Clinton Clegg

Clinton Clegg was born on June 14, 1981 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA as Clinton Joseph Clegg. Front man for the rock’n’roll soul band The Commonheart, Clegg’s gritty vocals and the band’s rock riffs and screaming organ deliver rock’n’roll with a heavy blues, soul and gospel influence. Clegg’s song writing is a true testament to the past, echoing once again the full circle of music and sound.

Buffalo Rose

Buffalo Rose is a charismatic six-piece modern folk/Americana band from Pittsburgh, PA. They take the singer-songwriter tradition to a new level by crafting original songs which are emotive, meticulously arranged, and inspired by a world of idiosyncratic influences that never let a dull or predictable moment creep in.

The Buckle Downs

The Buckle Downs are led by powerhouse vocalist, Kiki Brown, who was chosen by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette as one of twelve Pittsburghers to meet in 2018: “A petite woman with a set of pipes that would be the envy of a plumbing supply company” wrote Dan Gigler (PG). 

Coming off a tremendous year in 2017, The Buckle Downs released their first full length record, “Hard Truths”. The breakout record, produced by Jake Hanner (Donora), was named #1 Local Album by 91.3 WYEP. Outside of the studio, the soul rock six piece kept up their momentum on the stage, performing at some of Pittsburgh’s premier music events including: Three Rivers Arts Festival, Allegheny County Music Festival, Comcast Light Up Night and the WYEP Summer Music Festival where they co-headlined with national artists The Marcus King Band and Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears.

Nied’s Hotel Band

 The Nied’s Hotel Band is a powerhouse recording and performing rock-n-roll and R&B group from Pittsburgh, PA. (USA). Voted Pittsburgh’s “Best Bar Band” in the 2016 Pittsburgh Magazine Readers Poll, NHB delivers the hardworking blue-collar muscle that has made Pittsburgh a legendary rock-n-roll city. A recent review by The Pittsburgh City Paper proclaimed, “The Nied’s Hotel Band could be called The E-Street Band of Pittsburgh.” In addition, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto has proclaimed July 17th as “Nied’s Hotel Band Day” in honor of the bands impact on the local music scene and their unwavering support of charitable causes.

The band includes some of the best-known and respected players in the region, including singer John Vento (who is, perhaps, the hardest-working front man around), guitarists Tim Hadley and Jim McCullough, plus keyboardist Fred Delu and sax man Ed Jonnet, who last joined forces as members of Pittsburgh’s most beloved rock/soul band – The Rhythm Kings. Newest members Willy Franklin (bass) and Greg McIltrot (drums) complete the stellar lineup.

The band originated in 2003 when singer John Vento began a studio recording project that he titled “Nied’s Hotel” as a tribute to Jim Nied, proprietor of the landmark Pittsburgh tavern of the same name, which was also the source of inspiration for many of the original songs crafted by Vento and well know producer Buddy Hall.

Jon Bindley

Hardware was once the stock-in-trade of Pittsburgh’s Bindley family, manufacturers, and wholesalers who set up shop at the turn of the 20th century. Just as the city itself has transformed, so has the Bindley name: For today’s Bindley Hardware Co., the nuts and bolts are the makings of song and Jon Bindley is proprietor.

A writer by training, Jon headed south to Nashville to play with a friend’s band in 2011 and honed his songwriting craft as an acolyte of venerable songwriter Fred Koller, known for penning hits with the likes of John Hiatt, John Prine, and Shel Silverstein. Upon his return to Pittsburgh in 2014, Bindley began to develop his artistic identity, that of a workingman’s songwriter. Since then the band has released two full-length albums and an EP to great critical acclaim, touring regionally while also serving as the house band for the ever-popular Pittsburgh Honky-Tonk, a monthly country music revue.

Cisco Kid

From its genesis as a backing band in 2015 to its established, self-assured present, Cisco Kid brings a fresh, energetic twist to the classic roots-rock sound. Fans of artists like The Rolling Stones and Alabama Shakes will find plenty to love in this groove.

