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Journey said farewell to Pittsburgh with massive sound and open arms For a band that has spent more than fifty years filling arenas with sound and memory, Journey's arrival at PPG Paints Arena felt like a massive milestone. The legendary rock band rolled into Pittsburgh for the second stop of their Final Frontier tour, a farewell run designed as both a celebration and a thank you to the fans who have filled arenas for decades.

For a band that has spent more than fifty years filling arenas with sound and memory, Journey’s arrival at PPG Paints Arena felt like a massive milestone. The legendary rock band rolled into Pittsburgh for the second stop of their Final Frontier tour, a farewell run designed as both a celebration...

STS9 made Human Dreams take shape at the Roxian Time seemed to bend the moment STS9 stepped onto the stage at the Roxian, turning an ordinary night into something fluid and otherworldly. The instrumental collective has spent years carving out a space where electronic textures, live drums, and layered keys blend into immersive journeys rather than simple songs. Touring behind last year's album Human Dream, the band arrived in Pittsburgh ready to stretch that vision across two full sets with no opener and no filler.

Time seemed to bend the moment STS9 stepped onto the stage at the Roxian, turning an ordinary night into something fluid and otherworldly. The instrumental collective has spent years carving out a space where electronic textures, live drums, and layered keys blend into immersive journeys ...

Neon dreams and after dark schemes at Sangawa A cold and snowy weekend in the Burgh flickered to life the way an old anime tape used to warm up in a VCR, and Sangawa Project immediately felt like stepping into a glowing retro dream. This year's theme leaned hard into eighties and nineties nostalgia, wrapping the entire event in bright colours, synth vibes, and playful throwback energy. The 18+ Japanese culture convention took over three floors of the Doubletree hotel in downtown Pittsburgh, creating a layout that was easy to explore without ever feeling cramped.

A cold and snowy weekend in the Burgh flickered to life the way an old anime tape used to warm up in a VCR, and Sangawa Project immediately felt like stepping into a glowing retro dream. This year's theme leaned hard into eighties and nineties nostalgia, wrapping the entire event in ...

Descendents and Frank Turner turned the Roxian into a punk time machine A roar that felt transported straight from another decade rolled through the Roxian as co-headliners Descendents and Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls prepared to share a stage built for sweat, melody, and loud singalongs. Both acts carry long histories rooted in punk spirit, though they arrived there from different roads. Descendents helped shape melodic hardcore in the late seventies with fast songs and everyday honesty, while Frank Turner built a career on restless touring and heart-on-sleeve storytelling that bridges folk and punk.

A roar that felt transported straight from another decade rolled through the Roxian as co-headliners Descendents and Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls prepared to share a stage built for sweat, melody, and loud singalongs. Both acts carry long histories rooted in punk spirit, though they arrived ...

Badflower brought blooming chaos to the Roxian A restless buzz ripped through the Roxian signaling that Badflower was about to turn a normal Sunday night into something loud, emotional, and impossible to ignore. Badflower has been carving out a space in modern rock through brutally honest lyrics, sharp hooks, and a live show that thrives on unpredictability and have amassed an incredibly dedicated fanbase. Badflower was last in Pittsburgh opening for…

A restless buzz ripped through the Roxian signaling that Badflower was about to turn a normal Sunday night into something loud, emotional, and impossible to ignore. Badflower has been carving out a space in modern rock through brutally honest lyrics, sharp hooks, and a live show that thrives on ...

Dropkick Murphys brought a night For The People to a sold-out Stage AE A wall of noise crashed through Stage AE as the sold-out crowd geared up to let Dropkick Murphys turn the North Shore into pure chaos just two days before Valentine's Day, trading roses for raised fists. The Boston punk veterans have spent decades blending street punk grit with Celtic spirit, building a catalog meant for crowded rooms and shouted choruses. This stop on their For The People…In The Pit St.

A wall of noise crashed through Stage AE as the sold-out crowd geared up to let Dropkick Murphys turn the North Shore into pure chaos just two days before Valentine's Day, trading roses for raised fists. The Boston punk veterans have spent decades blending street punk grit with Celtic spirit, ...

Take the midnight train one last time to see Journey’s return to Pittsburgh on their farewell tour A lot of bands at the end of their journey fade away quietly into the night, but Journey has never done anything without heart, volume, and purpose. After more than fifty years of shaping rock radio and filling arenas with songs that feel stitched into everyday life, the legendary group is preparing to say goodbye with their Final Frontier Tour, as a way to thank the fans who have been along for the journey for all these years.

Catch Journey at PPG Paints Arena as they bring their farewell tour to Pittsburgh on March 2nd. Tickets available now!

