Pennsylvania folk-rock interview | Rising Regina | PA Scene | the Pennsylvania Rock Show 840

Episode 840 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show takes Bill on the road to the Fort Armstrong Folk Festival, where he breaks out the mobile podcast setup and heads backstage to catch up with some old friends. This time, Bill sits down inside an RV with Kiki, Jessie, and Rich of Pennsylvania folk-rock band, Rising Regina.Rising Regina previously appeared on the Pennsylvania Rock Show all the way back in Episode 317 in 2014. More than a decade later, the band returns for a conversation filled with memories, stories, music, and a look at what the future holds. In fact, Rising Regina has only played three gigs during the past ten years, including their appearance at the Fort Armstrong Folk Festival. That makes this reunion especially meaningful for longtime fans of the band and the Pennsylvania music scene.Formed in 2007 by sisters Kiki and Jessie Young and their longtime friend Richie Kulbacki, Rising Regina has developed a distinctive sound rooted in American musical traditions. Their music brings together folk, rock, blues, bluegrass, Celtic influences, rich vocal harmonies, heartfelt songwriting, and energetic live performances.Their debut album, Travel Lightly, was released in 2010 and introduced listeners to the band’s signature three-part harmonies, lyrical storytelling, and roots-inspired musical style. Rising Regina quickly developed a loyal regional following and earned opportunities to share stages with artists including The Clarks, Enter the Haggis, and American Authors.In this special Pennsylvania Rock Show interview, Bill, Kiki, Jessie, and Rich revisit the history of Rising Regina, talk about the band’s early years, discuss what everyone has been doing during their time away from the stage, and reflect on the experiences that brought them back together.After stepping away from performing in 2016 to focus on family, Rising Regina reunited in 2025 and began returning to live performances. Their comeback has brought their haunting harmonies, soulful arrangements, heartfelt lyrics, and community-focused spirit back to Pennsylvania stages.Episode 840 is more than a band interview. It is a conversation about friendship, family, music, memories, and the unique connections that develop between musicians and their audiences over the years.Rising Regina plans to continue performing a few times each year while sharing upcoming concert dates and appearances through social media. If you’re a fan of Pennsylvania folk music, folk-rock, Americana, acoustic music, bluegrass, Celtic rock, roots music, Pittsburgh-area musicians, or independent Pennsylvania bands, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.The Pennsylvania Rock Show continues its mission of telling the stories behind the musicians, bands, venues, festivals, and independent music communities that make Pennsylvania such a unique place for live music.The Young Sisters—Jessie Young and Kiki Fisher—are a harmony-driven folk duo rooted in a lifetime of music together. Raised in a traveling musical family, the sisters spent over a decade performing with their band Rising Regina before returning to the stage as an intimate two-piece. Blending folk, bluegrass, Celtic, and rock influences, their sound is defined by rich instrumentation and the unmistakable power of true sister harmonies—timeless, heartfelt, and deeply connected. The Young Sisters information: