Country singer Hunter Hayes returning to Pittsburgh with new album ‘Evergreen’Video
Country singer Hunter Hayes said it feels like he’s played a thousand shows in Pittsburgh, but a night off here early in his career sticks out in his memory. Having recently turned 21 back in 2012, Hayes and a group of around 30 people from the bands and crew went...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 6-8
Areyou ready to open up that long-closed storage bin and pull out your favorite spring outfits yet? This weekend will be a great time to show them off around Pittsburgh at some of these events. History Uncorked This annual soiree is always a great time at the Heinz History Center....
Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs near her Southern California home and released, authorities said. A statement from Spears’ representative calls the arrest “inexcusable.” The California Highway Patrol said officers received a report shortly before 9 p.m. Wednesday...
Here’s what the new Citizens Live at the Wylie will look like on the insideVideo
Pittsburgh’s newest music venue is on track to open this fall, and Citizens Live at the Wylie provided a preview at what the interior should look like. Set to open in October, the venue, with a capacity of 4,000 people, is located in Pittsburgh’s Lower Hill District, near PPG Paints...
The Fell bassist Billy Sheehan on bringing the long-awaited band to lifeVideo
For years, Billy Sheehan wondered if a project he’d worked on would ever see the light of day. An accomplished bassist who’s played in Mr. Big, The Winery Dogs, Talas and in David Lee Roth’s band, Sheehan held out hope and shared the heavy, modern rock songs with friends when...
Review: Three Days Grace were a hard rock riot at PPG Paints Arena
Traditional rock music may rarely top the charts anymore, but there was a time not so long ago that guitar-driven songs reigned supreme. And if the crowd at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday night was any indication, the appetite for a wild night of rock still exists. Canadian rock band...
Legendary musician and producer Jim Messina to perform at The Oaks Theater
Jim Messina has worn many hats in the music industry over the past half-century, and his career has intersected with lasting stars including Kenny Loggins and Buffalo Springfield. Now, he’s bringing new songs and classics to The Oaks Theater on March 17. The California native started playing music as a...
Journey, led by Neal Schon and singer Arnel Pineda, cruises through their hits on Pittsburgh stop at PPGVideo
The members of Journey seem set on going their separate ways after their farewell tour, but in the time left together, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers are revisiting the radio smashes that sold more than 100 million records over their career. This chapter of Journey will come to...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: cello
Pittsburgh musician cello is hoping people will have an open mind about his new album, “Singing to Serpents.” “We’ve been calling what I’m doing alternative R&B, ” he said. “And it feels like breaking my own ground or carving my own space or niche in the musical space.” Marcello Valletta,...
Pittsburgh local music releases for March 2026
New EPs, albums and singles are on the way in March from a wide-ranging group of Pittsburgh area musicians. Here’s a quick look at those new local releases scheduled for the Pittsburgh region in March: Cello Genre-blurring singer-songwriter Cello will release a new album, “Singing to Serpents,” on...
Review: The Clarks are still rocking the stage after 4 decades
This year, The Clarks celebrate 40 years as a band — and they’re still selling out shows, as with their Friday night engagement at The Oaks Theater in Oakmont. For a certain strand of Southwestern Pennsylvanian, The Clarks have become a part of the fabric of the region, much like...
Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ’70s, dies at age 86
NEW YORK — Neil Sedaka, the hit-making singer-songwriter whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years of rock ‘n’ roll and led to a second run of success in the 1970s, has died. Sedaka, whose hits included “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do”...
Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special to appear on Disney
Miley Cyrus will once again step into her famous blonde wig pop star persona for a “Hannah Montana” 20th anniversary special airing on Disney+ in March. “Hannah Montana” first aired on March 24, 2006 on Disney Channel. The anniversary special, which Disney+ said will air this March 24, will be...
Top March concerts for Pittsburgh: Journey, Cody Johnson, Zara Larsson and more
A classic rock band on a farewell tour, a country singer on the mend and a rising Swedish pop star are on tap in March as the concert schedule begins to fill up. Here’s a look at the top concerts coming to the Pittsburgh region in March: Top concerts March...
‘We accidentally wrote a dark album again’: ERRA vocalist J.T. Cavey on band’s new release ahead of Pittsburgh showVideo
ERRA’s new album “silence outlives the earth” could be seen as a reflection of today’s current climate, but it wasn’t intentional for the metalcore band. “We accidentally wrote a dark album again,” vocalist J.T. Cavey said with a laugh. “I don’t even come in the studio with specific topics. Of...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 27-March 1
March is marching in, and whether you’re still happy to bundle up and be cozy or you’re longing for spring, there’s fun stuff to do around town this weekend. Here are some events to make your weekend brighter. Spirits of the Burgh Festival Get dressed up and enjoy some of...
Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations
NEW YORK — Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop. The hall revealed the list...
Interview: Sister act Aly & AJ bringing ‘Places to Run’ tour to PittsburghVideo
The pop-rock sister duo of Aly & AJ has only played Pittsburgh a few times, hitting Philadelphia more in their 20-plus years of performing. But that doesn’t mean there’s no connection to the city. In fact, younger sister AJ Michalka has two fictional ties to Pennsylvania. “Usually we are in...
Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello to join Bruce Springsteen on tourVideo
Former Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello will be joining Bruce Springsteen’s spring tour. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band announced their “Land of Hope and Dreams” tour, which includes a May 19 stop at PPG Paints Arena. Morello will perform with the band on select songs. Morello...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: BealtaineVideo
The Pittsburgh Celtic folk band Bealtaine was more than happy to lend its support to the second annual Benefit Against Imperialism on Feb. 28. “We aren’t always extremely vocal about the politics from the stage, but it’s all there in the lyrics to many of the songs we play. Folks...
Willie Colón, architect of urban salsa music, dies at 75
Willie Colón, the Grammy-nominated architect of urban salsa music and social activist, died Saturday. He was 75. Over his decades-long career, the trombonist, composer, arranger and singer produced more than 40 albums that sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. He collaborated with a wide range of artists, including the...
Interview: Guitarist Jason Narducy teams with actor Michael Shannon to celebrate R.E.M.Video
Earlier this month, on the night before kicking off a tour, Jason Narducy celebrated his 55th birthday, heading out for dinner and a few light beers with the band and crew. “I was in bed at like 10:30,” he said with a laugh. So he was a responsible rock star?...
Bruce Springsteen returning to Pittsburgh on ‘Land of Hope & Dreams’ tourVideo
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are heading back out on the road, including a Pittsburgh stop this spring. Springsteen, 76, and his band are launching the American run of their “Land of Hope & Dreams” tour, with a May 19 show at PPG Paints Arena. “We are living...
Hall of Fame songwriter Billy Steinberg who co-wrote ‘Like a Virgin,’ ‘True Colors’ dies at 75
Billy Steinberg, who wrote the lyrics to some of the biggest pop hits of the 1980s — including Madonna’s “Like a Virgin,” Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors” and Heart’s “Alone” — died Monday at his home in Brentwood. He was 74. His death was confirmed by his lawyer, Laurie Soriano, who...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Cathleen IrelandVideo
Cathleen Ireland’s latest album, “In the City,” drew inspiration from driving through Pittsburgh. “It encapsulates the ‘night out on the town’ excitement from getting ready to getting out to hanging out with friends,” Ireland said, “with the gorgeous lights of Pittsburgh as the backdrop and the music on center stage.”...
