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Danny Rectenwald to Celebrate Gorgeous New Classical Guitar Album, “Samadhi,” at Release Show on 12/14

Photo and video by Adam Thomas If the name Danny Rectenwald seems familiar to you, you probably recognize him as one of Pittsburgh’s most raucous Celtic punks, the Bastard Bearded Irishmen. He’s the one playing the mandolin, singing, and engaging [...]

December 12, 2018 Album Reviews, Concert Calendar, Local Artists, Local Releases, Upcoming Shows

Bastard Bearded Irishmen Take Three Rivers by Storm with Wild Album Release Show

Photos by Whitney Lerch Text by Melanie Stangl If you know one thing about local Celtic punks Bastard Bearded Irishmen, you know they like to drink. If you know two things, you know they like to drink, and throw unforgettable [...]

June 8, 2018 Concert Reviews, Local Artists, Local Releases

On May 4th, Bastard Bearded Irishmen Will Set Sail to Release Raucous New Album, “Drinkin’ to the Dead”

When you’ve earned four City Paper “Best Rock Band” wins, over 9,000 Facebook fans, spots on multiple rock cruises with nationally famous acts, and a reputation as one of the most entertaining party bands in Pittsburgh, you’re probably doing something [...]

May 3, 2018 Album Reviews, Concert Calendar, Concert Preview, Local Artists, Local Releases, Upcoming Shows

September 2017 – eNewspaper

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September 11, 2017 eNewspaper

Bastard Bearded Irishmen Sail Across the Sun

Photos submitted by BBI Article by Randy Jarosz You can call them international recording artists now after wrapping up a stint that took them to Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Irish folk rockers Bastard Bearded Irishman tried their luck at the Sixthman [...]

March 10, 2016 Local Artists, Upcoming Shows

Know Your Host: Danny Rectenwald Interview

We caught up with multi instrumentalist Danny Rectenwald of the Bastard Bearded Irishmen, who will be hosting our “Best of 2015,” concert and awards show this Saturday. A few days later Rectenwald and the crew will be sailing across the [...]

February 5, 2016 Interviews, Local Artists, Upcoming Shows

Braddock Mayor Recruits Local Musicians For Campaign

Braddock mayor John Fetterman is making a push at United States Senate and is bringing local musicians together for a concert and fundraiser tonight at the Rex Theater. Fetterman is not your typical politician donning a suit and tie. He [...]

November 25, 2015 Local Artists, Upcoming Shows

Help the Bastards Sail Across the Sun

http://www.sailacrossthesun.com/soundcheck/ The band Train is hosting the 3rd Annual Sail Across the Sun, cruise. Why should I care?, you might ask. Well, because the Bastard Bearded Irishmen are a top 10 finalist to also be part of the voyage! Other [...]

September 22, 2015 Feature, Local Artists

Bastard Bearded Irishmen Please the Masses at Hartwood Acres

Bastard Bearded Irishmen w/ The Hawkeyes June 28, 2015 Hartwood Acres Photos by Randy Jarosz You can probably count on one hand how many Pittsburgh bands could reel in a respectable crowd at Hartwood Acres, a gigantic outdoor venue. Bastard Bearded [...]

June 29, 2015 Concert Reviews, Local Artists

Bastard Bearded Irishmen Release Mini Documentary

Bastard Bearded Irishmen teamed up with A Random Production, once again, this time for a mini documentary. A Randon Production is Robert Morris University student Rachel Hower, who also produced, edited and directed the music video for the bands single, [...]

June 2, 2015 Concert Preview, Feature, Local Artists