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.
The self-described ‘dirty, tasty Brooklyn rock and roll‘ band hits Pittsburgh this Saturday at The Fallout Shelter on a bill with Rob Kocher, Crisis in America, and Rasputin’s Secret Police. My thanks to Vocalist/Guitarist Joe Plourde for taking part in this edition of First/Last…
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Broadcaster are 3-piece rock band from long Island, NY. They recently released a 7″ on Jumpstart Records called ‘Tightrope Walker‘ and are playing Roboto tomorrow night with Relationships, Aspiga and Unraveler. My appreciation to drummer Anthony Vito for taking a few minutes to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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I must admit, there are very few politicians I actually like but Bill Peduto is that rare exception. I have always related to his vision, his ideas and as a bonus, I have seen Bill out at many shows over the years. So yeah, he’s got that going for him in my book. Seriously, how can you not like someone who sponsored the resolution to have ‘Girl Talk Day‘ in Pittsburgh? I want to thank him for taking some time out of his busy schedule to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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The band performs tonight at Howler’s along with Emily Rodgers Band and Ursa Major in support of their debut album, “Phantom Limbs” via Misra Records. My thanks to Pete for taking a few to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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The ‘GBV Reunion Tour’ finally hits Pittsburgh tomorrow night at Smalls. My thanks to guitarist Tobin Sprout for participating in this edition of First/Last…
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Check out the band at their official Website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Vimeo, BandCamp and MySpace. The band hits Pittsburgh on their current tour Saturday opening up for Kishi Bashi at The Shadow Lounge. My thanks to singer-songwriter Benjamin Hardesty for taking the time to particpate in this edition of First/Last…
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The band takes part in a showcase featuring female fronted rock bands this Friday at The Fallout Shelter along with The Awful Waffles and Wings of Armor. My thanks to Bill Merante (Drums), Jonathan Bagamery (Bass), Rexa Rae (Vocals), and Stephen McMillen (Guitar) for taking a few to participate in this edition of First/Last….
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Samantha plays Pittsburgh tomorrow at Club Cafe on a bill with William Elliott Whitmore and Bluebird Midwest. My thanks to her for taking some time to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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p>Hailing from Pittsburgh, Roger brings his folk tunes to Club Cafe this Wednesday on a bill with Samantha Crain and William Elliott Whitmore. My thanks to him for participating in this edition of First/Last…
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When you see ‘The Essentials’ tag in these Q&As subject lines of mine, take my word for it, I don’t throw around that distinction lightly. These are the artists who, for better or worse, have made an immense impact on my musical sensibilities. In other words, I am absolutely dumbfounded that they are being as cool as they are in answering my questionnaire!?!? I really can’t believe it as a fan. As a blogger, I am forever grateful. I discovered Tim Easton around the time he put out his second album “The Truth About Us” via his session men from Wilco. It still remains one of my favorite albums and I have been following Tim’s troubadour career ever since. He was from Columbus, now lives in Nashville and has a cult following in Alaska of all places, where he plays many times a year. I will be forever indebted to him for the hours of music appreciation he has given me over the years and for participating in this edition of First/Last…
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Today I spotlight KDKA-TV journalist and reporter Paul Martino. Why Paul? If you are like me, I have seen him countless times out at shows and according to his bio, he also plays keys for the band The Mystic Knights! Cool. My thanks to him for doing that First/Last thing…
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Last month I was watching the live stream of Pickathon 2012 and totally dug this band. I reached out to Sonny and now you are reading this. My thanks to him for participating in this edition of First/Last…
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interest for some reason or another. Case in point, Dominique Pruitt. She’s an California based songwriter who has a ’50’s retro vibe going and her latest single, ‘To Win Your Love‘, is a little taste of what her upcoming debut will be like, which she hopes to release early next year. She has also just dropped the video for the song, which is a tad hokey but I’m pretty sure that’s the point. My thanks to her for taking a few to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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The now Nashville-based band return ‘home’ to Pittsburgh tomorrow night to celebrate the release of their latest record, “Good Morning, Every Morning”, at The Rex with local faves New Shouts and Gypsy & His Band of Ghosts along for the ride. Fun times for sure! My sincere thanks to songwriter Jesse Hall for participating in this edition of First/Last…
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The band plays a free show tomorrow night as part of WYEP’s Final Fridays series. My thanks to songwriter Philip Price for taking the time to play along in this edition of First/Last…
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I consider 2004 a pivotal year in my musical evolution. I discovered so many ‘indie’ bands that year which turned me into the musical glutton I am today. No band had more of an impact on me then the late, great The Mendoza Line. The band had three superb songwriters with Shannon being the sole female of the latter day incarnation of the group. I was and still am amazed at her fearless take on life that she put into her tunes. Her latest solo album, “
” (her second after the equally fantastic “Summer of the Whore“) was recently released on Bar/None and I am thrilled that she took some time to participate in this edition of First/Last…
Brian most recently co-wrote and performed on Dr. John’s album “Locked Down” on Nonesuch. He returns to Pittsburgh tomorrow night for gig Gooski’s. My thanks to him for taking a few moments to participate in this edition of First/Last….
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The band hits Pittsburgh tonight at the T’Bird coming off a positive review from Pitchfork last week of their latest release, “Occasion for a Song” from Misra Records. My thanks to the band’s songwriter Jerry DeCicca for taking a few minutes to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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If you read this blog, even casually, you know my fanboy geek love runs awfully deep for this band. They are celebrating their (FANTASTIC!) CD Release show tonight at Smalls, bringing along Pet Clinic, Great Aunts, and Texture Ballet for support. This will be one fun time. My thanks to the guys, Josh Verbanets (Vocals, Guitar), Aaron Bubenheim (Vocals, Bass) and Matt Miller (Vocals, Drums), for taking a few to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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The band return to Pittsburgh to Shady Acres tonight touring behind their latest release, “Sundowning“, via Suicide Squeeze Records along with support from Psychic Blood. My thanks to Andrea Lukic (Vocals, Bass), Daniel Pitout (Drums), and Brody McKnight (Guitars) for taking some time to participate in this edition of First/Last…
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