2026 at Stage AE kicked off with Dexter and The Moonrocks Something about the first show of the year always carries extra excitement, and Stage AE felt wide awake as Dexter and The Moonrocks rolled into the Burgh on their Welcome to the Donkey Flats tour. The band has spent the last few years building a devoted following through raw emotion, fuzzy guitar tones, and songs that feel pulled straight from late night thoughts.

Something about the first show of the year always carries extra excitement, and Stage AE felt wide awake as Dexter and The Moonrocks rolled into the Burgh on their Welcome to the Donkey Flats tour. The band has spent the last few years building a ...

Highly Suspect celebrated 10 years of Mister Asylum with Pittsburgh Noise met nostalgia the moment the lights dimmed at Stage AE for a night built around memory, grit, and pure rock energy. Highly Suspect returned to Pittsburgh as part of their The Mister Anniversary tour, celebrating ten years of Mister Asylum, the album that first pushed them into the spotlight. Over the past decade, the band has built a reputation on raw emotion, heavy riffs, and songs that feel both reckless and deeply personal.

Noise met nostalgia the moment the lights dimmed at Stage AE for a night built around memory, grit, and pure rock energy. Highly Suspect returned to Pittsburgh as part of their The Mister Anniversary tour, celebrating ten years of Mister Asylum, the ...

Saturday night country jams with Kip Moore at the Roxian There's nothing better than a Saturday night in the Burgh with some good jams to warm the soul. A comforting country glow settled over the Roxian as Kip Moore stepped into another night of his Solitary Tracks tour, a run built around his recently released album that carries the same name. Kip has spent years shaping his place in modern country music through honest writing, gritty vocals, and a restless spirit that never quite sits still.

There's nothing better than a Saturday night in the Burgh with some good jams to warm the soul. A comforting country glow settled over the Roxian as Kip Moore stepped into another night of his Solitary Tracks tour, a run built around his recently ...

PVRIS covered Pittsburgh in fresh snow and White Noise With fresh snow bringing cozy vibes to the Burgh, a soft excitement settled over the Roxian as PVRIS stepped into the first night of the second leg of their White Noise ten year anniversary tour, marking the start of a new chapter for an album that shaped a decade of dark edged indie pop. The band carries a reputation for blending shadowy atmosphere with sharp emotion, and fans gathered ready to relive the songs that first drew them in.

With fresh snow bringing cozy vibes to the Burgh, a soft excitement settled over the Roxian as PVRIS stepped into the first night of the second leg of their White Noise ten year anniversary tour, marking the start of a new chapter for an album that ...

Story of the Year and Senses Fail screamed with Pittsburgh all night long A restless spark hung in the air as Senses Fail and Story of the Year returned to the road after a short Thanksgiving break, ready to bring their Scream Team tour to Pittsburgh with renewed fire. Both bands carry long histories in the emo and post hardcore world, and their names still inspire loud cheers from fans who grew up shouting every word.

A restless spark hung in the air as Senses Fail and Story of the Year returned to the road after a short Thanksgiving break, ready to bring their Scream Team tour to Pittsburgh with renewed fire. Both bands carry long histories in the emo and ...

Sevendust brought their Southside Double-Wide acoustic show to Pittsburgh A quiet tension hung in the air at Stage AE as Sevendust prepared to bring their Southside Double Wide tour to the fully seated crowd, creating a very different setting for a band known for lifting roofs with their heavy sound. The acoustic theme gave the night a warm glow, and fans settled into their seats with an eager focus reserved for bands that have earned deep loyalty across decades.

A quiet tension hung in the air at Stage AE as Sevendust prepared to bring their Southside Double Wide tour to the fully seated crowd, creating a very different setting for a band known for lifting roofs with their heavy sound. The acoustic theme gave ...

Avatar’s dark and twisted circus returned to Pittsburgh with new jams The circus was back in the Burgh with a sense of strange magic that floated into Stage AE as Avatar returned with a theatrical fury that felt both familiar and newly sharpened. The Swedish metal band has always mixed bold showmanship with a heavy sound, yet their stop on the In The Airwaves tour felt like a full step deeper into their eccentric world.

The circus was back in the Burgh with a sense of strange magic that floated into Stage AE as Avatar returned with a theatrical fury that felt both familiar and newly sharpened. The Swedish metal band has always mixed bold showmanship with a heavy ...

Everyone’s Talking about All Time Low’s riotous Pittsburgh show There was a kind of shared excitement at UPMC Events Center on the seemingly normal Wednesday that signaled All Time Low had returned to remind everyone why they've remained pop punk favourites for two decades. The Baltimore group has traveled the world many times, yet this North America leg of their latest tour felt especially charged as it came on the heels of their vibrant new album…

There was a kind of shared excitement at UPMC Events Center on the seemingly normal Wednesday that signaled All Time Low had returned to remind everyone why they've remained pop punk favourites for two decades. The Baltimore group has traveled the ...

