ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Kelsea Ballerini, Boyz II Men among top February concerts in Pittsburgh
It’s still cold outside, but that’s not stopping the concert schedule from beginning to heat up, with a handful of sold-out shows, including a solo show from a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. A country star in her first arena headlining tour and a renowned R&B group are among...
Dave Matthews won’t perform at FireAid or a MusiCares benefit, citing a critical family illness
LOS ANGELES — Dave Matthews will no longer perform at FireAid, a star-studded benefit concert organized for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief, or the MusiCares Person of the Year benefit gala this week. According to a post shared to the official Dave Matthews Band Instagram account, “due to a critical illness...
FireAid, with Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga, is the latest in a long line of massive benefit concerts
FireAid, featuring Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Sting, Red Hot Chili Peppers and others in a fundraiser for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts, is the latest event to combine music and philanthropy. Thursday’s concerts at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, will be streamed on YouTube, Prime Video,...
Pittsburgh local band spotlight: …By The Deed
It’s been less than a year since …By The Deed played their first show, and the Pittsburgh hardcore band shows no sign of slowing down. Next up for the band is a Benefit for Palestine show on Friday at Spirit Music Hall in Lawrenceville. They’ll be joined by Fight On...
Interview: Shane Smith & the Saints singer on ‘Yellowstone’ lift, strong live show ahead of Pittsburgh concertVideo
Over the course of a decade, Shane Smith & the Saints built up a loyal fan base through playing hundreds of shows a year, as the Texas band showcased its blend of country, folk, rock, Americana and Celtic music all over the country. And then came an appearance on “Yellowstone,”...
Luke Bryan bringing Country Song Came On tour to Star LakeVideo
A year after playing at a farm in Westmoreland County, country star Luke Bryan will be back on more familiar turf later this summer. The three-time Academy of Country Music Awards Entertainer of the Year will bring his Country Song Came On tour to the Pavilion at Star Lake on...
Drive-By Truckers revisit seminal album ‘Southern Rock Opera’ at Mr. Smalls show
In 2001, the Drive-By Truckers released their third studio album, “Southern Rock Opera.” It was a dream conceived by members of the band before they even officially formed, back in 1998; a kind of concept album about growing up in the South, rock music, the complicated history of the region...
Rocker Marilyn Manson won’t be charged after long investigation of sexual assault allegations
LOS ANGELES — Prosecutors said Friday that they will not file charges against Marilyn Manson after a years-long investigation of allegations of sexual assault and domestic violence. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said the allegations are too old under the law and the evidence is not sufficient to...
Rapper Slug of hip-hop duo Atmosphere talks about his growth as a person ahead of Pittsburgh stopVideo
It’s been more than 20 years since Atmosphere, the underground hip-hop duo out of Minneapolis, first toured with Sage Francis and Mr. Dibbs, and their new Imagine the Fun tour with all three acts is running better than expected. “(It’s going) really well, surprisingly well and I don’t mean that...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 24-26
Feeling a little cooped up after an arctic-cold week in Pittsburgh? Get cozy with indoor events — or embrace the freeze with a few outdoor ones. Here’s a little inspiration. Anatomy of a Lasagna Winter calls for comfort food, and what’s more comforting than a big, heavy rectangle of pasta,...
Post Malone teams up with Oreo for 1st swirled creme cookie
Oreo cookie fans who listen to Post Malone, it’s your lucky day. The singer, whose versatile musical style includes hip-hop, country and R&B, announced he’s collaborating with Oreo to launch a limited edition cookie. Malone, 29, announced the collab in an Instagram post, saying the new cookie will hit shelves...
Interview: Stephen Wilson Jr. on ‘søn of dad’ deluxe album, science in songwriting, Nirvana and moreVideo
Stephen Wilson Jr., a hard-to-label country artist, can’t help but look at songs from a scientific view, having spent several years working in a food-science lab for Mars, Inc. “I always joke I’m a recovering microbiologist,” Wilson said in a Zoom call earlier this month. “The scientific method is a...
