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Mac Miller performing at Governors Ball 2011. photo: LG Rocket and Wikipedia.

September Concert Preview: A Motown Legend, Twangers, Swedish Groups, and a Rapper from the ‘Burgh

Not a lot of major musical acts this month, but still plenty of high-quality bands and performers.

Kenny Blake Combo Plays Savoy; Monday Movie Fun Day: ‘We Are Your Friends’ and ‘Turbo Kid’ (Mon., 8/31/15)

Kenny Blake Combo, ‘We Are Your Friends,’ ‘Turbo Kid’

The Balcony Big Band Plays Jergel’s; ‘Grandma’ at the Movies (Mon., 8/24/15)

The Balcony Big Band, ‘Grandma,’ Global Mondays

The Tallest Man on Earth Visits CHMH; Mr. Smalls: Trampeled By Turtles (Sun., 7/26/15)

The Tallest Man on Earth, Trampled By Turtles, Nationals vs. Pirates, Trillium Ensemble

Dinzie is startled as Donal rises up on his death bed to angrily point at him. Jack looks on and Trassie (Karen Baum) tries to comfort her father.

‘Sharon’s Grave’ Continues Run at PICT; Thunderbird Cafe Hosts Thoth Trio (Tues., 7/21/15)

‘Sharon’s Grave.’ Thoth Trio, Tropical Tuesdays

Concerts From Kelly Clarkson and Gaslight Anthem; Tribute to Billy Strayhorn w/Spanish Harlem Orchestra (Sun., 7/19/15)

Kelly Clarkson, The Gaslight Anthem, Spanish Harlem Orchestra’s Billy Strayhorn Tribute

vocalist for Mojoflo

Community, Musicians, Weather Come Together for Biggest Deutschtown Music Fest Yet

Over 125 musicians, plus 16 venues and numerous artists and food trucks, make for a unique, successful third annual Deutschtown Music Festival. The first sunny day in memory adds the final touch.

Vintage Grand Prix Car Show on Walnut Street; Balcony Big Band at Jergel’s (Mon., 7/13/15)

Car Show on Walnut Street, Balcony Big Band, “Minions”

Steve Miller Band to Rock the ‘Burgh; Deutschtown Music Festival Highlights Hometown Talent; Silk Screen Fest Continues (Sat., 7/11/15)

Steve Miller Band, Deutschtown Music Festival, Silk Screen Film Festival, Cardinals vs. Pirates

Van Halen live in concert. photo: Ghostrider.

July Music Preview: Festivals and Fun

Pittsburgh concerts this month have all the basic elements: rock, metal, country, soul, and pop.

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