Pittsburgh Music

Cool Picks Thursday September 20, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Alternative Rockers 3 Doors Down play an indoor show at Stage AE. 3 Doors Down is known for hits “Kryptonite” and “Let Me be Myself.” There will be a special introduction of the band by actor/musician/producer Mark Wahlberg. Wahlberg, was the lead actor…

Cool Picks Wednesday September 19, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) The Pirates take on the Milwaukee Brew Crew at PNC Park. 7:05 p.m. North Shore. 2) The Dropkick Murphys play a “kick ass” concert incorporating elements of punk, rock, folk, soul, Irish. Opening acts are Turbo AC’s, Elle King. The doors to this rollicking, good-time…

Cool Picks Tuesday September 18, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) A little way down the Monongahela river in Morgantown, West Virginia is one of three locations (other locations are Davis, WV and Deep Creek, MD) of  Mountain State Brewing Company Restaurant and Bar. Mountain State Brewing beers are made with waters from a stream at one of the…

Cool Picks Monday September 17, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Hip-hop artist GZA performs tonight at Altar Bar. Also on the bill are Sweet Valley, Killer Mike, Bear Hands. 7:30 p.m. 1620 Penn Ave., Strip District. 2) The Smiling Moose  hosts raunchy and humorous comedian Neil Hamburger, whose video performances include That’s Not Gold,…

Cool Picks Sunday September 16, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Macy’s is presenting Elephant Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.  Celebrate the zoo’s elephant herd’s birthdays. Festivities include: Face painting, crafts, animal presentations. You can also join in and sing “Happy Birthday,” eat birthday cake, dance, play games and possibly win…

Cool Picks Saturday September 15, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Singer/songwriter/storyteller Steve Earle brings his large song catalog to Carnegie Lecture Hall tonight. Best known for his hit song,” Copperhead Road,” his songs weave together a rich tapestry of music and American life. Opening is Charlie Mars. 7:30 p.m. Oakland. 2) Granite Falls, North Carolina native…

Cool Picks Friday September 14, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) The Andy Warhol Museum is extra happening tonight with “Sound Series: Sao Paulo Underground.” The event features live jazz and Brazilian tropicalia music from Rob Mazurek, Guilherme Granado, Mauricio Takara and Richard Ribeiro. 8 p.m. Come a little early and enjoy a DJ set from Pete…

Cool Picks Thursday September 13, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh Entertainment Every Day! 1) The Waterfront is holding their Sixth Annual Food & Wine Festival, benefitting Animal Friends. Nibble appetizers, dishes,  desserts and have a cocktail or some vino from 20+restaurants and wineries including: Blue Dust, Mitchell’s Fish Market, Christian Klay Winery, Greenhouse Winery, Rock Bottom Brewery, and you’re just getting started. …

Cool Picks Wednesday September 12, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) The CMA Songwriters Series is in town featuring “Country” music artists, Rodney Atkins & Luke Laird, hosted by Bob DiPiero. The evening’s activities will feature storytelling and performances. 8 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe, Station Square. 2) Jersey Boys continues its run at the…

Cool Picks Tuesday September 11, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Rock group Rush plays the Consol Energy Center. The band is touring in support of their latest album “Clockwork Angels.” Rush is best known for hits: Working Man, Fly By Night, Closer to the Heart. 7:30 p.m. Uptown. 2) Sondre Lerche, a Norwegian singer/songwriter…

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