This is one fun band. They have that psychedelic vibe going that takes me back to my late teens when my motto was ‘…the only good music is acid music!’ Glad I got out of that phase but I can appreciate a taste of it once in awhile…

I was extremely pumped to see this band. So far still, they have released my favorite music of the year. I was in contact with them before the show and they are cool as hell people. Marshall even constructively critiqued my art which …

This was a decent show. I like their albums a lot and was actually surprised that they announced a Pittsburgh show. It always seemed to me that we got passed up by most of the ‘cool’ indie bands in the last several years but for some…

In an effort to preview new music and upcoming shows of worth, I am starting a new feature here. Rather than an interview, I will ask few questions pertaining to an artists’ musical taste. Today, I ask Jeremy Porter (who has a long and interesting career) to participate…

I was so happy to finally see BH play. They sounded great live and I am very surprised how much I enjoy the CD. It’s really hard for me to describe their stuff. Do yourself a favor and hit the links to sample some of their tunes…

p>This was my first exposure to the band and man were they a blast! I had this totally false perception beforehand that they were some hippy drippy psychedelic goof band (not that there is anything wrong with that label) but it turns out that they a power pop force to be reckoned with…

Imagine hanging with a buddy for a couple of hours as he noodles around on his guitar. Then consider that your buddy released your absolute favorite album of the last year. That was the case for this ‘show’. A handful of willing students (and some parents)..

For the next two days I am featuring MOIP in what turned out to be a pair of completely different sets. At the Thunderbird, they closed The Wreckids CD release show with the most ferociously blazing show I have ever seen them do…

It seems like forever since I have seen Lohio play. Their newest EP has REALLY been growing on me. Not that I wasn’t enjoying it when I first heard it,..

This was my first time at the newly opened Calliope stage in the basement of the PCA. Very casual space with killer sound which was perfect for Emily’s music…

So do yourself a big favor right now and listen to the new EP by the band Dark Dark Dark called ‘Bright Bright Bright‘ by clicking the title…

The Clarks are the Godfathers of the Pittsburgh music scene. There can be a legit argument that they are THE most successful band to come out of town. They first released an album in 1988 and miraculously, with all the original members intact, keep playing and recording. Very impressive. Jeesh, I can remember seeing them playing bars at IUP in the early days. How old does that make me? More photos here…

I used to see Bill’s old band, The Gathering Field, all the time back in their heyday. I haven’t seen him for years but this guy’s ‘blue collar working man’ ethic still appeals to me. Cool dude. More pics here…

Being a ‘Burgher born and bred myself, I can bet my mortgage that I have seen GBE at least once before. They have seemingly been around town forever and although I didn’t know a note, they were still entertaining. The crowd was eerily silent between songs which is always kind of weird…

It’s no secret that I have been a huge fan of Local Honey for years now. This was my first opportunity to check out Becky’s other band with Leah McManigle of local stalwarts…

So there seemed to be a ton of buzz concerning these two among some of my fellow bloggers about a somewhat surprising Pittsburgh appearance…

The band invited me to the studio while they finish up recording their debut. They were happy with the results and they should be, from what little I heard, it sounded great. Expect the album in spring/summer…

So Nik and his band are releasing his CD tomorrow with a party at the Thunderbird. Unfortunately, I am ill and cannot make it, which doesn’t mean you can’t. Also, there are a couple features this week in The Post-Gazette..

David Bernabo is as much as a Pittsburgh institution as any other musician I can think of. He’s been playing interesting, ‘DIY’ music for years now. I’ve always appreciated him and with his latest release, he’s really impressed me. His music has as many genres (and musicians) in it you can imagine and to me it’s still quite accessible. Folk music it ain’t. The set is posted here. More photos here…