Pittsburgh Music

Cool Picks Sunday September 30, 2012

1) This weekend the Germans and the Italians are having some fun with “Oktoberfest” and “Little Italy Days,” both ongoing today. Carry the party ahead and explore Irish Culture with Celtic Thunder VOYAGE, a production that takes the audience on a musical journey through both traditional and contemporary Celtic/ Irish songs and ballads. 8 p.m., Benedum Center. Penn Ave.…

Cool Picks Saturday September 29, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) “Little Italy Days” continues today with Italian food, entertainment and bocce ball. Remember: Eating + Italian Food equals “Eataly.” Today’s entertainment headr, Magic Moments, is one of Pittsburgh’s top oldies bands, with Randy Galioto as Elvis (6-10 p.m.).  “Little Italy Days,” Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. 11 a.m.-10p.m. Free…

Cool Picks Friday September 28, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is holding it’s last Gallery Crawl of the season. Assorted art gallery open houses, entertainment, even a” Project Pop Up: Night Market” where crawlers can enjoy tasty edible art from local restaurants including Meat & Potatoes, Conflict Kitchen, BRGR, Fukuda, Bluebird Kitchen…

Cool Picks Thursday September 27, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) There’s a great sister act happening at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille tonight, The Joseph Sisters. Marybeth, Jamie and Shalya create a fresh, full country soul sound with great harmonies and a lively beat.  8 p.m. No cover. 103 Slade Lane, Warrendale. 2) RADical Days…

Cool Picks Wednesday September 26, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Smiling Moose Bar hosts Daybreaker, a high energy, alt-rock band outta Boston, Mass. Special guests include Candy Hearts, Go Home Rocketmen, The Clementes. 6:30 p.m. All ages. 1306 E. Carson St. (Upstairs). 2) Andys Wine Bar in the Fairmont Hotel is presenting “An Evening…

Cool Picks Tuesday September 25, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Pittsburgh born Kevin Howard, talented  jazz keyboardist, is the featured performer at the Cultural Trust  BNY Mellon JazzLive. Catch him today at Theater Square’s Backstage Bar. 5-7 p.m. No cover. 655 Penn Ave., Downtown Cultural District. 2) Vallozzi’s Pittsburgh has opened in the past several months…

Cool Picks Monday September 24, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the world is in its last week at the Carnegie Science Center. Explore the sound, science, culture and musical history of the guitar. Over 60 actual guitars, plus interactive displays and performance videos. Free with price of admission. 1o…

Cool Picks Sunday September 23, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Pittsburgh Lebanese Festival presented by Our Lady of Victory Maronite Church is in it’s last day. Stop by and enjoy icious food and fun from our Lebanese friends.  Favorite dishes include: lamb kabob, Lebanese chicken, kibbee, falafel, spinach and feta pies, tabouli and hummus. Remember…

“Jersey Boys” Makes State Proud

“Jersey Boys”, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, about four blue-collar Newark, New Jersey boys who hit the big time in 1964: Frankie Valli, Tommy DeVito, Bob Gaudio and Nick Massi. “Jersey Boys” has been playing to packed houses around the world since it debuted on Broadway in November, 2005. It is presented by the Pittsburgh…

Cool Picks Friday September 21, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) The nightlife scene in Downtown Pittsburgh has been on the rise for awhile now. I experienced a vibrant part of it Wednesday night. After attending an event in an upstairs ballroom at the Fairmont Hotel,  I headed downstairs, where the evening’s jazz  was just underway at Andys…

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