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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Westmoreland farm turns into a country music party venue as Luke Bryan brings in his Farm Tour
Thousands of vehicles carrying cowboy boot-clad country music fans descended upon a normally quiet family farm in South Huntingdon on Saturday afternoon. The 90-acre Cunningham family farm, tucked into a maze of rural roads not far from Interstate 70, welcomed country music star Luke Bryan’s annual Farm Tour. Hayrides, tractors,...
Barenaked Ladies blend old favorites, new tunes at Rivers Casino
”It’s been…” If you lived through 1998, those two words may very well get one particular song stuck in your head (sorry not sorry!). Barenaked Ladies had a Billboard number one hit with “One Week,” but the Canadian band’s 36-year history is a lot deeper than just fast-rapped pop culture...
Luke Bryan concert expected to bring 18K fans to South Huntingdon farm
Surveying a sleepy South Huntingdon farm field Friday morning, it was almost impossible to believe that in a little more than 24 hours, about 18,000 people will fill it to attend a concert by country music star Luke Bryan. “They’re going to have it all set up in just about...
Chappell Roan drops out of All Things Go music festival: ‘Things have gotten overwhelming’
NEW YORK — Chappell Roan, the breakout pop star who has publicly grappled with her rising fame in recent weeks, has dropped out of this weekend’s All Things Go music festival. “I apologize to people who have been waiting to see me in NYC & DC this weekend at All...
Sold-out shows from Jelly Roll, Billie Eilish, Lainey Wilson highlight Pittsburgh’s top October concerts
The temperatures may be dropping as fall approaches, but the concert season in Pittsburgh is still heating up in October, with three sold-out arena shows. Here’s a look at October’s top concerts for the Pittsburgh area: Top shows Oct. 5: Jelly Roll, Warren Zeiders, Alexandra Kay at PPG Paints Arena...
The Cure announces new album, releases 1st new song in 16 years, ‘Alone’ 
NEW YORK — Goths, rejoice: At long last, The Cure has released new music. “Alone,” their first new song in 16 years, premiered on Mary Anne Hobbs’ BBC 6 Music radio show Thursday morning. The English band also announced a new album, “Songs of A Lost World,” to be released...
Stevie Wonder launching fall tour in Pittsburgh 
Stevie Wonder is kicking off a fall tour of several battleground states ahead of the Nov. 5 election, with the first night of the trek set for Pittsburgh. Wonder, a 25-time Grammy winner, will play PPG Paints Arena on Oct. 8. The tour, dubbed “Sing Your Song! As We Fix...
Jhené Aiko’s Magic Hour tour coming to Pittsburgh 
R&B singer Jhené Aiko announced the third leg of her Magic Hour tour, which includes a stop in Pittsburgh. The six-time Grammy nominee will visit PPG Paints Arena on Dec. 1, with an all-female lineup that includes Jessie Reyez, Shenseea, Umi, Kiana Ledé and Starrza. Known for popular songs like...
5 questions with country star Josh Turner ahead of Greensburg concert 
In the midst of his Greatest Hits tour, country artist Josh Turner gets the opportunity to reflect on his career on a nightly basis. “It’s kind of wild. I tell my crowd every night that I’m just very honored and very blessed to even be able to say those words...
The Naija Experience is a photographic journey celebrating Nigerian culture
The beauty and culture of Nigeria will be showcased in Pittsburgh this weekend in a collaborative effort between three friends who want to share their heritage and creativity. The Naija Experience, a photographic journey of Nigerian culture, will include a mix of photography, performance, music, food and cultural installations on...
Music Review: Katy Perry returns with the uninspired and forgettable ‘143’
Katy Perry’s new album title, “143,” is code for “I love you,” based on the number of letters in each word of the phrase. She may love us, but the album is more like 144 — “I made mush.” Perry’s first LP since 2020’s lackluster “Smile” is just as lackluster,...
JoJo was a teen sensation. At 33, she’s found her voice again
Joanna Levesque shot to stardom at 13. Two decades later, “JoJo” — as she’s better known — has written a memoir and says the song responsible for her meteoric rise, “Leave (Get Out),” was foreign to her. In fact, she cried when her label told her they wanted to make...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 20-22
Well, that’s an official wrap on summer, folks! It’s time to think about chilly nights, mugs of hot apple cider and the scent of falling leaves. Here are a few things to do while ushering in autumn during a still-warm weekend. Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival This weekend, musicians will fill...
