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On October 21, I had the chance to visit the Hard Rock Cafe for my first ever Sleepwalker Ball. The show featured NeverWake with special guests Victoria Fire and Theriaca. Sleepwalker Ball is an annual charity event benefiting UPMC Children’s Hospital. This year’s fundraiser was themed as a Halloween masquerade party. There was a costume…
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Saturday found me making a trek to another new venue for me. The American Legion in Manor, PA for the Infected Halloween 2022 – Spider Day event. I wasn’t sure what to expect. When I arrived I was happy to find a light rigging and a stage! Definitely a place for bands to look into…
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On July 16th, I attended Leechburg’s Pink Day‘s annual event, Notes for Hope Music and Food Truck Festival at the Hyde Park Heritage Pavilion. The event featured: Jerry B and the Bone Tones, Miss Freddye Stover and her Blues Band, Lenny Collini 4PaK, Marshall & the Deputies, Steel Mill Rising, Bill Toms & Hard Rain,…
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Shattered, a band that has played many Rock for Life Concert Series shows over the years, asked us to take photos of them at this year’s Gigaroo! What this did for me was put me in my favorite venue to shoot with one of my all time favorite bands that I’ve seen on that stage….
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J Roger Davis‘ new band, BLK Forest Ham, invited me out to their first gig together. This brought me to another new to me venue, Paradise Park in Cowansville, PA. BLK Forest Ham were playing at the Fostering Music Summer Shindig a stop on the Rock Done Right Tour by 97.7FM. The venue itself is…
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I was put on assignment today by our leader, Jana. I believe it went like this, “Since you’re already going to be there, do you think you could take a few shots of Amanda fronting Silence Follows?” Assignment accepted.
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I made a return trip to Squirrel Hill Sports Bar for another round of bands and photos. A mere 3 months ago, I had this to say about the venue, “There are a few more things needed to complete the transformation, but all-in-all the new stage at the Squirrel Hill Sports Bar will be a…
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A night of music, lights and a hell of a good time! Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats stopped at the Roxian Theater in Pittsburgh, PA, along with King Buffalo! A night to remember and our own Amanda Baker was on the scene to grab these amazing shots! Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats King…
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I made my first trip to Brandy’s Basement to check out Sahayra and Brad Abbott. Between both acts it was a nice mix of 70’s, 80’s, & 90’s covers. Both acts also mixed in their originals. I found myself singing along and clicking away on the shutter button. Brandy’s offers great sound, lights, and atmosphere…
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I made my way to yet another new venue for my travels tonight. I was invited out by Crash Army to take some more photos at Black Forge II. The venue is definitely one that I’d like to visit again with my camera. I loved the staging and lighting rig, the sound was tight, and…
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The newly finished Squirrel Hill Sports Bar‘s Stage debuts with a lineup of The Molecule Party, Neostem, and Parable – A Celebration of Tool. I do not know the whole story, but I’m going to do my best. I believe that the storefront next to the bar became available and used to be a theater….
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Whitney Peyton made her return to The Vortex in Akron, Ohio this past Friday. For guests coming to see her, artists preparing to perform, and workers preparing for the busy evening it was going to be quite a memorable event. Artists on the bill for the night were Mettal Maffia, HB the Grizzly, Bella J,…
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On Saturday, I ventured out to another new to me venue. This time it was the Halftime Lounge where I would be taking photos of heavy metal/hard rock band, False Positive, for their CD Release party featuring special guests, Neostem, and Crash Army. Taste of the Truth by False Positive
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Another photoshoot, another new to me venue. This time, I was checking Facebook after work when I saw a request to cover a show the same night because a photographer had to drop off at the last minute. I saw that the show was happening at Steamworks Creative, a venue that I had on my…
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This past Friday, I found myself witnessing a new band at a venue that I never expected to be photographing at. The band is rock/grunge band, Crash Army. The venue that I didn’t expect to find myself at was Tour-Ed Mine, masquerading as The Haunted Mine. After a little bit of a rocky pre-show setup,…
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I ventured into a new to me venue again last evening. This time I entered the Radioactive Events Center, LLC in Kittanning, PA to see 4 bands that I’ve never seen before. Tomorrow, When kicked things off with this one man attack of the stage. Surprising me when he pulled out a trumpet to play…
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Saturday July 24, 2021 a variety of acts came together to perform at the Vortex in Akron, Ohio thanks to Dread Metal Promotions in collaboration with several other acts from the Erie, PA area. Our newest concert photographer, David J. Huthmaker caught every memorable moment at this event! Check out the artist pages, their music…
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This seems to be becoming a thing, where I tell you about my first visit at a venue. This time I was invited to The Crafthouse Stage and Grill to photograph 7 Fatal Guns who was performing with Trevolta & Maiden America. It was about a 1 hour and 10 minute drive, but it was…
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Jacksonville Florida’s Jack Rabbits was SOLD OUT this past Sunday night for the band 10 Years. The show was opened up by local favorites, BLEEDING IN STEREO! Go listen to them on your streaming platform of choice. They’re sure to become a favorite of yours as well. As you can see in these photos, 10…
