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radio hybrid family owner/ceo rob zadist diavolo djz chief operating officer melody leonard station manager/general manager jeffry neil promotions /modeling stephanie fritzius dj manager dj error 303 photographers sean davies chili palmer statistics for http www.radiohybrid.net as per google analytics avg hits per month 2,157 avg time on site 7:38 avg pages per visit 5.23 new vs returning 45.3 multi returns 52.3 google searchs 36 facebook searchs 25 welcome to rhm click the title of the location you wish to visit links to radio hybrid radio hybrid radio station radiohybrid.net facebook facebook.com/radiohybrid twitter @radiohybrid myspace myspace.com/557499359 reverb nation reverbnation.com venue/radiohybrid radio hybrid merchandise printfection.com/radiohybrid radio hybrid mp3 store radiohybrid.net/rh-artists-music.htm on the cover photographer sean davies editor zadist diavolo production coordinator melody leonard designer zadist diavolo information is correct at press time check www.radiohybrid.net for updates rhm magazine is published monthly by radio hybrid http www.radiohybrid.net signed articles do not necessarily reflect the official company policy © 2010 radio hybrid all rights reserved reproduction in part or whole without permission is prohibited 2

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letter from the editor by djz rhm magazine is going to have a mile stone this summer as all of you know rhm has been an electronic publication since its inception well we at radio hybrid and hybrid entertainment are happy to say that will no longer be the case rhm is going to be printed this summer rhm magazine will take its seat with the big boys and go into full publication with that being said we are in need of a few more dedicated staff purely for rhm magazine below you will find the list of job opportunities this is your chance to get in on the ground level of a fresh new and exciting publication the theme of rhm will also be taking a bit of a twist rhm will continue to focus on music and entertainment but it will also focus more heavily on regional entertainment events sports restaurants etc the region will be mainly four states in and around pennsylvania including new york maryland ohio west virginia etc the music reviews new music contests dj spotlight and artist spotlight are all global this is the new direction of rhm and we are very excited to see it growing so quickly if you are interested in any of the following job opportunities please write to djz@radiohybrid.net music critic this person will need to be responsible for the writing of an article at least 1 page for each month the critic can do global or regional music musicians new artists etc press passes will be furnished technology reviewer this person will need to be responsible for the writing of an article at least 1 page for each month the writer can review anything and everything dealing with technology copyist this person will proof read the publication before it goes to print 3

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the sparrows by stephanie fritzius i recently interviewed a local band called the sparrows the band plays the sparrows it stands apart from the standard local band feel it also represents us and our sound well the sparrow is the most hearty and loyal of all the bird family plus it s just a cool name 2 who are your major influences as i mentioned the band obviously has inspired us all greatly other influences include the black crowes tom petty the heartbreakers steve earle the drive by truckers bob seger the eagles etc a short period of time we realized we had something unique we also found we had the same influences and goals i found an outlet for my original music and a couple friends who wrote great stuff as well corey and chris s writing style complimented mine and it just seemed to feel right still does covers do you have a set play list our setlist consists mostly of our own material however sometimes we play covers to fill the 4 hour nights but even covers become sparrowized everything we do we do our way 8 who writes your songs what are the main themes or topics for most of your songs do you think these topics will change over time i write the lion s share of the songs however corey also writes quite a bit and you will see more of his work on the next album chris and i have been teaming up writing latley as well and droz keyboards/piano is a great writer himself it s a band effort 100 the topics of our songs range from everyday life experiences to sex drugs and rock n roll to good ole fashioned broken hearted ballads bank robbery hard-working steel town anthems and cross country travel tales we cover alot of ground we are storytellers and i hope we always will be i don t see us conforming to any pop sound or theme to sell a few more records 9 what are your rehearsals generally like do you have a set time each week locally in the beaver county area as well as pittsburgh including the hard rock café in station square i chose this band because i feel they are an exceptionally talented group of men that not only play music well together but they enjoy doing it i have talked with local club and restaurant owners where the sparrows have rocked out and it is always the same reply excellent guys pleasure having them at my establishment and will have them back time and time again i recently asked them a series of questions that i feel are helpful in getting to know these guys please take a few moments to get some history on this magnificent group 1.the sparrows is your name what s the origin of that name have you changed the band s name before for a long time the band was called the weight -derived from a song from one of our greatest influences the band when it came time for a change to a more original title we chose the name 4 5 do you have a record label are you a member of any music organizations we are always searching for a label to carry us we have had offers from some independant labels 3 how long have you all however still working day known each other how jobs we would need a hell did you meet of a lot more loot to hit in 2007 i was searching for the road full time than the a band after a long hiatus indie labels have offered a friend gave me the so far always open to the number of what i thought possibilty was a drummer turns out this was chris gray our 6 where have you guitar player chris and i performed what are your played an unplugged show favorite venues do you together and he told me have any upcoming shows his brother corey played we have performed all bass and sang from there over the tri-state area we we were on the drummer focus mostly locally in hunt the rest is history pittsburgh the hard rock we are working on 5 mr small s theater both years together seems like great venues our next yesterday now with show is at thursday s in droz and dave it feels bridgewater pa with a complete great touring band called peacefield on saturday 4 when did you form your may 28th group what inspired you to make music together 7 which songs do you in 2007 we officially perform most frequently became a band after only do you ever sing any

