X Ambassadors returned to San Francisco on Saturday, September 6, for a special night at The Fillmore, celebrating the tenth anniversary of their debut album VHS with the aptly named VHS(X) Tour. The band delivered by performing the reworked VHS(X) in full, a project that takes their 2015 breakout and reframes it through a decadeContinue reading “A Decade of VHS: X Ambassadors Light Up The Fillmore”
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The Fray is back! – Fox Theater – Aug. 26, 2025
On a beautiful Friday night, The Fray brought both nostalgia and new energy to the Fox Theater in Oakland, celebrating the twentieth anniversary of their landmark album How to Save a Life. For many in the crowd, the record was a formative part of the mid-2000s, and hearing it performed live in its entirety wasContinue reading “The Fray is back! – Fox Theater – Aug. 26, 2025”
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”
Mayday Parade “Three Cheers for Twenty Years” at Stage AE
When I was 12, I spent about 6 months in the hospital. I won’t get into details, but during that time my older sister loaded up an iPod for me to have. The first album I gravitated towards was A Lesson In Romantics, released in 2007. The first time I had ever listened to aContinue reading “Mayday Parade “Three Cheers for Twenty Years” at Stage AE”
The Linda Lindas stop at Spirit Hall on their No Obligation Tour
With a completely sold out show at Spirit Hall, The Linda Lindas played an unforgettable concert that shows their ability to create powerful and impactful music. This modern riot grrrl punk group formed in 2018 in Los Angeles and gained the attention of punk icon Kathleen Hanna when she witnessed them play a gig. AfterContinue reading “The Linda Lindas stop at Spirit Hall on their No Obligation 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”
From ‘Haven’ to Heaven: Marianas Trench Rocks The Roxian on The Force of Nature Tour
Photos: Abigail McNattReview: Chris “Oberrated” Ober Do you like theatrical music featuring the highest of music notes being hit by incredible voices? Do you like 6, 8, and 9 minute long power epics? How about insane light productions that create some of the most memorable sights to be seen on a concert stage? Well, PittsburghContinue reading “From ‘Haven’ to Heaven: Marianas Trench Rocks The Roxian on The Force of Nature Tour”
Underoath – 20 Years of Chasing Safety
Stephen Baksis Underoath’s September 24th, 2024, show at Stage AE in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania was a night of relentless energy and emotional connection. While Underoath is on tour celebrating the 20thanniversary of ‘They’re Only Chasing Safety’, the band brought their signature post-hardcore sound to life with ferocity. Static Dress opened the evening and came all theContinue reading “Underoath – 20 Years of Chasing Safety”
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