Category Archives: Music

Blue Slide Park = BEST PLAYGROUND EVER

You may have noticed some buzz on the internet about Mac Miller and his new song and album Blue Slide Park.  Mac Miller is a hip hop artist who is from Pittsburgh and has recorded a few songs about the area. Especially because it is the featured album in this weeks iTunes email: Thanks to Mac Miller for putting Pittsburgh and this park on more

Tree Pittsburgh Presents Arbor Aid 2011

Arbor Aid is an annual fundraiser for Tree Pittsburgh, an environmental non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the City’s vitality by restoring and protecting City trees.  This fundraiser has grown over the years into one of Fall’s more fun and unqiue events.  Art made from salvaged wood is exhibited, food and drink is plentiful, and entertainment more

This Weekend, Party Like its 1984

Didn’t make it out to the Penn Brewery for their 80′s birthday celebration? Looking for more ways to celebrate the 80′s? You are in lucky. Two words – Purple Rain, Purple Rain! Yes, this weekend you can bask in the 80s with a celebration of Prince (or if you prefer the artist formerly know as Prince).  The Hollywood Theater in Dormont is hosting more

James Brown – Reincarnated – Sat. Night @ August Wilson Center

Ty Stone aka the Soul of James Brown, will be bringing the soul of James Brown to the August Wilson Center this Saturday night. The Return of James Brown Saturday, July 9, 2011 7-10pm August Wilson Center Tickets are $25, VIP $50 – click here to purchase tickets online more

Event: Hurricane Lounge – History of Jazz and the Hill District

Hurricane Lounge is a new series of jazz events recalling the Hill District’s rich history of jazz music and culture. Hurricane Lounge shows feature intimate cabaret-style seating with food and drink available for purchase. Roger Humphries Big Band will kick off the first Hurricane Lounge event on July 10, 2011 from4-6pm “Hurricane Lounge” featuring more

For your listening pleasure – Live Music in Pittsburgh this Weekend

Just when we thought it was going to be kind of a quiet weekend in town – there are a ton of great concerts from national and local artists. And something at every price point – from FREE to not so free. Friday is the Hometown Music Fest at Southpark – with a stellar line up of local performers.  We are happy to learn about Jimbo and the Soupbones more

Music Lover? Check out BurghSounds for all things music in Pittsburgh

Thanks to Lesley (aka  Plum For The Road – a great photo blog with lots of Pittsburgh photos) for the heads up on BurghSounds.com. Looks like a great resource for Pittsburgh music news, upcoming concerts and videos. Website: BurghSounds Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Burghsoundscom/147062368665448 Twitter: @burghsounds Are more