Esai Aliquo brings Lower Burrell family’s jazz tradition to 3rd generationVideo
Mention the name “Aliquo” to someone in the Alle-Kiski Valley or Pittsburgh, and you’ll likely find yourself in a conversation about jazz music. Don Aliquo Sr., a saxophone player and Lower Burrell resident, has been a fixture in Pittsburgh’s jazz scene for most of the 96 years he’s been alive....
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: DonoraVideo
In the eight years since Donora last released an album, the members of the indie pop/rock band have been “living a lot of life.” “We’ve been focusing on our families, growing as people, and taking time to remember why making music as Donora is important to us,” frontwoman/songwriter Casey Hanner...
Green Day to open 60th Super Bowl with anniversary ceremony celebrating generations of MVPs
LOS ANGELES — The NFL is marking the 60th anniversary of the Super Bowl with a hometown opening act. Green Day will kick off the big game with an opening ceremony Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the league announced Sunday. The performance will celebrate six decades...
Lez Zeppelin founder Steph Paynes on their ‘she-incarnation’ of Led Zeppelin
Lez Zeppelin will mark the 50th anniversary of “The Song Remains the Same” by performing Led Zeppelin’s 1976 soundtrack in its entirety on its current tour. But Lez Zeppelin — that’s Lez with a “z” — doesn’t consider itself a cover band or a tribute act, according to Steph Paynes,...
Julio Iglesias calls sexual abuse allegations against him ‘absolutely untrue’
MADRID — Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias on Friday denied allegations that he sexually assaulted two former employees, calling the accusations “absolutely untrue.” Media reports from earlier this week alleged Iglesias had sexually and physically assaulted two women who worked at his residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas between...
Bruno Mars close to selling out Acrisure Stadium in 1st day of sales to publicVideo
Pop star Bruno Mars is close to filling a stadium in Pittsburgh — and quite a few other cities. Tickets went on sale Thursday to the general public for the “Uptown Funk” singer’s “The Romantic Tour,” and his Aug. 29 show at Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium is down to a few...
Here are 6 things to do in Pittsburgh this long weekend: Jan. 16-19
It’s the first long weekend of 2026, for many of us. That gives us some extra hours to enjoy ourselves and get out to see what the city has to offer. Here are some great events going on. Winterfest at The Frick Infuse your winter season with some brightness and...
Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson will co-headline Star Lake this summerVideo
The concert season at the Pavilion at Star Lake got a lot heavier with a pair of announcements this week. Shock rockers Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson will co-headline a show on Aug. 29 at the Burgettstown outdoor venue in a tour announced Thursday. They’ll be joined by Mongolian folk...
Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault in Caribbean as Spanish prosecutors study the allegations
BARCELONA, Spain — Spanish prosecutors are studying allegations that Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted two former employees at his residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. The Spanish prosecutors’ office told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the allegations were related to media reports from earlier this week...
The Runarounds’ Will Lipton on sold-out concerts, Amazon Prime show and moreVideo
Just to set the record straight, the Runarounds are a real band. But there’s also a fictionalized version of the group on an Amazon Prime series also named “The Runarounds.” The show, created by Jonas Pate (Netflix’s “Outer Banks”), follows a group of recent high school grads chasing their dreams...
Family ties: Local jazz stalwart Don Aliquo, 96, to play gig with son and granddaughterVideo
Don Aliquo Sr. has performed music with his son. He’s performed music with his granddaughter. But on Thursday, the longtime Pittsburgh jazz musician and Lower Burrell resident will get a chance to take the stage with both of them. “It will be great, I can’t wait,” said Aliquo, 96, who...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Buffalo RoseVideo
The new album from Buffalo Rose, a modern folk/Americana band from Pittsburgh, is a collection of covers, which could be perceived as a bit of an unusual choice. “It’s actually kind of funny that we decided to make this record, since we have three lyricists in this band, and hence...
