Sweet Sweet Music

Rock, pop, jazz and other good vibrations

Jackson putting an emphasis on the lyric.

Mars Jackson Delivers Impressive Performance at City Theatre’s Drive-in Arts Festival

Mars Jackson sent positive hip hop vibrations out into the night at Hazelwood Green's Mill 19.

The Making of a Classic American Rock Album

Joe Grushecky and The Iron City Houserockers’ celebrate the 40th Anniversary of their 'Have a Good Time... But Get Out Alive' album and its reissue with bonus tracks.

Pittsburgh Musicians Record ‘Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)’ to Celebrate Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary

Talented local musicians and producing staff created a new version of a very popular Earth Day song by Melanie.

Joe Grushecky, who leads his band The Houserockers, also has a quieter, softer side as a solo singer/songwriter. (photo courtesy of Joe Grushecky)

Pittsburgh Service Staff Aid Benefit Concert

Over 60 musicians have joined together for a virtual concert to assist Pittsburgh area service industry staff.

Mandy Moore at SXSW 2018. (photo: Daniel Benavides and Wikipedia).

March Concert Guide: Reba, Howard Jones, The Chieftains, Mandy Moore, and Bear Hands

Strong female performers power the Pittsburgh concert scene this month.

Post Malone in concert on the main stage at Stavernfestivalen in Stavern, Norway, in 2018. (photo: Wikipedia and Tore Sætre)

February 2020 Concert Guide: Post Malone, The Lumineers, Boyz II Men, Cheap Trick, Little Big Town, and Donnie Iris

Whether you’re in love or not this February, a concert provides a few hours of relief from gray skies and cold air. This month especially sees various artists of myriad

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.