
Words by Brendan Sullivan There are a bunch of shows happening this weekend around the Burgh. It makes me kinda glad I stuck around town for spring break. And for whatever reason, you're here, too. Well, you should hope you are anyway, because there's something for everybody going on Friday and Saturday. Wanna see some upbeat folk rock at a bar? Head to the Brillobox on Friday and help Low Water celebrate the release of their new CD, The Taste You Know And Enjoy . playing with locals Harlan Twins [...]
For whatever reason, the voting page for the "Pittsburgh Rocks" virtual battle of the bands contest is not very easy to find. In fact, it's pretty damn buried on the P-G's site, so I can't imagine many people are voting. But, you still have a few days left, so here it is . Evidently, bands already booked for the Arts Fest are inelligible, which removes some good talent from the pool right out of the gates. That said, there are some fine bands left in there, the majority being spanking new to me. [...]

photo by Michelle Toppi, 2006 With Labor Day and the unofficial end to summer just around the corner, its time to get out. Tonight, head to The Khyber and check out SeepeopleS from Asheville. They blend so many styles I can't begin to list them all. Joining them are Low Water from Brooklyn and Philly locals Ports of Call and Beautiful Traps . You can also catch Low Water at The Abbey at ABC on [...]

Friday, July 6th to Thursday, July 12th Friday night, some of the finest in the Cleveland punk scene come together for a show at Now That's Class. Cheap Tragedies (feat former members of The Lovekill, 9 Shocks Terror, Amps II Eleven, etc) headline the bill with No Peace, Sun God , This Moment in Black History , and SMD . --- Speaking of punk rock, legendary Australian punks, Radio Birdman , are at the Beachland Ballroom on Sunday night with Easy Action and Coffinberry [...]