Review: Megadeth shows they can still thrash in Pittsburgh concert 
Megadeth earned its spot in the “Big Four” of thrash metal in the mid 1980s, and they showed they still have what it takes more than 40 years later. Founded in 1983 by Dave Mustaine, Megadeth put on a display of nearly unending guitar ferocity Wednesday when their Destroy All...
Review: Pitbull gives everything in Star Lake concert
Pitbull threw a party out Wednesday night at the Pavilion at Star Lake, and it was a rager, even if it didn’t quite go all night. The rapper and pop artist out of Miami (hence the nickname “Mr. 305”) kept the crowd jumping with a battery of hits from the...
What will become of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ musical legacy? Experts weigh in following his indictment
NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs is widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in hip-hop, but his indictment Tuesday on sex trafficking and racketeering charges further clouds his legacy. For some, it may change their relationship to his music. The indictment, detailing allegations dating back to 2008,...
A conversation with British vintage rockers The Heavy Heavy ahead of Pittsburgh show 
On the day before The Heavy Heavy released their debut album earlier this month, singer Georgie Fuller ran into someone she hadn’t seen since March. “They were like, ‘Is the album out?’ I was like, ‘Tomorrow!’ That’s so crazy. I’ve been talking about it for so long,” she said with...
Sewickley United Methodist Church band Leap of Faith releases debut album
Sewickley United Methodist Church’s contemporary worship service is now reaching beyond the church walls. The service’s band, Leap of Faith, released its debut album “The River Rises” on Aug. 11, and it’s streaming everywhere. This project has been a long time coming. Leap of Faith began its musical journey more...
Seether bassist Dale Stewart on new album ‘The Surface Seems So Far,’ fatherhood and more ahead of Pittsburgh show 
Dale Stewart, the bassist for post-grunge veterans Seether, thinks there should be a calculation for “road years,” similar to the math surrounding dog years. “It’s like, how old are you in road years? In road years, I’m 73,” he said with a laugh. “Going by the equation.” In real life,...
Jane’s Addiction cancels its tour in the wake of an onstage concert fracas
BOSTON — Alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction has scuttled its latest tour as a result of an onstage scuffle between lead singer Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro. Farrell later apologized for “inexcusable behavior.” “The band have made the difficult decision to take some time away as a group. As...
Sessanta V2.0 featuring A Perfect Circle, Primus and Puscifer hits Pittsburgh in 2025 
The unique Sessanta tour, which features A Perfect Circle, Primus and Puscifer sharing musicians and the stage together, will visit Pittsburgh next year after a successful run earlier this year. Sessanta V2.0 will hit the Petersen Events Center on May 20, 2025. Originally created to mark the 60th birthday of...
Thomas Rhett brings Better in Boots tour to Pittsburgh 
Country star Thomas Rhett will be back in Pittsburgh next summer on as his Better in Boots tour. The “Die A Happy Man” and “Marry Me” singer will visit the Pavilion at Star Lake on June 13, 2025, with Tucker Wetmore opening the show. Rhett’s most recent album, “About a...
Tito Jackson, member of beloved pop group the Jackson 5, dies at 70 
Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died. He was 70. Jackson was the third of nine children, including global superstars Michael and Janet, and was part of a music-making family whose songs have sold hundreds of millions of copies....
Wife of Jane’s Addiction singer addresses fight on stage
BOSTON — A Jane’s Addiction reunion show in Boston didn’t go quite as planned, as the show ended early after frontman Perry Farrell body-checked and appeared to take a swing at guitarist Dave Navarro. “Whatever’s going on in that band obviously boiled over on stage last night and it’s too...
Jane’s Addiction frontman throws punch at guitarist, ending show 
Rock fans were pretty excited when Jane’s Addiction announced back in July that its entire original lineup had reunited and was performing together for the first time in 15 years. Then the group produced its first new song in 34 years. And now … well, now it looks like the...


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