Yung Gravy took Pittsburgh on a voluptuous voyage With a swagger that could be felt before he even stepped on stage, Yung Gravy rolled into Pittsburgh for a night that felt like a full blown party as part of his Voluptuous Voyage. His rise from internet sensation to chart climbing rapper has been fueled by a mix of comedy, charm, and beats that slide in smooth and confident. Fans piled into Stage AE early, buzzing with pulsing anticipation, ready to dance, shout, and laugh along with the man who built a loyal following out of pure good vibes.

With a swagger that could be felt before he even stepped on stage, Yung Gravy rolled into Pittsburgh for a night that felt like a full blown party as part of his Voluptuous Voyage. His rise from internet sensation to chart climbing rapper has been ...

Mammoth rocked the Roxian all night long It was an exciting Saturday night in the Burgh as Mammoth took over the Roxian with their The End tour. The show carried the electric promise of a band with a proud legacy and a firm grip on its future. Wolfgang Van Halen led the charge with a steady presence that honored his family name while proving he is carving his own path.

It was an exciting Saturday night in the Burgh as Mammoth took over the Roxian with their The End tour. The show carried the electric promise of a band with a proud legacy and a firm grip on its future. Wolfgang Van Halen led the charge with a steady ...

The Wombats turned The Roxian into a groove-filled dance hall Like a wave that rolls in without warning and suddenly brightens the whole shoreline, The Wombats swept into The Roxian on their tour for Oh! The Ocean. Formed in Liverpool and known for their sharp wit and dance ready indie rock, The Wombats arrived in the Burgh with a sense of confidence that comes only from years of touring and a loyal fanbase that never seems to fade.

Like a wave that rolls in without warning and suddenly brightens the whole shoreline, The Wombats swept into The Roxian on their tour for Oh! The Ocean. Formed in Liverpool and known for their sharp wit and dance ready indie rock, The Wombats ...

Taylor Acorn filled Thurnderbird with pop punk jams Fresh off the release of her new album Poster Child, Taylor Acorn took over Thunderbird Music Hall with a confidence that fit the intimate space perfectly. The room had been buzzing as soon as doors opened, partly because this stop on her tour marked one of the first chances for Pittsburgh fans to hear songs from Poster Child in a live setting.

Fresh off the release of her new album Poster Child, Taylor Acorn took over Thunderbird Music Hall with a confidence that fit the intimate space perfectly. The room had been buzzing as soon as doors opened, partly because this stop on her tour marked ...

Hard rock giants Daughtry and Seether took over UPMC Events Center Two of hard rock's modern giants, Daughtry and Seether, have teamed up for one of the biggest co-headlining tours of the year and took over UPMC Events Center for a night of catharsis in the form of heavy music. The venue was packed nearly to capacity, with fans of every age crowding in for what felt like a celebration of grit, melody, and heart.

Two of hard rock's modern giants, Daughtry and Seether, have teamed up for one of the biggest co-headlining tours of the year and took over UPMC Events Center for a night of catharsis in the form of heavy music. The venue was packed nearly to capacity...

The Band CAMINO lit up Stage AE with sparkling pop rock jams Some concerts make you dance and groove, some concerts make you feel something deep in your chest. The Band CAMINO's return to Pittsburgh did both, filling Stage AE with a mix of emotion, nostalgia, and pure energy that rolled over the crowd like a wave. Touring in support of their new album NeverAlways, the group has taken their shimmering brand of alt pop rock to another level.

Some concerts make you dance and groove, some concerts make you feel something deep in your chest. The Band CAMINO's return to Pittsburgh did both, filling Stage AE with a mix of emotion, nostalgia, and pure energy that rolled over the crowd like ...

Cameron Whitcomb zombified Pittsburgh with a sold-out Halloween show This Halloween was one for the record books as country zombies invaded the Burgh! Cameron Whitcomb took over the Roxian on Halloween night as part of his I have Got Options tour celebrating his debut album The Hard Way. Fans packed the sold-out venue in full costume, already buzzing from spooky anticipation long before the first chord rang out.

This Halloween was one for the record books as country zombies invaded the Burgh! Cameron Whitcomb took over the Roxian on Halloween night as part of his I have Got Options tour celebrating his debut album The Hard Way. Fans packed the sold-out venue ...

Saint Motel celebrated Devil’s Night at the Roxian with sparkling symphonic swagger Sometimes a band steps onstage and the room feels like it is about to float right off the ground, and that's exactly the energy Saint Motel brought to the Roxian on Devil's Night. The indie pop visionaries, known for blending cinematic wonder with clever melodies, arrived in Pittsburgh as part of their Symphony in the Sky tour, celebrating the release of their fresh album of the same name.

