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BY GENRE: . . . acoustic . alternative . americana . Bluegrass . blues . classic rock . country . cowpunk . experimental . Funk . funk . garage . glam . gothic . hardcore . hip hop . horror punk . indie . jam . jazz . new orleans jaz . pop . pop punk . post punk . punk . R&B . reggae . rock . rockabilly . ska . soul . southern

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All In Uniform

alternative - rock - pop punk


Altaic

rock - shoegaze - down tempo


An Emergency Landing

indie - pop rock - acoustic

 

We started as an acoustic duo in fall 2006 and have played several local shows and opened for bands like Edison Glass, Holiday Parade, A Voice Like Rhetoric and Ivory. Our main purpose is to make original and catchy music and to have fun.


Anthony Rankin

rock - pop - alternative


Astrolamb

alternative - indie - rock

 

Solo project for Post Method guitarist/singer Robert Nagoda. Much more relaxed, and often serving as a breeding ground for future Post Method songs.


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Bacchus

punk - grunge - alternative


Barkers Beauties

ska - punk


Beagle Brothers

country


Big Green Tanks

rock


Bill Deasy

acoustic - rock - folk


Bill Toms

rock - americana - blues


Black Tie Review

rock


Blackmoth Super Rainbow

experimental - pop - psychedlic


Bleeding Sweating and Crying

punk - blues


Bobbie Townsend

rock - country - pop

 

Singer/Songwriter (Songs available for artists/bands looking for material)


Brad Yoder

acoustic - indie - folk


Brent Malin

country - americana - folk


C

Call To Attraction

pop punk

 

Call To Attraction is a high-energy pop/punk band from Pittsburgh, PA. There are many musical influences behind ©2@ such as Blink 182, Sum 41, Hit The Lights and so on. Our artistic statement is to put on a kick-ass show and just have fun. We're not here to change the world or reinvent music, we are here to entertain the crowd, have fun and meet people.


Casanova Sparks

experimental - rock - electronic


Chaibaba

rock


CK9 and the Old E Allstars

funk


Clear Creek String Band

Bluegrass - Old Time

 

Four different individuals from four different backgrounds come together to form one harmonious sound. Old Time music pours from their hearts. Grab yer partner and get to one of their live shows.


Creta Bourzia


D

DaPhunk Band

Funk


Debutante

gothic - electronic


Don Caballero

rock


E

Endure The Throe

hardcore - screamo - metal

 

We are a 5 piece metal band from pgh/moon PA. we have a great live presence and are always looking for places to share our talent, we have a nice fan base that travels.


Etiera

Euphonic Brew

rock - funk - pop


F

Fancy Me Dead

pop - metal - rock


Four Barrel Ghost

cowpunk - psychobilly


Fourth River

jam - classic rock - funk


Full Circle

classic rock - blues

 

We are a five piece band featuring two guitarists, bass, drums and everyone in the band sings. We are a energetic, fun band, focused on having fun with our crowd. We are currently working 3 to 4 gigs a month and do everything from local bars to clubs, private parties, festivals and weddings


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Good Brother Earl

pop - rock


Gypsy Piano Blues

rockabilly - blues - chicago blues


J

Jazzam

jazz - funk


Joe Grushecky

rock

 


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Knot Feeder

indie - experimental


Kristan Preble

country - acoustic - contemporary ch

 

Currently Seeking gigs in the greater Pittsburgh Area, as well as Ohio/WV (no more than 1.5-2 hrs from Pgh) I am able to play an acoustic show with me and one or two guitar players, or a full band show. My usual set list consists of 15-20 of my originals, and fills in with current country hits. I am flexible to whatever your venue needs however. For booking information please contact Amy Schneider @ 412-759-3344 or kristanpreblemusic@live.com


L

Life In Bed

indie - rock


Local Honey

country - indie


Lucid Music

hip hop


M

Mother Earths Good Time Band

jam - funk - rock


Motorpsychos

rock - metal


Myztery n Sneek

O

Omega Love

soul


P

Paddle

rock - grunge - alternative

 

We have over 30 original songs, we play a few covers, from the white stripes to black sabbath, Korn to bob dylan. We put on one of a kind shows, stilts, masks, lights etc... We formed in the summer of 2006. We have recorded 5 demo songs which are up on the myspace site. We are inerested in playing shows. Band members include: Dirty-guitar/vocals; Burnt-bass; Nugz-drums. Contact info- Mike Johnson 448 Vine St. Greensburg PA 15601 724 493 0784


Phil Santos Band

acoustic - rock - indie


Plastered Bastards

punk - crust


Post Method

rock - indie - punk

 

Independent rock with blues and punk leanings. Formed 2006.


