Music

Heart and Soul: The Soul Rebels’ Erion Williams Plays, Pays it Forward

By James Cullen | November 7, 2019

As proud as he is of his onstage accomplishments, it’s what he does offstage, teaching at the Trombone Shorty Academy and at the Roots of Music, that inspires him the most.

Arie Cole

The Slaw Episode 01: Arie Cole // Larder // Sunny Side Up Brunch 

By Lindsay Patross | November 5, 2019

Arie Cole’s journey from day job to full-time DJ // Larder // Sunny Side Up Brunch

Here’s how to survive a soggy Voodoo Fest

By Matt Haines | October 25, 2019

What to do if it rains, where to get your tickets and the best ways to get there.

honky tonk jukebox

Kick up your heels. It’s time for Honky-Tonk Jukebox at the Elks. 

By Brian Conway | September 25, 2019

Pittsburgh loves twang. Honky-Tonk Jukebox is a monthly dance party with live country and honky-tonk style music performed by an all-star house band. 

James Martin hits high notes with third album release

By James Cullen | September 25, 2019

A founding member of the Soul Brass Band, a funk and brass ensemble that spent the summer touring Europe, and that can be frequently found on Frenchmen Street. Yet if things had played out differently, Martin might not have chosen the saxophone at all.

VIDEO: Hip-Hop Legend Mia X on family, how cooking is a creative, healing outlet

By Blayre Pichon | September 6, 2019

Her memoir “Things My Grandma Told Me, Things My Grandma Showed Me,” is a heartfelt, real and often times gritty ode to her Mamaw, who had a huge hand in raising Mia.

Gallery: Satchmo Summerfest celebrates love for the famous local Louis Armstrong

By Matthew Hinton | August 4, 2019

Satchmo SummerFest at the U.S. Mint honors the birthday of famed New Orleanian Louis Armstrong on August 4, 1901, known as Satchmo.

Guster at Hartwood Acres

Sun 8/4 – See the band Guster perform for free at Hartwood Acres

By Lindsay Patross | July 29, 2019

See Guster at Hartwood Acres for free on Sunday, August 4, 2019. From Sampsonia Way to Hartwood Acres, Pittsburgh gets another chance to see Guster perform for free.

Polish Hill Arts Festival

Polish Hill Arts Festival features food, music & Pittsburgh’s poetess

By Lindsay Patross | July 12, 2019

The 12th annual Polish Hill Arts Festival includes a performance by Pittsburgh’s Poetess, Rachel Ann Bovier and local bands, as well as some of our favorite food vendors (Leona’s, Cinderlands, Pittsburgh Sandwich Society and more)

Stephen Marley Pittsburgh

Sun. 7/14: Stephen Marley performs in Pittsburgh for free

By Lindsay Patross | July 11, 2019

Stephen Marley (son of reggae legend Bob Marley) will perform in Pittsburgh on Sunday. Another great free concert at Heartwood Acres. No tickets needed.