Atlanta Rhythm Section’s Rodney Justo on rejoining after 40 years, maintaining band’s legacyVideo
When Rodney Justo, the original lead singer of Atlanta Rhythm Section, left the music business in the 1980s, he did more than retire. He “over-quit.” “I didn’t sing a note, I didn’t listen to music,” Justo said in a recent call from his home in Tampa, Fla. “For a guy...
Rap megastar Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
LOS ANGELES — Kendrick Lamar will pop out on the NFL’s biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Lamar would lead the halftime festivities from the Caesars Superdome...
Meghan Trainor is all about the bass — and family — in spirited Pittsburgh show
Meghan Trainor brought her Timeless tour to Pittsburgh on Friday night — her first tour in eight years — and with it came a flourish of metallic, blues and sparkles. The 30-year-old singer-songwriter is now a mom of two boys, Riley and Barry, and she fittingly opened her spirited concert...
Gilded Manos engraving revealed after 15 coats of paint stripped from Palace Theatre ticket booth
The intricate, decorative details of The Palace Theatre ticket booth were lost to 10 decades and 15 coats of paint. But now that the layers have been scraped away as part of a large restoration project in preparation for the Greensburg theater’s 100th anniversary, the old-time grandeur is visible once...
Linkin Park reunite 7 years after Chester Bennington’s death with new singer, music
NEW YORK — Linkin Park is back with a new lineup and debuting their first new music since the 2017 death of lead singer Chester Bennington. On Thursday, the band kicked off a livestream showcasing new singer Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain, who will join returning members Mike Shinoda,...
Randy Bachman talks The Guess Who lawsuit resolution, Bachman-Turner Overdrive and ‘better days’
After years of legal wranglings over The Guess Who name, Randy Bachman is thrilled that it’s finally been resolved. The saga pitted Bachman and Burton Cummings, the band’s principal songwriters, against drummer Garry Peterson and bassist Jim Kale. It’s a complicated tale involving trademarks, accusations of tainting the group’s legacy,...
Queen guitarist Brian May says he had a ‘minor stroke’ but can still play
LONDON — Brian May, the lead guitarist of British rock band Queen, revealed Wednesday that he had a “minor stroke” last week, which caused him to temporarily lose control over his arm. May, 77, said in a video on his website that he was doing “OK” but that he was...
Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper deliver horror-infused rock in Pittsburgh showVideo
Every night could be Halloween on the Freaks on Parade tour, co-headlined by Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper. Zombie, who also writes and directs horror movies besides his musical career, and Cooper, the godfather of shock rock, brought their unique but complementary versions of horror business Tuesday night to the...
Dave Matthews Band kicking off fall tour in Pittsburgh
The Dave Matthews Band is returning to Pittsburgh this fall for a PPG Paints Arena show. On Tuesday, the band announced a six-night fall tour will kick off Nov. 15 in Pittsburgh. The tour will then move on to a show at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio (Nov. 16), a...
Staind guitarist Mike Mushok dishes on Pittsburgh anecdotes, new album and tour
Back in 1999, Staind hit the road for a weekend of festival appearances, starting with a Pittsburgh show at the WXDX X-Fest at Star Lake. After playing on the secondary stage, they went to check out some of the main-stage acts, and that’s when Staind guitarist Mike Mushok became, ahem,...
James Darren, ‘Gidget’ teen idol, singer and director, dies at 88
LOS ANGELES — James Darren, a teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a charismatic beach boy paired off with Sandra Dee in the hit film “Gidget,” died Monday at 88. Darren died in his sleep at a Los Angeles hospital, his son Jim Moret told news...
Thousands crowd Pittsburgh Brewing in Creighton for Cole Swindell concert
Creighton isn’t mentioned in country star Cole Swindell’s hit “She Had Me At Heads Carolina,” but with the excitement from concertgoers at Pittsburgh Brewing Co.’s Iron City Stage on Sunday, one might think otherwise. “This is the kind of crowd you dream of,” he said to about 7,000 concertgoers on...
Green Day mash punk, arena rock together for Pittsburgh extravaganza
The music setting the mood for Green Day’s concert Sunday night couldn’t have been more fitting. First came “Bohemian Rhapsody” from arena rock heavyweights Queen, followed by the punk anthem “Blitzkrieg Bop” by the Ramones and then a mix of “The Imperial March,” “We Will Rock You” and “I Love...
