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The year in music: 2024 Pittsburgh concert coverage

Mike Palm
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Kristina Serafini | TribLive
Hozier performs for a sold-out crowd during an Unreal Unearth tour stop at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown on July 29, 2024.

A look back at all the concerts TribLive covered in 2024 in the Pittsburgh region:

Jan. 9 — Zakk Sabbath

Read more: Zakk Sabbath shows Black Sabbath’s 50-year-old songs have plenty of life in Roxian concert

Jan. 20 — Creed Bratton

Read more: Creed Bratton delivers stellar mix of music, ‘The Office’

Jan. 25 — Three Dog Night

Read more: Packed house sings along to Three Dog Night hits at Carnegie Homestead

Feb. 5 — Madonna

Read more: Madonna electrifies with theatrics in Pittsburgh ‘Celebration’ stop

Feb. 6 — Extreme/Living Colour

Read more: Review: Dynamic guitar work shows Extreme is ‘More Than Words’ in Pittsburgh concert

Feb. 16 — Drake

Read more: Drake and J. Cole wow old and new fans at PPG Paints Arena

Feb. 27 — The Music of Pink Floyd: A Rock Symphony

Read more: Band, orchestra shine in Music of Pink Floyd show at Heinz Hall

March 9 — Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

Read more: Review: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit in top form in Pittsburgh concert

March 11 — JP Saxe

Read more: Pittsburgh music scene: Reviews of Avenged Sevenfold, KK’s Priest, JP Saxe

March 15 — Bryan Adams

Read more: Bryan Adams gives a performance ‘straight from the heart’ at PPG Paints Arena

March 16 — Donnie Iris and the Cruisers

Read more: ‘Luck of the Iris’: Donnie Iris and the Cruisers still know how to rock

March 17 — KK’s Priest

Read more: Pittsburgh music scene: Reviews of Avenged Sevenfold, KK’s Priest, JP Saxe

March 25 — Avenged Sevenfold

Read more: Pittsburgh music scene: Reviews of Avenged Sevenfold, KK’s Priest, JP Saxe

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Shane Dunlap | TribLive
Fall Out Boy performs on March 27, 2024, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.

March 27 — Fall Out Boy/Jimmy Eat World

Read more: Fall Out Boy delivers arena-sized emo spectacle in Pittsburgh show

March 29 — Kane Brown

Read more: Kane Brown fires up the crowd — and the stage — in Pittsburgh

April 2 — The Driver Era

Read more: Former Disney actor’s The Driver Era dazzles Pittsburgh during opening night of tour

April 4 — Girlschool

Read more: British metal pioneers Girlschool deliver rocking chaos in Pittsburgh show

April 4 — Andrea Bocelli

Read more: Andrea Bocelli delivers a concert for the ages at PPG Paints Arena

April 5 — Chappell Roan

Read more: Chappell Roan brings spunk, pink sparkles to Pittsburgh with Midwest Princess tour

April 24 — Bodega

Read more: Brooklyn’s Bodega puts on art punk party in Pittsburgh concert

April 26 — Mya

Read more: Mya shared the love at August Wilson Center’s ‘Soul Sessions’

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Shane Dunlap | TribLive
Tim McGraw performs on April 27, 2024, at PPG Paints Arena.

April 27 — Tim McGraw

Read more: Tim McGraw draws country music fans to Pittsburgh for Standing Room Only tour

April 29 — Bonnie Raitt

Read more: Worth the wait: Bonnie Raitt shines in rescheduled Pittsburgh concert

May 2 — Postal Service/Death Cab For Cutie

Read more: Death Cab for Cutie and Postal Service hit ‘Such Great Heights’

May 6 — The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis

Read more: The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis deliver powerful punk/jazz punch in Pittsburgh show

May 7 — The Decemberists

Read more: The Decemberists highligh new album in 1st Pittsburgh show in 6 years

May 10 — Social Distortion/Bad Religion

Read more: Bad Religion and Social Distortion, titans of punk, can still rock

May 11 — They Might Be Giants

Read more: They Might Be Giants brought out deep cuts, fan favorites in 3rd sold-out night in Pittsburgh

May 15 — NF

Read more: Rapper NF brings intensity and vulnerability to PPG Paints Arena concert

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Kristina Serafini | TribLive
Greta Van Fleet performs at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on May 18, 2024.

