Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul Play CHMH; Jergel’s Hosts Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy (Wed., 1/24/18)

1) “Little Steven” or “Miami Steve” are nick names for the accomplished rock musician/writer/producer/actor Steven Van Zant. Best known as a guitarist for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, Van Zant and Springsteen ran in the same Jersey Shore music circles. They were even pre E Street Band bandmates. Van Zant was also co-founder of Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, writing many of the bands songs and producing their first three albums. Van Zant and Springsteen continued to collaborate as he toured with Springsteen and helped with the horn arrangement on “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out” and the signature guitar line in “Born to Run.” Van Zant is also known for his portrayal of Silvio Dante on the TV show “The Sopranos” and as radio host of “Little Steven’s Underground Garage.” Van Zant married actress Maureen Santoro in 1982 with Springsteen as his best man and Reverend Richard Penniman (Little Richard) officiating. Little Steven will be performing with The Disciples of Soul at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall. This is Van Zant’s Soulfire TeachRock Teacher Appreciation Tour which benefits The Rock and Roll Forever Foundation’s TeachRock program. 8 p.m. 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall.

2) Carl Palmer was a member pioneering progressive rock band, Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Spawned in the 1970s, ELP is best remembered today for an eerily mellow number, “Lucky Man.” But the boys could also do thunder and lightning—especially Palmer—and he has kept doing it with various acts including the band Asia. Palmer, noted as one of the best rock drummers of the 1960s, is touring with his group ELP Legacy. 8 p.m. Jergel’s Rhythm Grille,  285 Northgate Dr., Warrendale. 

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