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Lettuce in an extended funk jam.|Ja Rule in 2016 (photo: WebSummit and Wikipedia)

January 2019 Concert Guide: Brothers Osborne, Ja Rule, Crash Test Dummies, Rufus Wainwright, and Local Talent

A dearth of big name touring acts this month allows the spotlight to shine on local performers and bands.

Durand Jones & the Indications.

Highmark First Night Pittsburgh; Pigeons Playing Ping Pong at Stage AE; Spirit Hosts Diane Coffee (Mon., 12/31/18)

Highmark First Night Pittsburgh, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Spirit New Year’s Eve Bash with Diane Coffee

Michael Glabicki’s Uprooted at Jergel’s; Elf the Musical Ends Today (Sun., 12/30/18)

Uprooted, ‘Elf the Musical’

The Clarks are still creating beautiful harmonies after 30 years together.

The Clarks Play Jergel’s; DJ Alex Homer at Hemingway’s Cafe (Sat., 12/29/18)

The Clarks, Hemingway’s Cafe

TSO

Trans-siberian Orchestra Pulls Into PPG Paints Arena; Cappy’s + Karaoke = Cappyoke (Fri., 12/28/18)

Trans-siberian Orchestra, Cappye

Previous productions of 'The Nutcracker' have sparkled and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre vows to do it again this year. (photo: Rich Sofranko)

Pgh Ballet Performs ‘The Nutcracker’ for Special Needs Audience; Zero Ted Trio at Andys Wine Bar (Thurs., 12/27/18)

Special Needs ‘Nutcracker,’ The Zero Ted Trio

Harlem Globetrotters Take the Court at PPG; ‘Elf the Musical’ at Benedum; Club Cafe Hosts Bill Deasy (Wed., 12/26/18)

Harlem Globetrotters, ‘Elf the Musical,’ Bill Deasy Bo Day Show

Johnny Angel and the Halos Play Rivers Casino; Baja Bar & Grill Hosts Nightlife Band (Sat., 12/22/18)

Johnny Angel and the Halos, Nightlife Band

Night Ranger Plays The Palace; Pittsburgh Improv Hosts D.L. Hughley (Fri., 12/21/18)

Night Ranger; D.L. Hughley

S.O.S. Band Brings the Funk to August Wilson Ctr.; The Devil Wears Prada at Mr. Smalls (Fri., 12/14/18)

S.O.S. Band, The Devil Wears Prada

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