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Pittsburgh local music spotlight: DonoraVideo
In the eight years since Donora last released an album, the members of the indie pop/rock band have been “living a lot of life.” “We’ve been focusing on our families, growing as people, and taking time to remember why making music as Donora is important to us,” frontwoman/songwriter Casey Hanner...
Lez Zeppelin founder Steph Paynes on their ‘she-incarnation’ of Led Zeppelin
Lez Zeppelin will mark the 50th anniversary of “The Song Remains the Same” by performing Led Zeppelin’s 1976 soundtrack in its entirety on its current tour. But Lez Zeppelin — that’s Lez with a “z” — doesn’t consider itself a cover band or a tribute act, according to Steph Paynes,...
Bruno Mars close to selling out Acrisure Stadium in 1st day of sales to publicVideo
Pop star Bruno Mars is close to filling a stadium in Pittsburgh — and quite a few other cities. Tickets went on sale Thursday to the general public for the “Uptown Funk” singer’s “The Romantic Tour,” and his Aug. 29 show at Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium is down to a few...
Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson will co-headline Star Lake this summerVideo
The concert season at the Pavilion at Star Lake got a lot heavier with a pair of announcements this week. Shock rockers Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson will co-headline a show on Aug. 29 at the Burgettstown outdoor venue in a tour announced Thursday. They’ll be joined by Mongolian folk...
Former Steelers players, media react to Mike Tomlin leaving teamVideo
Mike Tomlin coached hundreds of players during his 19 seasons as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. So the news of his departure from the team on Tuesday caused a stir among some of those players. Here’s what they, and prominent media members, had to say on social media: Former...
The Runarounds’ Will Lipton on sold-out concerts, Amazon Prime show and moreVideo
Just to set the record straight, the Runarounds are a real band. But there’s also a fictionalized version of the group on an Amazon Prime series also named “The Runarounds.” The show, created by Jonas Pate (Netflix’s “Outer Banks”), follows a group of recent high school grads chasing their dreams...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Buffalo RoseVideo
The new album from Buffalo Rose, a modern folk/Americana band from Pittsburgh, is a collection of covers, which could be perceived as a bit of an unusual choice. “It’s actually kind of funny that we decided to make this record, since we have three lyricists in this band, and hence...
Q&A: Deraps guitarist/singer Jacob Deraps on 1st U.S. tour, Van Halen influence and moreVideo
As Deraps gets set to kick off its first U.S. tour next month, singer/guitarist Jacob Deraps knows what he has in mind for 2026 for the high-energy rockers. “Definitely touring and more touring and more shows and just as many shows as possible,” he said with a laugh. “I just...
Country star Chris Stapleton’s ‘All-American Road Show’ coming back to PittsburghVideo
Country singer Chris Stapleton will be back in Pittsburgh for the third year in a row. The “Tennessee Whiskey” singer is bringing his “All-American Road Show” tour to the Pavilion at Star Lake on June 17. He’ll be joined at the Pittsburgh show by R&B/soul singer Allen Stone. While Stapleton...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Connor ParenteVideo
For Connor Parente’s debut album, the wide variety of his influences are expressed somewhere throughout the record. “So no matter what you’re into, whether it be folk, guitar-rock, pop, indie, soul (just to name a few,) I think you’ll find something to like here,” Parente said. The new album, “Hieroglyphics,”...
Pittsburgh local music releases for January 2026
As the new year kicks off, the Pittsburgh music scene is staying busy with new releases. Here’s a look at those new local albums and release shows scheduled for the Pittsburgh region in January: Nutmeg Party The self-described “genre-fluid” band are releasing their second EP, “Party,” on Jan....
2026 Pittsburgh area concert calendar
Concerts scheduled for the Pittsburgh area: March 2026 March 17: Josiah Queen, Jervis Campbell, Gable Price at Stage AE March 17: Gary Numan at Roxian Theatre March 17: Orbit Culture, Ov Sulfur Atlas at Preserving March 17: Jim Messina at the Oaks Theater March 17: Abbots Cross at City Winery...
