Jazz returns to The Westmoreland with 2 upcoming concerts
The long tradition of jazz music at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art will continue this fall with two concerts by audience-favorite musicians. Kevin M. McManus and The Bone Forum will open the series Sept. 15 in the Greensburg museum, with pianist Eric Barchiesi next up on Oct. 20. Both...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 27-29
It’s the final weekend of August. Here are some ways to spend it. Party at the Pier The Riverlife Party at the Pier is Saturday at a new location – The Highline on the South Side, a converted train terminal. The open space encompasses a 500-foot long elevated park overlooking...
KISS concert in Burgettstown canceled after front man Paul Stanley tests positive for covid
Thursday night’s KISS concert the Pavilion at Star Lake was canceled after front man Paul Stanley tested positive for covid, according to a post on the band’s website. “Everyone on the entire tour, both band and crew, are fully vaccinated,” the post read. “The band and their crew have operated...
Westmoreland Symphony to play under the stars for Ligonier museum benefit
There’s another opportunity to hear the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra perform outdoors, as the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art-Ligonier Valley and Ligonier Country Club present “An Evening Under the Stars.” The benefit for the museum is set from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 18 on the grounds of the country club...
Report: Man who appeared naked as baby on Nirvana album cover says it’s child pornography
The man who was photographed naked with his genitals exposed in a swimming pool as an infant has sued the band Nirvana saying the use of the photo on the “Nevermind” album cover constitutes child pornography. According to NBC News, the attorney for Spencer Elden filed the lawsuit on Tuesday....
Rolling Stones bandmates salute late drummer Charlie Watts
LONDON — Members of the Rolling Stones have saluted their unshakeable drummer Charlie Watts, who died Tuesday at the age of 80. Mick Jagger, the legendary rock band’s frontman, posted a photo on Twitter of a smiling Watts seated behind a drum. pic.twitter.com/MrPpJI0Hxd— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) August 24, 2021 Lead...
‘Ultimate drummer’: Stars react to Charlie Watts’ deathVideo
The death of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts drew swift reaction, including from rock ‘n’ roll royalty including Elton John and Paul McCartney. The word “great” was among the superlatives used to describe Watts, who was a mainstay of the Stones. Here are responses to the 80-year-old Watts’ death Tuesday...
Britsburgh to return with music, food and remembrance for late Prince Philip
When the seventh annual Britsburgh festival kicks off next month, it will begin with a celebration of the life of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. “We felt it is so important to commemorate his life,” Britsburgh president Robert Charlesworth said of Queen Elizabeth’s husband, who died in April at 99....
Arts on the Allegheny presents free Blues Traveler concert Saturday in Kittanning
Arts on the Allegheny will present Blues Traveler for a free concert at the Kittanning Riverfront Park on Saturday. The free concert is final show for the Arts on the Allegheny summer series. The nonprofit offers arts and entertainment at the John P. Murtha Amphitheater in Kittanning’s Riverfront Park. A...
Don Everly of early rock ‘n’ roll Everly Brothers dies at 84
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Don Everly, one-half of the pioneering Everly Brothers whose harmonizing country rock hits impacted a generation of rock ‘n’ roll music, has died. He was 84. According to the Los Angeles Times, a family spokesperson said Everly died at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday. His...
‘Band Blast’ returning to New Kensington’s Memorial Park
Many events were canceled last year because of the covid pandemic. The annual Band Blast at New Kensington’s Memorial Park had the distinction of being canceled not once, but twice. It’s scheduled to come roaring back this Sunday, with 11 bands scheduled to take the stage from noon to 8...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Aug. 20-22
Go bananas in Latrobe Latrobe is going bananas this weekend. The Downtown Latrobe Banana Split Celebration will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday in the downtown area, with live entertainment, food vendors, arts and crafts, children’s activities and, of course, helpings of the signature dessert said to have...
Unity’s Victory Brinker cruises to ‘America’s Got Talent’ semifinalsVideo
After Victory Brinker brought judges and audience to their feet with her Tuesday performance, she seemed a lock to make the “America’s Got Talent” semifinals. And so she was. On Wednesday’s results show, she was named one of seven quarterfinalists who would be moving on. Contestants were called to the...
