Rick Handler

|Michael Franti poses with some fans for a photo before the concert.|Drummer Manas Itiene teams up with Franti on an upright drum.|Michael Franti spreading love and positive energy one tune at a time.|Franti engages the crowd during a fun jam.|A large crowd listens to the music.

Michael Franti and Spearhead Jam the Point

A wonderful opening night concert at Point State Park.

Western Australia.. photo: Stuart Sevastos

June Concert Preview: Outlaws, Bad Company, Michael Franti, ‘American Pie,’ and Dolly

The hills (and valleys) of Pittsburgh are alive with a multitude of great music this month.

Beyoncé performing in Montreal in 2013. photo: Nat Ch Villa.

May Concert Preview: Folkies, Beyoncé, a Guy Named Alice, Joe Grushecky, and Billy Price

Another interesting month for music in Pittsburgh with many Americana music groups and big summer acts starting to come into view.

2012. photo: Aurelien Guichard.

April Concert Preview: an Allman Brother, a Jewel, an Actor, and a Buffalo

Pittsburgh hosts several talented singer-songwriters and two guitar virtuosos this month.

The Who performing at the Ahoy Rotterdam in 2007. (Photo: Joep Vullings and Wikipedia)

The Who ‘Reign’ Over the Consol Energy Center

The band has a long history of great concerts in Pittsburgh and returns to perform another one.

Dr. Dog in concert at New York's Bowery Ballroom. photo: MusikAnimal and Wikipedia.

March Concert Preview: The Who, Blake Shelton, Two Dogs, and an Elephant

This month comes in like a lion, musically, with many talented bands and performers.

Carrie Underwood performing at the Grad Ole Opry in Nashville

February Concert Preview: Carrie Underwood, Buckwheat Zydeco, and Cleveland Rappers

Many performers in different genres make February an interesting month for music in Pittsburgh.

Bruce Springsteen with Guitar. Photo: Bill Ebbesen and Wikipedia.

January Concert Preview: From E Street to Smallman Street

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are this month’s big headr, but that doesn’t mean there’s not plenty of other great music to be found.

This meal is what I used to order as a young child with my family at Chinatown Inn.|The comfortable interior of Chinatown Inn.|Crab Rangoon with dipping sauce.|J.B's Shrimp and Steamed Brown Rice with the sauce on the side.|Chinatown Inn on Third Avenue has been open for over sixty five years.

Chinatown Inn: A Downtown Tradition Continues

One of Pittsburgh’s oldest Chinese restaurants continues to serve and prosper.

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.

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