Pirates’ pitcher Steven Brault takes center stage with Pittsburgh SymphonyVideo
Which is more nerve-wracking: taking the mound at PNC Park or the stage in Heinz Hall? For Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Steven Brault, both are more exciting than anxiety-producing. A vocal performance major in college, Brault will sing two numbers with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra during “Blockbuster Broadway!” performances Feb. 7-9...
Gabby Barrett says 1st album is coming in 2020
Gabby Barrett’s first album will be out this year. When that happens is another story. The Munhall native talked about her album with Billboard and gave some, but not all, of its details. “You can expect an album sometime this year. I’ve been working on music for a year and...
Incubus, 311 set for Burgettstown showVideo
Incubus will launch a summer tour in July and make a stop at S&T Bank Music Park Aug. 18. Ticket presale for the Burgettstown show begins at 10 a.m. Feb. 5 and runs through 10 p.m. Feb. 6. General ticket sales begin at 10 a.m. Feb. 7, both at livenation.com...
PSO Pops brings back memories with ‘Blockbuster Broadway’ shows
The glitter of Broadway lights seem fitting when the show’s a hit, and sadly garish when it’s not. But the biggest hits have more than pizzazz and touch our hearts. “These are the type of tunes that bring back memories from our childhood or a special event in our lives,”...
Rolling Stones dropping concert hints on billboards around Pittsburgh
Billboards going up around Pittsburgh seem to confirm the Rolling Stones are returning to Pittsburgh this summer. On Monday, at least 10 digital billboards with lyrics from Stones songs and the tongue-and-lips logo popped up around town. A fan website It’s Only Rock’n Roll says North American tour...
Guns N’ Roses announces summer 2020 U.S. tour
Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagan and the rest of Guns N’ Roses are heading out on a stadium tour through the U.S this summer. The band announced Monday a 19-date tour kicking off July 4 at Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisc. A Pittsburgh date was not included, but several cities within...
Aspiring Chicago rapper gets 99 years in mom’s murder-for-hire killing
CHICAGO — An aspiring Chicago rapper who posted a video on YouTube of himself throwing thousands of dollars that he inherited from his mother to his “fans” has been sentenced to 99 years in prison for her 2012 murder-for-hire killing. Qaw’mane Wilson, 30, was sentenced Friday by a Cook County...
Opus 2 Orchestra prepares for winter concert in Trafford
Members of the Opus 2 Orchestra are gearing up for their winter concert set for Feb. 22 in Trafford. “An International Affair: Music from Around the World” will begin at 4 p.m. at Christian Life Church, 900 Seventh Street Ext. It will feature musical styles from different countries including Soon...
Country singer Martina McBride schedules Palace Theatre showVideo
Award-winning country singer Martina McBride will play The Palace Theatre in Greensburg on April 30. A four-time Country Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year, McBride is known for hits like “This One’s for the Girls” and “Independence Day.” Tickets from $69-$135 go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 7...
Tickets available soon for country-pop act Lady AntebellumVideo
Tickets will go on sale Friday for country-pop trio Lady Antebellum’s performance at S&T Bank Music Park near Burgettstown this summer. Musicians and songwriters Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley will make a stop there on July 17 as part of their Ocean 2020 tour. Tickets go on sale...
For ‘Fast and Furious’ cast, Walker’s memory remains strong
MIAMI — Vin Diesel says it’s the spirit of Paul Walker that motivates him to continue starring in the “Fast and Furious” saga. Diesel and the cast spoke of the memory of their late screen partner at a special event surrounding the upcoming release of the franchise’s ninth chapter, “F9:...
Wiz Khalifa, Charlie Puth honor Kobe Bryant with emotional ‘See You Again’ halftime performanceVideo
The Los Angeles Lakers’ first game after the tragic death of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant was filled with heartfelt tributes. Friday’s game at the Staples Center, “The house that Kobe built,” featured the Lakers hosting the Portland Trailblazers. At halftime, Pittsburgh’s Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth performed their hit song...
