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George Thorogood Rocks Rivers Casino Event Center

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by Dave Parsons

On February 22, 2025, blues-rock legend George Thorogood brought his Baddest Show on Earth Tour to Pittsburgh’s Rivers Casino Event Center. With a career spanning over five decades, Thorogood and his band, The Destroyers, delivered an electrifying night of hard-driving, no-frills rock ‘n’ roll that had the packed crowd involved from start to finish.

The Rivers Casino Event Center, at the end of the North Shore of Pittsburgh, provided an outstanding setting for the show. The mid-large size venue had a nice layout, between a fairly high stage and screens on either side. 26 rows of seats in 4 sections packed the floor while standing room only surrounding the outer edges of the room assured excellent sightlines from nearly every vantage point. When the lights dimmed, the crowd came to life as the band took the stage.

Thorogood’s long time band, The Destroyers took the stage, setting the stage for the arrival of the man of the hour.  At age 75, and on his 50th Anniversary Tour, Thorogood’s arrival on stage made it clear this was no farewell tour—this was a living, breathing force of rock ‘n’ roll.

George Thorogood himself, still as charismatic and commanding as ever, strutted out with his signature black Gibson guitar slung over his shoulder. He greeted the crowd with a trademark  grin before launching into Rock Party, setting the tone for a night of unrelenting rock ‘n’ roll. Sliding next into Who Do You Love?, it was clear Thorogood and the Destroyers came to play.

The band made up of Jim Suhler on rhythm guitar, Billy Blough on bass guitar Jeff Simon on drums, and Buddy Leach on saxophone and keyboards, traded leads all night, sometimes several per song, making each song a full performance.

Working through his catalog of hits, I Drink Alone and One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer brought the energy out of the middle aged crowd.  Reaching back into his early catalog songs like Cocaine Blues (originally made famous by Johnny Cash),and Get a Haircut set the crowed up for the recognizable opening riff of Bad to the Bone. Phones shot up in the air to capture the moment, and fans swayed and sang along to every word.

Rounding out the set was a clever cover of Hank William’s Sr.’s Move It on Over  transformed into a blues-rock powerhouse, had the audience clapping and singing along.  Coming back for one more song, Thorogood gave a rousing rendition of Born to be Bad. The crowd was matching the band with energy. 

It is safe to say that George Thorogood & The Destroyers rocked Pittsburgh on this night, proving again that he has earned his place as a rock icon. The Baddest Show on Earth Tour serves as both a celebration of his career and the enduring power of rock ‘n’ roll.  As the crowd filed out, it was evident by the smiles that the audience got what it came for—an unapologetic, high-energy blues rock experience.  It’s nice to know in this world today that rock ‘n’ roll is very much alive, and George Thorogood is still Bad to the Bone.

George Thorogood Setlist:

  1.)      Rock Party

  2.)      Who Do You Love?

  3.)      Mama Talk to Your Daughter

  4.)      I Drink Alone

  5.)      House Rent Blues / One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer

  6.)      Cocaine Blues

  7.)      Beck’s Bolero

  8.)      Gear Jammer

  9.)      Get A Haircut

 10.)     Bad to the Bone

 11.)     Gloria

 12.)     Move It on Over

Encore:

 13.)     Born to Be Bad

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Amyl and The Sniffers release free ‘Live At Ally Pally’ concert online

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Amyl And The Sniffers are giving fans a nice treat with the release of their professional shot ‘Live At Ally Pally’ show from this year. At just over 20 minutes long its a perfect showcase to show why the band is one of the hottest things going right now.

The band’s biggest headline show to date, which The Standard described as “brilliant from start to end,”included raucous performances of their anthems “Jerkin’”, “Tiny Bikini”, ““Doing In Me Head”, and more.

