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Sweet Sweet Music

Rock, pop, jazz and other good vibrations

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Patti Smith Bucks Ailment, Celebrates ‘Horses’ at Carnegie Music Hall

Not even an impending snowstorm could hold back Patti Smith or her fans.

Daya singing one of her hits.

March Concert Guide: A Sustained Roar

February may have been spotty, but March offers plenty of great shows, including some powerful woman rockers.

Panic! at the Disco performing at the Shorty Awards in 2015. photo: JD. LaVanway and Wikipedia.

February Concert Guide: February Is for Music Lovers

Short month, deep with hidden musical gems.

Deerhunter performing at Coachella in April 2010. photo: Iggysaves and Wikipedia.

Deerhunter Deliver Life-Affirming Message at Mr. Smalls

Deerhunter gave an unwavering performance while also showcasing some rising, young talent.

London. photo: Drew de F Fawkes and Wikipedia.

January Concert Guide: Lean and Mean

This month sees the Pittsburgh scene stressing quality over quantity, a strong start to 2017.

Norman Nardini singing and playing a scorching guitar run while the rest of the band provides ample rock support.|8th Street Rox started the night off strong.|Fun mural at Moondog's of dogs playing their favorite musical instruments.|Bill Toms plays some killer lead guitar riffs (c.) while Hard Rain and the Soulville Horns jam on.|View from the side of the stage of people dancing to Bill Toms and Hard Rain.

Moondog’s Holiday Rock Party

The weather was cold, but the music was hot.

MI. photo: jvh33 and Wikipedia.

December Concert Guide: Local, National Acts Join the Holiday Fun

The concert scene slows but not without some seasonal acts and some very special holiday shows.

Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi have fun jamming together at an outdoor concert in 2014. photo: Michael F. O'Brien and Wikipedia.

November Concert Guide: Trucks, Outlaws, A Wolf, and Mr. Las Vegas

Not a lot of big shows for November, but a solid month nonetheless.

Avey Tare

Animal Collective Create Audiovisual Masterpiece at Mr. Smalls

Animal Collective sold out Mr. Smalls for a wild, late-night performance.

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October Concert Guide: The 1975, Flo Rida, A Bird, Dinosaurs, and Other Animals

This month, Pittsburgh hosts the best in dance (Flo Rida), rock (The 1975), jazz (Esperanza Spalding), and singer-songwriter (Gordon Lightfoot), plus a string of other promising shows.

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