Polkamaniacs

The Polkamaniacs are a true Pittsburgh original! They are a lively mix of polka with roots rock, Americana with a bit of classic punk rock and comedy. They have been performing all through the area at various festivals and opening for many national acts such as The Red Elvises and Southern Culture on the Skids for the past 3 years. They are family friendly and always guarantee to entertain. They are an 8 piece “Plaidtastic”combo of Accordion, Guitars, Banjo, Trumpet, Bass, Trombone and Drums. They play just enough classic Polka and add in many of their original songs that are very Pittsburgh centric with quite a bit of fun with the audience.

John Gresh’s Gris-Gris with Matt Ferrante

A band specializing in New Orleans R n B and Americana roots music. As one patron exclaimed, “You put the music under our feet so we can dance!” If you like Dr. John, you’re going to love John Gresh Gris Gris.  John Gresh leads his talented band from the piano, covering songs that have become New Orleans staples, ranging from Professor Longhair to Dr. John to the Meters.

Matt Ferrante is a highly sought after freelance saxophonist in the tri-state area. His group Modern Times was voted Best Jazz Band by In Pittsburgh Magazine and Matt was named  “top five horn players” for five consecutive years. He wrote the music and produced their CD, The Persistence of Melody on Corona records.

Whiskey River: Willie Nelson Tribute Band

Whiskey River is the premier Willie Nelson tribute act – The band’s authentic show will play the old favorites, some staples of the Willie live show, and present a journey through the iconic songbook of Willie Nelson. This band features a crew of Pittsburgh all stars including Shane McLaughlin, Jason Borisoff, Dave Shepherd, Kevin Lynch and Treasure Treasure. Grab a ticket and saddle up for a night of classic outlaw country celebrating one of the greatest artists and songwriters of our time!

Small Hours

When they’re not touring the country with Buffalo Rose, Margot Jezerc, Bryce Rabideau, Jason Rafalak get in touch with the jazzier side of  their musical personalities. The result is Small Hours – an unconventional and lively tribute to swing era greats like Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and Sarah Vaughan.

The Penna Players

Penna Players are a traditional jazz group based in Pittsburgh. Drawing inspiration from early jazz giants from Louis Armstrong and Gershwin to Django Rhinehardt, Penna Players curate a sound that spans vintage and classic jazz, swing and blues sounds from the early 1900s. Expect a mix of classic standards, lesser known tunes and originals.

townsppl

townsppl is the musical canvas of Alex Stanton, a folk-pop artisan renowned for imaginative storytelling and inventive sonic landscapes crafted from parlor guitars, whimsical piano melodies, layered harmonies, and found-object percussion. With the new album, Beyond the Garden Wall, townsppl explores multiple futures through ambitious, kaleidoscopic compositions. Alex, who also founded Pittsburgh’s Sunburst School of Music, has earned acclaim for his inventive songwriting, notably receiving WYEP’s local album of the year honors for his previous album, twigs.

Slag Mountain

Slag Mountain is a group of veteran bluegrass and old-time musicians in Pittsburgh focused on hammering traditional music into a unique steel-town sound. You can find them blasting and firing red hot licks across the rust belt.

Turkeyfoot

Turkeyfoot is a bluegrass duo featuring Bryce Rabideau and Shane McLaughlin. Whether they’re putting their own spin on bluegrass classics or adding twang to contemporary pop hits, Turkeyfoot’s high energy harmonies and mighty fine picking will make your boots scoot!

Devilish Merry

DEVILISH MERRY is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania traditional music ensemble that blends Appalachian and Irish melodies with powerful, ballad-based songs on American history and heritage. It’s a lively mix of old-time fiddle tunes, Irish jigs and reels, Pennsylvania folk and labor ballads and riveting new songs from the musicians’ own life experience.

DEVILISH MERRY is Sue Powers with banjo and songs, Burr Beard, hammer dulcimer and vocals, Jeff Berman, Lap Dulcimer and percussion, Jan Hamilton, fiddle, Heather Gilmer, fiddle, LE McCullough, tin whistle flute and bones, and Kip Ruefle, bodhran.

