Utah school from ‘High School Musical’ may get tourist boost
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah high school where the Disney movie “High School Musical” was filmed over a decade ago has become a tourist destination, and the trend could grow with the premiere of Disney’s new streaming service series based on the film. Much of the popular 2006 movie...
Swift says AMAs performance in jeopardy over music dispute
LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift said Thursday that she may not perform at the American Music Awards and may have to put other projects including a forthcoming Netflix documentary on hold because the men who own her old recordings won’t allow her to play her songs. “Right now my performance...
Ozzy Osbourne to team up with Marilyn Manson in return to Key Bank Pavilion
When Ozzy Osbourne makes his 2020 return to Key Bank Pavilion, he’ll be joined by special guest Marilyn Manson. Ozzy’s camp made the announcement Thursday. Manson is best known for his 1990s releases “Antichrist Superstar” and “Mechanical Animals.” He’s been nominated for four Grammy Awards. “Marilyn is killer live,” said...
Alicia Keys will host the Grammys againVideo
Alicia Keys will be back to host the 62nd Grammy Awards, and the recurring gig even came as a surprise to the super-chill recording artist. “At first I did think last year was a one-time thing but when the opportunity came back around there was no question about returning as...
Review: Elton John wows Pittsburgh audience in farewell show
Elton John has seemingly been everywhere lately. Last summer his life story in movie form “Rocketman” hit theaters. Last month his autobiography “Me” landed on bookstore shelves. A big part of the book is John’s brutally frank descriptions of how substance abuse messed up his life. Wednesday night he was...
Despite female push, Garth Brooks bests Carrie Underwood at CMA AwardsVideo
The Country Music Association Awards almost fully honored and highlighted the women of country music — whose songs have been heavily dismissed on country radio over the years — until two words were uttered when they named its entertainer of the year: Garth Brooks. Wednesday night’s show kicked off with...
Arlo Guthrie brings the folk to Carnegie music hallVideo
Arlo Guthrie has, of late, played shows celebrating the music of his father, folk music legend Woody Guthrie, and marking the anniversary of his 1967 classic album, “Alice’s Restaurant.” He’s been performing concerts with his son, Abe, and daughter, Sarah Lee, as well as his own shows that don’t have...
Sha Na Na to mark 50 years of classic oldies at Palace TheatreVideo
Sha Na Na’s 50th anniversary coincides with the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, the monumental rock festival in the summer of 1969 that Rolling Stone magazine includes in its list of “50 moments that changed the history of rock and roll.” The festival was pretty monumental for the classic rock and...
Pittsburgh Camerata, Chatham Baroque combine for music of Henry Purcell
Take note when music of Henry Purcell is being performed. He thrived at the end of the 17th century and is widely regarded as the greatest English composer until the end of the 19th century. Yet he died young and was overshadowed a generation later in England by its immigrant...
Curtis on Tour makes stop in Carnegie Music Hall
Music lovers know that great music schools can present concerts with professional grade satisfaction. America is blessed with many great music schools, and among them the Curtis Institute of Music occupies a special place. Curtis was founded in Philadelphia in 1924, and has been tuition free since 1928 to ensure...
Pittsburgh Symphony Pops celebrates the songs of The Beatles
November is The Beatles month for conductor Todd Ellison. The Philly Pops’ new music director is returning to Heinz Hall to lead concerts celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of the “Abbey Road” album, just one week after he conducts a completely different tribute to the Fab 4 in...
Jazz pianist Ariel Pocock next up in Hillman Performing Arts SeriesVideo
The Hillman Performing Arts Series at Shady Side Academy in Fox Chapel will continue its 2019-2020 season with a performance of easy-listening music by jazz pianist, vocalist and composer Ariel Pocock. The Durham, N.C.-based musician and song stylist will offer an intimate evening of acoustic piano and guitar showcasing her...
B.E. Taylor Christmas concert series to end with this year’s showsVideo
A Western Pennsylvania Christmas tradition will come to an end this year, with the final series of B.E. Taylor Christmas concerts. Taylor’s son, B.C. Taylor, has announced that five “Feel the Love: Celebrating a B.E. Taylor Christmas” concerts will bring an end to the annual tradition started in 1995 by...
