Steely Dan in Concert at Heinz Hall; Jergel’s Hosts The Balcony Big Band (Mon., 10/8/18)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stUj1LFTr60

1) “You go back, Jack, Do it Again” is a refrain lyric from Steely Dan’s 1972 song “Do It Again,” and Steely Dan members Donald Fagen and Walter Becker kept doing it, creating hit songs that is. The band’s sound lives in the space between rock, jazz, and R&B with Fagen’s yin of beautiful, nasally lead vocals and outstanding keyboards playing off the yang of Becker’s killer guitar riffs and strong backing vocals. Unfortunately Becker died last year and Fagen is soldiering on without him. The band was named after a series of strap-on dildos mentioned in the William S. Burroughs novel Naked Lunch. Steely Dan always used top quality musicians and producers for their songs. Michael McDonald can even be heard singing backing vocals on several of their songs including “Peg.” Their set list at Heinz Hall could include hits like “Kid Charlemagne,” “Reelin’ in the Years.” “FM (No Static At All),” “Aja,” and “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number.” 7 p.m. 600 Penn Ave.,Cultural District 

Donald Fagen of Steely Dan at the keyboards during a 2017 concert. (Photo: Raph_PH and Wikipedia).

2) The Balcony Big Band is hitting only high notes in a Monday night performance at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille. The 18 member group makes a big, beautiful sound. Get in some Monday relaxation with good music. The Pitt Jazz Ensemble joins in the fun. 7 p.m. No cover. 285 Northgate Dr., Warrendale.

RADical Days 2018

Sen. John Heinz History Center & Western PA Sports Museum
Free admission: 10AM-5PM
Don’t miss the Smithsonian’s epic Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission exhibition! This new exhibit features mission-flown artifacts from the Apollo 11 moon landing, when astronaut Neil Armstrong made “one giant leap for mankind.”
1212 Smallman St. (Strip District)

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum
Free admission: 10AM-4PM
See details on September 24^th.

The Tull Family Theater
Free admission: 1:30PM and 3PM
Free screenings of Akeelah and the Bee (PG) with KeKe Palmer, Laurence Fishburn and Angela Basset. No reservations – seats are first come, first served.
418 Walnut St. (Sewickley)

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