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On September 30th, 2024, Sammy Rae & the Friends took Pittsburgh by storm as they kicked off their highly anticipated tour of their new album, “Something for Everybody”. The energy in the venue was high, especially as the band easily doubled their crowd size compared to their previous performance at Mr. Smalls almost exactly oneContinue reading “Sammy Rae & the Friends “Something for Everybody” Tour”

This week, Pittsburgh welcomed Sammy Rae & The Friends and Kaina to Mr. Smalls Theatre for a sold-out stop on their CAMP tour. This tour has been a special one for SR&TF, as they aren’t touring over a new album or anything specific, so they chose to go all-out on a tour theme instead! TheContinue reading “Sammy Rae & The Friends Go Camping | Mr. Smalls Theatre, 10/01/2023”

What an insane treat for my first arena show. I’ve been to PPG Paints Arena dozens of times, but always in the seats, and certainly never anywhere near the action, whether it be a concert or sporting event. I certainly never would have thought that my first time on the floor would be for ParamoreContinue reading “Paramore’s “This Is Why” Tour Stops in Pittsburgh | 06/11/2023″

The first annual WonderWorks Music Festival at Hartwood Acres park was a hit. I mean, it was hot, I had a major allergy attack, and I was so tired that I literally sat down on the ground and fell asleep at one point. But it was a major hit. As far as logistics go, thisContinue reading “WonderWorks Music Festival Brings Hozier, Jason Mraz, and More to Pittsburgh”

To say I was excited for this show would be a severe understatement.  Better adjectives could be thrilled, delighted, elated, jubilant, tickled… all of this to say, I couldn’t wait for Mega Mango’s return to Pittsburgh.  A little backstory here. Last fall, Mega Mango visited Pittsburgh for the first time on “The No End InContinue reading “Philly Phruitcore Visits P(h?)ittsburgh”

The Commonheart, a Pittsburgh staple, closed out 2022 with a sold out headliner show at Mr. Smalls Theatre with special guest Ames Harding & the Mirage. The Commonheart partnered with the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Operation Warm to bring brand-new coats and shoes to children in need. Check out a few photos from the showContinue reading “The Commonheart Closes Out 2022 at Mr. Smalls”

With the return of winter weather in Pittsburgh, I’ve been on the hunt for anything and everything warm to remind me of summer. Hot mochas, cozy soups, and fuzzy blankets are at the top of my vocabulary. After Friday’s show at Club Cafe, I’ve discovered my newest comfort is in music by Oliver Hazard andContinue reading “Oliver Hazard and Brother Elsey Bring Cozy to Pittsburgh”