Scott Mervis
Weekend Editor at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Scott Mervis is the pop music beat writer at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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1 week ago |
post-gazette.com | Scott Mervis
Stage AE and promoter Nick Staples have announced the first ever All Out Music Fest, a day-long concert that will take the place of LGBTQ+ event Pride on the Shore. Set for Friday, May 30 at Stage AE on the North Shore, the inaugural lineup will feature a mix of rock, hip-hop and electronic headlined by electronic artist Galantis.
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1 week ago |
post-gazette.com | Scott Mervis
Although both artists have amazing voices, there’s a key difference between singing David Bowie and singing Sting.
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1 week ago |
post-gazette.com | Scott Mervis
Two very different shows hitting Pittsburgh later this year were announced on Tuesday. Alice Cooper/Judas Priest to play The Pavilion at Star LakeIn the first, Alice Cooper and Judas Priest announced they will play The Pavilion at Star Lake on Oct. 1. Tickets will first be made available via artist presale starting on Wednesday, April 16 at 10 a.m. and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at livenation.com.
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1 week ago |
post-gazette.com | Scott Mervis
When it comes artists like Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, The Doors, Ritchie Valens and Mozart, by the time we get to the biopic, it’s usually too late to see them.
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1 week ago |
post-gazette.com | Scott Mervis
People of a certain age will remember him as one of “the new Dylans” in the mid ’70s. Now, Steve Forbert is 70 and still on the road, still working his craft, without the fanfare and hype that greeted him early on. On Thursday, he returns to Pittsburgh for a show at City Winery in the Strip District. Here is a look back at his career. On arrival: Forbert grew up in Meridian, Miss., and began writing songs when he was 17.
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St. Vincent, who never disappoints, returns for a show this weekend at Stage AE. Here's a look at the career of Annie Clark -- ranked as the 26th greatest guitarist of all time (!) by Rolling Stone. https://t.co/klPdKJZJ6A
Pittsburgh jazz trombonist Reggie Watkins talks about his new album "Rivers," tours with Jazon Mraz, cruise-ship travels and more. https://t.co/stDapp1vei
What to watch out for on Record Store Day in Pittsburgh. https://t.co/nTFsY7PjRD