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the sparrows by stephanie fritzius in which you practice or are rehearsals more spontaneous we rehearse relentlessly every thursday we get together and write or work out parts and sunday s are reserved for full band rehearsals our rehearsals are a gathering of friends and the highlight of our week we get alot accomplished most of the time however we do like to have our fun 10 how has your music evolved since you first began performing music together our music seems to have evolved to a place where we all feel very comfortable it it represents all of us and has become who we are as a group we are constantly challenging ourselves to do better think outside the box and keep it interesting our music has an equal part of each of us in it 11 what has been your biggest challenge as a group have you been able to overcome that challenge if so how the biggest challenge for chris corey and i has been to lock down the missing pieces band members now that we have droz and dave it s smooth sailin 12 what s your ultimate direction for your group are you seeking fame and fortune we ll take it sure who would nt however our ultimate direction or goal is to keep making great original music together have fun and experience life from the stage and the road together 13 what advice do you have for people who want to form their own groups stay together don t give up no matter what find someting you believe in and never lose sight of it never let anyone tell you you can t never let anyone change you 14 how can fans-tobe gain access to your music do you have a website with sample songs or a demo cd sure thesparrows.us 15 is there anyone you d like to acknowledge for offering financial or emotional support our families for putting up with all this this lifestyle isn t always kind to them our friends and fans for all the support over the years any last words the final words of the great socrates comes to mind when he said i drank what i would highly recommend the sparrows to any restaurant pub or bar because they play a nice variety of music for all ages and they really please a crowd 5

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yes you can model-steel city models you don t have to be a hunk or a stick thin 5 ft 9 girl to become a model there are many marketing campaigns that require all sorts of people to model for their products or services there is a big market that requires babies kids pets men women of all ages of all shapes and sizes and different ethnicities networking is extremely important to break into modeling lafango.com is a great tool that can assist you to market your talent to the world download your pictures on lafango modeling community where many marketing and camera your physical attributes are important generally slim not stick thin or well toned body in case of plus size models is a key demand of modeling field good complexion don t overdo by putting on fancy stuff all you need are some good fitting clothes it is best to get yourself photographed in natural light with minimum of make-up top agents recommend that you keep your pose hair and makeup as natural as possible you do not need an expensive photographer you can use anyone to take your pictures with a regular camera.once you have your portfolio you are ready to embark on your career as a model for more information go to www.steelcitygirls spruz.com or email steph at steelcitymodels@yahoo com many people have started their modeling careers after 30 40 and even at 65 years of age and have found success you too can be one of them hunks and stick thin girls make great runway and fashion house models but are unsuitable for other ad campaigns for example all toy ads have kid s models and models who can pose as parents medical drug ads usually feature senior models and many cosmetic companies prefer the girl next door look in their ads catalogue models are varied and have natural looks as compared to runway models 6 ad people come regularly however there are a few things that any aspiring model should possess and is a basic requirement of this field you should be photogenic it is immaterial how you look in the mirror but you should look good through a camera lens you should be comfortable in front of a and hair are additional attributes that are a big plus breaking into modeling field and creating basic portfolio to break into modeling you need a basic portfolio to send to agencies head shots and full body pictures pointers to a good portfolio:

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steel city model shoot contact steel city models by going to their web site from the radiohybrid.net site you can also email steelcitymodels@yahoo.com if you are accepted into the steel city models you can be in rhm mgazine 7

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dj spotlight lady karyn since becoming the dj manager here for radio hybrid i ve come across a few interesting characters written by dj error 303 karyn bennett musical add and complete randomness i love music its in my blood my passion i sing i play clarinet and i am also a writer having this show is the best of both worlds i can be sarcastic and tell jokes and be perverted as possible because all of it is me you get the top ten songs of the week whats a hit in the box office and of course the who s who in celeb gossip i should call that part of the show oh no they didn t but yeah i might try to get people to call in through skype to ask me questions for ask karyn or even dare me to do a few things harmless you know rhm yeah i have the same bit lol remember when i did the vanilla ice rap to get 20 listeners rhm anyway karyn bennett haha yeah i had one show way back when where litereally after everything i said was naked in bed so i would say ryan how are you today naked in bed it was hilarious and on a dare to get listeners rhm kind of like those fortune cookies so anything you want to tell the listeners about yourself or about the station karyn bennett music is everywhere it lives and breaths all around us life isn t complete with out music i believe that whole heartedly listen to the show you ll understand born that and an ex-friend of mine said i couldn t do a good job rhm so then i know i followed you at another station what exactly led you to us here at radio hybrid i know it was me karyn bennett i d been in a place where i wanted to get out there again and i d been searching for a few months then you d told me you where on air and i applied it was like everything clicked including my chance to blog for the site rhm so how long would you say you ve been djing for now approximately karyn bennett my first show was in 2007 and i was there for a year than again in 2009 and now in 2011 so off and on for the last 5 years or so rhm ok so what can listeners expect with your show and some great people we have a great staff here and they all do a fantastic job at entertaining you the fans so for my first month of writing this article i will be spotlighting one of our newest djs to the radio hybrid lady karyn recently i had the chance to sit down with karyn and get to know more about her and her show rhm alright so lets start easy what made you want to become a dj karyn when i first started to listen to this show with another station i was an advid fan and the guy was like hey we need a new show you should apply i thought it would be fun so i did thus the dj in me was 8

