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Led by David Toole (as Guy) on the guitar and Kate Queen (Girl) on the piano, a rousing orchestra of ten strums, stomps, and stuns. (Photo: Matt Polk)

Irish Love and Music Story, ‘Once,’ Continues at PMT (Wed., 3/29/23)

‘Once’

One of the guitars Tinsley Ellis will be playing on his Acoustic Songs and Stories tour with Marcia Ball will be his 1937 National Steel acoustic.

Tinsley Ellis and Marcia Ball Team up for Acoustic Storytelling Tour at Moondog’s (Sun., 3/26/23)

Tinsley Ellis and Marcia Ball

Pittsburgh Opera's 'Il Trovatore' has plenty of action, including singing and swordfights. Shown here is singing swordsman Conte di Luna (Lester Lynch). Credit: David Bachman Photography for Pittsburgh Opera.

‘Il Trovatore’ Opens at Pittsburgh Opera (Sat., 3/22/23)

‘Il Trovatore’

Tedeschi Trucks Band Plays UPMC Events Center; Mr. Smalls Hosts Rubblebucket (Wed., 3/22/23)

Tedeschi Trucks Band, Rubblebucket

Legendary Guitarist Tinsley Ellis on His Love for Blues and Southern Rock and Touring with Marcia Ball

Whether it’s the blues or southern rock, Tinsley Ellis is a very versatile and talented guitarist.

The Pete Hosts The Killers; Rhythm of the Dance at Palace Theatre (Sun., 3/19/22)

The Killers, Rhythm of the Dance

A play with music, Once is a love story in which romance reverberates through song, not sex. Kate Queen and David Toole barely touch, but their chemistry is alive and alluring. (Photo: Matt Polk)

For the Love of the Irish, Look No More than PMT’s ‘Once’

When Irish eyes are smilin’—or blue—’Once’ is a musical that highlights both emotions with story and song.

John Mayer in Concert at PPG Paints Arena; Stage AE Hosts Kelsea Ballerini; Shamrock Bar Crawl; Red Beans and Rice at Pgh Winery (Sat., 3/18/23)

John Mayer, Kelsea Ballerini, Shamrock Bar Crawl. Red Beans and Rice

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Parties; Donnie Iris Birthday Concert w/The Clarks at UPMC Events Center (Sat., 3/11/23)

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and celebrations, Donnie Iris Birthday Bash with The Clarks

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations 2023: Parade Day and More

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is a big deal in Pittsburgh.

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