Interview: Sister act Aly & AJ bringing ‘Places to Run’ tour to PittsburghVideo
The pop-rock sister duo of Aly & AJ has only played Pittsburgh a few times, hitting Philadelphia more in their 20-plus years of performing. But that doesn’t mean there’s no connection to the city. In fact, younger sister AJ Michalka has two fictional ties to Pennsylvania. “Usually we are in...
Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello to join Bruce Springsteen on tourVideo
Former Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello will be joining Bruce Springsteen’s spring tour. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band announced their “Land of Hope and Dreams” tour, which includes a May 19 stop at PPG Paints Arena. Morello will perform with the band on select songs. Morello...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: BealtaineVideo
The Pittsburgh Celtic folk band Bealtaine was more than happy to lend its support to the second annual Benefit Against Imperialism on Feb. 28. “We aren’t always extremely vocal about the politics from the stage, but it’s all there in the lyrics to many of the songs we play. Folks...
Interview: Guitarist Jason Narducy teams with actor Michael Shannon to celebrate R.E.M.Video
Earlier this month, on the night before kicking off a tour, Jason Narducy celebrated his 55th birthday, heading out for dinner and a few light beers with the band and crew. “I was in bed at like 10:30,” he said with a laugh. So he was a responsible rock star?...
Bruce Springsteen returning to Pittsburgh on ‘Land of Hope & Dreams’ tourVideo
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are heading back out on the road, including a Pittsburgh stop this spring. Springsteen, 76, and his band are launching the American run of their “Land of Hope & Dreams” tour, with a May 19 show at PPG Paints Arena. “We are living...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Cathleen IrelandVideo
Cathleen Ireland’s latest album, “In the City,” drew inspiration from driving through Pittsburgh. “It encapsulates the ‘night out on the town’ excitement from getting ready to getting out to hanging out with friends,” Ireland said, “with the gorgeous lights of Pittsburgh as the backdrop and the music on center stage.”...
Mike Viola bringing ‘rock show’ to Pittsburgh, celebrating 25 years of musicVideo
It’s quite possible you’ve heard Mike Viola’s work without even knowing it was him. Maybe it was the main vocals in the 1996 movie “That Thing You Do!” or several songs in 2007’s “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.” It could have been from his touring with Panic! At the...
Viral violinist Mia Asano playing 1st solo headliner show in PittsburghVideo
Electric violinist Mia Asano is no stranger to going viral on the internet, with dozens of her TikTok clips garnering views in the millions. Those covers, which range from Guns N’ Roses to Papa Roach to the 1990s X-Men cartoon theme song, could be on tap when Asano plays her...
Mt. Lebanon native Daya sets headline tourVideo
Mt. Lebanon native Daya is going out on tour in support of her most recent album, but local fans will have to travel to see her. Daya, who released her sophomore album, “Til Every Petal Drops,” in October, announced a headline tour for April. After shooting to fame in 2015...
NOBRO’s biggest tour yet brings the Canadian punk band to PittsburghVideo
When NOBRO hits the road this week with the Descendents and Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls, it will be the Canadian all-female punk band’s longest tour ever. But the trek, which stretches from Feb. 13 to March 15, didn’t come without some casualties. “Well, two of our members got...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Eric MoeVideo
Pittsburgh-based composer Eric Moe’s latest release, “Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years,” includes five works for solo keyboard with another track using a quintet featuring piano. “(It’s) an amazing variety of keyboard-centered music — tiny pieces, big solo pieces, pieces with more than 12 notes per octave, with...
Dropkick Murphys guitarist Tim Brennan on St. Patrick’s Day tour, new ‘Citizen I.C.E.’ song and more
It may be a few more weeks until St. Patrick’s Day arrives on March 17, but when it comes to the Dropkick Murphys, it might feel like the band is celebrating the holiday year-round. “We bring a little bit of St. Patrick’s Day to wherever we are every night, I...
Former One Direction member Zayn bringing solo tour to Pittsburgh
Zayn is launching the biggest solo tour of his career, and it includes a stop in Pittsburgh. The former One Direction member is bringing “The Konnakol Tour” to PPG Paints Arena on July 20. His fifth solo album, “Konnakol,” will be released on April 17, and a new single, “Die...
