Mike Palm stories, Page 21
Canadian pop-punker LØLØ finds love hurts, but it inspires songsVideo
Canadian pop/punk singer LØLØ has fallen in love — literally. About six months ago, the 25-year-old fell face first after leaving a man’s house, breaking her jaw, chin and nose in the process. “I wish I could tell you that it was all fake, for the song, but yes, that...
Keanu Reeves nails supporting role with his band Dogstar in Pittsburgh showVideo
A three-piece band from California that hadn’t released an album or seriously toured in more than 20 years played Friday night for a sellout crowd at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale. Dogstar’s bass player might have had something to do with that. That bass player would be actor Keanu Reeves...
Lana Del Rey strikes right notes in sold-out Pittsburgh area debut
Lana Del Rey could be described as an enigma, even calling herself “a modern day woman with a weak constitution” in one song. Yet there was little weakness on display Tuesday — just vulnerability, and isn’t purposefully exposing that actually a true sign of strength? Sure, her songs often dwell...
Demola the Violinist bringing his interesting fusion of music to PittsburghVideo
For someone who wanted to be one of the “cool” kids, Ademola Daniel Babafemi might have picked the wrong instrument. Growing up in Nigeria, he wound up playing the violin because his older brother was playing the piano at a nearby church. And, of course, there were laughs about his...
Pittsburgh among just 13 cities to land Mariah Carey’s Christmas tourVideo
Mariah Carey, the unofficial Queen of Christmas, will be performing in December in Pittsburgh. Carey brings her Merry Christmas One and All! tour to PPG Paints Arena on Dec. 5. The best-selling female artist of all time, Carey is well-known for her holiday songs like “All I Want For Christmas...
Could Foo Fighters be coming to Pittsburgh next year?Video
The Foo Fighters took to social media on Friday with cryptic posts that appear to be teasing a tour in 2024. And there could be a Pittsburgh appearance. The posts on Facebook, Instagram and X all had the same message: “2024 | Everything or Nothing At All #FF2024” with a...
Jami Morgan, singer for Pittsburgh metal band Code Orange, discusses new album, hometown festivalVideo
Jami Morgan thinks the next year could be pivotal for Code Orange, the Pittsburgh metal band that’s already been nominated for two Grammys. “This feels like the end of one journey and hopefully the beginning of another,” Morgan said Wednesday. The dawning of their new era officially starts Friday with...
Lana Del Rey, Dogstar, Eagles among October’s top concerts to see around Pittsburgh
This month’s concert schedule includes one of the latest shows ever at the Pavilion at Star Lake, an appearance from Keanu Reeves and the final tour from the Eagles. Here’s a look at the most notable shows coming to the area in October: Top shows Oct. 3: Lana Del Rey...
Review: Stevie Nicks delivers the hits and stories in Pittsburgh concertVideo
Much as she’s done for the past 40-plus years of her solo career, Stevie Nicks enchanted Pittsburgh concert-goers with a career-spanning show Wednesday night. Nicks dazzled through a nearly two-hour show at PPG Paints Arena, soaring through Fleetwood Mac classics like “Dreams” and “Gypsy” while delving into her solo career,...
Sammy Rae talks about authenticity, expression and Springsteen ahead of sold-out Pittsburgh showVideo
The goal of a Sammy Rae & the Friends show is to be more than a concert — it should be an experience. “That’s the idea, right? If people are going to trust us with their night and come on out and spend time with us, I think it’s important...
Tim McGraw adds Pittsburgh date for Standing Room Only tour
Country music star Tim McGraw is bringing his Standing Room Only tour to Pittsburgh next spring. A three-time Grammy Award winner, McGraw will be joined by fellow Grammy winner Carly Pearce on April 27, 2024, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. McGraw’s latest album, “Standing Room Only,” was released Aug....
Ratboys singer Julia Steiner on ‘The Window,’ processing loss and her Steelers fandomVideo
Forgive Julia Steiner if she’s been a little nervous or scanning her phone for new global catastrophes in recent weeks. Steiner, who sings and plays guitar, spoke recently as her Chicago-based indie band Ratboys was getting ready to embark upon their first headline tour. Ratboys were supposed to go on...
Rapper NF to play PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh in MayVideo
Rapper NF will visit Pittsburgh on the second leg of his Hope Tour, which kicks off in Australia and New Zealand before hitting the United States. NF, who has been dubbed “one of the world’s biggest rappers,” will play May 15, 2024, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. His latest...
