Artists
BLMF
Brian Lee (BLMF) is a singer/songwriter and recording artist from Pittsburgh, PA via Nashville, The OBX, a bunch of other places and back to Pittsburgh. Brian Lee a kick ass guitarist who performs alternative, classic rock and blues along with edgy originals and more. Brian Lee is back in the ‘Burgh along with his lovely wife, Antonela and their fur baby Chewy Blade. Specializing in entertaining at a variety of venue types, including wineries, taverns, festivals, clubs and restaurants, Brian uses his experience that features touring the southeastern US and jamming with national recording artists including, Jon Wysocki (Staind), Tommy Stewart (Godsmack, Fuel), Mick Vaughn (TR3), Natalie Brady (The Voice), Siobhan Magnus (American Idol), Johnny Garcia (Garth Brooks) and other corporate entertainers. Additionally, Brian shows off his unique, crunchy groove in his powerful acoustic set. Brian Lee’s time in Nashville, New York and LA lent to his diverse background which also boasts restaurant expertise, along with a cinematic section to his resume encompassing acting, directing, script and screenplay writing. But, his big heart and his charisma can’t be denied when Brian Lee picks up a guitar. Catch him soon at a venue near you!!! View Profile.
Boilermaker Jazz Band
The Boilermaker Jazz Band interprets the great American song book in their own unique fashion, bringing the sounds of the jazz age and swing era back to life. You’ll hear familiar classics and rarities performed by superb instrumentalists and heartfelt vocalists. From concert halls, festival stages and dances, to elegant soirees, weddings and corporate events, listeners and dancers agree — with their infectious beat and enthusiasm this band can make any crowd move! We also now feature a wonderful theme concert: When Swing was King- A Tribute to Benny Goodman, chronicling the music and life of the great clarinetist. View Profile.
Bonnie & the Mere Mortals
Made up of four Pittsburgh musicians from vastly different backgrounds, Mere Mortals is the product of songwriter Bonnie Ramone’s attempt to rationalize the dichotomy of the farm in a backwoods coal town she grew up on with the Goth scene she used to “make it out” and into the city. Blending Appalachian folk with a mixture of New Wave, industrial, and shoegaze, Mere Mortals is self-described as “Southern Gothic.” The band is made up of guitarist and banjo player Bonnie, guitarist and synth player Destin LeCornu, upright bassist Mike Simms, and synth and beat maker Sam Phillips; all of them lending their own vocal stylings. Each musician adds their own unique flair to the juxtaposition of analog and digital that sounds fresh, yet catchy and eeriely familiar. After returning to songwriters like Gillian Welch, Bonnie realised Depeche Mode and Nick Cave might have more in common with Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash than one might think; Heartbreak, drugs, murder ballads, depression, love, the color black... the stories stay the same. This is an exploration of those stories and a homecoming. View Profile.
Brahctopus
Brahctopus is a 6 piece rock outfit spanning multiple genres including jam, psychedelic, reggae, funk and more! We take inspiration from across the board, no time period excluded. Festivals are our specialty delivering an innovative and memorable music experience to compliment the festie lifestyle! Keep it squiggly! View Profile.
Buffalo Rose
Buffalo Rose is a modern folk band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a penchant for harmony and an intense love of the natural world. The band's lineup has snowballed from its inception in the spring of 2016 to include three vocalists (Mariko Reid, Lucy Clabby, and Shane McLaughlin) and four string instruments: guitar (Shane McLaughlin), dobro (Malcolm Inglis), bass (Jason Rafalak) and mandolin (Bryce Rabideau). These unique musical ingredients come together in a mesmerizing harmonic puzzle that is at times haunting, other times foot-tapping, and always a good time. After just six months together Buffalo Rose put out their debut EP, Red Wagon, in November 2016. After an energetic response to this bite-sized record, the group continued to use their momentum to begin work on their first full-length album 'The Soil and the Seed,' available as of March 2018, while sharing the stage with a variety of national acts including The Infamous Stringdusters, The Dustbowl Revival, Yarn, Kuinka, and Dangermuffin. Now you can find them on tour around the Eastern US as well as occasionally in Pittsburgh to support their recent release. View Profile.
Byron Nash and PlanB
BYRON NASH & PLANB are a Pittsburgh-based 5-piece band who have created quite the buzz in just a short amount of time. The group is comprised of talented heavyweights who are all known for their high-level of musicianship. The band has been packing shows around the city of Pittsburgh with word-of-mouth about their electrifying live performances. After only a year together, PLANB - comprised of Byron Nash (guitars/vocals), Evan Thorsen (guitars), Philip Price (bass), George Barron (drums) and Randraiz Wharton (keys) - released their debut EP “The Late Bloomer” in November of 2016. The six-track EP is an introduction to their eclectic sound that effortlessly mixes blues, funk, soul, jazz, guitar-driven heavy rock with a singer/songwriter vibe. While they always sound like themselves, one moment PLANB’s music can be straightforward and simplistic soul, while the next moment, loud and aggressive rock-and-roll with some gospel chops thrown in for good measure. Even with various music styles, the group has a tight and cohesive sound that has the ability to satisfy the rock fan all the way down to the jazz fan, all while taking the listener on a colorful, musical journey. View Profile.
Charm & Chain
Charm & Chain is a four piece original groove- rock band based out of Pittsburgh, PA. Beginning in late 2012 as singer/songwriter Laurie Kudis's (keys/vocals) solo project with the release of 'Heliacal Rise', a full band rapidly assembled and began writing and performing locally. Eric Koester (bass/vocals) and Ben Sukenik (drums/vocals) were integral in defining the sound and in writing new material for the release of 'I Know What You Are' (2014) and along with Laurie, form the current line-up. Eric DiFiore (guitar/vocals) joined the group in 2015 and the chemistry between the four was instant. The members of Charm & Chain challenge and inspire each other musically and feed off of each others' energy and intensity. Pulling from a deep vault of influences, Charm & Chain likes to explore spacey psychedelic grooves, earthy rock jams, shimmery and engaging melodies, and provocative lyrics. Plenty of Places to Go, the third release LP from C&C is available everywhere, and with plenty of more original material written, plans to record a 4th release are underway. Stay tuned! View Profile.
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