Music
Top Spots To Take Out Of Town Holiday Guests
Expecting a house full of out of town guests over the holidays? Sure there are plenty of family fun things to enjoy, but what about nightlife? Fortunately, Pittsburgh boasts some great spots to toast the season in style!
Guide To Holiday Drinking In Pittsburgh
Looking for a place to enjoy a seasonal cocktail around the holidays? CBSPittsburgh contributor Ashely Close has a few of her top picks around Pittsburgh.
Maddie Georgi Singing Her Way To Stardom
Today, NewsRadio 1020 KDKA host Rob Pratte introduced to KDKA listeners the vibrate and lively voice of Maddie Georgi.
Rob Talks About Music Education With PMEA
KDKA Radio’s Rob Pratte talked to Ron DePascale, a Montour School music educator, Ben Cook, of the Elizabeth Forward School District, and Ben Holste, a retired music educator from Penn Hills, about the PMEA and bands throughout the area.
Top Concert Events Coming To Pittsburgh
Music lovers won’t want to miss out on these upcoming concert events that are as varied as the venues!
Bars With Best Halloween Bashes
Have a great Halloween costume that you want to show off? Get decked out and head to a frighteningly fun party at one of these local establishments!
Best Small Rock Clubs To See A Band Up Close
Want to enjoy a live band in smaller, less crowded surroundings than a big concert venue? Pittsburgh has plenty of clubs and bars that will let you do just that!
Spotlight On Local Artist: Velcro Shoes
In this local artist spotlight, one of the members of the local band Velcro Shoes, Eric Emerson, talks about everything from his previous acts to how his experienced band creates its music.
Top Garage Rock Bands In Pittsburgh
Rock music can be classified and subdivided seemingly endlessly, but when you walk into a bar or club and you can hear the drums upstairs pounding the floor and the guitars and vocals are bursting through the doors and into your ears, you know you’re in the presence of some hard-hittin’ garage rock.
Top Irish Pubs in Pittsburgh
You don’t have to wait until St. Patrick’s Day to enjoy traditional Irish food and drinks in the ‘Burgh. Many Iris pubs still thrive in the city!
Top Spots to Find Vinyl in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh has plenty of places to buy vinyl, so break out that turntable and check out our picks for the best local spots to buy records!
Pittsburgh Artist Profile: Wise Blood
One of the more unknown acts in the city of Pittsburgh, but known nationally, is local musician Wise Blood, a.k.a Chris Laufman. Chris is only 22 years of age, yet has made his mark on the scene signing to major label Dovecote Records.
Bar Theme Nights For Every Day Of The Week
Local bars and clubs are always looking for unique themes to attract patrons. While some are the typical happy hour specials or $2 Bud Light deals, others are far more imaginative!
Best Venues To Catch A Show On The Cheap
To catch a good show in Pittsburgh you don’t need to spend $20 or more. For half the normal cost, you can find several small venues that cater to local and up and coming national acts. Below is a list of places to catch a decent show without breaking the bank.
Indie Pop’s Alive And Well In Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is a city known for its blue collar work ethic and championship sports teams, but just below the surface of the city’s black and yellow is a burgeoning independent music scene accessible to all those willing and interested to listen.













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