania Music Podcast

Welcome to another packed episode. This week we have: Frank Schofield: On-Air Personality & Executive Producer for Cumulus Media from the mid-90s to the early 2000s, Frank has an extensive background in Radio hosting, production, and sales. Moving into the late 2010s Frank was the Director of Live Entertainment and Media Services for the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for 6 ye...

Welcome back. We have a very special episode in store for you this week. Please enjoy! Jeff Snyder: A seasoned Professor, Jeff has an incredible background in music education (to say the least). During his 25-year tenure at Lebanon Valley College, Professor Jeff Snyder created and directed the Music Business Concentration, served as the Music Department Chair, and led students in creating the awar...

Happy December! This episode we have: Bill Trousdale: No description will do this man justice, but I will try my best. Bill has been a radio host, announcer, voiceover specialist, production director, music director, and is currently the President of the Pennsylvania Museum of Music and Broadcast History. With an unmatched passion for radio and music, Bill is a walking history book for Central PA...

Welcome to a very special episode! Earlier this week we were invited to sit down with Dr. Barry Atticks and some members of the Lilla Jul Rockeband at Millersville University to discuss their most recent project. Recently they traveled to Iceland to shoot a short film and music video for their Tell School of Music 2024 Winter Music Video. This film and music video (as well as the audio of the song...

Welcome to another episode of the CPMP. Coming up we have: Moon Peak Productions: Founded in 2022, Moon Peak books Artist for events and venues. They are currently booking for the Abbey Bar in Harrisburg, PA. Danny and Tyler are both Talent Buyers for Moon Peak, and have backgrounds in the Central PA music scene. https://www.moonpeakproductions.com/ https://www.instagram.com/moonpeakproductions/ h...

This week on the CPMPodcast we have: Nick Mucci: Development Director for Christian Churches United. Nick heads the annual Joy To he Berg album, which features local artists. All proceeds benefit the unhoused in Central PA. Nick has a heart of gold and an amazing outlook on life. Please check out the upcoming 2024 release of Joy to the Burg. https://www.joytotheburg.com/ https://www.ccuhbg.org/ Fa...

This week's episode we have: Fred Pellegrini: With over 30 years of experience, Fred is the lead recording and mix engineer for Munck Music, Inc.  When not on the road with Munck, he's a local musician, a freelance live/studio audio mixer, and a stagehand for Hershey Music and Theater.  Fred also is the lead sound engineer at The Englewood.  Fred attended Berklee College of Music as a Gu...

Welcome to an all new season of The Central Pennsylvania Music Podcast! To start off Season 3 we have: Greg Platzer: An incredibly talented and seasoned guitar guru; Greg has spent decades building and repairing some of the coolest guitars for the biggest names in music. Former owner of BCR Music and Sound, Greg still works in restoration out of his home in Mechanicsburg, PA. https://gregplatzergu...

Please enjoy this special episode of the Central Pennsylvania Music Podcast. On June 1st, 2024 we were gifted the opportunity to attend the iRock Radio 10 Year Birthday Bash at Lovedraft's Brewing in Mechanicsburg, PA, and it was an honor meeting and interviewing all the performing bands. Huge Shout out to iRock Radio and Lovedraft's Brewing for all of their hospitality. Interview 1: Jay...

The Season 2 finale! For the final episode of Season 2 we have: Brett Anspach: 2024 winner of Instrumental Album of the Year for his album/EP "Colossus" a Doom inspired creation. Brett is an incredibly talented musician based out of Pine Grove, PA; you may have seen him in one of the following bands: Galactic Empire, UltraViolent, Monument Of A Memory, and many more. https://www.facebook...

Here we are, the final episode of Season 3. We finished this season off with an Exclusive Interview with Crobot while they were all in PA for their 2025 tour. We had the pleasure of sitting down in the Studio with Brandon and Bishop of Crobot. A band from Pottsville, PA; Crobot is a local self described Dirty Groove Rock Band. Consisting of 4 members, Brandon, Bishop, Dan, and Pat, Crobot has grow...

Just 2 more episodes left of Season 2! This episode we have: Morgan Stambaugh: Musician, videographer, audio engineer, and an MRT graduate of Lebanon Valley College. Morgan is the Production Manager for the annual CPMAs & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Morgan is also a member of Cold Spring Union, an Americana/Country/Rock band. https://www.facebook.com/coldspringunion & Beautiful Divide...

Welcome to The Central Pennsylvania Music Podcast Special: The Central Pennsylvania Music Awards! Please enjoy these interviews on the Red Carpet with aspiring local acts, along with inductees to the Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame. Recorded at the CPMAs, March 28, 2024 Make sure you check out the CPMHOF for more information about the Hall of Fame, upcoming events, and the CPMAs: https://c...

