Category Archives: Music

No Ipod Required

PodCamp Pittsburgh is back for a 2nd year.  I had a great time learning about all things web at the first PodCamp Pittsburgh.  PodCamp Pittsburgh is a FREE UnConference for anyone who want to learn more about blogs, podcasting and video casting.  I was a little afraid that UnConference meant unorganized but I have to say that last years PodCamp Pittsburgh is by far one of the best conferences/workshops I have ever attended.

If you don’t know what a podcast is or you have your own podcast there is something for everyone.  There will be some podcasting and blogging experts from around the country and some local pod celebrities as well.  Everyone last year was extreamly friendly and the conference is pretty laid back.

Check out PodCampPittsburgh.com for a complete schedule of activites and to sign up.

What: PodCamp Pittsburgh
When: August 18-19, 9-4
Where: The Art Institute of Pittsburgh

Still En Vogue

It turns out that The Vogues, a pop/rock group from the 1960s who are famous for the songs

  • Turn Around, Look at Me
  • Five O’clock Word – which was included in the soundtrack for the movie Good Morning, Vietnam

got their start right here in Pittburgh.  The Vogues was founded by four friends who met in high school.  In 2001 The Vogues were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame.
The Vogues, who continue to perform all over the US will be performing this Saturday in Gibsonia.

The Vogues
Saturday, August 11, 8pm
Keen Theater, 5847 Meridian Road, Gibsonia

Soulful Dance Party

The award winning, well I don’t know if it has actually won any awards, but it should win many awards, dance party Soucialism is back.  After a hiatus the founders of this late night party are passing the torch to a new set of DJs who will continue to fill the White Eagle with soul music for your listening and dancing pleasure.  Lace up your dancing shoes and head on down to the South Side and dance until you can’t dance no more.  If you have been looking for some place to dance to music that is not top 40 then this is an event for you.

Details:
Soucialism = Dance Party @ White Eagle, corner of 11th and Freyburgh, SouthSide
Friday, August 10, 10pm
Free, no membership required, bar is cash only

More info & music samples: Http://soucialism.blogspot.com

Drinking with the dogs

You can drink beer with some four legged friends. Animal friends is hosting Bark’N’Brew this Friday at Penn Brewery.

I am not sure if you can bring your own dog, I think that would be a good idea but I am not sure Penn Brewery would like that.

Your $5 admission gets you a lot more than the opportunity to drink with some furry creatures:

  • Boilermaker Jazz Band – one of the BEST in Pittsburgh
  • Raffle Prizes & Auctions
  • Guest Bartenders – Dave & Dave from OnQ.
  • Some handsome four-legged friends
  • Tasty beer

Bark N Brew
Friday, July 20 at 6pm
The Penn Brewery, 800 Vinial Street on Pittsburgh’s North Side.
$5 cover – proceeds benefit Animal Friends
Call 412.847.7055 for de-tails.

Save Your Mondays

Mark this date on your calendar, July 16. You should be free because it is a Monday evening. Monday – funday thanks to the Union Project. They are cooking up some summer fun and I am thankful they are helping me keep Mondays fun.

On Monday, July 16 stop by the Union Project for BBQ & Beats. It will be some tasty fun. Word on the street is that the chef at the Union Project is a world class BBQ expert. Plus there will be a live DJ. What more could you ask for?