The Abbey Road Institute opens 1st U.S. school in Miami
MIAMI — One of the world’s leading music studios has set its sights on Miami, with the help of a Grammy-winning Colombian music producer. Abbey Road Studios, where legendary bands like The Beatles and Pink Floyd recorded their albums, will open its first U.S. music school in Miami in partnership...
Ben Folds plans return appearance with Pittsburgh SymphonyVideo
Multi-platinum record-selling musician, composer and producer Ben Folds will return to Pittsburgh for a June 3 date with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. The concert repertoire will be announced from the stage of the concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Heinz Hall. Folds has four previous appearances with the PSO, beginning...
Prince Harry records charity song with Jon Bon JoviVideo
LONDON — Prince Harry joined Jon Bon Jovi at Abbey Road Studios in London on Friday as the singer recorded a charity single to support the foundation that oversees the Invictus Games — a multinational sports event for sick and injured servicemen. The prince and the popstar greeted each other...
‘Lift Every Voice’ has evolved into Pittsburgh Symphony tradition
It takes time and repetition for a success to become a tradition. The Pittsburgh Symphony’s “Lift Every Voice” concert made its debut three years ago as a collaboration with Hill District neighbors to celebrate the legacy and vibrancy of the local community. It has evolved, says symphony president Melia Tourangeau,...
Taylor Swift plays ‘The Man’ in new video with The Rock cameoVideo
Taylor Swift’s new music video is must watch for a lot of reasons. The video for “The Man,” the fourth single from Swift’s album “Lover,” sees the pop star play a male character, “The Man.” The character appears to be a wealthy businessman who enjoys going out on his yacht...
Dan + Shay, Justin Bieber, Maren Morris nab top ACM nomsVideo
NASHVILLE — Grammy-winning duo Dan + Shay lead the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards with six nominations for Dan Smyers and five for Shay Mooney and helped pop star Justin Bieber earn his first-ever ACM noms. Smyers, a McCandless native, is a graduate of North Allegheny High School and...
Country’s Sturgill Simpson performs at Petersen Events Center
A country singer who believes he’s best heard live, Sturgill Simpson will bring his “A Good Look’n Tour” to the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. Simpson has produced four albums, winning a 2017 Best Country Album Grammy for “A Sailor’s Guide to Earth.” Additional music comes from earlier...
Stage Right’s ‘Cabaret’ an always relevant social commentary
Irwin native Mandie Russak has frequented the Kit Kat Club before, where she welcomed visitors as the Emcee in a previous production of “Cabaret” by Split Stage Productions in 2017. She returns to the seedy night spot as the unforgettable Sally Bowles, an English cabaret performer during the rise of...
Venice Baroque Orchestra brings Vivaldi program to Pittsburgh
Touring solo artists come to Western Pennsylvania almost every week of the concert season. Touring orchestras, by contrast, are a real rarity. Yes, Gustav Mahler and the New York Philharmonic played in Pittsburgh before World War I, and Leonard Bernstein and the Vienna Philharmonic came here more than 30 years...
Happy 77th birthday, George HarrisonVideo
He was known as the quiet Beatle. Thoughtful, spiritual and a superb musician, George Harrison, lead guitarist for the greatest pop group in history, would have turned 77 on Tuesday, Feb. 25. George Harrison was born #OnThisDay in 1943. He would have turned 77 today. Happy birthday @GeorgeHarrison! pic.twitter.com/HycHYYnPdG— The...
Ozzy Osbourne says he’s making another album after medical treatment
The Prince of Darkness isn’t waiting long to make new music. During a reddit AMA (ask me anything) on Tuesday, Ozzy Osbourne said that he was “going to do another album next month,” and went into more detail on the time frame. “I am making another album because while I...
First tour by Santana, Earth, Wind & Fire has Pittsburgh dateVideo
Music legends Carlos Santana and Earth, Wind & Fire will share stages for the first time during this summer’s Miraculous Supernatural 2020 Tour. Kicking off June 19 in San Diego, Calif., the tour has an Aug. 5 date at S&T Bank Music Park in Burgettstown. The tour is a continuation...
