The 1975, Ghost Hounds, Bret Michaels among November's top concerts around Pittsburgh

A pair of concerts with local connections are among the biggest shows coming to the Pittsburgh area in November. Here’s a look at the most notable shows coming to the area this month:

Top shows

Nov. 5: The 1975, Dora Jar at PPG Paints Arena

It might be a while before The 1975 are back on the road, as the band announced it will be going on an indefinite hiatus after their current Still … At Their Very Best tour wraps up.

“I didn’t mean to scare any hardcore fans by insinuating that we were splitting up or anything like that,” he said in September, according to Rolling Stone. “That’s not happening. Don’t worry about that.”

The band has been in headlines earlier this year, first when frontman Matty Healy was rumored to be dating Taylor Swift. And then in July, Healy kissed bassist Ross MacDonald onstage in Malaysia and ripped that country’s laws, leading to the cancellation of the rest of the Good Vibes Festival.

Read more: The 1975 will take hiatus from live shows after this tour, says Matthew Healy

Nov. 17: Ghost Hounds at Roxian Theatre

Ghost Hounds, a Pittsburgh-based rock and blues band, include billionaire guitarist Thomas Tull, a part owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The band, which formed in the early 2000s in Los Angeles, released a new album, “First Last Time,” earlier this year.

Spin Magazine called the album “a combination of gritty authenticity and immediately accessible and memorable tracks.”

Read more: Ghost Hounds blends timeless classic rock and Southern blues with a modern twist

Nov. 24: Bret Michaels at the Palace Theatre

Poison frontman Bret Michaels, a Butler native and noted Steelers fan, will perform the band’s greatest hits as a solo act.

Known for songs like “Talk Dirty to Me” and “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” Poison sold millions of records in the 1980s. He also became a new pet owner, adopting a stray dog that had been named Bret Michaels by a Nebraska animal shelter.

“I’ve had pets ever since I was a child. Being diagnosed with type one diabetes at the age of six, it is family & friends, along with pets, music, sports and incredible fans that have kept my spirits rocking,” he said in a statement to ABC. “I couldn’t work fast enough to adopt this husky and extend the awesome quality of little Bret Jr’s life.”

Read more: Poison frontman Bret Michaels adopts dog named after him

Sold-out shows

Nov. 9: Taylor Acorn at Crafthouse

Singer/songwriter Taylor Acorn may be based in Nashville, but she’s more pop/punk than country as she displays on her new EP, “Certified Depressant,” which came out in September.

Nov. 10: Hot Mulligan, Heart Attack Man, Spanish Love Songs, Ben Quad at Roxian Theatre

The emo/punk band Hot Mulligan are touring in support of their latest album, “Why Would I Watch.”

Nov. 11: Skinny Puppy, Lead into Gold at Roxian Theatre

Ground-breaking industrial act Skinny Puppy is on what they’re calling their final tour after 40 years together, in a show postponed from April.

Nov. 14: Ocie Elliott, Zachy at Club Cafe

The Canadian folk duo Ocie Elliott are on the road, with the 2022 EP “What Remains” their latest release.

Nov. 20: The Rock Orchestra at Benedum Center

The Rock Orchestra performs — by candlelight — with music from Metallica, Rage Against the Machine, Led Zeppelin and more.

Nov. 25: Chrisette Michele at City Winery Pittsburgh

R&B/soul singer Chrisette Michele, a 2009 Grammy winner, brings her Soft Life Circle Inner Wellness tour with a focus on meditation, peace and faith.

Other notable shows

Nov. 1: Grace Potter, Rett Madison at Stage AE

Nov. 4: Tower of Power at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall

Nov. 7: Kool Keith at Spirit Hall

Nov. 7: Teddy Swims, Freak Freely at Stage AE

Nov. 8: Needtobreathe, Judah & the Lion at UPMC Events Center

Nov. 8: Quinn XCII at Stage AE

Nov. 8: Frzy with Pittsburgh Symphony at Heinz Hall

Nov. 8: Dokken, BulletBoys, Turbo Lovers at Jergel’s

Nov. 8: Croce Plays Croce at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall

Nov. 9: Spiritualized at Mr. Smalls Theatre

Nov. 10: Don McLean at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall

Nov. 11: Tech N9ne, Hollywood Undead, King Iso at Stage AE

Nov. 11: Deana Carter at City Winery Pittsburgh

Nov. 13: GZA, Fishbone, Beau Young Prince at Jergel’s

Nov. 18: Brian “Head” Welch, Dose at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall

Nov. 19: The Menzingers, Microwave, Cloud Nothings, Rodeo Boys at Roxian Theatre

Nov. 25: Baroness, Big Brave, Cloud Rat at Roxian Theatre

Nov. 26: Bush, Bad Wolves, Eva Under Fire at Stage AE

Nov. 29: Judy Collins at City Winery Pittsburgh

Nov. 30: Ashley McBryde, Kasey Tyndall at Stage AE