Pittsburgh-based power pop act Radio 45 is not your average local Pennsylvania rock band. From how they dress on stage – to selling their own tickets online – to recording … Read More Radio 45’s Quest To Reach New Listeners
Celebration time again…This month marks 37 years that I have been crafting monthly writs for PA Musician Magazine – more than half my life! This continues to be a joy, … Read More The Professor’s “Live Reviews” – June 2024
The outdoor season is upon us! The early season festivals have and are taking place, and more will arrive as the temperature continues to heat up. I already have several … Read More The Professor’s “Live Reviews” – May 2024
It looks like live music in these parts will have very little difficulty transitioning back outdoors this month, with the forecast for mild daytime temperatures boding well for several outdoor … Read More The Professor’s “Live Reviews” – April 2024
As I begin this month’s article, the weather is getting a jump on the popular seasonal folklore of “March comes in like a lion,” as thunderstorms bump a brief warm … Read More The Professor’s “Live Reviews” – March 2024
Many area music fans and fellow musicians were hit hard by the news of the unexpected passing of John McKnight on February 15. He was 58. I first met John … Read More Remembering John McKnight