Pittsburgh local music spotlight: BealtaineVideo
The Pittsburgh Celtic folk band Bealtaine was more than happy to lend its support to the second annual Benefit Against Imperialism on Feb. 28. “We aren’t always extremely vocal about the politics from the stage, but it’s all there in the lyrics to many of the songs we play. Folks...
Willie Colón, architect of urban salsa music, dies at 75
Willie Colón, the Grammy-nominated architect of urban salsa music and social activist, died Saturday. He was 75. Over his decades-long career, the trombonist, composer, arranger and singer produced more than 40 albums that sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. He collaborated with a wide range of artists, including the...
Interview: Guitarist Jason Narducy teams with actor Michael Shannon to celebrate R.E.M.Video
Earlier this month, on the night before kicking off a tour, Jason Narducy celebrated his 55th birthday, heading out for dinner and a few light beers with the band and crew. “I was in bed at like 10:30,” he said with a laugh. So he was a responsible rock star?...
Bruce Springsteen returning to Pittsburgh on ‘Land of Hope & Dreams’ tourVideo
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are heading back out on the road, including a Pittsburgh stop this spring. Springsteen, 76, and his band are launching the American run of their “Land of Hope & Dreams” tour, with a May 19 show at PPG Paints Arena. “We are living...
Hall of Fame songwriter Billy Steinberg who co-wrote ‘Like a Virgin,’ ‘True Colors’ dies at 75
Billy Steinberg, who wrote the lyrics to some of the biggest pop hits of the 1980s — including Madonna’s “Like a Virgin,” Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors” and Heart’s “Alone” — died Monday at his home in Brentwood. He was 74. His death was confirmed by his lawyer, Laurie Soriano, who...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Cathleen IrelandVideo
Cathleen Ireland’s latest album, “In the City,” drew inspiration from driving through Pittsburgh. “It encapsulates the ‘night out on the town’ excitement from getting ready to getting out to hanging out with friends,” Ireland said, “with the gorgeous lights of Pittsburgh as the backdrop and the music on center stage.”...
Mike Viola bringing ‘rock show’ to Pittsburgh, celebrating 25 years of musicVideo
It’s quite possible you’ve heard Mike Viola’s work without even knowing it was him. Maybe it was the main vocals in the 1996 movie “That Thing You Do!” or several songs in 2007’s “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.” It could have been from his touring with Panic! At the...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 13-15
Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? Be honest. Did you procrastinate making reservations or buying a gift? No worries. Here are some events where you can take someone special for the holiday weekend. Symphony Dances from ‘West Side Story’ The classic musical “West Side Story” is based on the tragic...
Review: Dropkick Murphys mark 30 years with pulse-pounding show at Stage AE
While the lineup of Massachusetts-bred Celtic punk band the Dropkick Murphys may have changed over their now 30-year-long history, plenty about them has stayed the same. They’re proudly from Boston; they’re proud of their Irish influences; they speak (and sing) on behalf of working people everywhere; and they will rock...
Viral violinist Mia Asano playing 1st solo headliner show in PittsburghVideo
Electric violinist Mia Asano is no stranger to going viral on the internet, with dozens of her TikTok clips garnering views in the millions. Those covers, which range from Guns N’ Roses to Papa Roach to the 1990s X-Men cartoon theme song, could be on tap when Asano plays her...
Kid Rock-led festival releases statement after artists drop out: ‘Loving America isn’t political’
A festival essentially led by Kid Rock was forced to cancel multiple show dates after a number of artists dropped off the roster. Festivals organizers have since released a statement regarding these cancellations. The PRP reports how “Rock The Country” — a patriotic festival that seeks to “share the simple...
Kid Rock denies lip-syncing halftime show, admits performance was taped
DETROIT — Kid Rock is denying reports that his performance at Sunday’s “All American Halftime Show” was lip-synced, but in doing so he admitted that the show was pretaped. Users on social media noted Rock’s performance of “Bawitdaba” during Turning Point USA’s alternative Super Bowl halftime show appeared to be...
