Cher’s Pittsburgh performance proves she’s still got it
Cher made a stop in Pittsburgh with her Here We Go Again Tour 2019 Thursday night. The PPG Paints Arena show also featured special guests Nile Rodgers and Chic. The 72-year-old singer — who has a Grammy, an Emmy, three Golden Globes, an Oscar, and was celebrated at the Kennedy...
Rapper Kodak Black arrested at border in upstate New York
LEWISTON, N.Y. — Kodak Black was arrested on drug and weapons charges as the rapper tried to cross from Canada into the United States near Niagara Falls, law enforcement officials said Thursday. Bill Kapri, whose stage name is Kodak Black, was driving two other people in a Cadillac Escalade with...
Pop Evil brings ‘lyrical hard rock’ to Jergel’s Rhythm GrilleVideo
It’s said that people are products of where and how they grew up. Leigh Kakaty, vocalist of Pop Evil, certainly seems to buy into that idea, saying his group’s music is very much a product of his Muskegon, Mich., hometown roots. On a musical level, that experience translates into a...
George Clinton bringing farewell tour to Pittsburgh’s Rivers Casino
George Clinton’s “One Nation Under a Groove Tour” is coming to Pittsburgh. Clinton is bringing his classic brand of psychedelic funk with the legendary Parliament Funkadelic (P-Funk) to The Event Center at Rivers Casino on June 7, at 8 p.m. It’s part of a farewell tour that begins in May....
Beyoncé drops surprise new album
LOS ANGELES — Beyoncé has surprised her fans by releasing a soundtrack to her Netflix documentary “Homecoming.” The 37-year-old superstar debuted “Homecoming: The Live Album” Wednesday, the same day a Netflix documentary exploring her historic performances at the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was released. She was the...
Fender debuts collection
of ‘Game of Thrones’ guitars
The night is dark and full of shredding. Okay, so that’s not exactly the correct line, but anyone who gets their hands on one of Fender’s new limited-edition handcrafted “Game of Thrones” Sigil Collection guitars will likely be thinking it. The trio of guitars embodies the essence of Westeros’ most...
Gipsy Kings bringing flamenco-salsa sound to Munhall music hallVideo
The Grammy-nominated flamenco/salsa group The Gipsy Kings will perform on Sept. 18 at the Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, 510 E 10th Ave., Munhall. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. April 19 at 877-4-FLY-TIX, ticketfly.com and librarymusichall.com. Tickets...
Celtic Thunder singer brings solo tour to Greensburg
Those who attend a May 6 music event just outside Greensburg may find themselves singing with one of Ireland’s most popular tenors. At least that’s what Celtic Thunder singing star Emmet Cahill has in mind for his solo concert appearance at Our Lady of Grace Church. “I always tell people...
Rappers call for Fox News to fire Laura Ingraham over Nipsey Hussle segment
In “FDT,” his hit song with rapper YG, Nipsey Hussle made his feelings clear about Donald Trump. In the music video for one of the most popular protest anthems of 2016, Hussle walked the streets of Crenshaw in South Los Angeles with throngs of friends, fans and neighbors flashing expletive-laden...
Tailgate Garth Brooks’ Pittsburgh show with Trisha Yearwood
There’s a tailgate party before the party. Trisha Yearwood — a singer, actress, author, chef, personality and entrepreneur — is hosting a celebration prior to her husband Garth Brooks’ sold-out show on May 18 at Heinz Field on Pittsburgh’s North Side. “You know I love to entertain, and I can’t...
Pittsburgh Community Food Bank taking part in Metallica’s Day of ServiceVideo
Heavy metal band Metallica is asking for some time from their fans to volunteer at local food banks. The band announced its second annual Day of Service set for May 22 and called on fans to connect with food banks in their area and volunteer their time. “In cooperation with...
Keynote Cafe in Jeannette to close after ‘last hurrah’ concert
The Keynote Cafe in Jeannette, a popular performance space for area musicians, will close after a June 29 farewell concert. Owner Jill Sorrells of Jeannette posted this notice on Facebook on April 13: “This is to let u know that I have just signed a Sales Agreement on the Keynote...
