Words and photos: Abigail McNatt Following the release of their debut album, Nothing Happens in 2019, Wallows hit the road to celebrate their album's success. On February 26th, the tour came to Mr. Smalls Theatre, just on the outskirts of Pittsburgh. As an opener, they brought along Penelope Isles from the UK. Penelope Isles could be described as Indie pop, but with … Continue reading REVIEW: The Nothing Happens Tour at Mr. Smalls Theatre
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Review: The Blue Stones and JJ Wilde at ThunderBird Cafe
Photos and Review by Tess Casto Duo band The Blue Stones and opener JJ Wilde brought a memorable performance at the Thunderbird Cafe in Pittsburgh. The energy being brought to the crowd was nothing short of spectacular. The love is shown to both band to the audience and vice versa was appropriate for such an … Continue reading Review: The Blue Stones and JJ Wilde at ThunderBird Cafe
S&T Bank offers customer perks at S&T Bank Music Park in Burgettstown (Pittsburgh)
So, by now you should have heard somewhere on Pittsburgh media how S & T Bank has become the newest outfit to acquire the naming rights to the outdoor amphitheater in Burgettstown, PA. What you may have missed is what that means to S & T customers and employees that may make you rethink your … Continue reading S&T Bank offers customer perks at S&T Bank Music Park in Burgettstown (Pittsburgh)
Steel Panther Proves That Heavy Metal is Alive and Well in Cleveland
by Emmy Susani I’ve had the privilege of seeing this outlandish group so many timesI’ve lost count. Their stage presence, humor, and musical talent never fail.These guys are one of a kind. Not much can be said about this group that hasn’t been said already. This scandalous band has been breaking walls down since they … Continue reading Steel Panther Proves That Heavy Metal is Alive and Well in Cleveland
Mexican acoustic rock duo Rodrigo y Gabriela rock the Roxian (METTAVOLUTION Tour Pittsburgh with Ida Mae)
It has been five years since Mexican acoustic rock duo Gabriela y Rodrigo put out new music. It's not that they have been lazy by any means, but they did spend three years working on their new release METTAVOLUTION. Mettavolution brings together Rod and Gab’s passionate interest in Buddhism, the history of human evolution and … Continue reading Mexican acoustic rock duo Rodrigo y Gabriela rock the Roxian (METTAVOLUTION Tour Pittsburgh with Ida Mae)
TOOL takes Pittsburgh on an existential trip
The anticipation of Tool returning to Pittsburgh with all-new material was indeed peak, to say the least. Although the music release hiatus had been 13 years since 10,000 Days, Pittsburgh had been able to see Tool as close back as June of 2017 at Peterson Events Center. But PPG Events Center is a whole different … Continue reading TOOL takes Pittsburgh on an existential trip
Missio + The Score @TheClub at Stage AE
Words and Pix Sarah L. Wilson photo: Sarah L. Wilson The Club at StageAE has hosted some awesome bands and the two last night fit right in! A fantastic show from straight out of the gate from openers The Score. High energy, catchy tunes and super energy. The main event blew in on the second date … Continue reading Missio + The Score @TheClub at Stage AE
Matt and Kim at Stage AE Pittsburgh
photo: Sarah L. Wilson Sarah L. Wilson- text and photos Matt & Kim busted out in true Matt & Kim style with blinding energy last night at Stage AE. First up, the bouncy crowd favorite "Daylight", prompting Matt to joke that that will teach people to come late and miss their favorite song! The pure … Continue reading Matt and Kim at Stage AE Pittsburgh
Ghost leaves a haunting impression in Youngstown
To say that the band Ghost has gone through changes since their first album is an understatement. If you follow the band you probably have a clue as to how the nameless ghouls have been shuffled in and out over the years with the only constant being the man behind the mask, Tobia Forge. Love … Continue reading Ghost leaves a haunting impression in Youngstown
Thom Yorke mesmerizes Pittsburgh baring his Anima
Largely known as the lead singer for Radiohead, Thom Yorke has managed to make quite a solo career separate from the alt-rock giants. Although there are some similarities to his band's sound, his solo work has a concentration in electronic music. Arriving on stage amid producer Nigel Godrich who plays keyboards, bass, guitar, and "atmospheres", … Continue reading Thom Yorke mesmerizes Pittsburgh baring his Anima