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I hopped in my car with my camera, batteries charged, and headed to Lawrenceville for my first ever trek to The Thunderbird Café and Music Hall to witness The Vault Records presents: Royal Honey & Friends – Sweet Heat CD Release party. The night featured Domenic Fusca, The Borstal Boys, Slam Band & Sam, The…
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This past Friday I was asked to shoot my second show of the season. I love that things are opening back up and music is everywhere. So I made the trip to the Ebensburg Bikefest to cover the Fuse rock band. The Bikefest was at the fairgrounds and since I wasn’t riding a bike I…
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Today was the first show that I have been able to shoot in over a year and it felt “slamming” even in the heat to be running all around the stage, talking to musicians and standing in front of speakers trying to capture some great angles. I’m glad to see that the music scene is…
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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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Spring Sting 2021 at the Sub Alpine Stage Featured Half Wheel, Dimwit, A Common Crown, and Doug Carnahan Photography by Josh Montedoro
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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 ground was shaking in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the night on January 11th at Cattivo. Twist of Fate Productions rang in the new year with one banger of a show that surely marks one of the best line-ups the company has put together in its short but prolific existence. To be point blank, if you…
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Hi there! I wanted to take a minute and reflect my year with you. For those of you who don’t know me, I am the Rock for Life Concert Series photographer and for the past 6 years I have been to just about every event that they host in the little town of Iselin PA. …
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ThunderStruck America’s AC/DC Tribute – Neutral Loss – Tommy Magik and the Wonderfulls take over The Crafthouse with a SOLD OUT crowd. From elbows to shoulders, butts to backs, weaving your way through the crowd was a hard task to accomplish! I actually got stuck behind the stage but you’ll hear no complaints from me. …
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This past Saturday was a double dose of great music. I went to Jergels in Pittsburgh to photograph the well known Lez Zeppelin band. I had not looked at the lineup before I arrived so wasn’t aware they had an opener. I’ve checked out a lot of bands in the Pittsburgh area but had not…
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So, if your buddy said to you, “We’re gonna hold an event where we post a public set list of songs and open it up to all musicians and let them randomly jump on stage and take the place of a member of the band.” You’d probably say he’s totally nuts and wish him luck…
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Friday night was a trio of great acts at Stage AE in Pittsburgh as California band The Neighbourhood came to town. Opening up the night was the band Claud out of the Chicago area. They are led by lead singer Claud Mintz. They entertained the crowd with a pop sound with heart felt lyrics. They…
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The Halloween season is one of many traditions; candy, costumes, goth kids drinking cheap beer while trying to summon Satan in a graveyard and of course NeverWake’s SleepWalker Ball. The third annual rendition of the latter was held this Saturday at the Hard Rock Café in Station Square. The Ball featured live music, a costume…
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As the sun set over Millvale this past Saturday the Funhouse at Mr. Smalls filled with witches, ghouls, goblins, steam punks and more otherworldly beings. What was the impetus for such gathering you may ask? Why, none other than the latest collaborative effort by The Crucible Project and Twist of Fate Productions. The all ages…
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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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Saturday night was a double kick-off night. First of all, it was the first show in the newly-minted Templars venue, just off of exit 13 on 28 N. More importantly, it was the official release party of 9 Stitch Method’s Jaywalking Somnambulist album. This was probably one of the most fun shows I’ve gotten to…
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Thrival is Innovation, technology, music and more – and it happens each year in Pittsburgh! The seventh annual Thrival Music Festival happened last week, turning Schenley Plaza into a true festival with artists, vendors, installations and fitness classes. Thrival Festival is presented by PNC and supported by UPMC Enterprises, Comcast, Sheetz, Dell, the Pittsburgh Innovation…
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The air outside was arid and the overall climate broiling, making the gentrified neighborhood of Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville seem as if it were a battlefield in a hellscape of a forgotten world and therefore appropriate for the conclusion of a music festival that Robert E. Howard himself may have dreamt up had he lived in our…
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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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Summertime is always the best for concerts. Why? Because it invites opportunities to catch memorable shows such as the one I attended Sunday night. On tour right now are three of the Alternative Rock’s most talented artists… Bad Wolves, Asking Alexandria and Papa Roach. Currently the trio is on this summer’s “Who Do You Trust?”…
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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 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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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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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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The Keynote Cafe in Jeannette, PA started twelve years ago because the owner Jill Sorrels wanted to hear more music. The last Saturday in June was the venue’s final show. Jill had decided it was time to retire. The show started at noon and there was act after act continuously until after midnight. Even though…
