78 episodes

The Erie Music History (EMH) podcast focuses on interviews with local musicians who actively played out in venues in and around Erie, PA in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Its purpose is to highlight some of the vast musical talent that Erie had to offer during this time and to allow the musicians to share their stories of playing back then. Hosted by local musician Chip Schell, the author of “9 Years Of Rock: The Story Of The Concerts At The Erie County Fieldhouse,” the EMH podcast does not cover the current Erie music scene. The choice of guest also does not imply some type of ranking of who was better or more important during this period; Chip simply chooses guests based on who he wants to interview. His goal is to include musicians who played covers and originals in a variety of styles (e.g., rock, punk, country).

Erie Music History Podcast Chip Schell

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The Erie Music History (EMH) podcast focuses on interviews with local musicians who actively played out in venues in and around Erie, PA in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Its purpose is to highlight some of the vast musical talent that Erie had to offer during this time and to allow the musicians to share their stories of playing back then. Hosted by local musician Chip Schell, the author of “9 Years Of Rock: The Story Of The Concerts At The Erie County Fieldhouse,” the EMH podcast does not cover the current Erie music scene. The choice of guest also does not imply some type of ranking of who was better or more important during this period; Chip simply chooses guests based on who he wants to interview. His goal is to include musicians who played covers and originals in a variety of styles (e.g., rock, punk, country).

    076: Dale Meyer

    076: Dale Meyer

    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.com
    https://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

    • 52 min
    075: Reprise - Ron Seggi

    075: Reprise - Ron Seggi

     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.com
    https://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

    • 58 min
    074: Pat Ross

    074: Pat Ross

    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.com
    https://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

    • 55 min
    073: Reprise - Paula Holmes

    073: Reprise - Paula Holmes

    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.com
    https://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

    • 47 min
    072: Chuck Leone

    072: Chuck Leone

    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.com
    https://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

    • 1 hr 8 min
    071: Rick Krasinski

    071: Rick Krasinski

    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.com
    https://www.facebook.com/ErieMusicHistoryPodcast

    • 55 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

the round mound of sound ,

VERY enjoyable podcast!

Chip does a great job interviewing the Erie musical talent from the 60’s through the 80’s. I’ve learned a lot about the various performers from our area. Well researched and professionally presented, we look forward to new episodes with our Sunday morning coffee!

Jocelyn Porter ,

So Fun!

It’s really fun to hear everyone’s stories about the Erie music scene. Great interviews and great guests. Love it!

Penguinlvr57 ,

Love, love, LOVE this podcast!

Absolutely fantastic show about the love cal Erie music scene! As someone who grew up going to see many of the musicians from this era, I love hearing the behind the scene musings of these legendary people. Chip does his homework and does a great interview as well.

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