Poverty Machine

garage - alternative - rock

 

Contact: info@povertymachine.com


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Rattlesnake

classic rock - blues - rock

 

3 piece, very experienced players: Dennis James from Australia on guitar, Jonathon Smith on bass/vocal and Dennis Kostley on drums/vocal. Resident band at American Legions Club, Monroeville.


Ryan Skyy

R&B - pop - hip hop

 

Ryan Skyy is poised to emerge inthe forefront of today's musical scene with what he hopes will be amodern pop renaissance of a piano-based singer/songwriter legacy established by Elton John and Billy Joel. With vocals similar to Gavin Degraw and Justin Timberlake, and a writing style reminiscent ofAlicia Keys, Ryan's catchy, socially conscious, and emotionally driven music is bound to push the envelope on a new era of pop music.


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Saint Esprit

experimental - alternative - indie

 

Joseph St.Esprit (saint-espree) is a 27 year old singer/songwriter from Pittsburgh, PA. Influenced by Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, Pink FLoyd, Led Zeppelin, Joseph combinds elements of rock, jazz and classical in his songwriting. Joseph St.Esprit's Debut Full CD 'White Flag of War' will be released and available for purchase March 29th after 10pm. Joseph's experiemental yet cohesively 'user-friendly' Cd features an expansive sound and wide range of influences set apart from the Pop and Rock styles that are currently popular, laying the groundwork for an alternative yet accessable style. The album includes artwork by Joseph St.Esprit and music emphasizing themes such as family, friends, war, death, love and hope. Recorded at 701 Studios in Pittsburgh, Pa 'White Flag of War' showcases vocal harmonies and time signatures that take you on a musical and personal journey.


Shade


Shawn and Hobby

country


Sirens and Songbirds

post punk - indie - other


Sonji

rock


soundservent

alternative


Southern By Choice

country

 

Southern by Choice (SBC) is one of Pittsburgh's hottest new country bands with a sound all their own. Some call it edgy, some call it new, but everyone agrees that they are a full-blown country party! This high energy band gets you rockin' through the night. Band members include Jim McCue - Lead vocals, backing vocals, harmonica, Heath Cleek - Bass, vocals, backing vocals, Jeff Griest - Drums/percussion, vocals, backing vocals, Fred Griest - Electric and Acoustic guitar, vocals, backing vocals, Jon Replogle - Keyboard, vocals, backing vocals, and their newest member Eric Flint Electric Guitar.


Steeltown

southern - rock - country

 

Steeltown is a high-energy rockin’ country band from Pittsburgh, Pa. They perform Top 40 country hits, southern rock classics and original songs for a wild night of partying and dancing. Six seasoned musicians fronted by Nashville Star’s Matt Kessler.


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The 9th Ward

rock - psychedelic - jam

 

A collective of musicians and multi-media artists, The 9th Ward writes records and performs blues-rock based songs that draw inspiration from the people, places and events of their immediate surroundings—Lawrenceville’s 9th Ward neighborhood. The band’s sound has been described as “Bob Dylan's "Subterranean Homesick Blues" manhandled by Cream, Blue Cheer or Led Zeppelin when they were still young and hungry.


The Aviation Blondes

rock


The Blues Orphans

new orleans jaz - honky tonk - swing

 

Six piece original outfit performs music styles that range from New Orleans Jazz, Honky Tonk, Swing, Blues, Country to Hip-Hop.


