Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers Play ART Park; Steve Rohan Taps First Keg at Hofbräuhaus Oktoberfest (Fri., 9/13/24)

1) Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers are Pittsburgh rock royalty that have risen through several incarnations—from the Brick Alley Band to Joe Grushecky and the Iron City Houserockers to the unit’s present day form—Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers—to become one of Pittsburgh’s top bands. Over the years Grushecky’s sound is one of both hard-driving rock and roll and insightful ballads. The lyrics and music seek higher ground, and find it. Top songs include “Pumping Iron,” “Have a Good Time (But Get Out Alive),” and “Rock and Real.” Grushecky has recently released Joe Grushecky Houserocker: A Joe Grushecky Anthology and on July 12 released a fantastic new album, Can’t Outrun a Memory. Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers are riding the big success of Can’t Outrun a Memory with a show this evening at Aspinwall’s riverfront ART (Allegheny River Trail) Park. See our story and interview with Grushecky about the new release. 7 p.m. 285 River Ave. (R.H.)

The Houserockers (l. to r.): Johnny Grushecky, Danny Gochnour, Joe Grushecky, Joffo Simmons, and Jeff Garrison.

2) It’s the start of the Oktoberfest celebrations at a “little” German restaurant on the South Side, Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh. The event features the winning combination of German food, beer, and music, including Steve Grkman and Paul Milovak. One of of Pittsburgh’s favorite radio DJs, 96.9 BOB FM’s morning drive host Steve Rohan will be on hand to tap the ceremonial first keg at 7 p.m. So get on over and get your schnitzel on! Continues through September 28. 2705 Water St. , SouthSide Works.

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