Pittsburgh Pop Music
1) Citiparks Bach Beethoven and Brunch in Mellon Park presents Allegheny Brass Band, 10:30 a.m. -noon. Free. 2) The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra continues it tour de Pittsburgh at Hartwood Acres outdoor amphitheater. Classic, operatic and pop tunes with Thomas Hong, conducting, featuring violinist Dennis M. O’Boyle. 8 p.m. Free. 3) Acoustic guitarist Matt Tichon plays from…
1) Denis DeYoung, original lead singer of the classic rock band Styx, is in concert at the Meadows Racetrack and Casino. DeYoung will surely play “Renegade,” one of the songs that gets Steeler’s fans fired up at the games. You’re also sure to hear: “Lady,” “Come Sail Away,” and “The Grand Illusion.” 8 p.m. Washington, PA. 2) The…
1) Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is playing Pittsburgh hard this weekend with concerts for the masses. Tonight they perform at South Park Amphitheater (8 p.m.) and Sunday at Hartwood Acres Amphitheater (8:15 p.m.). Thank you Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Allegheny County Parks for these free cultural events. 2) Unblurred: First Fridays on Penn , a really cool…
1) Some people go “cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs,” in Pittsburgh we go “hilly-dilly” for fireworks. One of America’s ten biggest fireworks displays is blasting off over the confluence of the Three Rivers at Point State Park for the EQT Three Rivers Regatta “Flashes of Freedom” Fireworks Fantasia. Check them out from your favorite perch or porch. 9:35…
1) EQT Three Rivers Regatta continues today with many interesting activities and events including Beaverland Must Skis, a nationally acclaimed high precision water ski troupe. Water ski performances are: 3:30, 5:30 and 8 p.m. Also catch Beach boys tribute band, Beach Party Boys, main stage Point State Park, 8 p.m. Free. 2) Two tribute bands…
1) Watershed, a high energy rock band from our neighbors to the west, Columbus, Ohio, rocks out Club Cafe. Special guests are Erica Blinn. 8 pm show, South Side. 2) “Captain America : The First Avenger” is running free in Schenley Park. The movie starts at 8pm with a live pre-show concert from The Schrader Steel…
1) Anne Mullaney’s Friends for Haiti Block Party event is happening today at the Map Room in Regent Square from 5 to 10 pm. Proceeds from the event will be used to build a school in Haiti. Haitian Food, Haitian poetry readings and some Irish music (Ann Mullaney is the late owner of Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle in…
Went Phishing and said “Hi” to the Clarks. On the way to the Meadows to see Paul, encountered Cinderella and a Spector. No, this isn’t lost verses from Don McLean’s American Pie recording; with so many interesting names of the great entertainers in Pittsburgh tonight I couldn’t help putting them in a little verse. 1) Phish jams out First Niagara Pavilion in Burgettstown.…
1) A really cool free music event happens this evening, the 15th Annual WYEP Summer Music Festival. Concert highlights include on-the-rise national acts. The event begins with established local talent Donora at 6 pm, Great Lake Swimmers at 7:10 pm, Sharon Van Etten, 8:25 pm, and finishes with Dr. Dog at 9:45 pm. Dr. Dog has a hot song out now…
1) Monday Bargain: $5 movie tickets, all day and night at the South Side Works Cinema. You can also receive deals at the concession stand: buy any size popcorn and get the same size fountain drink for free, $1 off all candy and fountain drinks, Kiddie combos only $2.50. There is an additional charge for…
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