Hip-hop artist Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stage in Connecticut
NEW YORK — Fatman Scoop, the hip-hop artist who topped charts in Europe with “Be Faithful” in the early 2000s and later lent his distinctive voice and ebullient vibe to hits by artists including Missy Elliott and Ciara, died after collapsing on stage at a show in Connecticut, according to...
Actor/singer Charles Esten on growing up in Pittsburgh, new album, making connectionsVideo
Charles Esten came oh so close to having a perfect weekend in his hometown. Esten, who starred in ABC’s “Nashville” and Netflix’s “Outer Banks,” is also a musician, with a show on Sept. 7 at City Winery Pittsburgh. And his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers open the season on Sept. 8 —...
Error messages and lengthy online queues greet fans scrambling to secure Oasis reunion tickets
LONDON — The sale of tickets for Oasis ’ reunion tour got off to a creaky start on Saturday as online platforms strained under demand from hundreds of thousands of fans. The Britpop-era behemoth led by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher is scheduled to play 17 gigs — its first...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 30-Sept. 2
It’s a busy weekend in Pittsburgh! With three days off to bask in the last of summer and football season right around the corner, the city has plenty of excitement and relaxation to offer. If you want to avoid the insanity of the North Shore, there are definitely other happenings...
Jack White tears through heavy, ripping set in intimate Pittsburgh showVideo
Jack White blasted through a 90-minute set of raw blues/punk Thursday night at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale. Just announced on Tuesday, the show sold out in minutes on Wednesday afternoon, leading to a long, winding line at the ticket gate, with fans who struck out offering anywhere from $250...
Green Day, Outlaw Music Fest, Luke Bryan highlight September’s top Pittsburgh area concerts
A stadium show, a bill with three music icons and a country concert at a Westmoreland County farm highlight the top shows coming in September to Western Pennsylvania. Top concerts Sept. 1: Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, The Linda Lindas at PNC Park The veteran punk rockers Green Day are...
Pittsburgh’s North Side, North Shore packed with events Labor Day weekend
Pittsburgh’s North Shore and North Side will be bustling with activity for Labor Day weekend starting with the annual Kickoff and Rib Festival near Acrisure Stadium, which opens Thursday. There’s also a University of Pittsburgh football game, TacoMania Super Fest and a Green Day concert this weekend. Additionally, the USS...
Women Who Rock benefit concert with Melissa Etheridge blazed its way to big bucks for women’s health
A sold-out crowd flooded Stage AE on Wednesday night to hear great music that benefited a great cause. The 2024 Women Who Rock benefit concert was headlined by musician and activist Melissa Etheridge, who is also a breast cancer survivor. It was an apt choice, considering the event was held...
Moon songwriter handles all aspects of her 3rd album, out Aug. 30
When Maleena Dominick released her debut record, 2020’s “Bruises to Prove It,” she was about to graduate from Moon Area High School and was fresh off the heels of winning a national songwriting competition. Over the past four years, Dominick, 22, began to take some more creative control over the...
Pittsburgh Brewing making traffic adjustments for Cole Swindell concert
Traffic headaches from a recent car cruise at Pittsburgh Brewing in East Deer have officials there making adjustments for the facility’s biggest concert of the summer. The brewery on Sunday night will host country music artist Cole Swindell — the headliner of the venue’s inaugural concert series. The event comes...
Jack White announces Pittsburgh show with just 2 days’ noticeVideo
Jack White is coming to Pittsburgh for an intimate show … on Thursday. Known for his work in the White Stripes, the Raconteurs and his solo projects, the veteran Detroit rocker announced on social media Tuesday that he’ll playing a trio of new shows. The first of the three shows...
Singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz discusses ‘Polaroid Lovers’ album, co-writing and more ahead of Pittsburgh show
As singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz pondered album titles for her most recent release, she wound up selecting “Polaroid Lovers,” enjoying the way it sounded and rolled off her tongue, as well as its multiple meanings. “There’s the very literal meaning of two lovers, two people in a Polaroid photograph, which is...