Summer bluegrass festival will benefit Fayette fire company
The Springfield Township Volunteer Hose Company will benefit from a full day of pickin’ and grinnin’ this summer in Fayette County. “Bluegrass at Jellystone” will run from noon to 10 p.m., June 29 at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort in Mill Run, near Ohiopyle. It will feature music by...
Opus 2 concert lets graduating seniors choose the music
The Opus 2 Orchestra, which draws members from all over the east suburbs, will perform its “Seniors’ Choice” concert, where members who are graduating from high school choose several of the program’s selections. This year’s concert will feature Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” the Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” and “A Million Dreams” from...
Nipsey Hussle’s family gathers for private funeral in LA
LOS ANGELES — Nipsey Hussle’s family and friends gathered Friday for a private funeral on a day when the slain rapper was also honored by his hometown of Los Angeles. Hussle was buried at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills in an afternoon service. The sprawling cemetery in northern Los Angeles between Griffith...
Los Angeles prepares to mourn en masse for Nipsey Hussle
LOS ANGELES — The city of Los Angeles is no stranger to epic street gatherings for everything from sports victory parades to televised car chases. But on Thursday it will host a much more somber — although likely equally large — affair when it lays to rest one of its...
‘Here We Go Again’ with the indomitable CherVideo
A couple of questions as the incomparable Cher brings her 2019 concert tour to Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena on April 18: 1. How, at age 72, does she stay so amazingly fit? (Answer: the legendary Queen of Pop has attributed her fitness to a healthy vegetarian diet.) 2. Does anyone...
Court papers confirm shooting during vigil for Nipsey Hussle
LOS ANGELES — Two women were wounded by gunfire last week as a crowd scattered during a vigil for Nipsey Hussle hours after the rapper was killed, and police are looking for the shooter, according to court papers obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press. Hundreds of people had gathered to...
Wiz Khalifa documentary series coming to Apple Music
Rap artist and Pittsburgh favorite Wiz Khalifa is the subject of a documentary series launching on Apple Music, reports Variety. “Wiz Khalifa: Behind the Cam,” will debut as five episodes on April 17, Khalifa announced Wednesday. .@WizKhalifa docuseries to launch on @AppleMusic - watch trailer (EXCLUSIVE) Variety (@Variety) April...
Pittsburgh-area bands rooted in classic rock forge strong connectionsVideo
Tony Zig of North Huntingdon and his friends Frank McCracken and Zak and Joe Harbulak started Steel City Sabbath in September 2017, covering songs by iconic early metal band Black Sabbath. On April 13, less than two years after forming, they’ll play a sold-out show at the Lamp Theatre in...
Netflix launches comedy channel on SiriusXM
NEW YORK — Netflix is launching its first audio venture that will feature the video streaming service’s comedy programming on SiriusXM. The companies on Wednesday announced “Netflix Is A Joke Radio” will feature highlights from such comedians as Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Ricky Gervais, Sarah Silverman, Jerry Seinfeld and Wanda...
Derek Hough brings solo show to Benedum CenterVideo
The last time professional dancer Derek Hough went out on the road with a live show two years ago, he shared the stage with his sister Julianne Hough as part of their 48-city “Move – Beyond – Live on Tour.” This time around, it’s all Derek. The six-time “Dancing with...
Saint Vincent College Singers present free ‘Tenebrae’ performance
The Saint Vincent College Singers will present “Tenebrae,” a service of music for Lent and Holy Week, in a performance in the Saint Vincent Basilica Crypt. The 8 p.m. April 10 evening of music and readings will provide a time of reflection and contemplation for the upcoming Holy Week, according...
Bluegrass concert will benefit St. Joseph House of Hospitality
Bluegrass bands from all over Western Pennsylvania will converge in Oakland’s Synod Hall April 26 for the 21st annual bluegrass concert benefit for St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality. The Allegheny Drifters, Echo Valley, Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers, Lonesome Lost & Foggy and Fern Hollow will perform at the 7 p.m. concert...
Jackie Evancho celebrates birthday, album release
For Jackie Evancho, the classical-crossover song stylist from Pine in Pittsburgh’s North Hills, this is a week for celebrations. Not only is she in town from New York to observe her 19th birthday on April 9 with her family; she’s also anticipating the April 12 release of her new studio...
