Erie Music History Podcast

Many people in Erie, PA know Walt Slivinski from his Honeybear Recording Studio or from when he was a member of the Epics, who played for the Beatles at the Peppermint Lounge in 1964. But that meeting with the Fab Four was only one of the highlights of the Epics' career and one of many interesting stories Walt has during his time with the band and then touring the country for 20+ years with h...

Hard rock and heavy metal have always been Jeff Crock's specialty, especially with a voice like his! Jeff talks about his days in bands such as Damien Steele and Strutter (he tells the infamous story of John Rainey falling off the stage at Dr. Feelgoods), playing in the 1980s, and touring with an AC/DC cover band. See photos of Jeff throughout the years at https://eriemusichistory.com/episode...

Although a lot of people remember Steve McConnell from his days as the drummer in The Snowmen, his music career has included stints with plenty of well-known Erie acts, including Ruby Port, ATV, Mr. Gone, and the Rhythm Method. He also played drums for Donnie Iris for a few years and was involved in the early days of Dirty Looks with Henrik Ostergaard. Steve talks about pursuing his musical passio...

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 1992 The Dogs – “Frank Sutton...

In this short bonus episode, Paula Holmes (episode 3) talks about her son Paul and his early interest in music through to taking lessons with Frank Singer, going to Berklee, and pursuing a professional career in music.  Here's a few links to some of Paul's music: "Radio" by Pitty Sing "Cheap Kimono" by Cheap Kimono New LP by The Whinnys Thanks again to the JPT Foundat...

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 ba...

A great storyteller, Tim McLaughlin covers everything from his first bands to his time with Quill Eller and their trip to LA to his stints with Tennessee Back Porch, Major League and more. Tim still plays today and may be the only guy in town with a guitar that rotates 360 degrees! Check out his band Shoreline on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/377492776530149 Special thanks for the fi...

Bass player for the Generic Beat (and others), Christine was part of a very eclectic and creative Erie music scene in the 1980s. She's also a local historian, writer, photographer, and one of the moderators of the "Past Rockin' Bands And Musicians Of Erie, Pa." See photos of Christine now and then at www. ErieMusicHistoryPodcast.com . Postproduction assistance for this episode...

A brief introduction to learn what the podcast is all about  -- and what it won't be. New episodes will drop each Sunday. Postproduction assistance for this episode provided by Ally Schell . Check out her awesome resin art on Etsy by clicking here . 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...