Lotus in First of 2 Nights at Mr. Smalls; Roxian Hosts Thievery Corporation; Chet Vincent Record Release Concert at Mr. Small’s Sanctuary (Sat., 3/28/26)

1) Lotus has a history of playing shows on or around New Year’s Eve in Pittsburgh. This year they’re visiting us a little later. The band, originally from Indiana, is known for incorporating electronic elements into its music. On 2016’s Eat the Light, the group tried something new: vocals, with a different guest musician on every track. Concerts include elaborate lighting and occasionally themed shows. One 2009 concert saw David Bowie costumes. The band members play covers as well as originals during themed shows. In 2023 they recorded a live album in Pittsburgh, Live in Steel City. They chose to record here as they consider Pittsburgh their second home. The album is a tribute to their late percussionist Chuck Morris, and his son Charlie. Both died while kayaking in 2023. In 2024 Lotus released How to Dream in Colorand their latest LP, released last month, is Rise of the Anglerfish. It’s not New Year’s Eve, but you can see them at Mr. Smalls Theatre. Both nights’ concerts begin at 8 p.m. 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. (C.M., R.H.)

2) No, Thievery Corporation is not some newly taken over media conglomerate or an unscrupulous hedge fund, it is the electronic music duo of Rob Garza and Eric Hilton. The two started performing together at the Eighteenth Street Lounge in Washington, D.C., in 1995 where Hilton was a co-owner. They have been influenced by a wide spectrum of musical genres, from domestic and international sounds, including bossa nova. The Corp boasts ten studio albums and 9 compilation LPs. They’ve even been a opening act for Paul McCartney. They perform with a full band of other talented musicians. Get in the groove with Thievery Corporation at the Roxian Theatre, 8 p.m. 425 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. (R.H.)

3) Chet Vincenthas been a constant on the Pittsburgh music scene for over a decade, many years with his band The Big Bend. Now he and his current musical outfit, The Music Industry, are having a record release concert at The Sanctuary at Mr. Smalls. Static on the Radio is the name of the new album. Catch the rockers with special guest Clinton Clegg. 8 p.m. 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. (R.H.)

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