Music Feedhttps://www.post-gazette.comThis feed contains music storiesMon, 24 Aug 2026 00:38:35 +0000Post-Gazette Syndicator Serviceenhourly1Janie Bradford Hobbs, early Motown songwriter who helped pen major hits, dies at 87By Corey Williams / Associated Presshttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2026/08/22/motown-songwriter-janie-bradford-hobbs-los-angeles-money-gordy/stories/202608220046Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:25:07 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2026/08/22/motown-songwriter-janie-bradford-hobbs-los-angeles-money-gordy/stories/202608220046<![CDATA[]]>Things to do this weekend in and around Pittsburgh: Josh Turner in concert, a vintage 'base ball' game, moreBy Abby Mackey / For the Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/recreation/2026/08/20/things-to-do-this-weekend-pittsburgh-9/stories/202608200005Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/recreation/2026/08/20/things-to-do-this-weekend-pittsburgh-9/stories/202608200005<![CDATA[]]>Drummer Bernard Purdie brings his legendary groove to the Pittsburgh International Jazz FestivalBy Sono Motoyama / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/2026/08/20/bernard-purdie-drummer-pittsburgh-international-jazz-festival/stories/202608040031Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/2026/08/20/bernard-purdie-drummer-pittsburgh-international-jazz-festival/stories/202608040031<![CDATA[]]>'She changed the world': This puppet show introduces kids to Pittsburgh's 'Queen of Jazz'By Kahmeela Adams / For the Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/goodness/2026/08/19/mary-lou-williams-jazz-heart-puppet-show-pittsburgh/stories/202608180006Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/goodness/2026/08/19/mary-lou-williams-jazz-heart-puppet-show-pittsburgh/stories/202608180006<![CDATA[]]>Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77By Mark Kennedy / Associated Presshttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2026/08/18/frank-beard-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-drummer-zz-top/stories/202608180064Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:16:19 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2026/08/18/frank-beard-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-drummer-zz-top/stories/202608180064<![CDATA[]]>Some Tupac Shakur family members step out of courtroom while others stay to face autopsy photosBy Jessica Hill / Associated Presshttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2026/08/18/tupac-shakur-autopsy-photos-davis-las-vegas/stories/202608180063Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:09:24 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2026/08/18/tupac-shakur-autopsy-photos-davis-las-vegas/stories/202608180063<![CDATA[]]>Dave Marsh, Bruce Springsteen biographer and music critic, dies at 76By Lindsey Bahr / Associated Presshttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2026/08/18/bruce-springsteen-biographer-music-critic/stories/202608180038Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:20:59 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2026/08/18/bruce-springsteen-biographer-music-critic/stories/202608180038<![CDATA[]]>A Japanese family makes Pittsburgh its home base for a 50-state taiko odysseyBy Sono Motoyama / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/2026/08/13/peaceful-forest-kato-family-pittsburgh-japanese-drums/stories/202608070077Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/2026/08/13/peaceful-forest-kato-family-pittsburgh-japanese-drums/stories/202608070077<![CDATA[]]>Reggae festival draws hundreds Downtown, raises money for charityBy Megan Tomasic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2026/08/08/reggae-festival-cafe-momentum-fundraiser/stories/202608080041Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:08:59 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2026/08/08/reggae-festival-cafe-momentum-fundraiser/stories/202608080041<![CDATA[]]>William Orbit, producer behind Madonna's 'Ray of Light,' dies at 69By Mikael Wood / Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2026/08/08/william-orbit-producer-madonna-ray-of-light/stories/202608080030Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:02:20 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2026/08/08/william-orbit-producer-madonna-ray-of-light/stories/202608080030<![CDATA[]]>From Stanton Heights to Grammy noms: Travis Malloy returns home for two sold-out concertsBy Sono Motoyama / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/2026/08/06/travis-malloy-pittsburgh/stories/202608050057Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/2026/08/06/travis-malloy-pittsburgh/stories/202608050057<![CDATA[]]>Things to do this weekend in and around Pittsburgh: Steel City Con, reggae for a cause and moreBy Abby Mackey / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/recreation/2026/08/06/things-to-do-this-weekend-pittsburgh-8/stories/202608060004Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/recreation/2026/08/06/things-to-do-this-weekend-pittsburgh-8/stories/202608060004<![CDATA[]]>Arlene Smith, lead singer of pioneering 1950s girl group the Chantels, dies at 84By Hillel Italie / Associated Presshttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2026/07/31/arlene-smith-singer-girl-group-the-chantels/stories/202607300065Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:49:54 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2026/07/31/arlene-smith-singer-girl-group-the-chantels/stories/202607300065<![CDATA[]]>Kavinsky, French electronic artist and 'Drive' composer, dies at 50By August Brown / Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2026/07/30/kavinsky-french-dj-composer-nightcall-drive/stories/202607300037Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:34:38 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2026/07/30/kavinsky-french-dj-composer-nightcall-drive/stories/202607300037<![CDATA[]]>Things to do in the Pittsburgh area this weekend: 'Science of Speed' opens, Weird Al performs, Steelers train and moreBy Abby Mackey / For the Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/recreation/2026/07/30/things-to-do-pittsburgh-this-weekend/stories/202607300003Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/recreation/2026/07/30/things-to-do-pittsburgh-this-weekend/stories/202607300003<![CDATA[]]>Glen Hansard, 'Once' Oscar winner and Irish musician, dies in motorcycle crash at 56By Jill Lawless / Associated Presshttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2026/07/29/once-oscar-irish-musician-glen-hansard-motorcycle-crash/stories/202607290051Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:01:27 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2026/07/29/once-oscar-irish-musician-glen-hansard-motorcycle-crash/stories/202607290051<![CDATA[]]>Backstage virtuoso keeps the pianos tuned and the music flowing at Heinz HallBy Jeremy Reynolds / For the Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/2026/07/29/peter-stumpf-piano-tuner-heinz-hall-pittsburgh-symphony-orchestra/stories/202607280001Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/2026/07/29/peter-stumpf-piano-tuner-heinz-hall-pittsburgh-symphony-orchestra/stories/202607280001<![CDATA[]]>Live Nation offers a peek inside the under-construction Citizens Live at the Wylie music venueBy Anya Sostek / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/2026/07/28/live-nation-offers-a-peak-inside-citizens-at-the-wylie/stories/202607280063Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:59:31 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/2026/07/28/live-nation-offers-a-peak-inside-citizens-at-the-wylie/stories/202607280063<![CDATA[]]>Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas HernandezBy Andrew Dalton / Associated Presshttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2026/07/27/judge-singer-d4vd-stand-trial-in-killing/stories/202607270042Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:15:27 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2026/07/27/judge-singer-d4vd-stand-trial-in-killing/stories/202607270042<![CDATA[]]>It's closing time for the Original Pittsburgh Winery, a double blow for fans of live music and fine wineBy Kevin Kirkland / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/07/24/original-pittsburgh-winery-closing-strip-district/stories/202607240058Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:33:33 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/drinks/2026/07/24/original-pittsburgh-winery-closing-strip-district/stories/202607240058<![CDATA[]]>