Doo Wop Doctors

Dr. John Pastin and Dr. Al Condeluci formed the Doo Wop Doctors band in 2018, reuniting after a 51 year hiatus when they played in a group called The Chantels. The Doo Wop Doctors nostalgic mix of 50’s, 60’s and 70’s music will entertain all and lure young and old to the dance floor for a rockin’ sock hop dance party!

Jagtime Millionaire

Jagtime Millionaire is an exciting mix of experimental and classic ragtime played by Raymond Morin on electric and acoustic guitars. A must see and hear!

VZHM Acoustic Union

Acoustic Union is a Pittsburgh, PA based acoustic group, formerly known as Vento, Ziggy, Hawk & McCarthy. Founding members John Vento, Bob Zigerelli, Cherylann Hawk & Kevin McCarthy assembled in Aug of 2023, and then when Joe Birch changed from special guest to member status in Jan 2025 due to Ziggy’s health, a new name was born. With 4 part harmonies that float over acoustic guitars and percussion, they craft fresh yet familiar renditions of their own creations, and songs you know and love. Their song catalogue is a blend of tunes from their debut album “Four Ever,” released Sept 2024, various originals from John’s albums “Love, Lust & Other Wreckage” and “Brick by Brick,” a handful of Cherylann’s originals from various projects, and acoustic versions of popular favorites from CSNY, Bob Dylan, Harry Chapin, James Taylor, John Prine, Ricky Nelson, Linda Ronstadt, Tracy Chapman, local artists and many more. We hope you enjoy the uplifting and thought provoking sounds of VZHM Acoustic Union.

Captain Tuttle

Who is Captain Tuttle? A duet? An acoustic act comprised of original singer-songwriter music? You might even say Michael Berkey and Devin Russian made up Captain Tuttle. Either way, enjoy one of their shows, so tomorrow you can say, “Captain Tuttle? I just saw them yesterday.”

Jim Hawley and Friends (Sunburst School of Music)

Jim Hawley & Friends is a local Pittsburgh band consisting of core musicians Jim Hawley, Pam Hawley and Susan Spangler.  Their live shows typically include Jim, Pam, Susan and one or more stellar  musicians.  Most often, their shows are theme based.  They’ve done a bluegrass festival, a Beatles tribute, a 60’s show, an Irish show, and an upcoming Father’s day show!

They will draw you in with their authentic, heartfelt vibe.  A thread that runs throughout is: “We are all in this together”!  (You know, “All together Now”!) Their music is acoustic based and their songs are a mix of Jim’s originals and covers curated to warm hearts and lift spirits!

Brian Junker (Starlite Lounge)

Fingerstyle acoustic guitar, old-time Appalachian banjo, a little mandolin here and there, and a gentle tenor voice… Brian Junker (https://brianjunkermusic.com) writes and sings folk/pop songs rendered on traditional instruments, vignettes of the lives all around us.  Brian writes and plays his own music, as well as the music of other singer/songwriters – some familiar, and some that deserve to be familiar.   Brian is also the artistic director for the SongSpace concert series in Pittsburgh (https://uusongspace.com). 

Nadine Douds (Starlite Lounge)

Nadine Douds is a singer songwriter who also plays a variety of instruments. Vacillating between sweet, angsty, sultry and salty, Nadine’s music is full of both hope and regret, as well as a hefty dose of love and revenge. Along with the melodies, the lyrics reveal layered through-lines of joy and struggle. The vocal lines explore the beautiful tension of dissonance, keeping the ear intrigued and heart twinging. Her music has been described as ‘extroverted music by an introvert.’ Nadine enjoys collaborating with other creatives and frequently is spotted singing harmony with various artists, lending her own unique style to the pieces. Once this has occurred, folks say a song has been “Nadine-ified!”

Sister of the Rising Moon (Starlite Lounge)

Sisters of the Rising Moon features three gifted songwriters offering three distinct musical styles, flowing together in a dynamic whole. This collaboration includes Sarah Fina’s (Fina and the Four) white hot lyrics and power rhythms; Michelle Hall’s passionate ballads and smooth keyboards; and Deborah Brooks’s (Joy Street) warm vocals and invitational songwriting. Come imbibe some musical moonshine with Sisters of the Rising Moon!