Sometimes a band steps onstage and the room feels like it is about to float right off the ground, and that's exactly the energy Saint Motel brought to the Roxian on Devil's Night. The indie pop visionaries, known for blending cinematic wonder with ...

A good ol’ hometown throwdown with Lakeview at the Roxian There's something truly magical about a hometown show, and Lakeview made sure everyone felt it the second they pulled up to the Roxian. The entire night was a full-blown Pittsburgh party! This stop marked one of the biggest nights on the Blue Collar Country Tour, a fitting homecoming for a duo that has proudly worn their yinzer roots on their sleeves since the very beginning.

There's something truly magical about a hometown show, and Lakeview made sure everyone felt it the second they pulled up to the Roxian. The entire night was a full-blown Pittsburgh party! This stop marked one of the biggest nights on the Blue Collar ...

Sold-out Saturday night cosmic adventures at Mr. Smalls with The Sword Saturday night began like a call from the cosmos as the crowd at Mr. Smalls roared to life, thrilled at the chance to see The Sword back in action after their 2022 disbandment. Reunited and sharper than ever, the Texas heavy rock veterans returned to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of Warp Riders, an album that remains one of the defining works in stoner and doom metal.

Saturday night began like a call from the cosmos as the crowd at Mr. Smalls roared to life, thrilled at the chance to see The Sword back in action after their 2022 disbandment. Reunited and sharper than ever, the Texas heavy rock veterans returned to ...

Counterparts ignited the Roxian in a night of pure metalcore catharsis There was a buzzing electricity in the air before Counterparts even took the stage, the kind that only builds when a crowd knows they're about to be torn apart in the best way possible. The Roxian was packed with fans pressed shoulder to shoulder, ready for one of the heaviest lineups the venue had seen in months. Counterparts have long been known for walking the tightrope between melodic despair and absolute fury, and this night was no exception.

There was a buzzing electricity in the air before Counterparts even took the stage, the kind that only builds when a crowd knows they're about to be torn apart in the best way possible. The Roxian was packed with fans pressed shoulder to shoulder, ...

A sold-out folk punk party at Stage AE with Violent Femmes The Violent Femmes sure know how to make an entrance! The night didn't start with flashy lights or an intro track. Instead, it began with the unmistakable sound of a marching melody as the Violent Femmes emerged from the elevator and made their way through the crowd, playing "Olinguito" like a street parade gone wild. Fans parted and cheered as the band wove through the packed floor of Stage AE, instruments in hand, grinning like a group of old friends crashing their own party.

The Violent Femmes sure know how to make an entrance! The night didn't start with flashy lights or an intro track. Instead, it began with the unmistakable sound of a marching melody as the Violent Femmes emerged from the elevator and made their way ...

G Flip took Pittsburgh on a dream ride filled with music and love There's something about a G Flip show that just feels like coming home. Maybe it's the way their music hits straight to the heart, or maybe it's how they make every person in the room feel seen the second they step on stage. Whatever it is, their stop at Stage AE on the Dream Ride world tour felt like a celebration of love, identity, and pure joy.

There's something about a G Flip show that just feels like coming home. Maybe it's the way their music hits straight to the heart, or maybe it's how they make every person in the room feel seen the second they step on stage. Whatever it is, their stop ...

Peach Pit wrapped their Fall Quest tour with a dreamy, sold-out Pittsburgh goodbye The Roxian was buzzing with the kind of excitement that builds when everyone knows they are about to witness something special. Peach Pit had arrived in Pittsburgh to close out their Fall Quest tour, and the sold-out crowd made sure the night felt like a celebration. The Vancouver indie pop group, known for their breezy guitar tones and bittersweet lyrics, have always had a way of turning melancholy into something strangely joyful.

The Roxian was buzzing with the kind of excitement that builds when everyone knows they are about to witness something special. Peach Pit had arrived in Pittsburgh to close out their Fall Quest tour, and the sold-out crowd made sure the night felt ...

T-Pain took Pittsburgh on a nostalgia trip celebrating 20 years of music memories There's something special about watching an artist you've grown up with still owning the stage two decades later. T-Pain was back in Pittsburgh, celebrating twenty years of hits, heartbreaks, and absolute anthems that defined an era. It felt more like a reunion than a concert, the kind where everyone in the crowd already knows every word by heart. Two decades in, and the man who made Auto-Tune an art form hasn't lost a step.

There's something special about watching an artist you've grown up with still owning the stage two decades later. T-Pain was back in Pittsburgh, celebrating twenty years of hits, heartbreaks, and absolute anthems that defined an era. It felt more like ...