The Grass Roots show

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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Happy St. Patty Day to all you Irish folk, real and pretend! LOL. Tonight we'll treat you to some Irish style ditties, as well as welcome into the studio Doug Carnahan, who has a brand new single out titled "Just A Friend". He'll treat us to some live in studio performances as well as getting us caught up on the "State Of Music in Doug's Life".

We are also joined by a special guest host!

We'll also feature music from our long time sponsor The Meatlocker Recording Studio as a tip to our good friend Jim, some Irish fun from a band out East called The Kilmaine Saints, a chart climbing song from SourMash, who are back at it in 2002, and some more Irish fun with the Bastard Bearded Irishmen.

Even though we are coming at you an hour earlier tonight, the time will still be 7p on your local radio station, The Rock Station 97.7 (www.977Rocks.com). Tonight we welcome in to the studio 2 of the 5 members of Stereo Scandal, Cassie Milyak and Dan Churchill. Their debut album "Two Feet On The Ground" is out and you'll hear all about it tonight, as well as some of the songs from the release.

We'll also feature music from Moonshine Jasmine, Chuck Moses and The Trash Bandits, Bill and Drew, and a new one from Hindsight Hero.

And make sure you get your tickets to The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival coming up at Cooper's Lake Campground August 22-24, presented by Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania. You can get the scoop at: www.TheBandJam.com. We also want to give a huge shout out to our sponsors:

Local Area McDonald's Restaurants

Sportsman Supply

K E I Dumpster Rental

Drusky Entertainment

RAM Automotive INC.

Music From The 412

Build the Scene Radio

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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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It's Sunday, the end or the beginning of a new week, depending on how you look at it. But one thing is for sure, and that is the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 at 7pm broadcasting through the airwaves as well as digitally. Tonight we are joined by Larry Wilson, proprietor of Biker Brewhouse in Austintown, OH. In addition to all the great beer they brew onsite, the Biker Brewhouse also offers up a great selection of local live music, and you'll hear all about it tonight.

Our featured artists for this episode include none other than The Silencers (you know, those guys from the first days of MTV), Jay Byrd, Pierce Dipner, Noble Hops, Neil Hogue, Little Luna, and a couple of spins featuring our friend John Rickard on the steel guitar with J.D. Graham and Hogjaw.

Speaking of Rickard, make sure you get out next Sunday for Rockin' For Rickard at Leo's in Tarentum.

And last but not least... get your tickets to The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival, on sale now. Aug 22-24 at Cooper's Lake Campground, presented by Tony Angerett, FIC, WoodmenLife Financial Representative, Pennsylvania.

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 as we enter into the 2nd month of the year already!!! Man time is moving fast. Anyways, we'll be joined tonight by Monica Lewis who will discuss her debut effort "Six String Cure", which is the musical cure we all need. Fascinating story on how she ended up in music, writing this album, and where you can find her playing.

We'll also feature music from Brian Genovesi, Half Wheel, Billy The Kid & The Regulators, and Lone Crow Rebellion.

A couple of reminders for you as well... get us our concert dates! And speaking of concerts, get your tickets now to The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival coming at you in August 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 on the Grass Roots on The Rock Station 97.7 show we welcome into the studio Event Manager for River Forest Country Club Kyle Kubicko to discuss all of the cool offerings they have going on in Freeport PA, including lots of music! We'll feature some of the upcoming past artists that have played this beautiful venue.

We'll also hear from our friend Tj Klisavage as he provides some comedy fare for Steeler Nation.

Featured artists tonight include Bailey Taylor, Self Preservation, Kirsten Heibert of Paging Doctor Moon, Joey B, Craig Veltri, The Rust Project, Dinnerbell Road, and Heffner and Hefner.

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.

Brought to you by Shady Lady Productions and The Rock Station 977.

A recap of Band Jam and Grassy Winners.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Brought to you by Shady Lady Productions and The Rock Station 977.

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.

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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.