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Local Blues Rocker Tim Vitullo to Open for The Marcus King Band on 2/23

Photo by Rich Pantaleo There’s something to be said about the timelessness of classic rock and blues styles. Decades after their first rise to prominence, many artists are still delivering those passionate, tried-and-true elements in innovative ways, to the delight [...]

February 22, 2017 Concert Preview, Local Artists, Upcoming Shows

Electronic and Country Music Unite for a Cause

  Metcara & Molly Alphabet Pints on Penn January 28, 2017 By Whitney Lerch Lawrenceville was the place to be on Saturday, January 28th, when electro-duo Metacara and country group Molly Alphabet came together to play a show at Pints [...]

February 16, 2017 Concert Preview, Local Artists

Beauty Slap Funking Up Pittsburgh

Beauty Slap Liza Colby Sound Beauty Slap and Liza Colby Sound Brillobox January 20, 2017 Photos and recap by Whitney Lerch Brillobox in Bloomfield was thumping Friday night, thanks in part to some pretty incredible local musicians: Beauty Slap.  The [...]

February 14, 2017 Concert Reviews, Local Artists

Know Your Host: A Q&A With Weird Paul

 Weird Paul Rock Band at Key West at Deutschtown Music Festival Paul Petroskey is a bit of a legend in these parts and a hero to many. With the advent of the internet and YouTube his celebrity has reached even [...]

February 11, 2017 Local Artists, Upcoming Shows

Inside the Mind of Spacefish -Rock Awards Preview

  By Duncan H. Ros Few bands have the will to delve into the strange and avant-garde with the veracity and magnitude of Spacefish. Perhaps it is because of guitarist and singer Nate Dibert’s leanings as a creative writer–a career [...]

February 10, 2017 Feature, Local Artists, Upcoming Shows

Golden Magnet’s Showcase Concert Brings Creativity and Cool to Pitt’s Campus

Golden Magnet Showcase featuring Delicious Pastries, Mariage Blanc, Sleep Expiriments, and Host Skull William Pitt Union Assembly Hall January 27 Photos and recap by Melanie Stangl The first-ever Golden Magnet Label Showcase last Friday, safe to say, was a smashing [...]

February 2, 2017 Concert Reviews, Local Artists

The Park Plan Release New EP, Party Tonight

The Park Plan ”Last Looks”-EP Released January 28th, 2017 By Duncan H. Ros Pittsburgh indie-rockers The Park Plan will be playing a record release show on January 28th at Howler’s in support of their second EP Last Looks alongside supporting [...]

January 28, 2017 Concert Preview

Free Golden Magnet Label Showcase Hopes to Crack the College Demographic

Poster by Joe Mruk By Melanie Stangl Golden Magnet Showcase featuring Delicious Pastries, Mariage Blanc, Sleep Expiriments, and Host Skull William Pitt Union Assembly Hall January 27 When you think of music hotspots and places to catch a show around [...]

January 26, 2017 Local Artists, Upcoming Shows

New Album “Chalk Dinosaur and Friends:” A Masterful Blend of Collaboration and Innovation

By Melanie Stangl Artwork by Pierce Marratto After three single releases, much anticipation, and even more hard work, the newest collaborative album from local electronic artist Chalk Dinosaur (a.k.a. John O’Hallaron) has finally been released. “Chalk Dinosaur and Friends” is [...]

January 25, 2017 Album Reviews, Local Artists

New Album from Dan Getkin and the Twelve Six Offers Creative Twist on Country-Rock Roots

By Melanie Stangl   If you’ve been looking to fill that full-band, classic rock or old-school country hole in your playlist with something fresh, look no further than Dan Getkin and the Twelve Six.  Their new self titled full-length album, has [...]

January 21, 2017 Album Reviews, Local Artists, Upcoming Shows