Puerto Rican rapper Farruko postpones show set for PPG Paints Arena
Puerto Rican rapper Farruko won’t be headlining Pittsburgh’s second annual Hispanic Heritage Festival on Sept. 30. According to a posting on PPG Paints Arena’s website, the show has been postponed with no date yet rescheduled. The Pittsburgh appearance was supposed to be Farruko’s only third North American appearance of the...
Singer Kane Brown bringing In the Air tour to Pittsburgh
Country singer Kane Brown will be visiting Pittsburgh next year on his In the Air tour. Dubbed “the future of country music” by Billboard, Brown will perform March 29 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. He’ll be joined by Tyler Hubbard (of Florida Georgia Line fame) and Parmalee. Brown’s latest...
Announcer Joe Buck laments never getting to call World Series at PNC Park in Pittsburgh
Announcer Joe Buck has been the voice of the NFL and Major League Baseball for years, calling countless meaningful playoff games. And he’ll be working at tonight’s Pittsburgh Steelers game against the Cleveland Browns for “Monday Night Football” on ESPN. But a Monday morning walk in the city — with...
Poppy, Pvris deliver pop, metal, experimental music in Pittsburgh show
It’s impossible to pigeonhole singer Poppy into just one genre of music. And that was on display Wednesday night at the Roxian Theatre in McKees Rocks, where Poppy and Pvris co-headlined their Godless/Goddess tour. Bouncing between heavy metal, industrial bubblegum, dark wave, pop punk and more, Poppy took command of...
Grammy-nominated soul singer Devon Gilfillian opens up on his new album, finding middle ground and Wawa vs. SheetzVideo
There’s a notable dichotomy at play in soul singer Devon Gilfillian’s new album, “Love You Anyway.” At times, he delves into love and romance, with songs like “The Recipe,” “Brown Sugar Queen” and “All I Really Wanna Do.” But on other tracks, he tackles more serious topics, like voter suppression...
Locate S,1 mastermind Christina Schneider talks new album, touring highs and lowsVideo
Christina Schneider records and performs as Locate S,1, with a sound that bounces between 1960s girl groups, synth pop, bossa nova, indie guitar rock and more. With that said, even Schneider isn’t not quite sure how to classify her output. “Honestly, I always struggle with that because I have no...
Pianist Aaron Diehl honoring Pittsburgh jazz pioneer with album, concertVideo
Pianist Aaron Diehl will be paying tribute to a groundbreaking jazz pioneer with Pittsburgh ties twice this month. That trailblazer would be Mary Lou Williams, who grew up in Pittsburgh and graduated from Westinghouse High School. She’s considered one of the best female jazz composers and pianists of all time....
Aerosmith triumphantly bids farewell to Pittsburgh on Peace Out tourVideo
If Wednesday night’s concert was truly Aerosmith’s last show in Pittsburgh, the veteran rockers from Boston went out with a blast — of music and confetti. Aerosmith, which formed in 1970, in May announced their Peace Out farewell tour, a 40-date North American run through January celebrating their more than...
Review: Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top keep alive spirit of late members in Pittsburgh show
Two Southern rock titans that have suffered potentially devastating losses in recent years showed Sunday night that they’re ready to soldier on for the foreseeable future. Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top, both inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, visited a packed Pavilion at Star Lake on a...
Marshall Tucker Band singer Doug Gray shows no signs of stopping after 50-plus yearsVideo
After more than 50 years with the Marshall Tucker Band, singer Doug Gray has learned how to tour successfully into his 70s. Those tips include staying at nicer hotels (four stars or higher), grabbing rest whenever possible and keeping the shows mostly on weekends. “We don’t work a whole lot...
Aerosmith, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen among top concerts to see around Pittsburgh in September
Pittsburgh will see an extremely busy September at PPG Paints Arena, with 11 shows there during the month. Here’s a look at the most notable shows coming to the area in September: September’s top shows Sept. 6: Aerosmith, The Black Crowes at PPG Paints Arena The veteran Boston rockers will...
Review: Live, Fuel ignite 1990s modern-rock radio nostalgia at Pittsburgh show
If you closed your eyes Friday night, you might have been able to flash back to 1995 when Live’s “Lightning Crashes” ruled modern-rock radio. A much-revamped version of Live, with support from fellow Pennsylvania rockers Fuel, played Friday at Stage AE in Pittsburgh, with only original singer Ed Kowalczyk left...
