Kraftwerk Plays Stage AE; Crafthouse Has Missio; Mark Dignam’s Calm Before the Storm; Heinz History Center Uncorked (Fri., 3/7/25)

Friday, March 7 1) Dusseldorf, Germany’s Kraftwerk was an early adopter and innovator in electronic music. The group was part of the early ’70s rock scene in that country dubbed krautrock. They then transformed into more of an electro pop dance band that released commercially successful albums like Autobahn, The Man-Machine, and Computer World. Kraftwerk was recognized for their influence on the music industry and artists with a Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2014. Proving they still had more in the tank, the group won a Grammy in 2018 for Best Dance/Electronic Album with their live album 3-D The Catalogue. Kraftwerk was also was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021 in the early influence category. See the influential group at Stage AE on their Multimedia Tour 2025 – 50 Years of Autobahn. Doors open at 7 p.m. 400 North Shore Dr., North Shore. (R.H.) 2) Missio, consists of two main members, founding member Matthew Brue (frontman/songwriter/producer) and David Butler (songwriter/producer). The genre bending alt pop group formed in 2014 in Austin, Texas. Missio had early success when in 2017, after signing with RCA Records, released the single “Middle Fingers,” which peaked at no. 9 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. The band’s name is derived from the Latin name for mission. Brue had that name tattooed on his arm after recovering from a drug addiction. Missio, has released four albums and is gold certified. Their latest album is a big one with 26 songs. I Am Cinco was released last March. The new album has been described by the band as, “Fuses elements of rock, electronic, indie, and hip-hop into an unmatched and uncompromising hybrid collating 5 EP’s and 5 moods into one: ‘I Am Sad, I Am High, I Am Awesome, I Am Angry, I Am Crazy.’ I Am Cinco is a beautiful creation that delves into all of the complex emotions involved in human existence.” Special guest is Layto. 8 p.m. Crafthouse Stage & Grill, 5024 Curry Rd., Whitehall. (R.H.)

3) If you prefer a fun, yet slightly more dignified celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, then the annual The Calm Before the Storm – A Night of Traditional and Contemporary Irish Music and Song with Mark Dignam & Friends might be the ticket for you. Mark Dignam was raised in Finglas, a North Side Dublin suburb, where he showed early aptitude as a singer. He moved to Dublin at 18 and began busking on Grafton Street. He is now Pittsburgh-based and performs with his band, The House of Song. Also performing are Kaston Guffey, Kelsey Jumper, Bealtaine, Skye Burkett, Anthony Jardine, Bethany James, Bealtaine and Mirabelle Skipworth, with special guest Ronan Leonard who has traveled form Ireland. This year’s concert will be the first at Pittsburgh Winery since it’s previous home, Club Cafe, closed at the end of 2024.  The tradition continues! 7:30 p.m. 2809 Penn Ave., Lawrenceville. (C.M., R. H.) 4) One of the Steel City’s biggest bashes is happening tonight, History Uncorked. This party takes place on all levels of the Heinz History Center. In addition to the great exhibits and museum displays, there will be beer, wine and signature cocktails, delicious bites from local eateries, an epic dance party hosted by DJ Bonics, live music with DJ Cake, a scavenger hunt, an immersive paint with light experience,  photobooth, a silent auction, and more. Food stations from local restaurants include 1930 by Atria’s, Bar Marco, Bigham Tavern, Burgatory, Cilantro & Ajo, Common Plea Catering, Dive Bar & Grille, Driftwood Oven, Puttery Pittsburgh, Redbeard’s Sports Bar & Grill, Rival Eat. Drink. Sports., and Walnut Grill. Drinks from PA Libations, Penn Brewery, and Beverages2U. VIP tickets are sold out, but there are some general admission tickets remaining. 7:30 to 11 p.m. 1212 Smallman St., Strip District.

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