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Image of the Day-"Reach"

2012-02-27T19:07:00.001-05:00

Broken Fences Treelady Studios Tuesday, February 21. 2012 Turtle Creek Morgan Erina and Guy Russo comprise Broken Fences, a duo from Pittsburgh that perform sparse, melodic, acoustic folk. They were nice enough to have me over at Treelady to shoot them playing and rehearsing as they prep their debut release this June 1st at Club Cafe. In anticipation, they have been uploading videos

Saturday Vault

2012-02-25T12:50:00.000-05:00

I haven't been producing any band portraits for awhile now. With the upcoming concert with The Belle Brigade making their Pittsburgh debut, I got the itch. Whether it's a one off or not has yet to be seen. I will say I am extremely psyched to finally see the band play live! Seriously crossing my fingers that 'Shirt' will be on the setlist.

First/Last-Bree Tranter

2012-02-25T11:33:00.000-05:00

Image courtesy Facebook Last year I went 'ga-ga' over the ultimately final release from the Australian band, The Middle East. Since disbanding, the various members are slowly reemerging with other projects and in an ongoing attempt to bring these endeavors to you, I am beginning today with the sole female of collective, Bree Tranter. She put out a single entitled 'Winter' late last year

Image of the Day-"Ceilings"

2012-02-23T18:03:00.002-05:00

Good Night, States Artist Image Resource Saturday, February 18, 2012 Northside As I previously mentioned, I really had too much fun at this show. The venue is a screen printing studio that I will hopefully be taking classes at soon. The 'artsy-farsty' crowd was mingling upstairs while the -rock-n-rollers' were enjoying the music downstairs. Best of both artistic worlds. Hopefully

Image of the Day-"Whithersoever"

2012-02-22T18:18:00.002-05:00

Good Night, States Hot Metal Church Saturday, February 18. 2012 Southside The band's album release gig was officially announced today but last week the band played TEN shows in five days. I was able to catch the last two, this one being the penultimate show of the 'tour'. They sounded unsurprisingly tight and I was fortunate enough to snag an early copy of the excellent new disc. Thanks

Image of the Day-"Fake Pitchfork Song"

2012-02-21T16:33:00.001-05:00

Meeting of Important People Artist Image Resource Saturday, February 18, 2012 Northside Another fun Josh solo set. I had a blast at this gig. Hanging with friends, sluggin' beers and listening to awesome music. Can't think of a better time.

Image of the Day-"Paying These Dues"

2012-02-20T17:17:00.002-05:00

12th Annual WYEP Alternative Souper Bowl Bill Toms Joy Ike Mark Dignam Carnegie Library Oakland This was my fifth 'Souper Bowl'. The venue change from the now closed Eastside Borders had the crowd spilling out into the stacks. Free music before the big game is always a good time. Check out more photos here.

Saturday Vault

2012-02-18T10:08:00.002-05:00

Setlist from my favorite show and album of 2006.

First/Last-Elephant Micah

2012-02-17T17:46:00.000-05:00

In 2010, my favorite album was an EP from the lo-fi folk band Dark Dark Dark that really rocked my world hard. One of the highlights from the release was actually a cover tune called 'Wild Goose Chase' from a kindred spirit in everything spare, Elephant Micah. Elephant Micah is a rotating band of musicians from Indiana headed up by songwriter Joseph O'Connell. They have a new limited edition

Image of the Day-"Somebody's Heart"

2012-02-15T18:12:00.000-05:00

The Wreckids Club Cafe Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Southside I love these two. They are like a indie folk Burns and Allen. Scott's jokes are SO damned corny you just gotta laugh.

Image of the Day-"You're The Runner"

2012-02-14T17:38:00.001-05:00

Mitten Thunderbird Cafe Saturday, January 14, 2012 Larryville This was going to be one hell of an epic night of concerts shoots. I had six bands lined up at three different venues and all that ever came out of the entire evening was a couple of shots of Mitten soundchecking. Details are too sad (or lame) to convey here. If you ever see me out and have a burning desire to know what went

Image of the Day-"What's My Name?"

2012-02-13T19:56:00.000-05:00

Kristy Lee Mr. Small's Funhouse Thursday, January 12, 2012 Millvale If you follow me on Twitter (and if you don't, why the hell not?) you might remember my encounter with Ms. Lee. She was hanging by the merch table before opening for G. Love when I went up and introduced myself. Inadvertently calling her 'dude' (I seriously thought she was a teenage boy), we shook hands and

Saturday Vault

2012-02-11T13:31:00.002-05:00

When meeting one of your absolute teenage musical idols and you are only permitted to have ONE item for him to sign, what's a fanboy to choose? I decide on my favorite Pink Floyd picture of the rare 5 piece version of the band. Love it!