The Boogie Hustlers

soul - funk - R&B


The Brews

The Cosmosonics

rock - glam - pop

 

Stomp'n'Roll with snarl & soul...reminiscent of the Stones, Buckcherry, Cheap Trick, Velvet Revolver, New York Dolls, Wildhearts. Released "Junk Rock...For Lovers!" in 2007. Raunchy guitars & hooks galore is 'The CosmoSonics' sound ! Please contact the band about anything & everything at info@thecosmosonics.com


The Dream Intended

pop punk - rock - indie


The hEARd

rock

 

Four piece cover outfit performing Sixties through Today's House Party Rock n' Roll


The Incline

reggae - folk - hip hop


The Last Hope

punk - rock


The Pawnbrokers

blues


The Science Fiction Idols

glam - rock


The Short Dark Strangers

rock - punk


Tom Breiding

americana - rock - folk


U

Under City Lights

indie - alternative - rock

 

some great people looking to make great music in a great world =D


V

Versa

rock - indie


W

Walk Of Shame

rock - alternative - acoustic

 

Band is 21-30, doing mostly rock covers from the 90's, modern, etc. Band is looking to play clubs, parties, fraternities, pretty much anywhere that would appreciate some great singalong rock. Everything from the Gin Blossoms to Nirvana.


Wino Riot

Y

Your Everyday Funeral

horror punk - punk


UPCOMING SHOWS:

House of Assassins with Cougar Magnum (NC) at Howlers Coyote Cafe

Murder Junkies, Plastard Bastards, Down The Hatch at 31st Street Pub

Cornmeal at Club Cafe

Opeth w/ Between the Buried and Me at Mr Smalls

99X, Straight From Bolivia, Catgut Tonic at 31st Street Pub

The Dimwits, Drago, Face Down Presley at The Smiling Mose

Rockabilly Riot on Liberty Avenue at Howlers Coyote Cafe

The Gibson Brothers at Thunderbird Cafe

The Blues Orphans at Penn Brewery

Burden Of Proof, Casino Bulldogs, Cellfish at Belvederes

Jim White at Club Cafe

Flyleaf w/ kairos, Vaeda at Mr Smalls

The Meat Men, Silver Tongued Devil, BGA at 31st Street Pub

Round Black Ghosts CD Release Party with Tangerine, The Central Plains and DJ Jason at Club Cafe

Southern By Choice at RPMs

The Traditionals, Bad Ash, Beantown Boozehounds and Down The Hatch at Howlers Coyote Cafe

The Cause at Thunderbird Cafe

The Cosmosonics, The Legendary Hucklebucks at 31st Street Pub

PGHPOP Festival feat British Sea Power, The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis at Mr Smalls

Peter Case at Thunderbird Cafe

North Mississippi Allstars w/ The Lee Boys at Mr Smalls

Carney, The Brakes at Club Cafe

The Ballroom Folk Series: Gillen & Turk w/ Bill Toms and Tom Breiding at Cefalos Nightclub

The Contenders at Thunderbird Cafe

Forbidden 5, The Hormones and Boss Martians (Seattle) at The Rock Room

Pete and J, Kirsten Price at Club Cafe

Steel Drunk, Celebrity Autopsy, Down The Hatch at The Rock Room

Nothing Unexpected, Jaded Holly, Fancy Me Dead, For The Record, My Cardboard Spaceship Adventure at Mr Smalls

Justin Townes Earle at Club Cafe

2 Percent and Second Favorite at Peters Pub

The White Barrons, The Cheats, Born Ready at 31st Street Pub

Southern By Choice w/ Cathy Stewart at The Royal Place

Reverend Raven and the Chani Smoking Alter Boys at Thunderbird Cafe

Grand Buffet at 31st Street Pub

Slim Forsythe and the Parklane Drifters w/ Devilish Merry, The Beagle Brothers, Joybox, The Crow Flies, and The 9th Ward at Thinderbird Cafe

The Lost Sea, DIving For Orchids, Emily Rodgers Band, Husbands and Wives at Club Cafe

Sunday Night Hayride feat Jeff & Benares at Howlers Coyote Cafe

Identity X and Blameshift with Highland Pines, Liquafly and Casanove Sparks at Mr Smalls

Open Stage w/ Craig King and CBG Connection at Thunderbird Cafe

GWAR w/ Gil Manteras Party Dream, Mensrea at Mr Smalls

Vince Herman & Great American Taxi at Club Cafe

Last Funeral Song, The Dreadful Yawns (Cleveland), The Speeds at The Rock Room

Bluegrass In The City - Mon River Ramblers with Special Ed and The Shortbus at Howlers Coyote Cafe

