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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Trip Lotus performs at the Atwood Church during “Live From Oakland: Genesis” on Friday night.

Photos: Wild Blue Yonder, Trip Lotus and Funky Lamp perform at Atwood Church

By Hannah Levine, Staff Photographer March 7, 2024

Post Genre and 8Trak Entertainment hosted their third and final show of the “Live from Oakland: Genesis'' series at the Atwood Church on Friday evening. Funky Lamp used the show to debut a new album,...

The Pitt Band performed on Saturday afternoon in Bellefield Hall for their Winter Symphonic Band Concert.

Photos: Pitt band performs in Winter Symphonic Band Concert

By Alex Jurkuta, Staff Photographer March 5, 2024

The Pitt Band performed on Saturday afternoon in Bellefield Hall for their Winter Symphonic Band Concert.

A band member plays the saxophone during Saturday evening’s concert in Bellefield Hall.

Photos: Pitt Symphonic Band performs in Bellefield Hall

By Alex Jurkuta, Staff Photographer March 4, 2024

Pitt Symphonic Band hosted its winter concert Saturday evening in Bellefield Hall.

Greg Weston sits behind the broadcast desk at the WPTS studio in the William Pitt Union.

Greg Weston celebrates 20 years at WPTS Radio during winter marathon

By Patrick Swain, Culture Editor February 19, 2024

Greg Weston first stepped into WPTS Radio on the fourth floor of the William Pitt Union on Feb. 16, 2004. Two decades have passed since then, but Weston said the staff of WPTS still embodies the same artistic...

Pitter Patter performs at “Live from Oakland: Genesis” in Atwood Church on Saturday night.

Photos: Fosh, Pitter Patter and Moontown perform at Atwood Church

By Bronco York and Ethan Shulman February 19, 2024

Post Genre and 8Trak Entertainment hosted their second show of the “Live from Oakland: Genesis” series in Atwood Church.

Pitt Jazz Ensemble performs during the Pitt Big Band Festival at the Bellefield Auditorium on Saturday.

Photos: Pitt Jazz Ensemble hosts local schools for Pitt Big Band Festival

By Alex Jurkuta, Staff Photographer February 13, 2024

Over the weekend, the Pitt Jazz Ensemble hosted fellow jazz ensembles in an all day music festival in the Bellefield Hall Auditorium. The morning performances came from Capa Middle School and Capa High...

Timothy Howls and Tom Higgenson of Plain White T’s play guitar at the Thunderbird Cafe on Friday evening.

Photos: Plain White T’s Performs at Thunderbird Cafe

By Nate Yonamine, Assistant Visual Editor February 12, 2024

The Plain White T’s and supporting band Pollyanna performed at the Thunderbird Cafe in Lawrenceville Friday evening as part of their “Fired Up” tour.

Simon Sweeney of Histrionic plays at the WPTS Valentine’s Day Showcase on Friday night in Nordy’s Place.

WPTS spreads the love at Nordy’s for Valentine’s Day showcase

By Daniella Levick, Staff Writer February 12, 2024

WPTS Radio’s Valentine’s Dance Showcase brought Pittsburgh’s local music scene to Nordy’s Place last Friday night. The showcase, which was free and open to the public, featured original music by...

Lead singer Tom Higgenson of Plain White T’s performs at the Thunderbird Cafe on Friday evening.

Plain White T’s perform at the Thunderbird in Lawrenceville

By Patrick Swain, Culture Editor February 12, 2024

As fans filed into the Thunderbird Café and Music Hall on bustling Butler Street in Lawrenceville, Tom Higgenson recounted writing “Hey There Delilah.” He said once the song rocketed his band the...

Musicians perform during BRIGID, a celebration of St. Brigid, the Celtic goddess and patron saint of Ireland, at the August Wilson Center on Saturday.

BRIGID event celebrates Irish culture through music and dance at August Wilson Center

By Casey Carter, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

Guests at the BRIGID event gathered to enjoy live music and dance performances at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center in downtown Pittsburgh for a celebration of Irish culture on Saturday,...

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