May 18 — Greta Van Fleet

Read more: Greta Van Fleet deliver classic, arena rock spectacle in Pittsburgh concert

May 19 — Sleep Token

Read more: Sleep Token’s talent can’t be masked in sold-out Pittsburgh concert

May 21 — P.O.D.

Read more: Christian metal band P.O.D. drops the boom in Pittsburgh area concert

May 23 — Heart/Cheap Trick

Read more: Review: Ann Wilson’s voice continues to propel Heart to performance heights

May 25 — Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers

Read more: Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers rock the house at Bottlerocket Social Hall anthology release show

May 29 — Noah Kahan

Read more: Noah Kahan’s sold-out show kicks off the Pavilion at Star Lake’s season

June 1 — Kenny Chesney

Read more: Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band light up Acrisure Stadium

June 7 — Modest Mouse

Read more: Modest Mouse ‘float on,’ rock unabashedly at Stage AE

June 9 — Ben Folds

Read more: Ben Folds caps off Three Rivers Arts Festival on a high note

June 12 — T-Pain

Read more: T-Pain brings the party to Pittsburgh with and without the autotune

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Mike Palm | TribLive
Alison Krauss and Robert Plant perform on June 15, 2024, at the Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown.

June 15 — Robert Plant & Allison Krauss

Read more: Review: Robert Plant, Alison Krauss revisit Led Zeppelin classics, their hits in Pittsburgh show

June 16 — Lionel Richie/Earth Wind & Fire

Read more: Review: Lionel Richie takes trip to classic 1980s hits in Pittsburgh concert

June 19 — New Kids on the Block

Read more: New Kids on the Block make summer magic with Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff in Star Lake concert

June 25 — Laufey with the Pittsburgh Symphony

Read more: Laufey concert review: Icelandic jazz-pop star thrills in 2nd night with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

June 25 — AJR

Read more: AJR brings indie-pop charm to PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh

June 26 — Eyes Set to Kill

Read more: Eyes Set to Kill celebrates 15 years of ‘Reach’ in New Kensington show

June 30 — Tyler Childers

Read more: Tyler Childers concert review: Kentucky native delivers his brand of country music in sold-out Star Lake show

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Kristina Serafini | TribLive
The Red Hot Chili Peppers perform at the Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown during a stop on their Unlimited Love Tour on July 2, 2024.

July 2 — Red Hot Chili Peppers

Read more: Red Hot Chili Peppers concert review: Veteran rockers bring their California love to sold-out Pittsburgh show

July 8 — Norah Jones

Read more: Norah Jones concert review: Soul singer hits all the right notes in Heinz Hall show

July 11 — Train

Read more: Train jams at Stage AE as Pat Monahan enjoys home state welcome

July 12 — Chris Stapleton

Read more: Chris Stapleton comes off as smooth as ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ at Star Lake

July 18 — Stephen Pearcy

Read more: Stephen Pearcy concert review: Former Ratt singer celebrates 40th anniversary of ‘Out of the Cellar’ album in Pittsburgh show

July 27 — Def Leppard/Journey/Steve Miller Band

Read more: Def Leppard, Journey, Steve Miller Band bring rock for the ages to PNC Park

July 29 — Hozier

Read more: Irish singer Hozier brings woodsy rhythms to Pavilion at Star Lake

July 29 — Sleater-Kinney

Read more: Review: Sleater-Kinney shakes off vocal woes in Pittsburgh stop of Little Rope tour

July 30 — Lamb of God/Mastodon

Read more: Review: Lamb of God, Mastodon celebrate 20th anniversaries of their landmark metal albums in Pittsburgh

Aug. 2 — Dan + Shay

Read more: A Pittsburgh homecoming: Dan + Shay feel the love at Star Lake

Aug. 3 — Creed/Three Doors Down

Read more: With arms wide open: Pittsburgh welcomes Creed on Summer of ‘99 tour

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Kristina Serafini | TribLive
Slipknot performs at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown as part of their 25th anniversary tour on Aug. 7, 2024.

