Josh Mccann

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Contributing Writer at Made in PGH

“Hey Alt Nation, it’s Josh from Pittsburgh…” Writer @madeinpgh/High School English Teacher/ Point Park (Masters ‘23)/ My concert reviews and blog posts below

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Articles

The 2025 Three Rivers Arts Festival comes to the Strip District: live music, art, and more!

3 weeks ago | madeinpgh.com | Josh Mccann

The 2025 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival is happening in the Strip District! This year’s festival takes place Thursday, June 5th – Sunday, June 8th. It’s going to be a packed lineup of free live music and art. The all ages event has something for everyone! Unlike recent years, this year’s festival will be in the riverfront lots at the 15th Street Plaza along Waterfront Place in Pittsburgh’s Strip District.
Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books: National and local authors, poetry readings, panels, and more!

1 month ago | madeinpgh.com | Josh Mccann

Calling all book lovers! The Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books is Saturday, May 31st (10am – 5pm) at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland. The event is free and for all ages! What a novel idea!Every reader knows how much a favorite new book means to them. It’s like being in on a secret that the rest of the world doesn’t know about it. What’s great about the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books is that you can be in an inspiring atmosphere with other book fans.
Millvale Music Festival features local music, comedians, food trucks, and more!

1 month ago | madeinpgh.com | Josh Mccann

It’s going to be an exciting weekend of local acts! The Millvale Music Festival is Friday, May 16th and Saturday, May 17th! The annual festival will have over 300 local acts on 28 stages. The festival also features comedians, visual artists, spoken word performers, food trucks, and more! The all-ages event is free!Each year Millvale turns into a paradise for discovering local acts.
May Band of the Month: Q+A with country rock act Dushane Band

1 month ago | madeinpgh.com | Josh Mccann

The Dushane Band knows all about being on the road. The Pittsburgh four-piece country rock band has built a grassroots following through extensive touring from Pittsburgh to Nashville to Texas, including morning show performances on major tv networks and radio station interviews. Their upbeat single “Texas” hit 70k streams on Spotify. And there is so much more on the way for the band.
Joan Jett to play Pittsburgh Brewing Company’s Iron City Stage!

1 month ago | madeinpgh.com | Josh Mccann

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Joan Jett will perform at Pittsburgh Brewing Company’s Iron City Stage on Friday, August 8th! Turn up the guitars, this is going to be an amazing rock show. Better yet, it’s on a Friday! Tickets are on sale now!If you’ve never seen Joan Jett, you are missing out. She’ll be sure to play her chart topping hits.
Babes and Bubbles Returns To The Strip District Terminal This Summer!

1 month ago | madeinpgh.com | Josh Mccann

Pittsburgh’s first and premier women-owned market, Babes and Bubbles, is back for another summer! It’s a fresh pop-up event that “transcends the ordinary and celebrates the extraordinary.” Enjoy women-owned businesses, cocktails, live music, and shopping. Plus, it’s a free event!They’ll kick off with a special Mother’s Day event on Sunday, May 11th (11am-3pm). Each event will take place on the last Sunday of every month from June-August.
April Artist of the Month: Q+A with Singer/Songwriter Trinity Wiseman

2 months ago | madeinpgh.com | Josh Mccann

Trinity Wiseman is having an incredible year for her music. The Pittsburgh-born artist headlined Pittsburgh Winery, showcased at the legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, and just released her fantastic new pop/rock single “Stupid Cupid.” She currently lives in Nashville, where she does music full-time. Her music style ranges from upbeat pop/rock to introspective singer/songwriter.
Barks & Brews: Bring Your Dog & Have Fun!

Mar 28, 2025 | madeinpgh.com | Josh Mccann

The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh has a big event for animal lovers! The third annual Barks & Brews festival is Saturday, May 17th. The outdoor celebration will be the most loveable event of the year! It takes place at their East End Shelter (6926 Hamilton Avenue). The fundraising event features breweries, food trucks, live entertainment, raffles, and more.
Lunar Gala: CMU student-run fashion show is a vision of paradise!

Mar 11, 2025 | madeinpgh.com | Josh Mccann

The Lunar Gala fashion show will hit the runway on Saturday, March 22nd at Carnegie Mellon’s Wiegand Gym! Over the years, the Lunar Gala has become the largest fashion event in Pennsylvania and “showcases brilliant artistry in design, modeling, and production, and dance performance.” Run by CMU students, this annual fashion show sells out every year.
March Artist of the Month: Q+A with Guitarist/Songwriter Elias Khouri

Mar 5, 2025 | madeinpgh.com | Josh Mccann

Elias Khouri is the March artist of the month! He’s been scorching audiences with his guitar solos for years. The Polish Hill native has played everywhere from Little Italy Days to Picklesburgh to Three Rivers Arts Fest to Stage AE. His music has a classic rock style influence with a modern touch. “It’s such an artistic and creative environment and there’s always a lot of artists and musicians around,” Khouri said of his hometown.