Central Pennsylvania Music Podcast
A late-night talk show style podcast, designed to support Central Pennsylvania's dynamic local music scene! Presented by the Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame! cpmhof.com
Episodes
Another awesome year at the 5th Annual Youth Music Showcase! Hosted at Millersville University. Thank you to Holly Serio for interviewing the artists this year! https://hollyssweetmusic.com/
Thank you to the volunteers, students, and the artists that gave their time for this event. Please enjoy some short interviews with the artists before they hit the stage.
The lineup for this year was: Penny Rose, Easton Lee, Mazy, The...
Show Exclusive Interview from the "We Are Not Alone" reunion show featuring 3 Original Members of Breaking Benjamin (Aaron, Mark, Jeremy) and Baxter Teal, Lead Vocalist of Deepfield - A Rock Band from Charleston, SC.
This was a Sold Out Show opened by Small Town Titans @ Front Street Station in Northumberland, PA.
As someone who loved Breaking Benjamin in the mid-2000s this was an incredible experience to hear these son...
The Very Few: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-VERY-FEW/61587358179324/
Amy Simpson:
Lead Vocalist of Blitz Dynette, a Hall of Fame Soul Band out of Central PA - Amy is also a CPMA winner for Best Female Vocalist.
Amy grew up performing music all over the world as a young adult. Amy Started with Blitz Dynette in 1992, and has recorded 2 full length albums and 1 EP with the band. Amy also sings with the Groove Rebels...
Jared and Daniel from Oversoon came out to talk to us about their upcoming debut album Orbit Of The Soul - The first song and video releases on May 29th (5/29) - So make sure to follow them so you don't miss it!
Oversoon is a Central PA based trio of brothers (Daniel, Jared, and Jordan) that are known for their unique Alternative Pop sound. They released their first EP in 2022, and now have a full album with accompanying videos/...
Gary Smith (108 Productions):
Founder and Owner of 108 Productions, a multifaceted company focused on Farming, Sustainability, Life Skills, and Events. 108 Productions hosts an annual event called Strawberry Moon, a 3 Day Festival featuring Live Music, Art, Games, and more. You can find more out about 108 and their Festival happening in June, 2026 with the link below.
https://108productions.net/tickets-strawberry-moon
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Glenn Hamilton:
Program Director and Host of The River 97.3, Glenn Hamilton is an incredible part of the local music scene. If you haven't heard him on the radio, you may have seen him singing, acting, or hosting local events. A truly multi-talented individual. Glenn has been a part of the local music scene for decades, and he truly embodies the best that Central PA has to offer.
Glenn also hosts a weekly show with Brandon Va...
Addi Grace:
2 time Best Youth Artist CPMA Winner. (of 2020 and 2023)
An incredibly talented youth artist; from her first performance in 2018 at just 9 years old, to performing on stage with the PA Rock icon Bret Michaels in 2023 - Addi is unstoppable.
Our history with Addi dates back to the 2023 Youth Music Showcase, and getting to see grow as a musician over the last 3+ years has been truly amazing.
Addi is opening fo...
Small Town Titans is back for another Exclusive! Stay tuned for some updates to their lineup, upcoming shows, and some old stories.
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 local superstars; Small Town Titans is a true reflection of the Central PA music scene.
Make sure yo...
Erica Lyn Everest
Best Female Cover Artist CPMA Winner, and CPMA Nominee
Performing artist, vocalist, and bandleader based in Central PA, known for her powerful voice and engaging stage presence. Native to Linglestown, Erica began performing at a young age, and has built a career spanning more than two decades in PA's live music scene. She performs as a Solo Artist as well as a Duo, Trio, and Full Band.
https://www.ericaly...
A huge thank you to Anthony for allowing us to tour his studio and property, as well as record in his space. We really appreciate your time and hospitality.
With the history this guy has, I wont even try to scratch the surface here. Here is just a glimpse into Anthony's background:
Anthony Esposito is an American rock bassist, music producer, recording engineer, and studio owner best known for his work with the hard-rock...