Garth Hudson, master instrumentalist and last surviving member of The Band, dies at 87
NEW YORK — Garth Hudson, the Band’s virtuoso keyboardist and all-around musician who drew from a unique palette of sounds and styles to add a conversational touch to such rock standards as “Up on Cripple Creek,” “The Weight” and “Rag Mama Rag,” has died at age 87. Hudson was the...
Pittsburgh local band spotlight: The Sewerheads
The Sewerheads are celebrating the release of their new album, “Despair is a Heaven,” with a Jan. 31 show at Spirit Lodge in Lawrenceville. Recorded in the fall of 2022 at Electrical Audio in Chicago by Matthew Barnhart, the album on Tall Texan Records was mixed by the band’s bassist,...
Jason Aldean bringing Full Throttle tour to PittsburghVideo
Country artist Jason Aldean will be back in the Pittsburgh region for the second year in a row. The Full Throttle tour, announced Tuesday, will bring the “Try That in a Small Town” singer to the Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown on Aug. 9. He’ll be joined by Nate...
Never-before-heard David Bowie recordings unearthed at estate sale
PHILADELPHIA — Back in 2022, when Max Ochester loaded his car with 15 U-Haul boxes of reel-to-reel tapes he purchased at a Montgomery County estate sale, he had no idea he was carrying a new chapter of David Bowie’s Philadelphia music history in his hands. It would be another two...
Rapper Busta Rhymes accused of punching a man in the face in New York
NEW YORK — Rapper Busta Rhymes has been accused of repeatedly punching another man in the face, police said Friday. Police said Rhymes, whose legal name is Trevor Smith, was issued a desk appearance ticket for third-degree assault, a misdemeanor, on Tuesday related to an incident in Brooklyn, N.Y., on...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 17-19
Some people love the snow and some people hate it, but like it or not, we’re stuck with the fluffy white stuff for now. Here are a variety of events where you can enjoy — or escape — winter this weekend. Mac Miller Tribute The late Pittsburgh-born rapper Mac Miller...
Pittsburgh CAPA student Connor Parente to bring his songs to Light of Day WinterFest
Connor Parente fell in love with music after hearing Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and locals Joe Grushecky and the House Rockers. This week, the 17-year-old will be following in some of his heroes’ footsteps and performing at the Light of Day WinterFest at legendary music club The Stone Pony in...
2025 Grammys will proceed with wildfire relief changes. Here’s what to expect
NEW YORK — The 2025 Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help. The 67th annual Grammy Awards will still take place Feb. 2 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles — though the...
Indie singer Buffchick talks about debut album, new singles ahead of Pittsburgh showVideo
Indie rock/pop singer Buffchick is still riding the highs of releasing her debut album last year. Performing as Buffchick, New Jersey-born Erin Manion dropped her “showtime” album on Oct. 25. “The writing/recording process of the album was one of the most significant experiences of my entire life,” she said. “I...
Pittsburgh local band spotlight: Pitter Patter
Pittsburgh indie rock band Pitter Patter are set to release their first EP, “Kraken At The Seams,” on Jan. 17 including a release show that same night. “We are ecstatic to share it with everyone,” singer/guitarist Seth Berkin said. “In our view, this six-song project is a big step up...
Sam Moore, who sang ‘Soul Man’ in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Sam Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave that was known for such definitive hits of the era as “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin,’” has died. He was 89. Publicist Jeremy Westby said Moore died Friday morning...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 10-12
It’s understandable if you feel the post-holiday lull hit extra hard this week, especially after frigid temperatures and pesky snow. But this is the best time to get out and see what the city has to offer. Here are a few events to check out this weekend in Pittsburgh. Phipps...
Peter Yarrow of folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86
LOS ANGELES — Peter Yarrow, the singer-songwriter best known as one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary, the folk-music trio whose impassioned harmonies transfixed millions as they lifted their voices in favor of civil rights and against war, has died. He was 86. Yarrow, who also co-wrote the group’s most enduring...
