Pittsburgh Brewing Co. goes heavy on ’90s nostalgia with rock triple-headerVideo
If you were watching MTV every day after school in the early 1990s, chances are good you’ll want a ticket to the biggest event the Pittsburgh Brewing Co. will host so far at its East Deer brewery. Tickets go on sale Friday for a July 13 show that will feature...
Despite Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar, ratings for the Grammys fall
LOS ANGELES — Ratings for the Grammy Awards dipped from last year, despite the nail-biting tension of whether Beyoncé would win album of the year and a surprise appearance by The Weeknd. Sunday night’s broadcast on CBS was seen by 15.4 million viewers according to Nielsen. That represents a decline...
National Opera House recognized by City of Pittsburgh
On a whim 25 years ago, Guyana native Jonnet Solomon and the late Miriam White purchased the Homewood building that once housed the National Negro Opera Company. Since then, Solomon has taken on the preservation of the building while continuing the legacy established by its founder, Mary Cardwell Dawson. “Every...
Bob Dylan coming to Benedum Center in April
Riding the wave of recognition from a whole new generation following the release of Academy Award-nominated biopic “A Complete Unknown,” music legend Bob Dylan is headed to Pittsburgh this spring. He will bring his “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour to the Benedum Center in Downtown Pittsburgh at 8 p.m. on...
A 1714 Stradivarius violin up for auction could become most expensive music instrument ever sold
NEW YORK — A violin made by the famed Antonio Stradivari in 1714 has the potential to become the most expensive musical instrument ever sold when it goes up for auction on Friday at Sotheby’s in New York. The auction house is estimating the value of the “Joachim-Ma Stradivarius” at...
Veteran TV musicians bringing ‘Late Night Stories’ to Pittsburgh for 1-night showVideo
The musicians of late-night television often get to witness notable figures share their stories, from off to the side. But in a unique show, some of those same musicians will take center stage for “Late Night Stories” on Feb. 15 at the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild’s Jazz concert hall in a...
2025 Grammys: Beyoncé wins album of the year, Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ takes record of the year
LOS ANGELES — Beyoncé won album of the year for “Cowboy Carter” at Sunday’s Grammys, delivering her — at last — the show’s elusive top award. The superstar, who is both the most awarded and nominated artist in Grammys history, has been up for the category four times before and...
The Grammys are here with Beyoncé leading all nominees at a show shaped by the LA wildfires
LOS ANGELES — The 67th Grammy Awards will take place Sunday but with a dramatically different tone this year. As Los Angeles continues to recover from fires that destroyed more than 14,000 structures and displaced tens of thousands, the Recording Academy has reformatted its award show to benefit to help...
Western Pennsylvania musicians strive to preserve polka tradition
Chris Bogdon was in first grade in his native Carnegie when he started taking accordion lessons. Steve Novosel, while growing up in Murrysville, took up the instrument at 9 years old. Both were raised in families where polka music was a regular part of the family soundtrack, and both are...
Country up-and-comer MaRynn Taylor opens up about her music ahead of Pittsburgh show
MaRynn Taylor has dreamed of making a life out of music since she was a kid. Now, she’s opening up for one of her idols on a national arena tour — she will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Feb. 7 as an opener for country artist Kelsea Ballerini. “It’s...
Taylor Swift will present at the Grammys. Here’s more to know about Sunday’s show
NEW YORK — The 2025 Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help. The 67th annual Grammy Awards will still take place Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles — though the Recording...
FireAid combines music’s biggest acts and stories of loss to raise money for L.A. wildfire relief
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Pop stars, first responders, rock stars and those who’ve lost everything in the devastating LA-area wildfires came together for FireAid, a massive benefit concert Thursday that combined spectacular performances with moving storytelling from survivors and reminders of the destruction. In a night full of surprises, a reunion...
Fox Chapel’s Chloe Yofan pursuing a career with the violin
Chloe Yofan of Fox Chapel can barely remember a time when a violin wasn’t a fixture in her life. The 24-year-old recalled her earliest violin memory: “I remember going to my first ever violin lesson when I was 5 and learning the names of the violin strings. I also remember...
