Sweet Sweet Music

Rock, pop, jazz and other good vibrations

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.

The Marcus King Band jams while bathed in red light, (l to r.) Simon Thomas George; on platform with horns (partially visible): Justin Johnson and Dean Mitchell; Marcus King; Jack Ryan; and Stephen Campbell. (photo: Rick Handler)

The Marcus King Band Carries The Blues Rock Torch Forward

Marcus King proves why he is a highly regarded blues rock guitarist. The Marcus King Band as a unit is top notch as well.

Rising blues/rock guitarist Marcus King brings his band to Pittsburgh for a sold-out show at Mr. Smalls Theatre this month. (photo: Alysse Gafkjen)

December 2019 Concert Guide: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Phish, Marcus King Band, LeAnn Rimes, AWB, and Lotus

Silver bells. silver bells / It's Christmas concert time in the city.

Jim Donovan (jumping guitarist) & the Sun King Warriors. Photo: Erica Dilcer.

November ’19 Concert Guide: Elton John, Bob Dylan, The Outlaws, Sara Bareilles, Luke Combs, and Logic

The Pittsburgh concert scene this month features two legendary performers and many other talented musicians.

Carrie Underwood performing at the Grad Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee last year. (photo: darkgypsies and Wikipedia)

October 2019 Concert Guide: Carrie Underwood, Bob Seger, The Chainsmokers, and The Black Keys

There are plenty of good concerts this month including several big name acts.

Jason Aldean performing at a 2014 concert. (photo: Morgan Williams and Wikipedia)

September 2019 Concert Guide: Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean, Future, ZZ Top, and Thom Yorke

The busy summer concert season continues into September with a large number of shows in the region.

The Raconteurs' Brendan Benson and Jack White jamming together in concert at the Accelerator in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2006 (photo: Frida Borjeson and Wikipedia)

The Raconteurs Rock Steady at Stage AE

The Raconteurs performed a blazing hot concert on their first return visit to Pittsburgh since 2008.

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 delectable double billings.

Nahko and Medicine for the People performing on the Dollar Bank Main Stage. Band members: (l. to r.) Chase Makai, Tim Snider, Justin Chittams, Max Ribner, TJ Schaper, Nahko Bear, and Patricio Zuñiga Labarca.

Nahko and Medicine for The People Create a Fun and Inspirational Concert at Point State Park

Nahko and Medicine for the People played a free concert at Point State Park for the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival. Their concert attracted a large crowd.