By Jess Daninhirsch At a sold-out Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, the 34-year-old Irish singer Hozier bared his soul onstage on July 29 in a dazzling night of powerful music. There is something so unique and special about Hozier’s music. His lyrics are so poignant, as if he is the Shakespeare of ourContinue reading “Hozier, our generation’s Shakespeare, with Allison Russell leave Pittsburgh area shimmering”
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Northside Music Festival 2024: Tiny Wars and Different Places In Space Rock Pittsburgh Streets
Local bands like Tiny Wars and Different Places in Space took the stage at the Northside Music Festival.
Free Throw | Thunderbird Cafe | 3.24.24
Nashville emo band Free Throw headlined an early show last Sunday, March 24 at the Thunderbird Cafe. Doors opened at 4pm with music starting at 5. Carpool, hailing from Rochester, NY, opened the show with catchy melodies and an infectious, fun energy. I couldn’t take my eyes off of the bass player, who pranced aroundContinue reading “Free Throw | Thunderbird Cafe | 3.24.24”
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”
Grandson / K.Flay / Jack Kays Melting The Roxian Theatre
Last night at Mckees Rocks Roxian Theatre we caught three amazing act on Grandson’s “I love you, I’m Trying” tour. Kicking off was Jack Kays with his unique blend of indie music that merges a little indie folk with a lot of punk for a nine song set that included not just the string-breaking tunesContinue reading “Grandson / K.Flay / Jack Kays Melting The Roxian Theatre”
half alive (5/18/23) Sacramento, CA
half alive is the first post from Rachel since she moved out to California. The show was completely sold out weeks in advance, and there’s a reason why. A band originally from LA, half alive started their show with a sheet held up at the front of the stage, with the musicians back lit soContinue reading “half alive (5/18/23) Sacramento, CA”
White Reaper at Mr. Smalls 3.12.23
On March 12, Kentucky based band White Reaper made a stop at Mr. Smalls Theater while on their Asking for a Ride U.S. tour. White Reaper created a mellow Sunday night rock show with the crowd encapsulated by the music. While most of the night was subtle head banging movements, small mosh-pits towards the frontContinue reading “White Reaper at Mr. Smalls 3.12.23”
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