Pittsburgh concerts

Cool Picks Monday August 20, 2012

1) The Steel Cactus Mexican Restaurante and Cantina is now open on Walnut Street above the Victoria’s Secret store (talk about a great location). Steel Cactus features authentic Mexican food, several full bars and a nice selection of tequilas. The restaurant to over the second floor space where Cozumel Restaurant was a while back. They’ve completely remoed…

Cool Picks Sunday August 19, 2012

1) Hartwood Acres PICK #1 -Third Annual Dog Day Festival, calling all dog people and canines galore to Hartwood Acres with demonstrations, contests, activities and on-the-spot adoptions. Benefits the Animal Rescue League. 1-5 p.m. Free. 2) Hartwood Acres PICK #2 – Allegheny County Hometown Music Fest featuring local bands: New Shouts; Joy Ike; The Patti Spadaro Band; Food. 5 p.m. Hartwood…

Cool Picks Saturday August 18, 2012

1) Actor, comedian Jim Gaffigan, who you may remember as a humorous, die-hard fan in a series of 1990 Pittsburgh Pirates TV commercials (check “You Tube” for clips), is back in town at the Benedum Center. Gaffigan and Conan O’Brien have teamed up on an animated crime fighting short called “Pale Force” that appeared on “Late Night with…

Cool Picks Friday August 17, 2012

1) Pop rockers Hot Chelle Rae are touring in support of their new album Whatever, and will play a show tonight at Stage AE.  Hot Chelle Rae recently played a concert on the plaza as part of NBC’s Today Show. Opening artists are Neon Hitch and New Hollow. Doors open 7 p.m., North Shore. 2) First Niagara Pavilion hosts…

Cool Picks Thursday August 16, 2012

1) The Pirates are seeking revenge for recent bombardments from the L.A Dodgers. They are squaring up the Pirate ship and preparing to open the gun port doors. Hopefully, the Pirates’ gunpowder will ignite and blast the Dodgers back to the West Coast. The Pirates are then on the road and return home next Friday to battle the “Brew…

Cool Picks Wednesday August 15, 2012

1) Nineties hard rock/metal band, Tesla, are bringing their power chords and soaring vocals to Stage AE. Their best songs include: What You Give, Signs, Hang Tough, Modern Day Cowboy, Love Song. 6:30 p.m. 2) The Pirates meet up again with the L.A. Dodgers at PNC Park. 7:05 p.m. 3) The Steelers are holding an open practice today in preparation for…

Cool Picks Tuesday, August 14

1. Def Leppard‘s “Rock of Ages” tour continues as the internationally famous heavy metal band performs tonight at First Niagara Pavilion. The tour also features American glam metal band Poison, which gained global popularity in the late 80’s with the help of their hit single “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.” Lead singer Bret Michaels hails from Butler…

Boston Soars at Stage AE

When Boston to to Stage AE Friday night, the first riff of the anthem “Rock and Roll Band” made me wish I was on the rock scene in the 70’s. Boston, a band that first garnered success in the 1970’s with its self-titled, debut album, came to town with a new up, including a new singer, Tommy DeCarlo.…

Cool Picks Sunday August 12, 2012

1) The Old Crow Medicine Show is putting on an outdoor concert at Stage AE. Stop by and enjoy their wall of rollicking bluegrass/roots sound. Special guests are The Lumineers. Doors open 6:30 pm. North Shore. 2)The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series presents Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings. They will bring their soulful music to the Amphitheater at Hartwood Acres. 7:30 p.m.…

Cool Picks Saturday August 11, 2012

1) R.A.N.T. (Rock All Night Tour) is happening in Lawrenceville. Let’s run the numbers: 1st annual, 30 bands (all different musical genres), 10 venues (including Allegheny Cemetery, Hambones, Thunderbird Cafe, Arsenal Lanes, Eclipse Lounge). Noon-2 a.m. Free. 2) African Arts in the Park features live music, a vendor marketplace, demonstrations, poetry workshops and . Presented by Pittsburgh Citiparks and…

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