Christopher Maggio

I'm a Steel City native and have worked for Entertainment Central Pittsburgh since 2014. I write, edit, and photograph in the categories of music, nightlife, and occasionally theater and dining. In my free time, I enjoy live music and time with friends and family.
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Kingfly’s In-house Spirits, Ingredients Create True Craft Cocktails

Kingfly Spirits opened in 2019, and the ’20s appear promising for this craft distillery, which not only sells bottles but also operates a historic, lively, and singular bar.

Courtney Barnett performing at a concert in 2015. (photo: Paul Hudson and Wikipedia)

January 2020 Concert Guide: Courtney Barnett, Motion City Soundtrack, Winter Jam, Umphrey’s McGee, The Motels, and AJR

The new year of concerts starts strong as Pittsburgh enters the ’20s.

Dwayne Dolphin

Howlin’ for Food, Music, Drink at Wolfies

Wolfies executes an original concept that ties together Pittsburgh’s collegiate, culinary, and musical heritage.

Michael Franti spreading love and positive energy one tune at a time.

August ’19 Concert Guide: Chris Stapleton, Common, Lucinda Williams, Raconteurs, Heart, and Shawn Mendes

August provides concertgoers with a bevy of ways to beat the heat or soak up the sunshine.

Wiz Khalifia rapping with a smile on his face as his band Kush and Orange Juice performing in the background.

July ’19 Concert Guide: Queen + Adam Lambert, Khalid, Hootie & the Blowfish, Lake Street Dive, Lil Wayne and blink-182

July continues a strong summer concert season with stellar single acts and ectable double billings.

Grizzled Canary Grisette

Cinderlands Starts from Scratch, Finishes Big at Warehouse

Cinderlands continues to set itself apart from the crowded pack of craft breweries by serving icious scratch beer and food that complement each other.

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Death Cab for Cutie Rocks and Rouses Stage AE

Death Cab for Cutie kept their usual melodies while emphasizing their guitars just a little for a near-perfect outdoor concert at Stage AE.

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Living That Great Lager Life at Lorelei

This still relatively new beer hall and cocktail bar in East Liberty continues to impress through its Germanic fare.

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New Apis Mead & Winery Tastes Even Sweeter

Apis Mead & Winery recently moved to a bigger space while remaining in Carnegie. It offers the usual excellence in fermented honey plus seating and other new draws.

Arcade Fire performing in 2014. Photo: Andreas Meixensperger and Wikipedia.

Arcade Fire Leaves Little off the Table

The Montreal band balanced arena rock with dancing for this fun outdoor show.

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