Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle publisher condemn Trump administration’s use of their workVideo
WASHINGTON — Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of the beloved children’s character Franklin the Turtle are disavowing the Trump administration’s use of their music and imagery to support its agenda. Responding to the use of her song “Juno” in a video montage depicting ICE raids, Carpenter tweeted Tuesday:...
‘Archiving history’: Aural-style jam sessions of NA Fiddlers offer unique experience for student musicians
Sporting their signature look of a simple red polo shirt and a fiddle in hand, the North Allegheny Fiddlers took to the Maywood Recording studio in McCandless recently to lay down some new, and old, tracks. This is the third time that Dennis Morton, who started the NA Fiddlers in...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: The Low KingsVideo
Proceeds from the “A Celtic Rock Christmas” show will assist a pair of local organizations, and Pittsburgh’s The Low Kings were happy to join the bill. “It’s gonna be a great event,” vocalist/guitarist Shawn Melvin said of the Dec. 11 event. “It’ll benefit the Pittsburgh Irish Festival, which does an...
Holiday-themed concerts and events set
Here is a list of holiday-themed concerts and events taking place in December: Thursday, Dec. 4: Holiday Bell Choir. The event will be at 6 p.m. at the Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required by calling 412-775-4700 or emailing phlibrarypgh@pennhillslibrary.org....
Top December concerts for Pittsburgh: Trisha Yearwood, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and more
It’s the season of light, and that will be nowhere more evident than with a pair of shows this month at PPG Paints Arena with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, while country music star Trisha Yearwood will be celebrating the holidays with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Here’s a look at those and...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Nov. 28-30
The leftovers are packed in the fridge and the family is still hanging around for a couple more days. What to do? You can show them how fun and bright Pittsburgh is with these events. Enjoy! Beers of the Burgh’s Winter Warmer Get ready for some fancy holiday cheer and...
Q&A: Johnnyswim husband-and-wife duo on Christmas show in Pittsburgh, deluxe album and moreVideo
In the 20 years since Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano formed the pop/soul/R&B duo Johnnyswim, the now-married couple has played plenty of holiday concerts. “We’ve cut our teeth touring a lot with Christmas shows,” Ramirez said. But an early New York City show still stands out. The duo recorded the...
5th Ukraine benefit concert to be held Dec. 17
While organizers of the Benefit Concert for Ukraine chamber music series are thrilled with its success, they are dismayed that the concerts are still necessary. The Dec. 17 concert at Sewickley Methodist Church will be the fifth concert in the series, which began in December 2022 after the war in...
Your guide to Western Pa. holiday performances this season
It’s Christmastime in the city! The holidays are upon us, and the streets are bright with colorful lights and alive with festive music. While family visits, gift shopping and weekend afternoons of baking are filling up the calendar for the next few weeks, the holidays wouldn’t be quite as special...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Jade EyeVideo
“INITIALS,” the first EP from Pittsburgh’s Jade Eye, is “about beginning something,” according to guitarist/vocalist Justin Ingala. “It may not always be perfect at the get go, but making steps in the direction you’re heading for is what it’s all about,” he said. “We have tons more finished songs and...
Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81
NEW YORK — Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such classics as “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get it If You Really Want” and “Vietnam” and starred in the landmark movie “The Harder They Come,” has died at 81. His...
Pittsburgh musicians rock Mr. Smalls with ‘The Smalls Waltz’
Nearly 50 years ago, the legendary group The Band — along with many of their famous friends — played their last concert. Held in San Francisco on Nov. 25, 1976, it was called “The Last Waltz” and was also filmed as a concert movie and documentary by another legend, Martin...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Nov. 21-23
If Light Up Night isn’t your jam, that doesn’t mean having to hide in the house all weekend! Here are some other events to attend, sans twinkly trees and super-cold temps. Record Convention Fall Show Music collectors of Pittsburgh, here’s your chance to shop and meet like-minded people. The Record...
The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours ‘Til Dawn’ Tour grosses over $1 billion, Live Nation says
NEW YORK — The Weeknd’s After Hours ‘Til Dawn Tour has officially crossed the $1 billion mark, according to Live Nation. The lengthy tour, which launched in Philadelphia in July 2022 and runs through September 2026, has officially grossed $1.004 billion with approximately 7.55 million tickets sold across 153 tour...
Lainey Wilson wins entertainer of the year at 2025 CMA Awards
NEW YORK — The top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2025 Country Music Association Awards went to none other than Lainey Wilson, who hosted, performed and barely left the stage Wednesday night. “It takes a village,” she said in her acceptance speech. “We about to party.” She...
Light Up Night in Pittsburgh: What to know
The official start to the Pittsburgh holiday season is Saturday with the 64th annual Light Up Night. The festive series of events throughout Downtown Pittsburgh will be full of brightness, sparkle, fun and holiday cheer — but the schedule and logistics can also seem daunting. Never fear; we’ve got all...
Mötley Crüe announces summer 2026 Pittsburgh area show
As they celebrate their 45th anniversary, metal band Mötley Crüe announced a massive Return of the Carnival of Sins Tour, which will traverse North America in 2026, including a stop at the Pavilion at Star Lake on July 17. The tour also marks the 20th anniversary of their landmark Carnival...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: King Blue HeronVideo
Pittsburgh’s King Blue Heron released their “Salvation Sound” EP earlier this year, made with producer Billy Mannino. “We were so in love with the results,” vocalist/guitarist Emily Hardenberger said. “We actually just got back from recording some more songs with him. He made those tracks really sparkle.” The band recently...
Q&A: Queensryche guitarist Michael Wilton on latest album, riffs and more ahead of Greensburg showVideo
Other than some festival appearances and three shows back in the 1980s in California, progressive metal band Queensryche had never toured with the German metal band Accept. Until now, that is. With close to 100 years between the two bands, the veteran bands are out on the Volume and the...
Toby Keith’s daughter to perform national anthem and at halftime of Steelers gameVideo
Singer-songwriter Krystal Keith will sing the national anthem ahead of Sunday’s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium. Keith, the daughter of the late country singer Toby Keith, will also sing two of her father’s songs at halftime, honoring the U.S. military as part of the...
Q&A: Rick Schuler on John Denver, Rocky Mountain High ExperienceVideo
The spirit of John Denver’s music — and Christmas — is evident in the Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas show. Starring Rick Schuler, the show pays tribute to Denver, who died in 1997, with a nostalgic look back at the country/folk singer known for songs like “Rocky...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Nov. 14-16
Brrr! It’s been a chilly week and it’s only going to get colder from here. It’s tempting to just curl up with a blanket and the streaming show of the week, but wouldn’t it be more fun to attend some of these events? Check them out. Phipps Holiday Magic Gear...
Bad Bunny wins big at the 2025 Latin Grammys
It should come as a shock to no one: The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are proving to be a big night for Bad Bunny. The first award of the night went to the Puerto Rican superstar when his landmark album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” won música urbana album. Halfway through...
Akon arrested in Atlanta on a bench warrant before flying off for tour dates in India
Akon, the singer known for “Smack That” and other hits, was arrested last week in Atlanta on an outstanding warrant, according to multiple local reports. Police were alerted to Akon’s location last Friday by a surveillance camera outside a window-tinting business in DeKalb County, according to Fox5 Atlanta. He was...
Jonas Brothers make themselves at home at PPG Paints Arena
If we ever needed proof that boy band fervor is alive and well, we need look no further than the Jonas Brothers. The trio rode the next wave of screaming female fans after NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys, coming to prominence for the Disney set in the mid-to-late aughts. Thus...