Youngstown Symphony will accompany Cirque Musica at Covelli Centre
Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will return to the Covelli Centre, this time accompanied by circus performers. Cirque Musica comes to the Youngstown arena at 7 p.m. Sept. 25.
View ArticleBeer fest rivalry brewing in Mahoning Valley
Apparently the organizers of The Big Tap In don't want anyone tapping into their territory. Last week promoter Dominic Gatta III announced plans for the Youngstown Beer Fest, a fall beer fest at the...
View ArticleGrammy winner headlines Youngstown Jazz Fest
Grammy Award winner Kirk Whalum will headline this year's Youngstown Jazz Fest. The outdoor festival will run from 7 to 10:30 p.m. July 14 in downtown Youngstown's Central Square.
View ArticleStambaugh announces outdoor concert series
Stambaugh Auditorium is planning a summer concert series in its newly renovated formal garden. The series was announced Thursday at the rededication of the garden, located on south side of the...
View ArticleSharon Jones diagnosed with cancer
One of my favorite bands is Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings with a horn-driven soul sound that is irresistible. And I've been eagerly awaiting the release of "Give the People What They Want," the...
View Article`Big Night Out' is off in Austintown
The Big Night Out Tour scheduled for July 10 at Rodeo Music Hall in Austintown has been canceled.
View ArticleAuction offers piece of RWB history
Red Wanting Blue is going to be traveling those magnificent miles in a new vehicle. On Wednnesday the band announced that it was auctioning off the converted airport shuttle it has used to criss-cross...
View ArticlePearl Jam starts fall tour in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh will be the first stop on a 24-date tour that Pearl Jam announced today. The band will play Consol Energy Center on Oct. 11. A pressale for Pearl Jam's Ten Club members is underway now.
View ArticleGrohl documentary goes gold
It appears Dave Grohl is as successful as a director as he is as a musician. According to his publicist, the DVD release of the documentary "Sound City" has been certified gold by the Recording...
View ArticleBunbury delivers sun and fun
"Bunbury" is a word coined by Oscar Wilde in "The Importance of Being Earnest" for an excuse made to get out of something boring. Cincinnati's Bunbury Music Festival is many things; it's definitely not...
View ArticleWKSU-FM replaces daytime classical with news/talk
WKSU-FM is replacing five hours of classical music programming each weekday with news and talk shows. The changes will take effect Aug. 5 and were announced in a press release this morning. Classical...
View ArticleJustin Moore headlines country triple bill at Covelli Centre
A country triple bill featuring Justin Moore, Randy Houser and Josh Thompson will play the Covelli Centre on Nov. 16. Moore will release his third album, "Off the Beaten Path," on Sept. 1.
View ArticleStyx, Kansas return to Covelli Centre
Classic rockers Styx and Kansas are the second concert announcement in two days for the Covelli Centre. The '70s rock stalwarts will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Youngstown arena.
View ArticleLewis Black brings his rants to Youngstown
Comedian Lewis Black returns to Youngstown for and 8 p.m. show Oct. 10 at Stambaugh Auditoriu.
View ArticleReview: Charlie Daniels Band at Sharon Speedway
Give Charlie Daniels his due. At age 76, the man still can give the devil a fight on the fiddle.
View Article'iCarly' actor coming to Eastwood Mall
Nathan Kress, who played Freddie Benson on the Nickelodeon series "iCarly," will appear at Eastwood Mall in Niles on Aug. 25. Kress will sign autographs and take photos with fans from noon to 3 p.m....
View ArticleReview: Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes opened its show Saturday at the Warren Community Amphitheatre with "Better Days" as Southside Johnny Lyon encouraged the crowd to sing along with him, "Better days...
View ArticleJay-Z announces Cleveland, Pittsburgh dates on "Magna Carter" tour
Jay-Z is bringing his "Magna Carter" Tour to Cleveland and Pittsburgh in January. The 34-date tour announced this morning includes shows Jan. 8 at Quicken Loans Arena and Jan. 21 at Consol Energy Cente.
View ArticleTrace comes to Covelli Centre for holidays
Trace Adkins will bring his Christmas show to the Covelli Centre on Dec. 4. The tour will coincide with the release of a Celtic-influenced Christmas album, "The King's Gift," set for release Oct. 29.
View ArticleAnd now for something completely wonderful -- `Spamalot'
Do you like eh musicals? Nudge, nudge, wink, wink. Know what I mean? Well, say no more, say no more, have I got a musical for you.
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