Breakout star Sombr bringing You Are the Reason tour to Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh local music spotlight: John Shannon

For country blues guitarist Todd Albright, there was no studio trickery involved on his upcoming album, “Blues for Dexter Linwood.” “We used one single microphone, and it was recorded in mono. There was no real mixing done after the recording. It is what it is."

Guitarist Uli Jon Roth’s Pictures of Destiny show is split into two parts. The first is more of a symphonic rock experience with a string quartet, including premieres from his “Requiem for an Angel” composition, while the second act dives into his early years with German rock band Scorpions.

Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Daniel Attali, who released his ‘7 Hours’ album earlier this month

The Ukrainian folk band Yagody helps to keep country’s culture alive -- they're playing April 9 at City Winery Pittsburgh

Bret Michaels on NFL Draft performance in Pittsburgh: "For me, this is a bucket list dream come true, mixing music, mixing football and sports, and then getting to do it with my friend, Wiz Khalifa.”

Bret Michaels, Wiz Khalifa, Kane Brown performing as part of NFL Draft festivities in Pittsburgh

The Maine drummer Pat Kirch on hitting 10 albums with ‘Joy Next Door’ and a Pittsburgh show coming up on April 14 at Stage AE

Check out the new releases on the way from Pittsburgh area musicians/bands in April:

Gov’t Mule’s Warren Haynes on his variety of bands: ‘It keeps me fresh and inspired’ Gov't Mule plays Timber Rock Amphitheater in Farmington on April 17

Top April concerts for Pittsburgh: Bush, Bailey Zimmerman + at least a dozen sold-out shows What are you looking forward to seeing in April?

Pittsburgh local music spotlight: God’s Green Apples are back with a new single

Benson Boone’s Wanted Man tour will open this summer at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh

UnityTX frontman Jay Webster on metal/hip-hop band’s new album, painful Pittsburgh memory, Code Orange and more They'll be at Thunderbird on April 7

Nelly, 2Chainz, Steve Aoki concerts added as part of draft weekend

Indie band Good Kid enters new era with debut album, Pittsburgh stop ahead A Q&A with guitarist David Wood ahead of the band's first Pittsburgh show next month at Stage AE

Burning Witches play at Crafthouse Stage & Grill on March 24, 2026

First visit to Crafthouse Stage & Grill for Burning Witches on March 24, 2026

Iron Brigade opening for Burning Witches on March 24, 2026, at Crafthouse near Pittsburgh

TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue set summer show at Star Lake

Pittsburgh local music spotlight: AurallaurA, with a release show this week at City of Asylum

Sebastian Bach continues to fly the flag for Skid Row hits in Pittsburgh show

Sebastian Bach, the former singer of Skid Row, performs on March 20, 2026, at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale.

Stitched Up Heart opens for Sebastian Bach on March 20, 2026, in Pittsburgh

Blaze Francisco opens the night at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale for Sebastian Bach’s headline show.

A look at the merch for Friday’s Sebastian Bach, Stitched Up Heart and Blaze Francisco show at Mr. Smalls Theatre.

Soul Asylum’s Dave Pirner on sold-out acoustic show in Pittsburgh: ‘It’s just a little more naked up there’

Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale on starting their Land of Milk & Honey tour in Pittsburgh, 30th anniversary of "Razorblade Suitcase" and more

Video premiere: Pittsburgh’s Trace Remains release ‘Zero Hour’ single

Citizens Live at the Wylie announces opening lineup, including Wiz Khalifa as 1st show (Styx, Sting, Chelsea Handler and many more are also on the list)

Sebastian Bach brings his The Party Never Ends tour to Pittsburgh this week. The former Skid Row frontman talks about the tour, filling in for Twisted Sister, Christina Applegate and more here:

Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Chet Vincent and the Music Industry will celebrate their latest album, “Static on the Radio,” with a release show later this month

Rise Against performs “Awake Too Long” on March 13, 2026, at Stage AE in Pittsburgh

Rise Against performs on March 13, 2026, at Stage AE in Pittsburgh

Destroy Boys opens for Rise Against on March 13, 2026, at Stage AE in Pittsburgh

A look at the merch for Rise Against, Destroy Boys and Koyo at Friday’s show at Stage AE in Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Microwaves, which has a new album, "Temporal Shifter," coming out later this month

Which current athletes have the longest tenures in Pittsburgh? (Updated with departures of Miles Killebrew, Connor Heyward, Jack Suwinski and Andrew McCutchen)

Steelers great Terry Bradshaw to bring stories — and bourbon — to Warrendale ahead of NFL Draft

The Machine drummer Tahrah Cohen on the long-running (38 years!) Pink Floyd tribute band, which will be playing next month at Jergel's

MCG Jazz announces 40th anniversary season lineup, names next Artist-in-Residence

Q&A with Rise Against bassist Joe Principe: ‘It’s like we were writing almost for this day and age’ The melodic punk rockers will play Friday night at Stage AE in Pittsburgh

Updated Pittsburgh area concert calendar:

Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Anton DeFade Quintet, which is celebrating the release of a new single this week with a show at Alphabet City

Interview: Guitarist Jason Narducy teams with actor Michael Shannon to celebrate R.E.M. with a show at Mr. Smalls on Monday (fwiw, Michael Stipe just jumped up with the band Saturday night)

Cody Johnson brings a big helpin’ of Texas country to sold-out Pittsburgh show

Cody Johnson plays “Travelin’ Soldier” on Friday in Pittsburgh

Kip Moore (photos 1-3) and Walker Montgomery (photo 4) opened for Cody Johnson at Friday’s show in Pittsburgh