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restaurant and event reviews with stephanie fritzus bocktown grill and consol energy i dont know about the rest of you but food soothes my soul i love nothing more than to go out on a friday night and find some new restaraunt with great food wide selection nice pricing and fantastic spirits i think i have found my new favorite spot bocktown beer and grill voted one of the best 200 beer bars in the us by draft magazine bocktown is located in robinson pa 690 chavet drive north fayette twnp pa 15275 they offer a high quality decently priced menu that can fit into any budget bocktown beer is a micro-brewery that offers a large selection of unique beers and unique mixes that are sure to satisfy and taste bud they also have all of the classic favorites for those who are comfortable with what ya know entrees at bocktown are priced reasonably between $15 and $25 per person depending on your fancy they also offer live entertainment for those of you looking for a little music to add to a night out the establishment is opening at a new location in beaver county 500 beaver valley mall blvd monaca pa 15061 very soon i would suggest anyone looking for a relaxing night out with exceptional options and service to give bocktown beer and grill a shot w w w bocktown comi am always interested in seeing my favorite talents live pittsburgh s console energy center offers a wide range of events to choose from you can enjoy the pittsburgh penguins upclose and personal see great comedians cracking jokes right to the audience and even see concerts of your favorite performers you will also see in the schedules quads dirt bikes monster trucks disneys on ice etc on april 22nd coming to pittsburgh is the very talented jeff foxworthy bill engvall and larry the cable guy these are some of the funniest men alive they are sure to treat you to a night a laughs and fun in may you will see usher on the 11th he is of course a very popular r&b singer and songwriter the ladies are sure to love so don t lets these amazing performances pass you by www.consolenergy.centerpittsburgh.com 9

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serato review by jon gordon serato itch 1.7 adds beat gridding initial key and more away from the beat information ­ r instance when tunes have long beatless intros or breaks it does this by allowing users to prepare and mix tunes by dropping a grid over them in much the same was that traktor users enjoy often criticised as not real djing nonetheless beat gridding is a great help in the mixing of acappellas and many djs will prefer to mixusing beat grids especially when using the fourdeck functionality of the software with the allen heath xone:dx adding the initial key information to the decks makes key mixing easier initial key display on decks another oftenrequested feature is initial key initial key is an id3 tag for showing key information which can be written to by software such as mixed in key note the c and a information in the screenshot until this version serato itch didn t display this information in the decks meaning it was harder to mix in key as you had to continually refer back to the library this is a useful fix for the significant minority of djs who choose to prepare and execute their dj sets with key mixing in mind limiter indicator for distortion-free partying it s surprising how many djs are ignorant of the way to properly route audio at the correct volume using the gains and faders the new version of itch has a limiter indicator to show djs when the software is having to limit the music due to too much gain or volume being pushed through the sstem by over-setting these controls should help to better educate the over-enthusiastic volume-freaks among itch s user base serato has released serato itch 1.7 the latest version of its flagship dj controller software the software is specially designed towork with serato itch-certified dj controllers in a tight software hardware integration environment compatible controllers include the vestax vci-300 numark ns7 and allen heath xone:dx serato itch 1.7 adds a number of muchrequested feature in the shape of beat grids initial key display and limiter functionality and also fixes bugs and optimises in a number of areas this new version ofserato itch has actually been available as a public beta for a few weeks but has now passed all tests and been released officially for general download advantages of beat gridding beat gridding means for example you ll be able to mix tunes accurately 10

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concert series legend totem explores the ties that bind man to other species his dreams and his infinite potential as a human being starting may 12th through may 29th pittsburgh is offering something exciting for all to come be part of cirque du soleil presents totem totem follows a fascinating journey of human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly the characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations intrigued by many old myths totem takes you through an exciting re-enactment of the evolutionary progress of species between science and the cirque will be performing at under the grand chapiteau 20th street a.v.r.r in the strip district pittsburgh pa tickets start at $45.00 per ticket all the way up to $250 per ticket for vip seating they offer family 4 pack tickets starting at $140 for a family of 4 student discount are available for student 13 through college aged students though you must have a student id children 2 and under are free but must sit on a parents lap discounts also apply for seniors 65 also offered are group rates for company events etc don t miss out on this amazing show 11

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