Top January concerts for Pittsburgh: Big Time Rush, The Dead Milkmen and more
As usual, the 2026 concert season for Pittsburgh will start off slowly in January. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t shows worth checking out. Here’s a look at the top concerts coming to the area in January: Top concerts Jan. 9: The Dead Milkmen, Lylyth at Jergel’s The Dead Milkmen,...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Nutmeg PartyVideo
Pittsburgh’s Nutmeg Party will be celebrating the release of their new EP, “Party,” with a show that celebrates the arts. The record release show is set for Jan. 4 at Glitterbox Theater in West Homestead. “Not only will we have art vendors who make stuff we think is cool, but...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: The Nërd HërdërsVideo
The sophomore album from Pittsburgh’s The Nërd Hërdërs had been in the works for quite a while. “We started writing and recording these tunes before covid, so this is like our ‘Chinese Democracy’ by Guns N’ Roses if you will,” singer/guitarist Mike Dugan said. “Only our record doesn’t stink.” The...
Top 26 concerts coming to Pittsburgh in 2026 (so far)
The 2026 concert lineup for Pittsburgh is still filling up, but there are plenty of big shows already announced for next year. From a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band launching a farewell tour (Journey) to an up-and-coming country act like Megan Moroney, there’s quite a variety of bands,...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Boy Wonders
The sophomore album from Pittsburgh jangle pop band Boy Wonders feels “more mature” than their debut, according to singer/guitarist Derek January. “(It) really sees us digging into ‘60s pop more — there’s jangly 12-string guitars all over the place, lots of group harmonies,” he said. “Some of that post-punk feel...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Trish ImbrognoVideo
Trish Imbrogno described her debut EP, “Bluegrass Love Songs, Volume One,” as leaning into the “gentler” side of bluegrass love songs, or in other words, “the heartbreakers where nobody ends up in a river. “These are familiar classics with a clean, modern touch, plus a few instrumentals that say just...
ZZ Top playing at Palace Theatre in Greensburg next springVideo
ZZ Top has expanded their The Big One! tour, and it now includes a stop in Greensburg. The veteran Texas hard rockers, known for songs like “Legs” and “Gimme All Your Lovin’,” will headling the Palace Theatre on May 19. Related • Review: Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top keep alive spirit...
Professional Bull Riders’ Lovestruck Buck Off on Valentine’s Day weekend will get help from Steelers great Brett KeiselVideo
The next Valentine’s Day weekend could turn out to be un-bull-ievable for eight Pittsburgh area couples. The Professional Bull Riders tour will return to Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena on Feb. 13-14, 2026, for the PBR Lovestruck Buck Off, and former Pittsburgh Steelers great Brett Keisel will officiate the weddings for...
Goo Goo Dolls’ summer tour will visit PittsburghVideo
Soft rock stalwarts Goo Goo Dolls are bringing their summer tour to Pittsburgh next year. Known for adult contemporary hits like “Iris,” “Slide” and “Name,” Goo Goo Dolls will headline the Pavilion at Star Lake on Aug. 14, joined by Neon Trees. The band’s Tiny Desk Concert for NPR debuted...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Tory Silver — plus a video debutVideo
Getting to make a new album in Los Angeles, with indie rock star Jay Som producing and engineering it, was “huge” for Pittsburgh’s Tory Silver. “It really felt like we were doing something big and important and just unreal. We crowdfunded for this album, and raised almost $15,000,” Silver said....
Q&A: Alicia Witt on 1st Pittsburgh visit, Christmas show at Jergel’s and moreVideo
Actress/musician Alicia Witt’s first and only visit to Pittsburgh came in 1986, yet the memories stand out almost 40 years later. That’s because the then 10-year-old, who by then had appeared in “Dune” and won plenty of piano competitions, got to perform at Heinz Hall — with Liberace as her...
Country singer Megan Moroney bringing Cloud 9 tour to PittsburghVideo
Country singer Megan Moroney is making the jump to arena headliner. The “Am I Okay?” singer announced a 2026 arena tour, including a stop in Pittsburgh. Her Cloud 9 tour will visit PPG Paints Arena on June 16, 2026. Moroney played a sold-out show earlier this summer on June 20...
Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Jeff Plate on ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve’ show coming to PittsburghVideo
After more than 25 years of touring, it’s just not feasible for Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s stage production to get any larger. ”We’ve reached the point of we can’t get much bigger, considering the schedule that we run when we do these tours,” drummer Jeff Plate said. “Eight shows in five days...