Torrential rains overshadow Post Malone pre-Super Bowl show
MIAMI — Torrential rains in Miami overshadowed rapper Post Malone’s pre-Super Bowl show, ultimately shutting down the red carpet and delaying his set until the early morning hours of Saturday. Nearby, the weather forced Harry Styles to cancel his show. Friday night’s Bootsy Bellows show promised to be a star-studded...
Are the Rolling Stones headed for Pittsburgh this summer?
The Rolling Stones 2020 tour buzz has begun, and Pittsburgh is showing up on lists of possible destinations. If true, the rock band would be making its first stop in Pittsburgh in five years. A fan website It’s Only Rock’n Roll said North American tour dates are expected to be...
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira vow ’empowering’ Super Bowl halftime show
MIAMI — Jennifer Lopez and Shakira said Thursday their upcoming Super Bowl halftime show will pay homage to Latin culture, promising a joint performance that has an empowering message and also one that “spreads love.” “It’s a lot of energy. It’s very entertaining. There’s heartfelt moments. I think we run...
Tarentum rec board Valentine luncheon stars singer Nick Fiasco
Nick Fiasco’s singing career began in the car. It eventually drove him to the stage. The Monroeville resident, who grew up in Wilmerding, would listen to cassette tapes of iconic singers like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and others while driving around for his job as a...
Cello, piano recital at Seton Hill Performing Arts Center
A Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra cellist and Duquesne University instructor, along with a pianist and Seton Hill University instructor, will perform a recital Jan. 31 at the Seton Hill Performing Arts Center, 100 Harrison Ave., Greensburg. The 7 p.m. recital will feature cellist Adam Liu and pianist Josiane Merlino. The program...
Donnie Iris will keep playing ‘as long as the fans keep coming’Video
Do you remember when rock was young? It was all about youth culture and rebellion against the older generation’s status quo. Like The Who said in 1965, “I hope I die before I get old.” But those rockers turned 30, then 40 and 50 and 60 … and 70. And...
Gryphon Trio, Nordic Voices combine on local premiere of ‘Scar Tissue’
Two stellar ensembles will team up for a distinctive program spanning nearly half a millennium of composition at the next Chamber Music Pittsburgh concert. In addition, one of the pieces on the program shares the theme of “music and healing” presented on this series by the Brooklyn Rider string quartet...
Hosanna House marks 30th anniversary with year-long celebration
Hosanna House in Wilkinsburg will bring a little bit of classic ’70s funk and soul to its 30th anniversary celebration this year, along with a host of other events to mark the nonprofit’s third decade of providing health and human services to more than 40,000 people annually. An Aug. 7...
My Chemical Romance announce U.S. tourVideo
My Chemical Romance has announced a U.S. tour, their first in almost a decade. The band will play 17 shows in the U.S., with the first show coming Sept. 9 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. MCR will wrap up the tour Oct. 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas....
Western Pa. native, country singer Matt Westin keeps racking up international accolades
Country singer Matt Westin has fans in Singapore, Australia, South Africa, the U.K., Italy and Spain. In 2018, he was named the International Music and Entertainment Association’s Male Country Artist of the Year. His album “Legacy” has drawn favorable reviews around the world and placed singles on international charts. He’s...
North Huntingdon native Ashley Puckett prepares to release debut country albumVideo
Ashley Puckett of North Huntingdon was having fun taking guitar lessons and enjoying herself while performing at her high school, at the Norwin’s Got Talent show and eventually at local gigs with the band This Cowgirl Met a Punk. Puckett, 28, didn’t realize she was laying the groundwork for her...
Little Big Town’s ‘Nightfall Tour’ stops at Benedum CenterVideo
If January is any indication, 2020 is going to be a very good year for Little Big Town. It didn’t take long for the four-member country group featuring Karen Fairchild, her husband Jimi Westbrook, Kimberly Schlapman and Phillip Sweet to get attention in a big way for their ninth studio...
Justin Bieber’s ‘Changes’ tour tickets sale dates setVideo
The wait is almost over for Justin Bieber’s army of Beliebers to get tickets for his upcoming “Changes” tour. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public, from 10 a.m. Jan. 30 through 10 p.m. Feb. 13. A limited number of VIP Packages will also be available...