Katatonia founder Jonas Renkse on Swedish metal band’s new chapter ahead of Pittsburgh showVideo
With the 2025 departure of co-founder Anders Nystrom after more than 30 years in the band, it feels like a new era for Katatonia, according to singer Jonas Renkse. Renkse, who co-founded Katatonia in 1991, said the Swedish melancholic metal band is moving forward. “Those things happen all the time,”...
Tim McGraw, Godsmack shows added to Star Lake calendar
Two more concerts have been added to the calendar at the Pavilion at Star Lake this summer, bringing the venue’s schedule up to 14 shows. Tim McGraw’s “Pawn Shop Guitar” tour will visit the Burgettstown venue on July 18 with support from 49 Winchester and Timothy Wayne. The tour, named...
Noah Kahan bringing ‘The Great Divide Tour’ to Pittsburgh’s PNC ParkVideo
Noah Kahan already has a Pittsburgh Pirates shirt from his last concert in the Pittsburgh area, so he’ll be right at home for his next show. Kahan, the folk-pop singer known for songs like “Stick Season” and “Hurt Somebody,” is making the jump from a sold-out show at the Pavilion...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Spitbite
Spitbite’s first seven-inch record is 100% local, from the recording (Very Tight Recordings in Sharpsburg) to the pressing (Hellbender Vinyl in Lawrenceville) to the artwork (two original paintings by local artist Adam C. Rousseau). The heavy rock band’s A-side is “Final Form,” which is dedicated to the band’s trans friends...
Pittsburgh local music releases for February 2026
February brings a few new albums and EPs, plus a 25th anniversary vinyl release in the Pittsburgh music scene. Here’s a look at those new local albums plus release shows scheduled for the Pittsburgh region in February: Radio 45 Power pop band Radio 45 is releasing a new single, “No...
Top February concerts for Pittsburgh: Dropkick Murphys, Rascal Flatts and more
After a relatively slow (but normal) January, the February concert schedule is getting to be a little more packed, including at least seven sold-out shows. Here’s a look at the top concerts coming to the Pittsburgh region in February. Top concerts Feb. 12: Dropkick Murphys, The Aggrolites, Haywire at Stage...
Pittsburgh businesses support National Shutdown protest but remain open
Activists across the nation have called for a general strike Friday as part of a show of solidarity for those in Minneapolis and in protest of ICE’s actions there. The National Shutdown protest calls for an economic blackout, and celebrities such as Natalie Portman, Pedro Pascal, Billie Eilish and Hannah...
Ghost Hounds singer SAVNT on bringing country rock to Byham Theater for Pittsburgh charity show
The next Pittsburgh concert for Ghost Hounds will take place in quite a different environment than their last one. Last April, they played outside of Acrisure Stadium as part of the Monster Energy Supercross Fanfest. But on Feb. 7, the country rock band with local roots will perform at the...
Andrea Bocelli bringing ‘Romanzo’ world tour to Pittsburgh
Famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli’s “Romanzo” 30th anniversary world tour will visit Pittsburgh this winter. Bocelli will celebrate “Romanzo,” his 1997 breakthrough compilation album, in a Dec. 21 show at PPG Paints Arena. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 6 at ticketmaster.com. A presale for American Express card...
Pittsburgh to Poland: Death By Love’s Peter Guellard is making an international goth collaboration work via hologram
An international project like Death By Love is fraught with challenges, but White Oak’s Peter Guellard came up with a novel solution to make it work. The new Pittsburgh-area band, which blends goth, industrial and trip hop, features music by Guellard and vocals/lyrics by Poland’s Inga Habiba. Trading files over...
Dave Matthews Band returning to Star Lake; Ne-Yo, Akon will co-headline venue in AugustVideo
The Dave Matthews Band is returning to familiar territory with a stop at the Pavilion at Star Lake this summer. The jam band stars will play July 24 at Star Lake, where they’ve played almost 30 times in the past. Dave Matthews Band’s last appearance in Pittsburgh came Nov. 15,...
Lionel Richie returning to Pittsburgh with Earth, Wind & Fire
Pop singer Lionel Richie will be back on the road, continuing his “Sing A Song All Night Long” tour with another stop in Pittsburgh. The “American Idol” judge and singer of songs like “Stuck on You,” “Dancing on the Ceiling” and “Hello” will perform on June 30 at PPG Paints...