Review: Alternative rockers Local H go all out in Jergel’s concertVideo
As Local H prepared to play their final song of the night, a fan in the front row held up a pair of prosthetic legs in clear sight of frontman Scott Lucas. “Now we’re getting nuts,” he said. Truth be told, there weren’t many moments throughout Local H’s show Thursday...
Westmoreland Symphony’s ‘Love Stories’ evening features renowned cellist
The Westmoreland Symphony will present a special Valentine’s weekend concert titled “Love Stories” with special guest artist Zlatomir Fung at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg on Feb. 15. The centerpiece of the evening is Dvořák’s “Cello Concerto in B minor” featuring Fung. “He’s a brilliant cellist and an artist on...
FireAid, a benefit for LA wildfire relief, is almost here. Here’s how to watch and donate
LOS ANGELES — Some of the biggest names in music will come together Thursday for the FireAid benefit concert that is raising money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts. FireAid will take over two Inglewood, California, venues — the Kia Forum, starting at 6 p.m. Pacific, and the Intuit Dome...
ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Kelsea Ballerini, Boyz II Men among top February concerts in Pittsburgh
It’s still cold outside, but that’s not stopping the concert schedule from beginning to heat up, with a handful of sold-out shows, including a solo show from a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. A country star in her first arena headlining tour and a renowned R&B group are among...
Dave Matthews won’t perform at FireAid or a MusiCares benefit, citing a critical family illness
LOS ANGELES — Dave Matthews will no longer perform at FireAid, a star-studded benefit concert organized for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief, or the MusiCares Person of the Year benefit gala this week. According to a post shared to the official Dave Matthews Band Instagram account, “due to a critical illness...
FireAid, with Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga, is the latest in a long line of massive benefit concerts
FireAid, featuring Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Sting, Red Hot Chili Peppers and others in a fundraiser for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts, is the latest event to combine music and philanthropy. Thursday’s concerts at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, will be streamed on YouTube, Prime Video,...
Pittsburgh local band spotlight: …By The Deed
It’s been less than a year since …By The Deed played their first show, and the Pittsburgh hardcore band shows no sign of slowing down. Next up for the band is a Benefit for Palestine show on Friday at Spirit Music Hall in Lawrenceville. They’ll be joined by Fight On...
Interview: Shane Smith & the Saints singer on ‘Yellowstone’ lift, strong live show ahead of Pittsburgh concertVideo
Over the course of a decade, Shane Smith & the Saints built up a loyal fan base through playing hundreds of shows a year, as the Texas band showcased its blend of country, folk, rock, Americana and Celtic music all over the country. And then came an appearance on “Yellowstone,”...
Luke Bryan bringing Country Song Came On tour to Star LakeVideo
A year after playing at a farm in Westmoreland County, country star Luke Bryan will be back on more familiar turf later this summer. The three-time Academy of Country Music Awards Entertainer of the Year will bring his Country Song Came On tour to the Pavilion at Star Lake on...
Drive-By Truckers revisit seminal album ‘Southern Rock Opera’ at Mr. Smalls show
In 2001, the Drive-By Truckers released their third studio album, “Southern Rock Opera.” It was a dream conceived by members of the band before they even officially formed, back in 1998; a kind of concept album about growing up in the South, rock music, the complicated history of the region...
Rocker Marilyn Manson won’t be charged after long investigation of sexual assault allegations
LOS ANGELES — Prosecutors said Friday that they will not file charges against Marilyn Manson after a years-long investigation of allegations of sexual assault and domestic violence. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said the allegations are too old under the law and the evidence is not sufficient to...
Rapper Slug of hip-hop duo Atmosphere talks about his growth as a person ahead of Pittsburgh stopVideo
It’s been more than 20 years since Atmosphere, the underground hip-hop duo out of Minneapolis, first toured with Sage Francis and Mr. Dibbs, and their new Imagine the Fun tour with all three acts is running better than expected. “(It’s going) really well, surprisingly well and I don’t mean that...
