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ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Kelsea Ballerini, Boyz II Men among top February concerts in Pittsburgh
It’s still cold outside, but that’s not stopping the concert schedule from beginning to heat up, with a handful of sold-out shows, including a solo show from a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. A country star in her first arena headlining tour and a renowned R&B group are among...
Pittsburgh local band spotlight: …By The Deed
It’s been less than a year since …By The Deed played their first show, and the Pittsburgh hardcore band shows no sign of slowing down. Next up for the band is a Benefit for Palestine show on Friday at Spirit Music Hall in Lawrenceville. They’ll be joined by Fight On...
Interview: Shane Smith & the Saints singer on ‘Yellowstone’ lift, strong live show ahead of Pittsburgh concertVideo
Over the course of a decade, Shane Smith & the Saints built up a loyal fan base through playing hundreds of shows a year, as the Texas band showcased its blend of country, folk, rock, Americana and Celtic music all over the country. And then came an appearance on “Yellowstone,”...
Luke Bryan bringing Country Song Came On tour to Star LakeVideo
A year after playing at a farm in Westmoreland County, country star Luke Bryan will be back on more familiar turf later this summer. The three-time Academy of Country Music Awards Entertainer of the Year will bring his Country Song Came On tour to the Pavilion at Star Lake on...
Rapper Slug of hip-hop duo Atmosphere talks about his growth as a person ahead of Pittsburgh stopVideo
It’s been more than 20 years since Atmosphere, the underground hip-hop duo out of Minneapolis, first toured with Sage Francis and Mr. Dibbs, and their new Imagine the Fun tour with all three acts is running better than expected. “(It’s going) really well, surprisingly well and I don’t mean that...
Interview: Stephen Wilson Jr. on ‘søn of dad’ deluxe album, science in songwriting, Nirvana and moreVideo
Stephen Wilson Jr., a hard-to-label country artist, can’t help but look at songs from a scientific view, having spent several years working in a food-science lab for Mars, Inc. “I always joke I’m a recovering microbiologist,” Wilson said in a Zoom call earlier this month. “The scientific method is a...
2025 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
A look at each of the homicides that have occurred in Allegheny County in 2025: Jan. 4: Dorrel Ferguson Dorrel Ferguson, 19, of Wilkinsburg was found fatally shot with a single gunshot wound to the upper torso on a Wilkinsburg sidewalk. Read more: Police: Man found dead on Wilkinsburg sidewalk...
Pittsburgh local band spotlight: The Sewerheads
The Sewerheads are celebrating the release of their new album, “Despair is a Heaven,” with a Jan. 31 show at Spirit Lodge in Lawrenceville. Recorded in the fall of 2022 at Electrical Audio in Chicago by Matthew Barnhart, the album on Tall Texan Records was mixed by the band’s bassist,...
Jason Aldean bringing Full Throttle tour to PittsburghVideo
Country artist Jason Aldean will be back in the Pittsburgh region for the second year in a row. The Full Throttle tour, announced Tuesday, will bring the “Try That in a Small Town” singer to the Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown on Aug. 9. He’ll be joined by Nate...
Indie singer Buffchick talks about debut album, new singles ahead of Pittsburgh showVideo
Indie rock/pop singer Buffchick is still riding the highs of releasing her debut album last year. Performing as Buffchick, New Jersey-born Erin Manion dropped her “showtime” album on Oct. 25. “The writing/recording process of the album was one of the most significant experiences of my entire life,” she said. “I...
10 restaurants, stores and chains we’d like to see come to Pittsburgh
A long-sought Wegmans will finally be coming to the Pittsburgh region, with the grocery store chain on Monday announcing plans to open a location in Cranberry. Other coveted regional chains have popped up locally in recent years, with Raising Canes opening its first location in Oakland in 2023 (followed by...
Pittsburgh local band spotlight: Pitter Patter
Pittsburgh indie rock band Pitter Patter are set to release their first EP, “Kraken At The Seams,” on Jan. 17 including a release show that same night. “We are ecstatic to share it with everyone,” singer/guitarist Seth Berkin said. “In our view, this six-song project is a big step up...