‘Carmina Burana’ is chorale’s big, splashy anniversary concert
“Fun” isn’t a word often used to describe classical music, but then Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” isn’t your typical piece of classical music. The exuberant nature of the work made it a logical choice for the Pittsburgh Concert Chorale to perform as part of its 35th anniversary celebration, says music...
Post Malone rocks PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh welcomed Post Malone with open arms Monday night. Malone’s Runaway tour made a stop in PPG Paints Arena rocking the massive crowd with his signature hits — “Circles,” “Sunflowers” and “Better Now” — to name a few. There were 21 songs in all. The tour began Sept. 14 in...
‘What a ride’: Wexford’s Christina Aguilera won Grammy for best new artist 20 years agoVideo
Wexford native Christina Aguilera’s wish came true 20 years ago after being dubbed Best New Artist at the 42nd Grammy Awards. The award, which came after the release of the single “Genie in a Bottle” and her first self-titled studio album, pitched her against other ’90s and early 2000s icons...
Ticket sale announced for Sugarland at S&T Bank Music Park
Tickets will be available to the general public Friday for country music duo Sugarland’s performance this summer near Burgettstown. The band will make a stop at S&T Bank Music Park on July 23 as part of the There Goes The Neighborhood Tour 2020. Sugarland will be joined by Mary Chapin...
Death of Prince heir complicates estate settlement even more
MINNEAPOLIS — The death of Prince’s brother Alfred Jackson, along with his contested will, are raising new questions in the endlessly complicated efforts to settle the legendary musician’s estate, including whether a California man with a reputation for cozying up to celebrities will end up with one-sixth of Prince’s riches....
The Lumineers will ‘pepper in’ new songs during Pittsburgh stopVideo
The Lumineers qualify as a bona fide hit-making band. Since the group’s debut single, “Ho Hey,” became a 2012 blockbuster single, topping 10 different Billboard magazine singles charts, while spending 62 weeks on Billboard’s all-genre Hot 100 singles chart, the band has enjoyed one success after another. Listen to those...
Harvard Glee Club plans free concert at Saint Vincent BasilicaVideo
The renowned Harvard Glee Club will present a free concert March 16 in Saint Vincent Basilica in Unity. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the performance will be a homecoming for director Andrew Clark, a Latrobe native. It will also be the local premiere of “Wall of Mirrors,” a new work by...
Pittsburgh Symphony stays fresh with debuts and premieres
Debuts and premieres are two key ingredients in keeping concert life fresh. The next set of Pittsburgh Symphony concerts includes one of each: the overdue debut of Latvian violinist Baiba Skride performing one of the most popular concertos for her instrument, and the first local performance of one of Sergei...
The Weeknd to play PPG Paints Arena
The Weeknd is coming on a Friday. The Grammy-award wining performer is going on tour this summer and coming through Pittsburgh on the trek. The Toronto native will play PPG Paints Arena on June 26 while on the “After Hours Tour,” the namesake of his forthcoming album set for release...
Former child star Billy Gilman finds new voice, renewed careerVideo
If not for his grandmother, Billy Gilman might not have become the youngest singer to have a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart when his debut single, “One Voice,” came out in 2000. The Rhode Island native, now 31, was 11 at the time. Humming before...
Reports: Rapper Pop Smoke slain in Hollywood Hills shooting
LOS ANGELES — An up-and-coming rapper known as Pop Smoke was fatally shot during a break-in early Wednesday at a Hollywood Hills home, his label said. “We are devastated by the unexpected and tragic loss of Pop Smoke,” Republic Records said in a statement. “Our prayers and thoughts go out...
Korn, Faith No More to play Pittsburgh area
Korn and Faith No More are heading out on a co-headlining tour this summer, with a stop planned near Pittsburgh. The bands will play S&T Bank Music Park on Sept. 5. Helmet and ’68 will serve as support at the Burgettstown show. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 21 at...
Marie Osmond bringing her deep music catalog to The PalaceVideo
Iconic performer Marie Osmond is coming to Greensburg’s Palace Theatre on July 10. “An Evening With Marie Osmond,” beginning at 8 p.m., will feature her country, rock, pop and Broadway hits. She will be accompanied by her band, a symphonic orchestra and special guests. Osmond reached the No. 1 spot...
