Hey friends,
I know this hot list is a little late for your August planning, but there is still a lot of summer left. So before the Christmas items fill the stores, let's enjoy the remains of the spectacular summer we've had by taking in some wonderful live music.
#1 Sunday, August 30 - 7pm -
Your Inner Vagabond , Lawrenceville.
Sunday Soul with Pittsburgh ex patriate
Leslie Bowe and special guest
Maddie Georgi. Soulman extraordinaire Les Bowe returns to the burgh for a very special one-night-only show, sharing the stage for the first time with his good friend, Maddie Georgi. $5
#2 Friday, September 4 - 5:30pm -
Cafe Euro , Downtown.
The Anthony Rankin Band will rock the USS Tower in an awesome happy hour kickoff to your holiday weekend. If you have not heard this young talent yet, don't miss this chance. He'll play on the plaza, weather permitting. No cover charge and great drink specials!
#3 Friday, September 11 - 4:30pm -
Pittsburgh Irish Festival at
Riverplex , Homestead. Yes, I'm urging you to knock off work early and get a headstart on the Guinness with
The Weathered Road's first time ever appearance at the Pgh Irsh Fest at 4:30pm. Then catch
Mike Gallagher at 6pm and
Ceann at 7:15pm. Admission is only $2 if you get there before 6pm, which you'd better, cause I'm taking roll at 4:15pm!
#4 Friday, September 18 - 8pm - Hard Rock Cafe, Station Square.
The Weathered Road CD Release Party (YAY!) with special guests
Rising Regina and
Tom Breiding This show is not to be missed. Find out why
Donnie Iris says TWR is the
"Freshest stuff I've heard in years!" They are Nickel Creek meets CSNY. Only $5 at the door.
#5 Saturday, September 26 - 9pm -
d'vine bar & lounge, Wexford.
d'vine cabaret: An Evening with Maddie Georgi. The d'vine Miss MG will perform an array of your favorite jazz standards and show tunes, in addition to her regular repertoire of pop, rock and country.
John Rokosz of the Paul Luc Band, will back her up, and then finish the night with an interactive piano-man style sing-along of popular covers. The perfect way to get over your G-20 cabin fever and only a $5 cover at the door.
Even in tough economic times, music is a stalwart companion that lifts us emotionally and connects us to each other. Each of these five reasons costs $5 or less...and the connection is priceless!
So get out there and live!
Maree