Billy Price Plays Kickoff and Rib Fest at Acrisure Stadium; State Farm Women’s College Volleyball Showcase at PPG Paints (9/1/25)

1) Pittsburgh soul and blues legend Billy Price knew from an early age that he wanted to be a singer. Growing up in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, Price (then known by his formal name, William Pollak) sang in grade school and had the most popular bands in junior and senior high. And of course the band was doing all soul songs. He also had a band while attending Penn State University. After graduating he was in the Rhythm Kings, even playing the famous Fox Cafe in Shadyside. He was noticed by the late, renowned blues rock guitarist, Roy Buchanan, who drafted him to be the lead singer of his band. Post Buchanan, Price formed the highly talented Billy Price and the Keystone Rhythm Band. And after closing the chapter on the Keystone Rhythm Band after many years, he went on to have a richly rewarding solo career which included being nominated for and winning numerous national blues awards including the prestigious Blues Music Award. He even recorded an album with the late great soul singer Otis Clay. Now Price is ready to reach a new zenith in his career with his first ever album of all original songs, Person of Interest. See our story on the making of the album. He will be performing these and many of his classic tunes at the Kickoff and Rib Festival at Acrisure Stadium. 6 p.m. Opening are Guitar Zack (1:30 p.m.), The Jimmy Adler Band (3 p.m.), and House of Soul (4:30 p.m.). Free admission. (R.H.)

Legendary blues and soul singer Billy Price. (photo: David Aschkenas)

2) Women’s sports have been increasing in popularity as of late, and rightfully so. Today at PPG Paints Arena is the State Farm Women’s College Volleyball Showcase. Today’s games are Penn State vs. TCU (5 p.m.) and Pitt vs. Arizona State (approximately 7:30 p.m.). The showcase starts on Sunday. Pitt and Penn State are among the top teams in the nation. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. 

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