Mt. Lebanon native Daya sets headline tourVideo
Mt. Lebanon native Daya is going out on tour in support of her most recent album, but local fans will have to travel to see her. Daya, who released her sophomore album, “Til Every Petal Drops,” in October, announced a headline tour for April. After shooting to fame in 2015...
NOBRO’s biggest tour yet brings the Canadian punk band to PittsburghVideo
When NOBRO hits the road this week with the Descendents and Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls, it will be the Canadian all-female punk band’s longest tour ever. But the trek, which stretches from Feb. 13 to March 15, didn’t come without some casualties. “Well, two of our members got...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Eric MoeVideo
Pittsburgh-based composer Eric Moe’s latest release, “Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years,” includes five works for solo keyboard with another track using a quintet featuring piano. “(It’s) an amazing variety of keyboard-centered music — tiny pieces, big solo pieces, pieces with more than 12 notes per octave, with...
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show delivers a party with a message of loveVideo
While the reason to tune in to the Super Bowl on Sunday night was ostensibly to watch the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots duke it out for the NFL championship, the buzz leading up to the broadcast was all about the music. In September, it was announced that Puerto...
Bad Bunny brings Gaga, Martin and Puerto Rican pride to Super Bowl as Green Day, Puth play pregameVideo
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Stars have been front-and-center at Super Bowl 60, with Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi introducing the teams, a series of soaring pre-game performances and a much-anticipated halftime show from Bad Bunny. Highlights from Levi’s Stadium include Blue Ivy Carter leaping in an end zone before...
Brad Arnold, lead singer of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, dies at 47Video
LOS ANGELES — Brad Arnold, the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, died Saturday, months after he announced that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. He was 47. The band said in a statement that Arnold “passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones,...
Lainey Wilson says she keeps getting asked if she is really marrying ex-Steelers QB
It has been nearly a year since Lainey Wilson and Devlin “Duck” Hodges got engaged at George Jones’ estate, and there’s still not a date set for the big day. And during a recent interview, Wilson admitted that Hodges has noticed. “I’ve got a lot to do … I’ve got...
Kid Rock to bring his ‘Freedom 250’ tour to Star Lake
Rap-rock musician Kid Rock will perform at the Pavillion at Star Lake with special guest Jon Pardi on his “Freedom 250: The Road to Nashville” tour this summer. The concert, which promises to be high-energy and include Kid Rock’s hit songs, will take place on Saturday, June 20. Kid Rock’s...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 6-8
It’s a busy weekend for sports fans, with both the Olympics and the Super Bowl filling up the schedule. But it’s a busy weekend in Pittsburgh too. Don’t forget to check out these events. Monster Jam This weekend, you won’t have to stay out on the frozen roads to see...
Dropkick Murphys guitarist Tim Brennan on St. Patrick’s Day tour, new ‘Citizen I.C.E.’ song and more
It may be a few more weeks until St. Patrick’s Day arrives on March 17, but when it comes to the Dropkick Murphys, it might feel like the band is celebrating the holiday year-round. “We bring a little bit of St. Patrick’s Day to wherever we are every night, I...
Former One Direction member Zayn bringing solo tour to Pittsburgh
Zayn is launching the biggest solo tour of his career, and it includes a stop in Pittsburgh. The former One Direction member is bringing “The Konnakol Tour” to PPG Paints Arena on July 20. His fifth solo album, “Konnakol,” will be released on April 17, and a new single, “Die...
Katatonia founder Jonas Renkse on Swedish metal band’s new chapter ahead of Pittsburgh showVideo
With the 2025 departure of co-founder Anders Nystrom after more than 30 years in the band, it feels like a new era for Katatonia, according to singer Jonas Renkse. Renkse, who co-founded Katatonia in 1991, said the Swedish melancholic metal band is moving forward. “Those things happen all the time,”...
Tim McGraw, Godsmack shows added to Star Lake calendar
Two more concerts have been added to the calendar at the Pavilion at Star Lake this summer, bringing the venue’s schedule up to 14 shows. Tim McGraw’s “Pawn Shop Guitar” tour will visit the Burgettstown venue on July 18 with support from 49 Winchester and Timothy Wayne. The tour, named...
