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A photographer in the Pittsburgh Music Scene for First Angel Media and The X, Amanda can often be found at shows, supporting local music and trying to help where she can with a passion for what she does.

Dopapod at the Vinoski Winery

Dopapod made a stop on their “Wake Up! We’re Playing Shows Again…Tour” June 6th at the Vinoski Winery in Belle Vernon, PA, one of the coolest venues because, seriously, how often do you get to play at a castle??? Our photographer Amanda Baker was on scene to capture it all.  

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Gigaroo – A Rock for Life Concert Series Event

The Rock for Life Concert Series July show – Gigaroo 2020 – was another resounding success, even in the face of shut downs stopping most shows. #Jayceestrong was the word of the day and we’re happy to see this proud tradition of helping children with life threatening disease continue! Photos by Amanda Baker  

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The Hu at Mr Smalls, Pittsburgh PA

“Who’s The Hu?” You may ask yourself. Well my metal loving lovelies, you are in for quite the treat. These top notch gents hailing from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia may be new to the scene since their formation in 2016, but the rate at which they have gained international stardom is simply astounding. Their name stems from…

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Blue Clutch Album Release

Blue Clutch released their new album Silent Oblivion!! An awesome eclectic evening of alternative, metal, and funk occurred last weekend at the Funhouse for Blue Clutch’s Silent Oblivion Album Release. The riff heavy Pittsburgh based headliners were joined by friends We Were Telepathic and The Night’s Watch, and it was an amazingly unique evening of…

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Excusapalooza V

What happens when bands take over Excuses for a full day and night for music? EVERYONE HAS FUN!!! Check out some of the highlights from Excusapalooza V!! Photography by Amanda Baker

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Grindcore and Death metal at Get Hip!!

Last Saturday night was a mosh of grindcore and death metal when Get Hip Records hosted Vomit Forth on their way back from Chicago Domination Fest. They were joined by Leprosy, E.F.6., and Feast on the Fallen that made for one bloody fantastic evening! Photography by Amanda Baker Vomit Forth Leprosy Feast on the Fallen…

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Breaking Benjamin with Chevelle and Three Days Grace

Breaking Benjamin took Keybank Pavilion by storm this past Friday night with Chevelle, Three Days Grace, along with special guests Dorothy and Diamante! The crowd for this one was epic, topped only by the bands compassion for them.   Photography by: Amanda Baker     Diamante         Dorothy        …

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Third Eye Blind and Jimmy Eat World: Summer Gods Tour 2019

It was a true nostalgic 90’s throwback when Jimmy Eat World and Third Eye Blind took the stage with special guests Ra Ra Riot this past weekend! Their SOLD OUT Summer Gods Tour stop in Pittsburgh at Stage AE Outdoors proved that they can still bring the heat (literally), and pack the house!    …

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Pittsburgh Hard and Heavy 2019

This year’s Pittsburgh Hard and Heavy at SUB Alpine was pure, joyous, hard hitting insanity. Featuring local bands Oceans to Ash, Shrouded In Neglect, and Conflict Cycle, as well as North Carolina based Outliar. The beast was brought, faces were melted. As always, band and venue links are in the comments!   Photography by: Amanda Baker    …

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Slightly Stoopid at Highmark Stadium

Despite the storm, last night’s Slightly Stoopid show with special guests Matisyahu, Tribal Seeds, and HIRIE was one for the books!     HIRIE         Tribal Seeds         Matisyahu         Slightly Stoopid    

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