Erie Music History Podcast Chip Schell

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 founda...

Send us a Text Message.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 Fou...

Send us a Text Message. 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 perform...

Send us a Text Message.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 ...

Send us a Text Message.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 ba...

Send us a Text Message.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...