Category Archives: Music

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 a Purple Rain Party. Dress as your favorite rock star and head over to the theater for music, prizes and Purple Rain on the big screen.

Purple Rain Party
Where: Hollywood Theater, Dormont
When: Saturday, August 6, 2011 6-9p,
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=231103883567491

(via PopCity Media)

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

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Bg7fPzkAoQ[/youtube]

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 Roger Humphries Big Band

Where: Hill House Kaufman Center

When: July 10, 2011 | 4 – 6PM

Tickets: $15 Cabaret Seating (Reservation Required) | $5 General Seating For tickets, visit www.hillhouse.org or call 1.800.838.3006.

Roger Humphries Big Band

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klcwG7Or21c[/youtube]

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 who will be performing at Ribs on the River on Saturday. Thanks to the reader that posted about these guys.

Here is a video of Jimbo and the Soupbones performing at the consol Energy Center in February.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LvOogn5t9s[/youtube]

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.