BMI honors Dwight Yoakam, top country songwritersVideo
Country music singer, songwriter and actor Dwight Yoakam was honored by performing rights organization BMI for his trailblazing and highly unique style of California country rock. The organization gave the Grammy-winner the President’s Award on Tuesday, as well as honored many of country’s top songwriters and artists, during a ceremony...
Harry Styles will play PPG Paints Arena on 2020 world tourVideo
Harry Styles has announced a 2020 world tour, “Love On Tour,” in support of his upcoming album, “Fine Line.” The tour includes a July 14 date at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. Joining Styles in the U.S. and Canada is singer/songwriter Jenny Lewis. American Express card holders can purchase tickets...
Reba to play Pittsburgh in 2020
Reba McEntire is touring in 2020 and the Steel City is on the schedule. On Tuesday, an arena tour was announced for next year, with a Pittsburgh stop planned on March 26 at PPG Paints Arena. View this post on Instagram I'm so excited to get back out on the...
Black Crowes will play Western Pa. on 30-year anniversary tourVideo
The Black Crowes will mark the 30-year anniversary of their quintuple-platinum debut album, “Shake Your Money Maker,” with a world tour. Tour dates include an Aug. 1 stop at KeyBank Pavilion in Burgettstown. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com. The tour will mark the first time brothers and group...
The Bone Forum opens winter jazz series at The Westmoreland
Kevin McManus and The Bone Forum will open the Winter Jazz Concert Series on Nov. 13 at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. The Pittsburgh-based jazz trombone ensemble will play from 7-9 p.m. that evening at the Greensburg museum, 221 N. Main St. “On the second Wednesday of the every...
Going to Tool in Pittsburgh tonight? Don’t use your phone
Tool plays tonight at PPG Paints Arena, but don’t try to remember the show digitally. The arena tweeted a statement saying that anyone attempting to take photos during the show would be ejected. TOOL TONIGHT.. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:•Tonight's Show has a strict NO CAMERA policy including cellphones. •Poster Tubes...
Adam Lambert joins Pittsburgh’s Light Up Night this holiday seasonVideo
National recording artist and recent Queen frontman Adam Lambert leads the entertainment at this year’s Comcast Light Up Night in Pittsburgh. Lambert will perform during the event at the Main Stage on Fort Duquesne Boulevard. The Nox Boys and Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers will open the show. “Pittsburgh, I...
Saint Vincent concert to feature performance on rare violin
Attendees at the Nov. 9 installment of the Saint Vincent College Concert Series will have the rare experience of hearing music played on a 1709 violin made by the noted Tononi family of Bologna, Italy. The concert, featuring violinist Benjamin Baker and pianist Daniel Lebhardt, will begin at 7 p.m....
Pittsburgh Opera journeys to the ‘magical realism’ of the Amazon
Popularity is the rarest of accomplishments for contemporary opera, but Mexican composer Daniel Catán achieved it when he wrote “Florencia en el Amazonas.” It has been performed successfully around the world, and has elicited enthusiastic praise from performers, audiences and even critics since its premiere in 1996 at Houston Grand...
Korean Air merges safety talk with music video starring SuperM, BoAVideo
An airline’s new safety video might end up being a musical smash hit. Korean Air partnered with K-pop stars SuperM and BoA to produce a sleek music video to be featured on flights starting Monday, reports Billboard. The video combines SuperM’s song “Let’s Go Everywhere” with futuristic air travel visuals...
Metallica donates $100,000 to California fire relief
LOS ANGELES — Metallica is also feeling the devastating heat. The heavy metal band announced on Twitter that it will donate $100,000 through its nonprofit All Within My Hands to help with wildfire relief efforts across California. “Sadly, for the third year in a row, communities we have called home...
Leslie Odom Jr. performs at The Pittsburgh Promise GalaVideo
Joshua Devine, Abigail Lutton, Vanessa Thompson and Michael Warren might never have gone to college if it weren’t for The Pittsburgh Promise. Warren, a Pittsburgh CAPA graduate, received a bachelor of science in music education and a master of education administration K-12 from Duquesne University. He is currently pursuing a...