You might think the path from paper girl to country music radio queen is a long shot, but Nancy Ryan is living proof it's possible. With a voice that's become the soundtrack to countless Central Pennsylvania lives, Nancy pulls back the curtain on a career that's as heartfelt as the music she spins. Tune in and be captivated by her tales of late-night shifts post-prom and the sacrifi...

Another amazing year of the Youth Music Showcase! This year was hosted at Millersville University, their team and sound team did an incredible job. The lineup for this year was: Kane Silva, Addily, Nora Grace, Alejandro Martinez, Maggie Marre, Sonii Bora, Alex Lee Warner, Julia Denne, Kira Bomboy, MoeJoe, Addi Grace, Carmine Gontz, Faith Noel. It was amazing to see returning performers and see how...

This week we have: Chris Garrett: Starting his radio journey as an intern in Harrisburg, PA in the mid-90's, Chris's career has taken many paths through the last nearly 3 decades. From a radio intern to personality in the 90's, traffic reporter for Clear Channel/Total Traffic, Assignment Editor for CBS 21, back to traffic for Fox 43. Chris now reports traffic for CBS Philadelphia, T...

Known best for his Comedy and many years as a host on 105.7 The X, Earl David Reed is a staple of Central PA. Earl has also been on The Tonight Show, hosted at HSN, recorded a special for Open Bar Comedy, performed on Bill Engvall's Comedy of Country All Stars, and explored becoming a Game Show host. Earl has continued to push his career in Comedy, traveling all over the country and performin...

Welcome to another exciting episode! Make sure you stick around after Brenden's interview for an exclusive live performance. Mitch Hood: Mitch Hood is a CPMA and Emmy nominated music producer, and film composer. Teaching Lessons out of Rockmill Industries, Mitch offers music education to adults and also works with Rod Goelz on his Youth Music Workshops. Mitch has some incredible knowledge of...

Welcome to another episode! Tonight we have: Lisa Stokes: Lisa is the President and Owner of BRP Entertainment, BRP is a full service entertainment company in Hershey Pennsylvania, as well as an Executive Board Member of Visit Hershey & Harrisburg and much much more. Lisa also volunteers her time to support and improve our local PA community. https://brpentertainment.com/ Solar Federation: For...

This week we have: Scott Frange: For 28 years, Scott has owned Players Exchange, a well-known used/vintage guitar shop in Lemoyne, PA.  A bass player for over 55 years, Scott has been very active in the Central PA music scene since the 1970's. Scott's current project is The Band Who Sold the World, a celebration of David Bowie, which he co-founded with Shea Quinn. https://www.facebook.co...

Welcome to another episode of The CPMP! His week we have: Michael Anthony Smith: Michael has spent over 30 years on the radio in Central Pennsylvania. For nearly that entire time, his passion has been showcasing local music on radio stations like 93.5 WTPA, Starview 92.7, and The River 97.3.  When he is not on the air, he also performs and records with bands all over South Central Pennsylvania. Mi...

Episode 6 is here! Just in time for the holidays. This episode's guests are: Jay Hunter: Jay Hunter began his radio journey at college in 1990 and almost instantly became an advocate for the local music scene. His passion for it elevated his first move in commercial rock radio in the Lehigh Valley to hosting the featured show on heritage rocker WZZO.  Additionally, Jay has supported the scene...

Welcome to another exciting episode! This week we have: Jen Shade : Host of 105.7 - The X, Jen has an extensive resume when it comes to hosting Radio and events, with over 30 years hosting for Cumulus Media. Formerly Afternoon Drive and Assistant Program Director @ 105.7. You hear her currently on 105.7 weekday mornings 6-10am. Dezzie Renae: Dezzie is a singer-songwriter from Central PA with a pas...

Welcome to an exciting Exclusive with Chris and Aimee Kurtz of The Mediatwist Group. Join us as we sit down with Chris and Aimee in their wonderful studio at the Rock Lititz campus. Chris and Aimee have a lengthy background dealing with local and non-local musicians. Their company founded in 2006 and helped businesses and performers navigate into social media marketing at the beginning of it'...

Welcome to another CPMP Exclusive with Small Town Titans! Their upcoming show at Mickey’s Black Box in Rock Lititz is on November 25th, 2023 - you can buy tickets here now: https://smalltowntitans.com/shows/ A rock band Trio from Central Pennsylvania, Small Town Titans has skyrocketed both locally and nationally in the last decade. From humble beginnings, struggling to grow their audience, to now...