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A night of fun, music and raising awareness about the topic of suicide and mental health. This benefit hosted by Family Behavioral Resources raised $1000 to donate to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Bands that graced the stage that night: The Long Hunt, Old Game, Carrie Collins Music Debbie Wilkinson & Guidon Bear Photography…
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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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Some great photos from last Sunday’s grind takeover of the Rock Room. Pittsburgh’s gore grinders E.F.6., Ohio grind punk band Body Farm, Star Wars grind duo Sarlacc, dad grinders to the max Chiller, and New York grind band Prepare for the Mindscan melted faces, and brought the mosh. Sarlacc …
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The show must go on! When the headline band was unable to play, the other bands on the bill decided to still tear down the house at The Hard Rock Cafe! NeverWake, Paradigm and 9 Stitch Method made it a night to remember! Photography by Reina Peli 9 Stitch Method Paradigm NeverWake
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Some shots from Saturday night’s album release for Royal Honey, featuring The Legendary Hucklebucks at Howler’s Coyote Cafe! Royal Honey Legendary Hucklebucks
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Some amazing photos from last week’s Women Who Rock event at Stage AE. The night featured a wonderful array of sponsors, vendors, and raffles, and all proceeds went to women’s health research. The live entertainment consisted of DJ Jess (not pictured), The Sounds of Pittsburgh Chorus, Lyndsey Smith, Melina Bowser, and headliner “The Queen of…
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A few goodies from The Crucible Project’s show last week at the Funhouse, featuring Haven State, Venus Monolith, and The Fall Down! Venus Monolith The Fall Down Haven State
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I have always done my best work from behind the lens, not from a keyboard. My thoughts jumble, I feel lost, weaving through the chaos of my mind. That’s how I felt as I was being led by my husband through the endlessly crowded weekend evening blocks of E. Carson St. last Saturday night, on…
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A few shots from local culture e-magazine Mr. Bones Knows’ first anniversary at Mr. Smalls, featuring local top notch Pink Floyd tribute band Pitt Floyd, supported by The Liberty Tubes and Vertigo-GO! Mr. Bones Knows The Liberty Tubes Vertigo-GO! Pitt Floyd …
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We had an amazing time watching our friends from Reign of Z tear up the stage this past week at May’s Studio X Takeover! Photography by: Amanda Baker Reign of Z
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The ‘Shred Till You’re Dead Tour’ hit Crafthouse Stage and Grill this past week, and shred we did! Local boys Oceans to Ash hit the stage first, followed by Vancouver and Washington based nationals AVOID, Alive in Barcelona, The Veer Union, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and Alesana. Oceans to Ash AVOID …
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Amazing show this past weekend at Club Cafe with unique rock trio Garage Space, breakout pop-punk band Playgrounds, and Bad Friend Ben! Playgrounds Garage Space Bad Friend Ben
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Another epic show for the books this past Saturday at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille! Local guys Shattered opened for Stabbing Westward with Venus in Furs, another great band from the ‘Burgh! Shattered Venus in Furs Stabbing Westward
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An amazing time was had by all when the Winter Blackout: The Yeti Strikes Back tour stopped at the Rex Theater recently. Good times and great freaking music but who would have thought it would be anything less with bands like The Expendables, BALLYHOO!, Kash’d Out, Keystone Vibe, and Amplified.!! This tour still has dates…
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Flaw is Back!! These guys have a brand new release – Divided We Fall. New release and new show dates are great news for their fans who crowded the stage for Flaw’s set at The Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh. The show included Farewell to Fear who also have a new release – Voices – and if…
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Bringing you the latest coverage of 105.9 The X Studio Takeovers – This time featuring Talkers ! Their set airs March 24 2019 at 8pm so tune in! Meanwhile – you can find out more by checking them out for yourself on their website, Facebook, or their Bandcamp page. Photography of Studio X…
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Some great shots from last week’s show at The Wicked Googly in Ligonier, PA! Face’Down in PA
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A recap of the awesome show last Tuesday at the The Crafthouse Stage and Grill, with local bands 9 Stitch Method and Shattered. Photo Credit: Amanda Baker 9 Stitch Method Shattered Hinder Soil
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A few shots from the Monday night Acousticafe held at The Funhouse at Mr Smalls in Pittsburgh, Pa. Every Monday they have a great set of musicians lined up for you to chase away the weekday blues! Photo Credit Amanda Baker
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City of the Weak rocked it out at The Hard Rock in Pittsburgh, Pa! An energetic alt rock band, City of the Weak has a punk rock vibe and energy on stage! Lead singer Stef Huschka was center stage, and everywhere else, as she brought the crowd to it’s knees. Joining her in the action were Bassist Cody Hoffman and…
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Just a few shots from the Super bob /City of the Weak stop at The Hard Rock Cafe in Pittsburgh, Pa. You’ll be hearing more about these two bands in upcoming articles here on First Angel – So stay tuned! Super Bob City of the Weak
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Jakethehawk held one hell of a party for their latest release To Build A Fire! Bands included in this event – Jakethehawk, Sun Voyager, ZOM, and Vulcanite Photo Credit – Amanda Baker
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Devil Inside Promotions put on their first show at The Stage at Karma in Pittsburgh, PA, showcasing some amazing talent with female vocals galore! Haven State OverMyDeadBody Echoheart Reign of Z
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