Aug. 7 — Slipknot

Read more: Review: Slipknot brings Here Comes the Pain 25th anniversary tour to Pittsburgh

Aug. 8 — Primus/Coheed and Cambria

Read more: Primus, Coheed and Cambria provide eclectic musical evening at Stage AE

Aug. 15 — Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band

Read more: Bruce Springsteen delivers nostalgic, high-energy concert at PPG Paints Arena

Aug. 20 — Childish Gambino

Read more: Childish Gambino electrifies PPG Paints Arena on final tour

Aug. 21 — Dweezil Zappa

Read more: Dweezil Zappa carries on musical tradition of father Frank

Aug. 28 — Melissa Etheridge

Read more: Women Who Rock benefit concert with Melissa Etheridge blazed its way to big bucks for women’s health

Aug. 29 — Jack White

Read more: Jack White tears through heavy, ripping set in intimate Pittsburgh show

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Chaz Palla | TribLive
Green Day front man Billie Joe Armstrong performs on Sept. 1, 2024, during the Survivors Tour at PNC Park.

Sept. 1 — Green Day

Read more: Green Day mash punk, arena rock together for Pittsburgh extravaganza

Sept. 3 — Rob Zombie/Alice Cooper

Read more: Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper deliver horror-infused rock in Pittsburgh show

Sept. 6 — Meghan Trainor

Read more: Meghan Trainor is all about the bass — and family — in spirited Pittsburgh show

Sept. 10 — Jeff Lynne’s ELO

Read more: Jeff Lynne’s ELO delivers proper electrifying send-off for a legend

Sept. 18 — Pitbull

Read more: Review: Pitbull gives everything in Star Lake concert

Sept. 18 — Megadeth

Read more: Review: Megadeth shows they can still thrash in Pittsburgh concert

Sept. 27 — Barenaked Ladies

Read more: Barenaked Ladies blend old favorites, new tunes at Rivers Casino

Sept. 28 — Luke Bryan

Read more: Luke Bryan ‘kicks the dust up’ at Westmoreland County stop on his Farm Tour

Oct. 5 — Jelly Roll

Read more: Jelly Roll offers inspiration on sold-out Pittsburgh concert

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Shane Dunlap | TribLive
Stevie Wonder performs at PPG Paints Arena on Oct. 8, 2024.

Oct. 8 — Stevie Wonder

Read more: Stevie Wonder celebrates the healing joy of music at PPG Paints Arena

Oct. 13 — Billie Eilish

Read more: Billie Eilish brings Hit Me Hard and Soft tour to Pittsburgh

Oct. 18 — Hanson

Read more: Hanson proves they’re move than ‘MMMBop’ at Roxian show

Oct. 19 — Rick Springfield

Read more: Rick Springfield defends his ’80s rock heartthrob title at Rivers Casino

Oct. 26 — Lainey Wilson

Read more: Lainey Wilson packs Pittsburgh for Country’s Cool Again tour

Nov. 8 — Iron Maiden

Read more: Iron Maiden rocks Pittsburgh on Future Past tour

Nov. 10 — Kacey Musgraves

Read more: Kacey Musgraves floats through Pittsburgh on Deeper Well tour

Nov. 15 — Dave Matthews Band

Read more: Dave Matthews Band delivers top-tier jams at Pittsburgh concert

Nov. 24 — Pentatonix

Read more: Pentatonix kicks off holiday season with sparkle and joy at PPG Paints Arena

Nov. 30 — Nick’s Fat City Reunion show

Read more: The Nick’s Fat City reunion at Stage AE was a rocking trip down memory lane

Dec. 9 — The Jesus Lizard

Read more: Photos: The Jesus Lizard, Spotlights at Stage AE in Pittsburgh

Dec. 11 — Kansas

Read more: Kansas closes 50th anniversary tour with several special guests

Dec. 14 — Justin Timberlake

Read more: Justin Timberlake proves his pop longevity at PPG Paints Arena

Mike Palm is a TribLive digital producer who also writes music reviews and features. A Westmoreland County native, he joined the Trib in 2001, where he spent years on the sports copy desk, including serving as night sports editor. He has been with the multimedia staff since 2013. He can be reached at mpalm@triblive.com.

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