‘Moves like Jagger’: As Mick marks 80 years, WYEP will air Pittsburgh band covers of Rolling Stones songs
Mick Jagger is turning 80 on Wednesday, and Pittsburgh radio station WYEP is celebrating with a collection of new, local band covers of classic Rolling Stones tunes. “Pittsburgh’s Got Moves Like Jagger” will air throughout the day Wednesday, and a full hour special of Pittsburgh artists’ covers will air at...
Foreigner bassist Jeff Pilson on the band’s farewell tour, its future and its legacy
Foreigner bassist Jeff Pilson says it’s not unusual for his band name to create some bewilderment. “It’s funny, people oftentimes don’t recognize the name, but they recognize the songs,” Pilson said. “I can tell somebody, oh yeah, I play in a band called Foreigner. ‘Oh, OK, very good. Would I...
Jason Aldean’s ‘Try That in a Small Town’ rockets to No. 2 on charts after music video controversy
LOS ANGELES — Jason Aldean ‘s “Try That in a Small Town” is experiencing exponential growth following controversy over its music video. “Try That in a Small Town,” which was released in May, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week just behind BTS’s Jung Kook solo...
Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96
NEW YORK — Tony Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” graced a decadeslong career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, died Friday. He was 96,...
CMT pulls Jason Aldean’s ‘Try That in a Small Town’ video; singer denies lynching, race connection
Country musician Jason Aldean’s video for his song “Try That in a Small Town” has been removed from rotation on CMT, a channel dedicated to showing country music videos, per Billboard. The song is taking heat after some listeners say the track can be perceived as pro-lynching. But Aldean denies...
Eagles add Pittsburgh show to Long Goodbye tour
Legendary band the Eagles have announced the addition of a Pittsburgh stop on The Long Goodbye — The Eagles’ Final Tour. The group will play PPG Paints Arena on Sunday, Oct. 15, along with fellow Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame group Steely Dan, which is commemorating its 50-plus year...
Photos: Pittsburgh’s Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg perform sold-out show at Star Lake
Rappers Snoop Dogg and Pittsburgh’s own Wiz Khalifa brought the High School Reunion tour Tuesday night to the Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown. The show was sold out. Snoop, a noted Pittsburgh Steelers fan, gained prominence on the rap scene in 1992 from appearances with Dr. Dre. He’s since...
It’s official: Taylor Swift has more No. 1 albums than any woman in history
LOS ANGELES — Congratulations are in order for Taylor Swift and her loyal fans, known as Swifties. The pop star officially has more No. 1 albums than any woman in history. “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)”, released earlier this month, is the third in her endeavor to re-record her first six...
Jason Aldean suffers heat stroke, stops Connecticut concert mid-songVideo
Jason Aldean stopped his show Saturday night in Hartford, Conn., mid-song after reportedly suffering heat stroke. The country singer was performing at the Xfinity Theatre and confused fans when he silently ran off the stage in the middle of singing his 2009 hit “Crazy Town,” Deadline reported. A video of...
Upcoming Live Nation package includes 4 tickets for $80
Can’t choose between seeing your favorite artists this year? Live Nation might have the solution for you. The event promoter is holding its “Summer’s Live,” a promotion that gives fans the opportunity to purchase four concert tickets for $80 before taxes. The promotion is for selected events with limited inventory....
Photos: Post Malone leaves Star Lake crowd saying ‘Wow’
Rapper Post Malone performed Wednesday night at the Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown. The nearly sold out pavilion maintained its high energy from the beginning, with the opener Beach Fossils. The “If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying” tour opened with a string ensemble and dramatic stage lights. In...
Music streams top 1 trillion at the fastest pace yet, reflecting more global industry, report finds
LOS ANGELES — Is non-English language music the future of the music business? Perhaps. The global music industry surpassed 1 trillion streams at the fastest pace, ever, in a calendar year, Luminate’s 2023 Midyear Report has found. The number was reached in three months, a full month faster than 2022....
Review: Weezer drives through greatest hits in sold-out Pittsburgh concert
At one point Tuesday night, Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo mentioned that the band had recorded hundreds of songs in their 30+ years together. Weezer’s 90-minute set at a sold-out Stage AE leaned heavily on their first two albums as they rolled through most of their crowd-pleasing greatest hits from those...
