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HughShows Blog has featured thousands of original live band photos and has conducted over 1000 musician interviews (including Brian Wilson, Mavis Staples, and Bruce Hornsby) since starting. With the original ‘First/Last’ questionnaire, you get a sense of where the musician has come from and where they are going with their artistic expression.

First/Last – Smokey Bellows

Posted on July 25, 2016

“The music we make deals with the abstracts that work their way through my head everyday. Heavily influenced by punk rock, but also the blues, folk and bluegrass. The music we make (to me), over the past year, warped its way into a dizzying fusion of a lot of poetry and frustration. The band behind me changed everything; I started this project as a simple acoustic singer/songwritery kind of deal.”…

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Ladyfest Pittsburgh 2016

Posted on July 12, 2016

Ladyfest Pittsburgh is an annual three-day festival in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania featuring female-fronted and female-dominant acts. Ladyfest Pittsburgh benefits the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh. It is organized by the members of the Pittsburgh bands The Lopez and Brazilian Wax. ♥ ♥…

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Deutschtown Music Festival Preview – Paddy the Wanderer

Posted on July 8, 2016

Performing “Phantom Limb” live on air at the WDVE Morning Show Coffeehouse on Thursday, July 7, 2016.
Paddy the Wanderer play the Park Stage at the 4th Annual Deutschtown Music Festival on Saturday, July 9 at 2PM.#DTownMF…

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Deutschtown Music Festival Preview – Sun Hound

Posted on July 6, 2016

Performing “Tumbleweed” live on air at the WDVE Morning Show Coffeehouse on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. Sun Hound play Scratch Food & Beverage at the 4th Annual Deutschtown Music Festival on Friday, July 8 at 10PM. #DTownMF…

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Deutschtown Music Festival Preview – Some Kind of Animal

Posted on July 6, 2016

Performing “Clouds” live on air at the WDVE Morning Show Coffeehouse on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. Some Kind of Animal play Wigle Wkiskey Barrelhouse at the 4th Annual Deutschtown Music Festival on Saturday, July 9 at 4PM. #DTownMF…

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Deutschtown Music Festival Preview – Scott and Rosanna

Posted on July 5, 2016

Performing “Nothing to Do” live on air at the WDVE Morning Show Coffeehouse on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Scott and Rosanna open up Scratch Food & Beverage at the 4th Annual Deutschtown Music Festival on Saturday, July 9 at 6PM. #DTownMF …

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First/Last – Sam Lewis

Posted on June 27, 2016

“With his compelling songs, stirring melodies, and preternaturally soulful voice, Sam Lewis has quickly established himself as one of Nashville’s most talented new tunesmiths.”…

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HughShows Weekend Independent Music Guide June 24-26, 2016

Posted on June 24, 2016

There are always shows happening in Pittsburgh over the weekend that are worthy of your attention and may not be widely advertised in our traditional media outlets with full page color ads. Please go out to #SupportPGHMusic! Friday June 24, 2016…

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HughShows Weekend Independent Music Guide June 17-19, 2016

Posted on June 17, 2016

There are always shows happening in Pittsburgh over the weekend that are worthy of your attention and may not be widely advertised in our traditional media outlets with full page color ads. Please go out to #SupportPGHMusic!…

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Deutschtown Music Festival 2016 Full Band Lineup

Posted on June 13, 2016

Here is the full band lineup for the Deutschtown Music Festival for Friday, July 8 and Saturday, July 9, 2016. Please join and share the Facebook event.

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HughShows Weekend Independent Music Guide June 10-12, 2016

Posted on June 10, 2016

There are always shows happening in Pittsburgh over the weekend that are worthy of your attention and may not be widely advertised in our traditional media outlets with full page color ads. Please go out to #SupportPGHMusic!…

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First/Last – Diego

Posted on June 9, 2016

“Diego has been in bands since he was 13, and has been a songwriter, performer, guitarist and singer, director and producer in Pittsburgh based groups such as Spontaneo, Gypsy and His Band of Ghosts and The Ruckus Bros. Diego first solo release draws inspiration from icons like The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Prince and many more.”…

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First/Last – Younger

Posted on June 8, 2016

“Younger was originally created under the name “Draw Stravis” and this was started in 2013 as an outlet and as means of expressing everyday struggles of loneliness, heartbreak and growing up. I do this to escape from the things that bring me down in life and to express the joy that comes with getting through those things. I hope you enjoy.”…

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First/Last – Daniel Champagne

Posted on June 7, 2016

“The story goes that the young Australian singer, songwriter and one-of-a-kind guitar virtuoso first picked up his instrument of choice as a five-year-old following in the footsteps of a musical father. He began writing songs at 12, training classically throughout his teens and performing solo wherever he could, honing his craft and developing what would become the dynamite live show that he is renowned for today. At 18 he left school, turned professional and hit the road.”…

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Video Premiere – Suavity’s Mouthpiece

Posted on June 6, 2016

This morning I am pleased to bring you the premiere of “Chassis“, the first video from eclectic popsters Suavity’s Mouthpiece latest EP Bellows, directed and produced by Chris Mason of Spinning Goat Productions

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HughShows Weekend Independent Music Guide June 3-5, 2016

Posted on June 3, 2016

There are always shows happening in Pittsburgh over the weekend that are worthy of your attention and may not be widely advertised in our traditional media outlets with full page color ads. Please go out to #SupportPGHMusic! Friday June 3, 2016   – PGH “All These Miles Tour” w/ Jordan DePaul & Paul Luc  – […]

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First/Last – Meghann Wright

Posted on June 2, 2016

“With an equal love and influence from a wide variety of genres, Meghann Wright’s songs of love, liquored memories, heartbreak, and resilience resonate with anyone listening. The Brooklyn-based Singer/Songwriter is a songstress that finds her way into all of our hearts, traveling a path paved with lost loves through a life of contrasts that can be felt and heard the moment you push play.”

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Song Premiere – First/Last – The Black Six

Posted on June 1, 2016

The Black Six is a Pittsburgh based rock band (originally called Of an Empire) who are set to release their debut full length entitled Dirt & Bones in July which coincides with a two month long tour on and off the road including a spot at this year’s Deutschtown Music Festival. I am thrilled to debut the rollicking lead off the single from the album called “God Save the Queen“. I want to thank Clark Johnson (Guitar/Vocals) for taking the time to participate in this edition of First/Last

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