The Roof is a captivating four-piece band from Pittsburgh, PA fearlessly venturing across a myriad of genres including country, indie, alternative, and psychedelic. Their humble beginnings trace back to Penn State Altoona in 2015 during their freshman year of college. Initially, a group of friends bonded by a shared love for music, they soon decided to channel their passion into something more serious, ultimately forming the band that would define their musical landscape. Drawing inspiration from a wide array of sources such as Tyler Childers, The Grateful Dead, Colter Wall, Led Zeppelin, Mt. Joy, Hozier, Caamp, and beyond, The Roof crafts an enchanting fusion that resonates deeply with listeners, capturing hearts wherever their melodies may roam.
"At their best, The Roof taps into a realm of sonic truth that is out there somewhere. Their sound is urgent, yet patient, at times euphoric and telephatic. If that sounds like bullshit, well then they fooled me, because I'm a believer."
- Greg S., HVBC
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MEET THE BAND
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Jacob Finkbiner
Lead Guitar
Q: How’d you get into playing guitar, and how long have you been playing?
A: My Grandpa got me my first guitar when I was 4 years old, and I started playing when I was 7.
Q: Who are your favorite musicians?
A: My favorite musician is Jerry Garcia, but Jimi Hendrix, Trey Anastasio, Joey Landreth, and Ariel Posen have all had the most significant impact on my playing style.
Q: Outside of music, what’s something you love to do?
A: I love going fly fishing and snowboarding with my close friends.
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Skyler Scholl
Drummer
Q: What made you want to start a band?
A: I never really wanted to start a band, it kind of just happened. Once we got together and played our first note, nothing could compare to the allure of creating a sonic something from nothing.
Q: Who has influenced you the most musically?
A: Neil Young, Tom Petty, and Tyler Childers
Q: What’s your favorite color?
A: Turquoise
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Francis Musaraca
Lead Singer
Q: How long have you been writing songs?
A: I’ve been writing for about 7 years now!
Q: What inspires you the most musically?
A: Just creation in general; the act of expressing for me. Stories and other peoples' works also inspire me heavily.
Q: What’s your favorite book?
A: I’m a big fan of Stephen King, so I’d say Salem’s Lot is my favorite book.
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Amico Demuzio
Bassist
Q: If you could collaborate with any musician, who would it be and why?
A: Karlheinz Stockhausen, a 20th century German composer who pioneered early electronic synthesizer abient/noise music, which has always inspired me to “compose” - in the loosest sense of the term - my own pieces. I feel like we could make some of the most interesting and terrifying electronic noise known to man.
Q: What do you like most about being in a band?
A: Aside from the musical ventures, I’d say the comradery and zany experiences we share outside of gigs. Although the shows are a hell of a lot of fun themselves!
Q: What’s your favorite food?
A: Due to my Italian heritage it’s only right that it’s a pasta dish- cajun chicken and sausage in cream sauce over fettucine from my local old-world Italian joint, Sal’s Ristorante in Chippewa.
Contact The Roof
theroofexperience@gmail.com
Skyler Scholl (Drummer): 724-557-3139
Gage Hollingshead (Manager): 814-932-0001