Words by Ella Donovan. Photos by Madalyn Schaller. On February 18, Wallows returned to the Steel City once again for their Model & More Tour. With the band growing out of Stage AE, many wondered what venue Wallows would play when they came back to Pittsburgh. The UPMC Events Center, on Robert Morris University’s campus, turned outContinue reading “Wallows Returns to Pittsburgh For The Model & More Tour”
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Remi Wolf stops at Stage AE for her BIG IDEAS Tour
California-based funky pop artist Remi Wolf played at Stage AE on September 26, 2024. Making a stop in Pittsburgh, the BIG IDEAS tour promotes her newest album. Remi played many songs off BIG IDEAS, bringing in lots of energy. The sold-out venue had fans from the front to the back doors moving all night longContinue reading “Remi Wolf stops at Stage AE for her BIG IDEAS Tour”
ICYMI – GEL at Bottlerocket Social Hall 05.18.24
This past May, New Jersey based hardcore band stopped by the Bottlerocket Social Hall. With only a few new singles out at the time they performed their hard hitting track “Mirage”, and classic fan favorites including “XOXO” and “Dicey”. On this run they were promoting their new EP Persona which was released August 16, andContinue reading “ICYMI – GEL at Bottlerocket Social Hall 05.18.24”
Lip Citic at Elsewhere in Brooklyn with opening acts, Prize & AFK – February 22, 2024
On a rainy Thursday night, New York local band Lip Critic played a sold out show at Elsewhere in Brooklyn. With a packed room, the night was full of non-stop dancing and a mosh pit constantly moving. This up and coming band is a mix right in the middle of hardcore punk and dance-funk. ThroughoutContinue reading “Lip Citic at Elsewhere in Brooklyn with opening acts, Prize & AFK – February 22, 2024”
San Diego Surf-Rock Sensation Sun Room Stops in Pittsburgh
Prepare to be swept away by San Diego’s surf-rock sensation, Sun Room! Pittsburgh’s beloved Mr. Smalls Theater came alive this past September as Sun Room hit the stage for their Fall Tour. With a strong lineup including opener Sports Team, the show was bound to be memorable. Over the past few years, I had heardContinue reading “San Diego Surf-Rock Sensation Sun Room Stops in Pittsburgh”
Joss Stone: The 20 Years of Soul Tour
This past August, Joss Stone made a stop at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg, PA, for her 20 Years of Soul Tour. Being a musician for twenty years now, Stone’s performance takes listeners down the timeline of her life. The show started off with hits from the debut album that Stone wrote at sixteen yearsContinue reading “Joss Stone: The 20 Years of Soul Tour”
Eli Smart and Declan McKenna Rock The Agora on 7/25/23
On the evening of July 25, music fans gathered at The Agora in Cleveland, Ohio to see Hawaiian-born singer-songwriter Eli Smart and Indie-Pop sensation Declan Mckenna on tour. As the stage was set for the night, you could feel the anticipation in the air, with attendees eagerly awaiting the musicians to take the stage. TheContinue reading “Eli Smart and Declan McKenna Rock The Agora on 7/25/23”
A Night of Alt-Rock: Yungblud, The Regrettes, and Games We Play Set Stage AE Ablaze
Yungblud, the charismatic and boundary-pushing British artist, captivated Pittsburgh at Stage AE on July 12 with his electrifying music and unapologetic rebellion. The powerful performance from both Yungblud and his opening bands left a mark on the hearts of Pittsburgh’s music fans, solidifying his position as an up-and-coming force in the industry. To get theContinue reading “A Night of Alt-Rock: Yungblud, The Regrettes, and Games We Play Set Stage AE Ablaze”
Beach Bunny and PUP Electrify Pittsburgh at Stage AE
On May 22, 2023, Chicago-based power pop band Beach Bunny stopped for a show at Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA on a quick three-show East Coast run. Joining them was PUP, a Canadian punk rock band from Toronto, and opener Pool Kids from Tallahassee, Florida. To start off the show, Pool Kids delivered a captivatingContinue reading “Beach Bunny and PUP Electrify Pittsburgh at Stage AE”
Altopalo opening up The Thunderbird Cafe on 4.25.23
New York based band Altopalo is the ultimate mix of electronic, R&B, and jazz. Recently on tour with the band Covet, hitting a majority of the big city spots with Pittsburgh, Pa being one of them. This past fall the guitar-driven band released their third album Frenemy. Starting the night with their incredible sound theContinue reading “Altopalo opening up The Thunderbird Cafe on 4.25.23”
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