Amoeba Records Prensents kate Walsh, Quincy Coleman, and Brandi Shearer at Club Cafe

The Henhouse Prowlers with Shawn and Hobby at Thunderbird Cafe

91.3 WYEP Presents Bell X1 at Club Cafe

The Pawnbrokers at Thunderbird Cafe

Catgut Tonic at 31st Street Pub

Langhorne Slim w/ The Builders and The Butchers at Club Cafe

Coheed and Cambria w/ Baroness at Gravity Nightclub

George Jones at Pepsi Roadhouse

The Test Patterns, Electricutioners, Burndowns, Kim Phuk at 31st Street Pub

Steeltown at The Royal Place

In The Wake of Giants, Shuffle and Draw, The Cinnamon Peelers, Chrissy Sandman, Rob Shogary at Mr Smalls

CK9 and the Old E Allstars at Thunderbird Cafe

Graznya Auguscik and Eastern Blok at Club Cafe

Slim Cessna's Auto Club w/ Endless Mike & THe Beagle Club at Club Cafe

American Armada, Northern Agression, Dirty Money, GDP at Franks Basement

Red Souled Prophets, Animal Street, Hail and Farewell at 31st Street Pub

Scott Blasey at Club Cafe

The Cosmosonics, Chip Dimonick and Catgut Tonic at Hard Rock Cafe

Chapstick at 31st Street Pub

Jonathan Coulton w/ Paul and Storm at Club Cafe

Post Method, Happy Ending and The Deceptions at Moondogs

The Blues Orphans at Penn Brewery

The Cheats, The Hi-Gears, The Atomic Drops at 31st Street Pub

Public Serpents at 31st Street Pub

The Refugees feat Cindy BUllens, Deborah Holand, Wendy Waldman at Club Cafe

Christian Drath, Dark Martyr at 31st Street Pub

91.3 WYEP Present Jaymay and Fink at Club Cafe

Shiver, Steel Drunk, Dingus (Minneapolis) at The Rock Room

Donita Sparks and The Stellar Moments at 31st Street Pub

Sunday Night Hayride feat. Clear Creek String Band at Howlers Coyote Cafe

The Long Knives with Doug Blevins and James Vee at Club Cafe at Club Cafe

Cas Haley at Club Cafe

Dead Bird, Serious Grind, Dutch Buchanan at 31st Street Pub

The Blues Orphans at The Grove Irish Pub

The Cosmosonics, with Streetdevils and The Hi-Speeds at The Smiling Mose

The Whiskey Daredevils, The Marauders at 31st Street Pub

Bowhunter, Frantic Heart f It, Ryans Hope (Chicago) at The Rock Room

Bacchus and 1 TBA at South Minster Coffee House

Face Down Presley, The Atomic Drops, Born Ready at The Rock Room

Country Comedy Cares For Kids at The Royal Place

Silver Apples, Loto Ball Show, Centipede'est, Daniel Francis Doyle at 31st Street Pub

Steeltown at The Royal Place

The Ballroom Folk Series: Joe Jencks at Cefalos Nightclub

99X, Atomic Drops, The Cosmosonics, Four Barrel Ghost at The Smiling Mose

The Cosmosonics w/ 99x and Atomic Drops at The Smiling Moose

Don Dixon and The Jumprabbits with Davy Rocket at Club Cafe

99x, The Atomic Drops at The Smiling Moose

Kill The Fall (Cleveland), Ukiah, Lung Rip at The Rock Room

Sloppy Seconds, The Main Events, The Cheats at 31st Street Pub

Steeltown at Saint Thomas á Becket

Memphis Mike, Hellbound Honkies, Cocktail Shakers, Haywire Deluxe at 31st Street Pub

Thrak, Wrathcobra, Satan's Sidekick, Insurrect (from Cleveland) at The Rock Room

The Blues Orphans at Penn Brewery

Reverend Daisher Rocket Art Opening with Channel Scorpion News and 9th Ward at The Rock Room

The Cosmosonics w/ The Saviours (Washington, D.C.) at 31st Street Pub

The Blues Orphans at Penn Brewery

The Blues Orphans at Penn Brewery

The Blues Orphans at Penn Brewery