Papa Roach, Bad Wolves, and Asking Alexandria rock Stage AE Pittsburgh
review and pix: Emmy Susani Outdoor shows are among my favorites to shoot and tonight at Stage AE, on the North Shore in Pittsburgh, Papa Roach is going to rock the place. Bad Wolves kicks the night off and let me tell you these guys blew my mind. I had never seen them before and … Continue reading Papa Roach, Bad Wolves, and Asking Alexandria rock Stage AE Pittsburgh
Slipknot’s Knotfest bring international flavors of metal to Pittsburgh
When Slipknot created their very own festival in 2012 with the likes of Deftones, Lamb of God, and Cannibal Corpse there was a ton of people who wish they could afford the trip to Iowa to see the inaugural bash. The tradition continued and grew to be held in Japan in 2014, and California in … Continue reading Slipknot’s Knotfest bring international flavors of metal to Pittsburgh
Review and Pix: Korn, Alice In Chains, and Fever 333 at KeyBank Pavilion Pittsburgh
Review and photos Emmy Susani It's a Saturday night in Burgettstown, PA and this city was not prepared for the amount of 90s nostalgia it got. The night started off with a little bit of a rain delay due to a storm that legitimately came out of nowhere. After the half-hour wait, the night got … Continue reading Review and Pix: Korn, Alice In Chains, and Fever 333 at KeyBank Pavilion Pittsburgh
Iron Maiden proves their legacy at PPG Paints Arena Pittsburgh
It's always a massive treat to see Iron Maiden and when they bring their greatest hits Legacy of the Beast Tour to town it is a sure bet for a sellout. That was certainly the case Saturday night August 17, 2019, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh as they played 16 song set for the … Continue reading Iron Maiden proves their legacy at PPG Paints Arena Pittsburgh
Concert Review: Train kept a-rolling; Goo Goo Dolls were good, too
Review by Scott Tady for Beaver County Times, photos Alan Welding for PGH Music Mag and Beaver County Times You don’t earn bragging rights for seeing a Train concert. The San Francisco rock band plays the Pittsburgh area a lot, and those headlining shows don’t sell out. And it’s not as if they’re a hipster-approved … Continue reading Concert Review: Train kept a-rolling; Goo Goo Dolls were good, too
Jeff Lynne’s ELO ends tour on a high note in Pittsburgh
Review by Scott Tady posted in Beaver County Times, photos by AWelding photo here and Beaver County Times You easily could have forgotten how many hit songs Jeff Lynne’s ELO achieved, until the band starts reeling them off one after the other after the other. A nearly sold-out PPG Paints Arena crowd Thursday enjoyed that … Continue reading Jeff Lynne’s ELO ends tour on a high note in Pittsburgh
August Burns Red celebrate in style at The Roxian Pittsburgh
review and pix: David Mondine In celebration of an album that essentially changed the entire metalcore scene, August Burns Red (ABR) went out on tour for “Constellations” 10th birthday! In doing so, they also had the chance to experience one of the newest venues in the Pittsburgh area, the Roxian Theatre. Joining them on this … Continue reading August Burns Red celebrate in style at The Roxian Pittsburgh
The Raconteurs play a raucous rock show at Stage AE Pittsburgh
Poster for the show in Pittsburgh designed by Matthew Jacobson's Magic Paper printed by Baker Prints on 18x24 black stock with UV green and metallics.In the early 1870s, the first baseball team to play for Pittsburgh was The Raconteurs. This was prior to the formation of the Allegheny Base Ball Club in 1876. At the start of the … Continue reading The Raconteurs play a raucous rock show at Stage AE Pittsburgh
Shawn Mendes and Alessia Cara light up PPG Paints Arena Pittsburgh
The upward trajectory for Shawn Mendes has been like a rocket into space. It seems just a few short years ago that I met the young man from Canada backstage of PPG when he was an opening act. But, even in this short amount of time, he has gone from opening act to headliner of … Continue reading Shawn Mendes and Alessia Cara light up PPG Paints Arena Pittsburgh
Clutch, Killswitch Engage, and Cro-Mags JM make no Bad Decisions in Pittsburgh
A Clutch concert could easily come with a guarantee. You will see great bands, you will have a great time, and you will never see the same show twice. Such are the facts of a Clutch show as witnessed many times and most recently at Stage AE Pittsburgh. Clutch always brings top acts to support … Continue reading Clutch, Killswitch Engage, and Cro-Mags JM make no Bad Decisions in Pittsburgh