Get your CPMA tickets!: https://amtshows.com/show/7th-annual-cpmas-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony/
Derek Henry:
2022 Best Male Vocalist, 2022 Best Alt Rock Band.
The incredible front man of Observe the 93rd, as well as an amazing acoustic solo artist. Derek is also the front man of the local My Chemical Romance tribute band DEAD. He's a long time friend of the CPMP team and an all around great guy. If you want to see ...
American Vanity (Formerly: Burn the Jukebox) formed in 2020 from a dream of a then 13 year old Virginia Franks, she recruited anyone she could to push this dream into a reality. Now consisting of Virginia, Luke Hoffman, Luke Vanchure, and Carter Dennis. American Vanity has seen incredible success in less than 6 years of being a band. This past January they rebranded from Burn the Jukebox to American Vanity, and later that month the...
Katie Robinette:
Katie is an entertainment professional, vocalist, and entrepreneur from York, PA. She has built a 25-year career spanning live performance, artist development, and music-business leadership. In 2016, Katie co-founded Robin-Banks Entertainment, LLC with Amy Banks in Central Pennsylvania. Robin-Banks Entertainment is a 100% woman-owned company led by Katie as founder and CEO, serving clients throughout the Mid-Atl...
2 Men that need no introduction, Todd Bedard and Brandon Valentine. In this episode Todd, Brandon, and Daniel discuss some exciting announcements from the Hall of Fame.
Get your CPMA tickets!: https://amtshows.com/show/7th-annual-cpmas-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony/
Todd Bedard is the President of the Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame.
Todd's love and dedication for music runs deep. From attending shows for...
2025 CPMHOF Lifetime Achievement Award Winner:
Richard (Dick) E. Phelan was born and raised in the Allison Hill area of Harrisburg. Dick had an initial love of sports and music. He graduated from John Harris HS in 1963. While in high school, he began his music career with a group of other classmates forming “The Organization” (which included future founder of The Magnificent Men, Bob Angelucci).
While on the road ...
Welcome to Season 4 of the Central Pennsylvania Music Podcast! This season we have made some changes in both equipment and format. So please enjoy the new CPMP!
Please excuse the audio issues in this episode, we have already fixed this issue.
Sitting down with us again are 2 amazing men; Nick Mucci and Greg Platzer.
Joy To The Burg is an annual event and music album featuring local artists. 100% of the proceeds of...
Welcome to another CPMP Exclusive! We apologize for some of this info being dated, this episode has been delayed for quite some time. Thank you Jeremy for inviting us into your shop and workspace for this interview!
In this episode we sit down with Jeremy Weiss; Founder and Owner of CI Records, and CI Records and Skate in Lancaster, PA.
Jeremy founded CI Records in 1987, and has been a massive influence in the Pennsylvani...
Welcome to a CPMP Special: The Central Pennsylvania Music Awards! Please enjoy these exclusive interviews with the 6th Annual CPMHOF Inductees, backstage at the awards show.
In order of interview:
The Innocence Mission - https://www.theinnocencemission.com/
The Jordan Brothers - https://www.facebook.com/theJordanBrothers/
The Soulville All-Stars - https://www.discogs.com/artist/2187362-The-Soulville-All-Stars
Mik...
This episode we have:
Amy Simpson:
Lead Vocalist of Blitz Dynette, a Hall of Fame Soul Band out of Central PA - Amy is also a CPMA winner for Best Female Vocalist.
Amy grew up performing music all over the world as a young adult. Amy Started with Blitz Dynette in 1992, and has recorded 2 full length albums and 1 EP with the band. Amy also sings with the Groove Rebels, a Rock Band also out of Central PA, and her own sol...
Today is the 6th annual CPMAs, see you there!
This week we have:
Nick Meyers:
Like most of us, Nick loved music from a young age; He started attending local shows and writing about his experiences in the early 2000s, and soon he was planning his own awards show. Quickly growing his ideas into a business in 2007. Fast forward to current day, Nick runs 717 Entertainment, booking first time stage performers and local ...
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