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You can check out The Ceiling Stares on Facebook, Soundcloud, and Bandcamp. The band plays Gooski’s on Saturday and I want to thank Stephen Patchan (Guitar) for taking the time to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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This benefit gig will be chock full of local talent including Broken Fences, Michael Cali, The Weedrags, There There, The Mike Medved Band and headliners Pete Bush & The Hoi Polloi. You can check out Pete on Facebook, Tumblr, YouTube and Twitter. You can also buy tickets in advance here or at the door. My thanks to Pete for taking the time to not only contribute his talents to the show but for participating in this edition of First/Last…
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Check out Kiernan McMullen on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Reverbnation. He hits Pittsburgh tomorrow night at Howler’s touring behind his latest release, “Two Years“, with support from Zack Schmitt and Ryan Taylor. My thanks to him for taking the time to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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Some Dark Holler has been on my radar since releasing it’s latest, “Hollow Chest” a few months ago. If you like your authentic Southern folk music a tad on the ‘eerie’ side (who doesn’t), then this is your bag. Check them out on Facebook, WordPress, Tumblr, Soundcloud and Twitter. My thanks to Chris Porter (Guitar/Vocals) for taking the time to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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Courtesy of my friends at Drusky Entertainment, I have a pair of tickets for this show. Enter by sending an email with the subject line ‘Kenny Loggins’ to hughshows@comcast.net with the person who’s name will be on the guest list in the message body. Please bring photo I.D. to this all ages show. This contest runs until Friday, November 29th when the winner will be randomly chosen and contacted. Thanks and good luck…
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Check out Shotgun Honeymoon on Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, and Reverbnation. I have been enjoying this EP and want to thank Eric Mellgren for taking the time to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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Megan hails from San Fransisco where she enjoys a growing and devoted following. She frequently tours the East Coast and expect to see her here sometime in the new year. My thanks to her for taking the time to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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Philadelphian Heyward Howkin’s debut album, “The Hale & Hearty” was recently released and has the distinction of having a favorite of mine in Shannon McArdle contributing vocals on the last track, ‘Hudson Piers‘. My thanks to Heyward for taking the time to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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I have been enjoying Nathaniel’s quiet folk tunes since he contacted me regarding his recently released EP entitled “Hope” under his ‘band’ name, The Nathan Day Project. My thanks to him for getting a hold of me and for taking a few to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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Several Conclusions is the working moniker for musician Robert Gray. His online presence includes Bandcamp, Facebook, ReverbNation, tumblr, Twitter and iTunes. His latest album, “Croatoa” is being uploaded as each song is completed (a ‘communal’ work in progress if you will). My sincere thanks to him for taking the time to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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“Rachael Yamagata has been called ‘the troubadour of heartbreak’ by the press and fans are drawn to her ability to ‘turn emotion into song’. She’s got the old soul singer songwriter essence that calls upon Todd Rundgren, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, The Carpenters and Elton John and sonically gravitates towards the darker stylings of Nick Cave, Tom Waits, P.J. Harvey and Danny Elfman. She hits the road again this fall stripping it down to a more intimate show – expect strings, seated venues and wine – all in support of her 2012 independent release ‘Chesapeake’ and a new as yet untitled EP of ‘darker fair – some lush with strings and others stark with vulnerability’.”
Courtesy of my friends at Opus One Productions, I have a pair of tickets for this show. Enter by sending an email with the subject line ‘Rachael Yamagata’ to hughshows@comcast.net with the person who’s name will be on the guest list in the message body. Please bring photo I.D. to this all ages show. This contest runs until Friday, November 23rd when the winner will be randomly chosen and contacted. Thanks and good luck…
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Brand new music people! The band has a sort of Pittsburgh connection as you will read below, and I have been really diggin’ the just released “Learning” EP. My thanks to guitarist Morgan Nicholson for taking the time to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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Check out Barry’s latest album, “The Royal Violent Birds“. My sincere thanks to him for taking a few to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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Paul plays a solo set at CMU tomorrow night and if you’ve never seen him, do yourself a favor and swing by tomorrow around 7-ish. He has been busy making up some new music for his band as well as collaborating on a project called The Yellers. I want to thank him for taking a few minutes to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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Trace returns to Pittsburgh tomorrow night at the T’Bird supporting his latest 2012 release, “Elephant King” on What Are Records? My thanks to him for taking the time to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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Andre is one of my favorite local performers. His band’s fantastic self-titled full length gets played a lot at my house and I am eagerly awaiting a follow up. My thanks to him for taking a few to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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Courtesy of my friends at Drusky Entertainment, I have a pair of tickets for this show. Enter by sending an email with the subject line ‘Kevin Smith’ to hughshows@comcast.net with the person who’s name will be on the guest list in the message body. Please bring photo I.D. to this all ages show. This contest runs until Friday, November 16th when the winner will be randomly chosen and contacted. Thanks and good luck…
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Patrick hits Pittsburgh co-headlining on a bill with one of my favorite songwriters Tim Easton at Club Cafe for the early show. You can be sure I will be there! My thanks to Patrick for taking a few to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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The band plays tomorrow night at Howler’s on a bill with fellow locals Grand Piano and Lowly, The Tree Ghost from Cleveland. You can check out their debut release, “Loves You” here. My thanks to the band for taking the time to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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The tour hits Pittsburgh at off all places Caliente on Saturday night with support from locals ATLAS and Dumplings. My thanks to QL’s Max Goransson (Guitars/Voclas) and pw!’s Eddie Nazareno (Guitars/Vocals) for taking the time to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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