Concert Review and Pictorial: Queen + Adam Lambert = Rhapsody
Unforgettable. That about sums it up. For anyone who had doubts about Adam Lambert's abilities and attended the show, they had those doubts quashed thoroughly. The key is that Lambert does not attempt to be Freddie Mercury but to honor his legacy. He puts just the right about of theatricality and small amounts of mimicry … Continue reading Concert Review and Pictorial: Queen + Adam Lambert = Rhapsody
Khalid and Clairo are Free Spirits in Pittsburgh
It's hard to believe that R and B act Khalid was playing his first show in a coffee shop just a few years ago. Now he is headlining arenas and making crowds sing every single word to his tunes. Khalid Donnel Robinson already has a quadruple-platinum album, several top 10 hits, a number one record, … Continue reading Khalid and Clairo are Free Spirits in Pittsburgh
Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle, and Three Days Grace put on a pure rock show
Genres are funny things, Sometimes we have a hard time putting things into a category and other times we struggle, regardless, we as humans have some sort of need to put things into their proper place to describe them. Three bands that have been placed in many different genres came to Pittsburgh and put on … Continue reading Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle, and Three Days Grace put on a pure rock show
John Mayer works his magic in Pittsburgh
written by Scott Tady for The Beaver County Times https://www.timesonline.com/entertainmentlife/20190729/john-mayer-works-his-magic-in-pittsburgh Most concert artists have two kinds of songs, John Mayer theorized Sunday in Pittsburgh. They’ve got songs that people pay good money to hear, and then there’s that other bunch of deeper, lesser-known songs that casual concertgoers might view as a good time to make … Continue reading John Mayer works his magic in Pittsburgh
Sad Summer Festival Comes to Pittsburgh on Hot July Day
review and pix Abigail McNatt © 2019 After the conclusion of Warped tour, pop-punk fans all over sat in sorrow, mourning the loss of their favorite annual summer event. In came a new festival, in hopes of keeping the memory alive and running, as if warped never ended. Hence, Sad Summer Festival was born. With … Continue reading Sad Summer Festival Comes to Pittsburgh on Hot July Day
The Struts ‘Strut’ Their Way Into a Soldout Show at Stage AE
Review by Tess Casto Having toured the United States nonstop for the last four years come, powerhouse band, The Struts. Joining the lads on this leg of the tour is JJ Wilde and The Glorious Sons. Each act offers a similar yet diverse taste sliver of rock n roll. The first opener is a lovely … Continue reading The Struts ‘Strut’ Their Way Into a Soldout Show at Stage AE
Pictorial: Wiz holds court in Pittsburgh with his team of Chevy Woods, DJ Bonics, DJ Drama, French Montana, and MoneyBaggs Yo
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The Goon Squad: Alice Cooper’s band members have a dirty little secret
Tucked back in a side street of Turtle Creek on the eastern end of Pittsburgh lies an unassuming little club called the Sub Alpine Society. It is here that a not so secret pre-party for the Alice Cooper show the next evening is about to happen. As the crowd begins to build, the excitement is … Continue reading The Goon Squad: Alice Cooper’s band members have a dirty little secret
Review: 311 with Dirty Heads, the Interrupters, Dreamer, and Bikini Trill @KeyBankPavilion
Review and pix © 2019 Dave Mondine Saturday night at Keybank Pavilion out in Burgettstown, 311 with Dirty Heads, the Interrupters, Dreamer, and Bikini Trill came out to give the Pittsburgh area one hell of a great show from start to finish on what I would say, was a beautiful day for a concert. Couldn’t … Continue reading Review: 311 with Dirty Heads, the Interrupters, Dreamer, and Bikini Trill @KeyBankPavilion
The Godfather of Shock Rock ‘Alice Cooper’ Visits Pittsburgh
Review and Pix by Tess Casto For the last half-century, Alice Cooper has been haunting the lands of the USA. This time around he recruited Motionless in White and Halestorm on his most recent tour that’s happening right now! This trio of a lineup shows no signs of stopping this dominating tour until later this … Continue reading The Godfather of Shock Rock ‘Alice Cooper’ Visits Pittsburgh
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