Lainey Wilson in Concert at The Pete; UPMC Events Center Hosts The Dropkick Murphys; Tiny Wars w/Liz Berlin at Pgh Winery (Sat., 10/26/24)

1) “Drinkin’ watermelon moonshine / We cut the burn with a little lime / Parkin’ back in them kudzu vines / I was his and every bit of that boy was mine” are some of the lyrics from one of country singer Lainey Wilson’s top hits, “Watermelon Moonshine.” Wilson has been burning up the country scene, and the charts with her harmonic, southern drawl-fueled vocals. The Baskin, Louisiana, native has attracted a lot of hardware including seven Country Music Association Awards, and winning their top honor Entertainer of the Year in 2023. Wilson has also received a Grammy Award and six Academy of Country Music Awards. Another big hit for her was “Heart Like a Truck.” That song was nominated for Song of the Year and Single of the Year in both the CMA and ACM Awards. Whirlwind is Wilson’s latest album and was released in August. Wilson joined the cast of “Yellowstone” in 2022 as Abby. She is also known for her creative country outfits and if you’re wondering whatever happened to former Steeler’s quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges, well that’s Wilson’s boyfriend. Saddle up and see Lainey Wilson at Petersen Events Center on her Country’s Cool Again Tour with Ian Munsick and Zach Top. 7 p.m. 3719 Terrace St., University of Pittsburgh, Oakland. (R.H.)

2) Not often does a band name itself after an alcohol rehab facility operated by a former pro wrestler. So far, this has happened only once. The sobering-up farm founded by the late John “Dropkick” Murphy no longer exists, but the Dropkick Murphys—founded in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1996—live on as America’s definitive Celtic punk band. Through 12 albums and countless live shows, they’ve built a stirring repertoire. “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” (above) is a fire-em-up anthem used by Boston-area sports teams, the Ireland national rugby team, and others. Some of their songs evoke a traditional Irish sound, as in “Rose Tattoo.” And they’ve got a militant side: try this version of Florence Reece’s “Which Side Are You On?” The Dropkick Murphys are sociopolitically conscious and pro-labor, pro-union. Their latest album, last year’s Okemah Rising, consists entirely of songs written by Woody Guthrie. (Sorry, no “This Land Is Your Land,” but numbers like “My Eyes Are Gonna Shine” really raise the roof.)  Imagine the scene—or better yet, be on the scene—when the Dropkick Murphys play UPMC Events Center a few nights before election day. Guest artists are Pennywise and Dublin’s own The Scratch. 7:30 p.m. 6001 University Blvd., Moon Township. (M.V.) 

3) This evening at Pittsburgh Winery vocalist Liz Berlin joins “new wave of heavy pop with a rock and roll heartbeat band” Tiny Wars for a performance at 8 p.m. in the Cellar. 2809 Penn Ave., Strip District.

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