Ed Sheeran says new ‘coming of age’ album arriving in October
LOS ANGELES — No more break for Ed Sheeran. The British pop star announced Thursday that his upcoming studio album “=,” which is pronounced “Equals,” will release on Oct. 29. He unveiled his 14-song track list, which includes his recently released single “Bad Habits.” Sheeran said his new album is...
Unity’s Victory Brinker earns lone standing ovation on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Several things portend well for Victory Brinker’s chances to win Season 16 of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” The 9-year-old opera singer from Unity was the final competitor in Tuesday’s live quarterfinal round, perhaps illustrating the “save the best for last” principle. There was plenty of build-up to her appearance, too....
Greensburg’s singing florist Gary Pratt wins music industry award
Sometimes it takes a while to become an overnight success. Sounds like the opening line of a great country song — or the story behind one. Country singer/songwriter Gary Pratt of South Greensburg has been in the music business for decades, but, recently, he’s been gaining recognition far beyond Western...
Opening act: 2 decades ago ‘NSync was 1st headliner at Heinz Field
Bill Viola Jr. knows exactly where he was the night of Aug. 18, 2001. “I was at Heinz Field for the ’NSync concert,” said Viola of North Huntingdon, who attended with wife Jenn and some friends. “That was the place to be. Everyone wanted to be at that concert.” It...
Unity’s Victory Brinker, 9, ready to sing in ‘America’s Got Talent’ quarterfinal roundVideo
Victory Brinker could see the iconic “Hollywood” sign from her hotel window. The 9-year-old singing sensation from Westmoreland County was in California prepping for her appearance in Tuesday’s quarterfinal round of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” Victory was taking the sights and the situation in stride, said her mother, Christine, in...
Zac Brown Band bringing Comeback Tour to Pittsburgh
The Zac Brown Band is making good on its previous plans to play Pittsburgh. The popular country band will return Oct. 1 for a 7 p.m. concert at the Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown. The first set of dates for The Comeback Tour did not include Pittsburgh on the...
Greensburg Music Fest plans 20-plus acts on 4 downtown stages
Downtown Greensburg will resound with music of all kinds on Saturday, as more than 20 acts take to four stages during the daylong Greensburg Music Fest. Take it from musician Chris Fafalios, it will be “the best thing to do within hours of Greensburg.” Fafalios and his band, Another Cheetah,...
Maroon 5 requiring proof of vaccination or negative test for Star Lake show later this month
Maroon 5 has become the latest big name music act to require that fans be vaccinated to attend their concerts. The requirement will be in effect for the group’s appearance at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown on Aug. 25. The band announced that in order to enter the...
Stage AE to require proof of vaccination for shows
Stage AE will require proof of covid-19 vaccination for all concertgoers and event staff starting next week with the Modest Mouse show, according to the venue. “For the show to go on, we have updated our vaccination policy to ensure the safety of fans, artists and live event workers,” a...
Grammy-winning singer Jason Mraz inspired by Pittsburgh’s favorite neighbor
Grammy-winning musician Jason Mraz’s latest album design was inspired by one of Pittsburgh’s beloved neighbors. The cover has an image of a mirror surrounded by a rainbow. “Mister Rogers was definitely the inspiration,” Mraz, who will be performing here at the end of the month, told the Tribune-Review. “Mister Rogers...
Heinz Field Kickoff and Rib Festival returns for 5 days next month
Labor Day. Football. Ribs. The Heinz Field Kickoff and Rib Festival returns Sept. 2-6 at Heinz Field. Hours will be 4 to 9 p.m. Sept. 2, noon to 11 p.m. Sept. 3-5 and noon to 9 p.m. Sept. 6. The event was canceled last year because of the pandemic. Solomon...
Stevie Nicks cancels all 2021 performances because of coronavirus
LOS ANGELES — Stevie Nicks canceled appearances at five music festivals, citing coronavirus concerns, she said in a statement Tuesday. Nicks had been scheduled to headline one day each of BottleRock Napa Valley in California and the Jazz Aspen Festival in Colorado in September. In October, she was to have...
