Pittsburgh Pop Music

Bret Michaels performing in New York in 2014. (Photo: Rjkowal and Wikipedia)

Butler County Native Bret Michaels in Concert at Jergel’s; Cappy’s Hosts Team Trivia (Wed., 12/16/15)

Bret Michaels, Team Trivia, ‘Spectre’

19th Annual B.E. Taylor Christmas Concert at Heinz Hall; Captials in Town to Play Penguins (Mon., 12/14/15)

B.E. Taylor Christmas Concert, Caps vs. Pens, ‘Chi-Raq’

Sarah (Sarah Silk) and Sam (Shaun Cameron Hall) try to build a connection in "Scared of Sarah."

Xtaza Hosts Four Chord Music Festival; ‘Scared of Sarah’ and ‘Our Lady of 121st Street’ on Local Stages (Sun., 12/13/15)

Four Chord Music Festival, ‘Scared of Sarah,’ ‘Our Lady of 121st Street’

it's all good on First Night. (photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Cultural Trust)|Upward and onward

First Night Pittsburgh: Rocking Out the Old Year, Rolling in the New

There will be something for everyone and everything for someone at the city’s annual New Year’s Eve party.

10,000 Maniacs Play Mr. Smalls w/Kelsey Friday and Paul Luc; The Thunderbird Hosts City Steps Release Party (Fri., 12/11/15)

10,000 Maniacs, City Steps, Kings vs. Pens

O Starry Night 3 Set to Shine w/ Rob Thomas, Elle King, George Ezra, and Nate Ruess; Todd Rundgren at CHMH (Mon., 12/7/15)

O Starry Night 3, Todd Rundgren, Celtic Women

King Cool Donnie Iris and The Cruisers Play Jergel’s; Mr. Smalls Hosts The Keller Williams Trio (Sat., 12/5/15)

Donnie Iris and The Cruisers, The Keller Williams Trio, ‘Victor Frankenstein’

Actress/Comedian Amy Schumer Performs at Consol; MCG Jazz Hosts David Benoit’s Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown (Fri., 12/4/15)

Amy Schumer, David Benoit’s Charlie Brown Christmas Music Tribute, Duquesne vs. Pitt

Bret Michaels performing in New York in 2014. (Photo: Rjkowal and Wikipedia)

December Concert Preview: An Iron Butterfly, Holiday Chestnuts, and Hometown Heroes

This month we’re served up hot local acts, holiday fare, and several interesting national bands.

Southern Breeze Blows in Marshall Tucker Band and Lonestar for Area Concerts (Thurs., 12/3/15)

The Marshall Tucker Band, Lonestar, ‘Titanic’

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