Pittsburgh local music spotlight: 9sundays

The Pittsburgh band 9sundays has been around since 2008, with the current lineup together for the past seven years. Their latest album, “Scream,” came out on June 4 and was a five-year effort, with an album release show later this month.

”It was a collaborative effort with everyone in the band and its songs coming from an array of influences,” guitarist Rob O’Brien said. “Songs like ‘Drag You Down’ come from a self-reflective perspective of your own toxic traits.”

“Or ‘Paradise is Burning’ celebrates the fall of a fictitious unhealthy relationship,” singer Kevin Uhrig added. “Letting go of demons you’ve held on to for far too long long like in ‘This is the Day’ and ‘Chasing Ghosts.’”

The band has regularly shared the bill with national acts, from Faster Pussycat to Trapt to Local H and more.

“When we opened for Adelitas Way at the Hard Rock it was sold out, they had security around the stage and barricades,” drummer Dave Kerns said. “We had no room on stage and we were pressed right up against the fans. It was exhilarating and a scary experience for me.”

The band filled in TribLive on what else we should know about 9sundays:

Band: 9sundays

Band members: Kevin Uhrig (lead vocals, guitars); Rob O’Brien (guitars, backing vocals); Justin Norfolk (bass, backing vocals); John Borman Jr. (guitars, backing vocals); Dave Kerns (drums, backing vocals)

Founding story: Hailing from Pittsburgh and formed in 2008 by John, Dave and former members, 9sundays has written, recorded and released five full length albums. The current lineup has been together since 2018. Kevin had an ad on Craigslist looking for a band and was called for an audition (or two).

Origin of band’s name: This is a secret that only the true 9sundays fans know…

For fans of: Heavy rock and post-grunge

Influences: Each member of the band brings such a wide range of influences to the group. Classic through modern rock, you can hear a blend of it all, including Joe Walsh, Tony Iommi, John Frusciante and 1990s grunge like Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam and Stone Temple Pilots, as well as classic 1980s heavy metal.

Releases: “Scream” album, June 2025; “Face Down” album, 2021; “Beautiful Day” album, 2017; “Cage” album, 2014; “Same to Me” album, 2010

Next shows: Album release show, June 26 at Crafthouse; Oct. 4 in Brilliant, Ohio; Oct. 18 at 31 Sports Bar and Grille, Bridgeville

How to find them: The band came be found on their website at 9sundays.com

Four other Pittsburgh area bands to check out: Steel Zeppelin; Novus; All Washed Up; Dying Breed

Favorite pizza shops: Harry’s Pizza and Lorenzo’s Pizza and Pub, both in McMurray