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Def Leppard, Hozier, Chris Stapleton highlight July’s top Pittsburgh concerts

PNC Park will host its first stadium show of the year when British rockers Def Leppard invade the North Shore again, while two near-capacity crowds at Star Lake will make it another busy month of shows in the Pittsburgh area. Top shows July 12: Chris Stapleton, Marcus King, Nikki Lane...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 28-30

Another month is in the books! With July on its way, summer is flying fast already. Make sure to enjoy every moment with some of these events this weekend. PSO Americana Concert Get in the patriotic spirit ahead of the Fourth of July with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s annual event...
Tony Award-winning actress, singer Idina Menzel to perform in Pittsburgh

Tony Award-winning actress, singer and songwriter Idina Menzel recalled performing in Pittsburgh around the time of the Tree of Life tragedy in 2018 in Squirrel Hill. “I remember that time, and I remember such a sense of responsibility and connection to my audience. So, years later, when the project of...
Killer Mike will likely avoid charges after Grammys arrest

LOS ANGELES — Killer Mike is expected to avoid charges over a physical altercation that led to his arrest at the Grammys earlier this year after the rapper recently completed community service. The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office said in a statement Thursday that Mike “successfully completed the office’s hearing...
Back to Woodstock, with Wi-Fi: Women return after 55 years to glamp and relive the famous festival

BETHEL, N.Y. — Beverly “Cookie” Grant hitchhiked to the Woodstock music festival in 1969 without a ticket and slept on straw. Ellen Shelburne arrived in a VW microbus and pitched a pup tent. Fifty-five years later, the two longtime friends finally got back to the garden, but this time in...
Eyes Set to Kill celebrates 15 years of ‘Reach’ in New Kensington showVideo

The surprisingly light crowd for Eyes Set to Kill’s first Pittsburgh area appearance in six years didn’t diminish the performance put on by the melodic metalcore band. Currently celebrating 15 years of their debut album “Reach” — although it was technically released on Feb. 19, 2008 — Eyes Set To...
WDVE’s Randy Baumann releasing ‘Wanderin Fool’ album; The Damnwells write ode to Pittsburgh

WDVE morning host Randy Baumann is releasing his first album in more than 20 years this week, and he said it worked out better than he could have hoped. “Wanderin Fool,” which features an all-star cast of Pittsburgh musicians, will be available on all streaming platforms Thursday. “I’ve done so...
AJR brings indie-pop charm to PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh

AJR, the indie-pop band made up of brothers Adam, Jack and Ryan Met, delivered a memorable performance Tuesday night at PPG Paints Arena. As the brothers told the audience, they write, record and produce all of their music in their living room. During the evening, Jack mainly sang lead vocals,...
Laufey concert review: Icelandic jazz-pop star thrills in 2nd night with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Icelandic jazz-pop singer Laufey might only be 25 years old, but her songs of love, hope, betrayal and heartache evoke an era much older that, without feeling dated. In a show lasting about an hour and 45 minutes Tuesday, Laufey (pronounced lay-vay) teamed with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for a...
Music labels sue AI song generators Suno and Udio for copyright infringement

BOSTON — Big record companies are suing artificial intelligence song-generators Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, alleging that the AI music startups are exploiting the recorded works of artists from Chuck Berry to Mariah Carey. The Recording Industry Association of America announced the lawsuits Monday brought by labels including Sony...
Own a piece of history from the Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall

For decades, Chuck Zapf has been buying a seat to shows and events at the Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall for his older brother Gary, who has special needs. The seat he usually purchases is P-1. He now owns that actual seat. The venue is selling the seats on the...
Baroness bassist Nick Jost talks touring, danceable metal and more ahead of Pittsburgh showVideo

As metal band Baroness gets closer to the end of its U.S. tour, bassist Nick Jost said one of the worst aspects of being on the road might be the actual roads. “You have no privacy and no sleep. We’re in a pretty bumpy vehicle on some pretty bumpy American...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 21-23

It’s been a hot week! Whether indoor or outdoor events are your jam, something is going on this weekend that will keep you comfortable — and be fun, too. Here are five things to do around town. Pogopalooza From Friday to Sunday, pogo stick enthusiasts will be competing in a...
Ukrainian soldier-musicians bring goodwill concerts to PittsburghVideo

A literal band of brothers will be performing next week in the Pittsburgh area. The performers are members of the Ukrainian armed forces and its nonprofit Cultural Forces organization that has hosted more than 4,500 concerts on the front lines since Russia invaded in February 2022. “One guy is an...
After Drake battle, Kendrick Lamar turns victory lap concert into LA unity celebration

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Not content with merely taking a victory lap after winning his battle against fellow rap superstar Drake, Kendrick Lamar turned his Juneteenth “Pop Out” concert at the Forum into a cathartic livestreamed celebration of Los Angeles unity. Lamar curated a three-hour concert featuring a mix of up-and-coming...
The Get Up Kids’ Jim Suptic on Four Chord Music Fest, the ’emo’ genre and Thundergong!Video

The Get Up Kids will be playing their first show in three months with their appearance Sunday at the Four Chord Music Festival in Pittsburgh, but guitarist Jim Suptic wasn’t worried about any rust. “It’ll be fine,” he said with a laugh. “Some of these songs we’ve played literally tens...

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