Bob Weir: Master of weird rhythm guitar who ‘loved all the chords’Video
I was outside taking a set break during a gig with my band Saturday night, when several members of the group saw the same news on their phones — longtime Grateful Dead, RatDog and Dead & Co. rhythm guitarist and singer Bob Weir had died at the age of 78....
Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78
LOS ANGELES — Bob Weir, guitarist, singer and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78. Weir’s death was announced Saturday in a statement on his Instagram page. “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir,” the statement said. “He transitioned peacefully, surrounded...
Washington National Opera bows out of Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON — The Washington National Opera announced Friday that it will move performances away from the Kennedy Center in another high-profile departure following President Donald Trump’s takeover of the U.S. capital’s leading performing arts venue. The opera said it will seek to end its affiliation with the Kennedy Center through...
The Clarks release new EP to ride the wave of ‘The Pitt’ song inclusionVideo
When viewers turned on the season two premiere of HBO Max hit series “The Pitt” on Thursday, the first thing they heard was the dramatic percussion intro of The Clarks’ “Better Off Without You.” The inclusion of the Pittsburgh music-scene titans was an effort by producers to add local flavor...
Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group
NEW YORK — A federal judge has dismissed the pioneering hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit to reclaim ownership of their master recordings from Universal Music Group. U.S. District Judge Denise Cote on Thursday sided with the recording giant, arguing that the Grammy-winning group never owned the copyrights to their sound recordings...
Alongside NFL Draft, Pittsburgh will host numerous milestone events in 2026
All eyes are focused on Pittsburgh this year with the upcoming NFL Draft in April. But what many people might not realize is that 2026 is set to be one of the biggest event years in the city yet, according to Jerad Bachar, president and CEO of VisitPittsburgh. “The draft...
Q&A: Deraps guitarist/singer Jacob Deraps on 1st U.S. tour, Van Halen influence and moreVideo
As Deraps gets set to kick off its first U.S. tour next month, singer/guitarist Jacob Deraps knows what he has in mind for 2026 for the high-energy rockers. “Definitely touring and more touring and more shows and just as many shows as possible,” he said with a laugh. “I just...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 9-11
If you struggled through the first full work week of 2026, you’re not alone. Many have been looking forward to Friday since 9 a.m. on Monday. Now that the weekend’s finally on the horizon, what will you do with your free time? Here’s a few ideas around town. RV show...
Country star Chris Stapleton’s ‘All-American Road Show’ coming back to PittsburghVideo
Country singer Chris Stapleton will be back in Pittsburgh for the third year in a row. The “Tennessee Whiskey” singer is bringing his “All-American Road Show” tour to the Pavilion at Star Lake on June 17. He’ll be joined at the Pittsburgh show by R&B/soul singer Allen Stone. While Stapleton...
Pop star Bruno Mars announces summer show at Acrisure Stadium
Pittsburghers won’t be locked out of Heaven for multi-platinum pop star Bruno Mars’ upcoming tour. Mars announced “The Romantic Tour” on Thursday, his first global headline tour in nearly a decade. It will include an Aug. 29 stop at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. This is a step up for Mars,...
Billy Joel takes surprise stage in South Florida — 1st time since diagnosis
MIAMI — Still got it. About seven months after Billy Joel canceled all of his upcoming concerts due to a devastating health diagnosis, he made a triumphant return in South Florida Friday night. In May, Joel announced he was ending his tour dates, including a planned July 5 stop at...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Connor ParenteVideo
For Connor Parente’s debut album, the wide variety of his influences are expressed somewhere throughout the record. “So no matter what you’re into, whether it be folk, guitar-rock, pop, indie, soul (just to name a few,) I think you’ll find something to like here,” Parente said. The new album, “Hieroglyphics,”...
Bad Bunny could make history at the 2026 Grammys. For Latino culture, he already has
NEW YORK — The Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has redefined what it means to be a global giant — and he may once again make history at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio is up for six awards at the Feb. 1 show, becoming...