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Live Music: The Ripples

January 16, 2016 – 12:45 pm
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From 01/16/16: Cincinnati-based contra dance band The Ripples present a contemporary-meets-traditional sound influenced by jazz, bluegrass, waltz, world, and pop.

Live Music: The Damaged Pies

January 2, 2016 – 12:45 pm
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From 01/02/2016: Steve Bodner of The Damaged Pies and LouAnn Ross of Jeremiah’s Place, promote “Same Circus, Different Town”, a film viewing at noon on Jan 23 at the Hollywood Theater in Dormont. Proceeds from the event go to Jeremiah’s Place, an organization that provides childcare in crisis situations.

Live Music: Jeremy Caywood

December 19, 2015 – 12:45 pm
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From 12/19/2015: Singer/Songwriter Jeremy Caywood performs before the Hambone’s “Miracle on 42nd Street” acoustic Sunday brunch.

Live Music: Cranberry Sanders

December 12, 2015 – 12:45 pm
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From 12/12/2015: Ben Alper and Jake Werkmeister of Cranberry Sanders perform original songs and a holiday selection.

Live Music: Pittsburgh Songwriter’s Circle

December 5, 2015 – 12:45 pm
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From 12/05/2015: Mike Hickman along with performers Brian Price and Sue Gartland preview the release of the Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle 2016 collection album.

Live Music: Robby Hecht

November 21, 2015 – 12:45 pm
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From 11/21/2015: Nashville-based singer songwriter, Robby Hecht, in town for Burghsong with selections from his new acoustic EP, Evergreen.

Live Music: Shawn MacIntyre

November 14, 2015 – 12:00 pm
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From 11/14/2015: A cappella singer, Shawn MacIntyre, performs a selection of traditional folk tunes and sea shanties.

Live Music: David Childers & the Serpents

November 7, 2015 – 3:40 pm
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From: 11/07/2015: David Childers and the Serpents with a number of songs including tracks from Serpents of Reformation.

Performance: TJ Connolly

October 31, 2015 – 12:40 pm
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From 10/31/2015: Songwriter and guitarist TJ Connolly of Chrome Moses with music and details on upcoming shows at Spirit Lounge 11/10 and R Bar 11/14.

Live Music: Amy Melissen

October 24, 2015 – 11:45 am
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From 10/24/2015: Singer/Songwriter, Amy Melissen, performs and talks about her experiences in the Pittsburgh music scene.