Nik recently put out one of my favorite local releases this year. If you haven’t heard it or have seen him live, kill two birds with one stone tomorrow night. He was kind enough to take a few and participate in this week’s installment of First/Last Fridays…

I had no idea who Robert was of but ‘YEP’s Kyle heard him at some music conference and booked him to play a session as he was swinging past town on tour…

This was by far the biggest show I have ever shot. 31, 000+ people suffered through a disgustingly hot afternoon to pay homage at the altar of TP&THB. Lots of classic songs on the setlist to satisfy anyone even remotely…

I am what you would call a ‘casual’ fan of the band. I have heard all the glowing praise of their live show for years now and still wasn’t prepared for how great this concert was. The band casually ambled onstage to soundcheck. Some entrance? Frontman Wayne Coyne even addressed…

Guess what? I love Heart. I dig their 70’s stuff, their 80’s output and almost everything they do live. I will definitely be at this show and you can too, courtesy of Drusky Entertainment…

These guys opened for We Were Promised Jetpacks…

Tonight there is going to be a cool party on the West End Overlook. Billed as a “Circus on the Mount“, Colonizing The Cosmos is hosting a…

This band was good. Unfortunately, no matter how good they were, their efforts were eclipsed and almost forgotten due to the fact that Fanfarlo who followed were that much greater. Unenviable position for sure but they are starting to gather some well earned buzz since they were here and I would definitely see them again…

Justin Townes Earle Three Rivers Arts Festival Friday June 11, 2010 Point State Park Downtown Continuing ‘Openers’ week, Justin supported Kris Kristofferson at the fest. Playing solo acoustic to a large crowd who were waiting for another act could be a daunting position to be in. He handled it like a pro and actually engaged […]

John opened for Midlake, which makes sense since they were his studio band on his album. For the live setting, he assembled a bunch of musicians from the …

All this week, I am going back in the archives and featuring bands that have been opening acts to other artists. I actually could spend two weeks featuring these little bands that I forgot, or rather never had time to feature, until now…

Gov’t Mule never disappoints. Warren Haynes has to be the hardest working guitarist in the business. I remember a show where he played with two bands onstage that night AND played a set in the parking lot. The guy’s a workhorse, and he has the…

As part of the monthly Third Thursdays event that spotlights local acts. These hour long sets are a perfect way to be introduced to the many local bands in town. The set will be available soon as a podcast here. More photos here and here…

As they ready their new EP, Chet and the Big Bend have a show tonight (7/16) in Squirrel Hill at PD’s Pub. They also have been added to tomorrow’s (7/17) bill at The Brillobox with my man Justin Andrew ..

I was on assignment for this event and the band provided the music for the night. More photos here…

First off, I am offering a last minute ticket giveaway for a show at the Brillobox on Wednesday July 14 featuring two ‘electronic’ bands from Amsterdam (flyer above) and locals summer lungs…

This appeared to be a perfect show for the Brillobox instead of a ‘cavernous’ room like Smalls. When I walked in 20 minutes after doors there were eight people there. By the time WWPJ came out, it filled up a bit but still lots of room left. I am not complaining at all. I love when shows aren’t annoyingly crowded….

Walking into the studio, I heard a few grumbles lamenting the fact that there were chairs and acoustic guitars on stage. I am unfamiliar with these guys and apparently they are known to rock out. Not today. I didn’t mind at all. They sounded good to me. Listen for yourself …

This has got to be one of the most anticipated concerts of the summer. They put on one crazy show that gloriously celebrates their psychedelic insanity. This undoubtedly will be a ton of fun…

So I have heard of this band but wasn’t familiar with them at all. I have to say, I just loved them. They were more enjoyable than the headliner Blitzen Trapper…