Couch (the band, not the furniture!) played a sold out show to just over 500 people last Friday at Thunderbird Music Hall in Pittsburgh, PA. With a line wrapped around the building before doors opened and fans grinning ear to ear before even walking inside, I knew we were in for a good show. TheContinue reading “Couch Talks BIG with Big Talk Tour”
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Texas-based Khruangbin drenches Stage AE in color and hypnotic vibes – with a flute player who stole the show
By Jess Daninhirsch Khruangbin, a three-piece band from Houston, Texas, graced Stage AE on June 21 for their A LA SALA tour. Soaked in colorful lights, a hefty amount of artificial fog, and good vibes all around, the band kept the heat up on that extra warm Saturday in Pittsburgh. Truthfully, I’ve never been ableContinue reading “Texas-based Khruangbin drenches Stage AE in color and hypnotic vibes – with a flute player who stole the show”
Somebody Loves You, Pittsburgh: Betty Who Closes Out Pride Month at Spirit Hall
Photos: Abigail McNattReview: Chris “Oberrated” Ober Betty…Who? I could have possibly been one of the few people asking this question walking into the venue, Spirit Hall, located in Lawrenceville within Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On a hot Wednesday evening, things seemed like they were about to get intimate at a venue known for its cozy space, andContinue reading “Somebody Loves You, Pittsburgh: Betty Who Closes Out Pride Month at Spirit Hall”
Wallows Returns to Pittsburgh For The Model & More Tour
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”
“Where Do We Go From Here?” — Nightly Leaves Pittsburgh Wanting More
Photos by: Abigail McNattReview by: Chris “Oberrated” Ober There was certainly No Vacancy at the Thunderbird Café & Music Hall on Friday, April 25, 2025. Nightly brought their “Nightly Live on Tour” show to Pittsburgh for their 13th stop on the road, and along with them were rockers MICO and Brooke Alexx. For what wasContinue reading ““Where Do We Go From Here?” — Nightly Leaves Pittsburgh Wanting More”
Flipturn makes a strong return to Pittsburgh for their Burnout Days Tour
Florida based Indie rock band, Flipturn, was greeted with a joyous welcome by loving fans at Stage AE on April 10, 2025 for the Burnout Days tour. Making their return 2 years after playing at Thunderbird on Super Bowl Sunday, the band expanded upon their ethereal and dreamscape vibe to create an energetic performance thatContinue reading “Flipturn makes a strong return to Pittsburgh for their Burnout Days Tour”
Andy Grammer @97.3’s Alice In Winterland | Dec 13, 2024
December is always a wonderful month for concerts. Often, shows are one offs and have a combination of artists that you won’t otherwise see touring together. This year in the Bay Area, Andy Grammer delivered an electrifying performance at Alice 97.3’s “Alice in Winterland” concert, held at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, California. Taking theContinue reading “Andy Grammer @97.3’s Alice In Winterland | Dec 13, 2024”
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”
Joywave’s Double Destruction of San Francisco – Sept. 26, 2024
Hailing from Rochester, NY, Joywave is possibly the most chaotic band that I closely follow. Example: in 2016, they release an “album” which was the same song (Destruction) 10x, each with a different intro. I originally started following Joywave after seeing them open for Bastille in 2018. To this day, they’re possibly the favorite ofContinue reading “Joywave’s Double Destruction of San Francisco – Sept. 26, 2024”
The Hives bring The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons tour to Pittsburgh
Swedish band The Hives put out one of the best records of last year in “The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons”. So, in true The Hives Fashion they took it on the road! They played songs from across five of their albums. They began with my personal favorite off of their new record “Bogus Operandi” followedContinue reading “The Hives bring The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons tour to Pittsburgh”
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