Pittsburgh Pop Music

Christmas Classical Rockers Mannheim Steamroller at Bennedum; Backstage Bar Hosts Poogie Bell (Tues., 12/13/16)

Mannheim Steamroller, Poogie Bell, Ceili Dancing

Third Eye Blind performing in a 2007 concert at the Kuhl Gymnasium at SUNY Geneseo. photo: Benjamin D. Esham and Wikipedia.

Third Eye Blind Headline’s The X’s Christmas Show; ‘The Lion in Winter’ at PICT (Sun., 12/11/16)

Third Eye Blind, ‘The Lion in Winter,’ The Steel Cactus

Norman Nardini singing and playing a scorching guitar run while the rest of the band provides ample rock support.|8th Street Rox started the night off strong.|Fun mural at Moondog's of dogs playing their favorite musical instruments.|Bill Toms plays some killer lead guitar riffs (c.) while Hard Rain and the Soulville Horns jam on.|View from the side of the stage of people dancing to Bill Toms and Hard Rain.

Moondog’s Holiday Rock Party

The weather was cold, but the music was hot.

but it's a reach with thick-headed men like her sidekick Caro (Drew Stone) and Pops around.

Sweet Earth and Moment Being to Jam James Street; The Public Staging ‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ (Sat., 12/10/16)

Sweet Earth and Moment Being, ‘Between Riverside and Crazy,’ Sienna Mercato

Two Pittsburgh Stars Return Home: Michael Chabon and Tamara Tunie (Fri., 12/9/16)

Michael Chabon, Tamara Tunie, Steve Forbert

but it's a reach with thick-headed men like her sidekick Caro (Drew Stone) and Pops around.

Straight No Chaser Plays Benedum; ‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ Continues at The Public (Tues., 12/6/16)

Straight No Chaser, ‘Between Riverside and Crazy,’ Ceili Dancing

Andy Grammer Headlines O Starry Night 4; Mr. Smalls Host Pete Yorn (Sun., 12/4/16)

Andy Grammer, Pete Yorn, ta Rae

East End Mile jamming. Emerson Jay and Nevada Color were also on the night's bill.

Emerson Jay and Eastend Mile at Club Cafe; Moondog’s Holiday Party w/Norm Nardini, Bill Toms, 8th Street Rox (Sat., 12/3/16)

Emerson Jay and Eastend Mile, Moondog’s Holiday Party, We Are Scientists, ‘A Christmas Carol’

MI. photo: jvh33 and Wikipedia.

December Concert Guide: Local, National Acts Join the Holiday Fun

The concert scene slows but not without some seasonal acts and some very special holiday shows.

PICT's "Lion in Winter" has Alan Stanford and Cary Anne Spear as the royal odd couple Henry and Eleanor.

PICT Previews ‘The Lion in Winter’; David Crosby in Concert at WVU (Thurs., 12/1/16)

‘The Lion in Winter,’ David Crosby, Pens vs. Stars, ‘The Sea,’

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