Silverstein singer Shane Told: ‘It is a really exciting time’ as band launches 25 Years of Noise tourVideo
It’s starting to feel like 2025 will be “the onslaught of Silverstein,” according to the band’s singer, Shane Told. The Canadian post-hardcore band, which formed in 2000, will celebrate their 25th anniversary with their 25 Years of Noise tour in early January, including a Jan. 17 show at Stage AE...
Jay Leno laughs off rumors mob involved in his fall down Greensburg hill
One of Jay Leno’s staples when he hosted “The Tonight Show” involved a segment featuring ridiculous headlines. The veteran comedian has found himself in a real-life version of that after a November mishap in Westmoreland County. Before a Nov. 15 show at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg, Leno said he...
2026 Pittsburgh area comedy calendar
Comedy shows scheduled for the Pittsburgh area: January 2026 Jan. 13: Gary Owen at City Winery Pittsburgh Jan. 14-15: Gary Owen at Pittsburgh Improv Jan. 15-18: Lucas Zelnick at Bottlerocket Social Hall (all sold out except late Jan. 18 show) Jan. 16: Jim Krenn at Original Pittsburgh Winery Jan. 16:...
2025 Pittsburgh area concert calendar
Concerts scheduled for the Pittsburgh area: December 2025 Dec. 31: Norman Nardini and Friends at Moondog’s Pub Dec. 31: Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh, Moon Dec. 31: The BGV’s & Steeltown Horns at Original Pittsburgh Winery January 2026 Jan. 2: Spectrum Band, Acoustic...
Top 25 concerts coming to Pittsburgh in 2025 (so far)
While there are hundreds of concerts yet to be announced for 2025, what’s already on tap for the coming year will provide plenty of options for Pittsburgh music fans. From R&B (Boyz II Men) and rap (Tyler, the Creator) to pop punk (Avril Lavigne) and theatric metal (Ghost), there’s something...
Silverstein, Drive-By Truckers highlight top January concerts in Pittsburgh
January is usually a slow time for concerts, but there definitely are some shows worth making the trek out in the cold. Here’s a look at the top concerts coming this month to Pittsburgh. Top concerts Jan. 17: Silverstein, Thursday, Arm’s Length, Split Chain at Stage AE Blending emo, hardcore...
Redd Kross documentary screenings set for PittsburghVideo
From grunge to hair metal to punk and beyond, Redd Kross’ influence has permeated the music scene throughout its 45-plus years. Featuring brothers Jeff and Steven McDonald, the critically acclaimed band keeps rolling, including a self-titled double album in April, a national tour (including a July stop at Spirit Hall...
The year in music: 2024 Pittsburgh concert coverage
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,...
Trans-Siberian Orchestra drummer Jeff Plate on 25 years of touring and hard rock Christmas musicVideo
When Trans-Siberian Orchestra started touring theaters in 1999, they traveled with just one 24-foot box truck, filled with a couple dozen lights, a fog machine and a star curtain. “It was really more about, let’s put this thing on stage and see if this is going to work. Obviously it...
The Smithereens drummer Dennis Diken discusses moving forward with guest vocalists after death of frontmanVideo
It’s been a little more than seven years since The Smithereens singer/guitarist Pat DiNizio died, but the power-pop band is still going with a little help from their friends on vocals. With a revolving group of lead singers, the New Jersey group known for songs like “A Girl Like You”...
Kansas closes 50th anniversary tour in Pittsburgh with several special guestsVideo
In a night of history and looking back, Kansas wrapped up their Another Fork in the Road 50th Anniversary tour Wednesday night in Pittsburgh. Founded in the early 1970s, the progressive rock band originally broke big in Pittsburgh, with their first show here in 1975, fittingly at the same venue,...
Photos: The Jesus Lizard, Spotlights at Stage AE in Pittsburgh
In their first show in Pittsburgh since the 1990s, The Jesus Lizard showed few signs of slowing down Monday night at Stage AE. The veteran rockers — don’t call them noise rock — are touring in support of “Rack,” their first new album since 1998. Alongside songs from the new...
Billy Joel, Rod Stewart team up for Pittsburgh show at Acrisure Stadium
A pair of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers are headed to Pittsburgh next year for a stadium show. Billy Joel and Rod Stewart will co-headline a concert July 5 at Acrisure Stadium. Joel, 75, has a catalog of chart toppers to pull from, whether it’s “Big Shot,” “It’s Still...
