Jim Harpel of the band Meathook and Meatlocker Recording studio joins Bill to discuss both on Episode 516 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show.

Segment 1 with Meatlocker Recording Studio

• How did the studio get its name?
• Who are some of the bands that we might know that have recorded with you?
• Can you tell us a bit about your equipment, please?
• How did you get started in the recording business?
• If you could be in the studio while any album was being recorded, which one do you wish you got to witness?
• If you can sit on that proverbial bench for a hour with anyone from music history, who would you sit with and what would you ask them?
• When you were in high school, did you imagine that you’d be doing this?
• Can you remember who the first band was that you recorded?
• Tim Doverspike from Unbroken Soul asked, “Where is the studio located and do you have a website and Facebook page?”
• Jim tells us about the Butler Boys’ song “The Cap” and Meathook’s song, “Better Off, Over”

Segment 2 with Jim

• Where did the name Meathook come from for the band?
• How did the band meet? Is there a story that involves the studio?
• If you were in the movie Rockstar, what band would you end up in?
• What cartoon character would play you in a cartoon series?
• What actor would play you in a rockumentary?
• If you ended up headlining an international tour, what 2 local bands would you take with you to open the shows?
• On that international tour, what are some the venues that you’d like to play?
• What is something embarrassing that has happened to you or a bandmate on stage?
• If there is an apocalyptic event on Earth, which song from Meathook should survive?
• During your internationally tour, I hang out between shows, what would the traveling soundtrack include?
• Are there general hours that you try to schedule recording sessions?
• How can a band get a hold of you to schedule sessions?
• What is one song that you wish you had written?
• What is something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
• Have you met any of your musical idols?
• Is the wood in the drum room a specific type of wood? Was that room selected for drums from the beginning or did you figure out as time went on?
• What are some of your favorite songs that have been recorded there?
• Livestreaming from the studio?