First/Last-Pet Clinic

2012-02-10T17:11:00.001-05:00

Pet Clinic The Shop Saturday, February 11, 2012 Bloomfield The band is dropping their debut EP on vinyl tomorrow. They have been getting some major buzz around town for this release. David Bubenheim (guitar, vox) and John Henderson (keys) were cool enough to participate in this edition of First/Last. <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0

Image of the Day-"Sequel"

2012-02-09T19:04:00.000-05:00

Teammate Treelady Studios Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Turtle Creek Last night I had the pleasure to hang with Scott and Dani as they rehearsed for their very first shows as a band. Tonight they play in Scott's hometown of Morgantown, and tomorrow they make their Pittsburgh debut at Brillobox with favs of mine and labelmates Donora. If you are in either area, these shows are not to

Image of the Day-"Country Ghetto"

2012-02-07T18:08:00.000-05:00

JJ Grey & Mofro Mr. Smalls Funhouse Saturday, January 21, 2012 Millvale Sometimes I feel musically uneducated it's not funny. I literally did not know the difference between JJ Grey and G. Love as was proven when both bands played Smalls and I didn't know who I was there for. Shooting for WYEP affords me to get introduced to so much music but I could not believe this show was sold

Image of the Day-"Goodnight, California"

2012-02-06T17:44:00.000-05:00

Kathleen Edwards Rex Theater Saturday, February 4, 2012 Southside Ms. Edwards will always hold a special spot on this here blog. Her last album was my favorite of the year back in 2008. She also holds the distinction of being the very first (and second) live review when I started this thing nearly four years ago. Of course I was going to hit her show when she eventually swung through

Saturday Vault

2012-02-03T23:19:00.002-05:00

This was my very first photo pass. I never had to push my way to the front row again.

First/Last-Ivory Weeds

2012-02-03T17:16:00.001-05:00

Photo courtesy Ayssa Kazew I have been really digging Ivory Weed's latest lo-fi offering since being contacted to promote a couple special shows coming up in the next few weeks. The 'band' is John Chriest, a local Pittsburgh musician who is participating in NXMW next Friday, February 10th. Sponsored by The Original Magazine, this 'two venue' festival features several bands favored by

Image of the Day-"Color Confused"

2012-02-02T17:14:00.001-05:00

Jaymay Club Cafe Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Southside It seems that I didn't have as much as a fawning giddy fanboy crush my fellow blogger had for this show but I am positive he didn't have to wake up at 5 a.m. the next morning. The handful of tunes I did stick around for were pleasant enough...I really should have familiarized myself more with her stuff before the gig.

First/Last-Kickstarter-Gypsy & His Band of Ghosts

2012-02-01T19:22:00.002-05:00

I have mentioned many times that one of main purposes of producing a music blog in Pittsburgh for me is to help expose and spread the word of bands who are coming through town or live here. With the ever popularity of Kickstarter, there seems to be endless supply of content to 'pimp'. One such effort is now being undertaken by Pittsburgh based musician Guiseppe Capolupo, who is trying to

Image of the Day-"The Sequel"

2012-01-31T19:04:00.001-05:00

Triggers Club Cafe Saturday, January 21, 2012 Southside Midway through the set, a drunken former roommate of Adam came in to the place and along with his friends started celebrating hard, in front of the stage no less, his engagement that night. It was kind of hilarious to see one of the guys hand Adam a bottle of beer, as he was playing a solo! He was actually waiting for Adam to take

Image of the Day-"Black Waves"

2012-01-30T18:59:00.001-05:00

Le Cachot Club Cafe Saturday, January 21, 2012 Southside The band's bassist Paul 'Miser' Werkmeister was cool enough to drop me a line inviting me to the show. I had a fairly packed schedule but was able to end the night down at the Southside. The enticement of my boys Triggers opening up surely help persuade me to stay up past my bedtime.

Saturday Vault

2012-01-28T23:32:00.000-05:00

Meeting Of Important People Brillobox Saturday March 28, 2009 Larryville My favorite album of 2009 and I got the setlist from the CD release show. MOIP never, ever wrote setlists back then. This was the first time I ever saw one on stage. They always played it by ear but for some reason this night Jeff needed the list. It was on his keyboard. My score. It was written on the back of an

First/Last-The Kalob Griffin Band

2012-01-27T21:47:00.002-05:00

Photo courtesy Stella Wiki The Kalob Griffin Band Club Cafe Saturday, February 4, 2012 Southside I consider myself so lucky to be in the very dubious position I am in to be on the receiving end of publicists, record labels, or musician's email lists. I get a ton of requests to showcase a band that's coming through Pittsburgh to maybe preview, shoot or mention the gig. I don't think