40 years on, Marshall Crenshaw rates Pittsburgh as a career highlightVideo
Singer/songwriter Marshall Crenshaw is calling his current tour “40 Years in Showbiz!” The exclamation point indicates he’s still excited to be out there doing what he started doing in the clubs of New York City in the early 1980s. “I just like the sound of saying it’s a 40th anniversary...
Madonna says she’s ‘on the road to recovery’ but postponing Celebration tour
Madonna has emerged to update fans on her health and the state of her impending Celebration tour following her hospitalization late last month. The Material Girl, who spent several days in the ICU after developing “a serious bacterial infection,” showed gratitude Monday on Instagram, thanking fans for their positive energy,...
Review: Ed Sheeran’s layered performance equals pop perfection in PittsburghVideo
Ed Sheeran was more than 3,000 miles from home for Saturday night’s concert at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, but even that distance wasn’t enough to escape a soccer rivalry. In a sea of thousands, the Ipswich supporter still managed to spot a jersey of rival Norwich. “He’s worn the shirt...
Seton Hill, Greensburg Salem, Hempfield students perform at New York City’s Carnegie Hall
The last time Mark Boyle was onstage at New York City’s legendary Carnegie Hall, an alarm on his cell phone accidentally went off mid-performance. When Boyle was invited back to conduct a performance as part of MidAmerica Productions’ 40th season staging shows at Carnegie Hall, he wasn’t going to let...
Ed Sheeran surprises, delights fans at Caliente Pizza in Crafton
Lara Netherton of Cincinnati and her 16-year-old daughter, Kallie, were driving to the Marriott Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh, mere minutes away from where they would be staying after Saturday night’s Ed Sheeran concert at Acrisure Stadium. All of a sudden, Lara found herself making a U-turn and heading to Caliente...
Star Lake urges arriving early for Eric Church’s Outsiders Revival Tour
Eric Church’s 27-date Outsiders Revival Tour will land at The Pavilion at Star Lake on Saturday. The Washington County venue is advising fans to arrive early, as they are expecting a large crowd with heavy traffic. “We encourage carpooling and ride-share services, where possible, to cut down on delays and...
Tickets still available for Ed Sheeran concert at Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium
Pittsburgh’s summer of big concerts continues Saturday. British pop star Ed Sheeran will take the stage at Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore. Opening guests are expected to be Khalid and Rosa Linn. Khalid missed the past few shows because he was in a car accident and it is not...
‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ is here. Here’s how to reconsider Taylor Swift’s transformative album
LOS ANGELES — In 2010, newly anointed as a Grammy winner, Taylor Swift released “Speak Now,” her third studio album and her first without a single songwriting collaboration. Her 2006 self-titled debut and 2008’s “Fearless” had inspired both acclaim and criticism for her bold bridges and keen lyricism — these...
The Eagles set ‘swan song’ with Long Goodbye farewell tour
The Eagles are ready to fly one last time, soaring for a farewell tour this fall to cap off their five decades of touring. “The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals...
Inaugural Northside Music Festival will feature more than 70 bands
Music in the middle of July returns once again to Pittsburgh’s North Side, but with a new name. The inaugural Northside Music Festival is happening July 14-16 within the heart of Deutschtown. Previously known as the Deutschtown Music Festival, the free, three-day event will feature more than 70 musical acts,...
Beyonce cancels Pittsburgh show at Acrisure Stadium
Beyonce is no longer coming to Pittsburgh. The singer’s Aug. 3 show has been canceled because of “logistics and scheduling issues,” Acrisure Stadium officials shared on social media Wednesday. “The Pittsburgh stop of the RENAISSANCEWORLD TOUR will not be taking place,” read a statement from the stadium. “Refunds will automatically...
Puerto Rican rapper Farruko brings show to Pittsburgh’s Hispanic Heritage Festival
Puerto Rican rapper Farruko is the headliner for Pittsburgh’s second annual Hispanic Heritage Festival set for Sept. 30 at PPG Paints Arena. Local Hispanic vendors, live music and dance performances by Latin artists will be part of a festival prior to the Farruko concert. The concert starts at 8 p.m.,...
