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The Best Pittsburgh Music of the Decade: An Introduction

Photo and text by Melanie Stangl Every new year calls for reflection, but entering a new decade is more significant. Ten years tend to have personalities, distinct character traits that can be tough to distinguish in any one year alone. [...]

December 20, 2019 Album 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

Randy Baumann’s Ramble Rocks the Rex – 12/2/2017

Photos and recap by Melanie Stangl Randy Baumann’s Rambles are something pretty special. A few nights per year, the host of local rock station 102.5 WDVE puts twenty or so musicians from some of Pittsburgh’s most notable acts onstage at [...]

December 21, 2017 Concert Reviews, Local Artists

Molly Alphabet Shines on Classic New EP, “Traces”

The last original recorded material from local country outfit Molly Alphabet came out in January 2012. So it’s safe to say we’re overdue for their brand new five-song EP, Traces. It officially drops on Saturday, May 13th, with a release [...]

May 11, 2017 Album Reviews, Local Artists, Local Releases, Upcoming Shows

Pittsburgh Musicians Team Up For Compilation Album + ACLU Benefit Show on Saturday, 4/8

By Don Strange, via Melanie Stangl Immediately after the 2016 election, Pittsburgh-based songwriter Don Strange rallied some of the city’s best musicians to create a compilation of politically charged original music to benefit the American Civil Liberties Union. Recorded, organized [...]

April 7, 2017 Concert Preview, Local Artists, Upcoming Shows

Randall Baumann’s Thunderbird Ramble Unites Scene

Randall Baumann’s Thunderbird Ramble Thunderbird Cafe April 4, 2015 Photos and article by Randy Jarosz Randy Baumann, host of 102.5 WDVE’s morning show had a smile from ear to ear Saturday night, at the Thunderbird Cafe in Lawrenceville. If you [...]

April 5, 2015 Concert Reviews, Local Artists

Slim Forsythe Takes Dream to Reality

Photos and article by Randy Jarosz Slim Forsythe “Live from Nied’s Hotel” Pilot Episode July 19, 2014 Nied’s Hotel, in Lawrenceville, was a sight to see Saturday evening, with grizzly bears and mountain lions filling the bar room, and buffaloes [...]

July 20, 2014 Feature, Local Artists

HughShows 10.6 Live @ Eide’s

Summer is upon us and there are 101 different ways you could probably spend your Saturday afternoon. I could also probably give you 101 different reasons why you should go see HughShows Live @ Eide’s. Instead I have narrowed it [...]

June 15, 2014 Concert Reviews, Local Artists

Pittsburgh’s Country Music TV Show KICKSTARTER Campaign

Something really cool is starting to take form over at KICKSTARTER. Anything will help to get this awesome project off the ground. Check it out below! Cover image is a screen shot from the KICKSTARTER video and the text below [...]

April 9, 2014 Feature, Local Artists