The film follows a monumental year for Amyl and The Sniffers, with feats like their first ever GRAMMY nomination for the boisterous “U Should Not Be Doing That” from 2024’s Cartoon Darkness, a freshly announced North American tour following a bout of massively successful worldwide performances and sweeping the top categories at this year’s ARIA awards.

AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS
2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

06/04/26 – TORONTO, ON – RBC AMPHITHEATRE
06/05/26 – MONTREAL, QC – PLACE BELL
06/08/26 – PHILADELPHIA, PA – SKYLINE STAGE AT HIGHMARK MANN
06/09/26 – BOSTON, MA – MGM MUSIC HALL AT FENWAY
06/10/26 – WASHINGTON, DC – THE ANTHEM
06/12/26 – ST. LOUIS, MO – THE FACTORY
06/13/26 – MANCHESTER, TN – BONNAROO MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
06/14/26 – CHICAGO, IL – THE SALT SHED FAIRGROUNDS
06/16/26 – OMAHA, NE – THE ASTRO
06/17/26 – MORRISON, CO – RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE
06/20/26 – MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SURLY BREWING FESTIVAL FIELD

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Kali Uchis releases ‘Muévelo’ amid fan demand

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Amid a stir of demand online from fans Kali Uchis has officially released the once hidden track ‘Muévelo’. Originating from Uchis’ ORQUÍDEAS era, the previously leaked track is currently having a massive moment on social media, leading to a surge of fans calling for Uchis to share the full song. 

The new record arrives as Uchis prepares to bring her blockbuster The Sincerely, Tourto Latin America following a sold-out 2025 North American arena run that racked up glowing headlines and included guest appearances from Peso PlumaTyler the CreatorSZASteve LacyJTRauw Alejandro, and Ravyn LenaeBillboard named it in the “top 10 highest grossing Latin tours of the year.”

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Queens Of The Stone Age release free ‘Alive In The Catacombs’ concert online

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Queens Of The Stone Age are giving fans an early Christmas gift with the release of their new concert film ‘Alive In The Catacombs’ for free on Youtube. Filmed and recorded in July 2024, the band is captured as you’ve never seen or heard them before with a carefully selected setlist spanning the band’s catalog, each song chosen specifically and epically reimagined in deference to the Catacombs. 

The companion film directed by Andreas Neumann, Alive in Paris and Before, is also part of this free Youtube release.The intimate behind the scenes documentary film reveals the emotional and physical trials Queens of the Stone Age overcame to create Alive in the Catacombs.

Previously, both unique cinematic experiences were available for purchase directly from the band as well as through the Criterion Channel’s streaming platform. The film also had a run of world-wide theatrical screenings in over twenty countries. Fans who wish to own a digital copy for their permanent collection can still do so with a direct purchase at the band’s official site, while the audio release is available on all digital streaming platforms HERE.

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Pinkshift show their softer side with new song ‘Snow’

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Pinkshift are showing a new side of them with their new softer haunting song ‘Snow’. The song serves as a capstone of an epic year for the band – who released their highly-acclaimed album earthkeeper this past August. 

Over the summer, Maryland trio PINKSHIFT — vocalist Ashrita Kumar (they/them), guitarist Paul Vallejo (he/him), and drummer Myron Houngbedji (he/him) — released their head-turning new album EARTHKEEPER via Hopeless Records. Get it here.  

EARTHKEEPER TRACK LISTING: 

“Love It Here” 

Anita Ride” 

Evil Eye” 

Don’t Fight” 

“Patience” 

“Spiritseeker” 

“Blood” 

“Freefall” 

“Suspended” 

Reflection” 

Vacant” 

“Something More” 

PINKSHIFT ON TOUR W/ GRANDSON: 

1/16 – Baltimore, MD Ottobar

1/23 – New York, NY Bowery Ballroom

1/29 — Munich, DE — Tonhalle 

1/30 — Berlin, DE  — Huxleys Neue Welt 

2/1 — Utrecht, NL — TivoliVredenburg (Ronda) 

2/3 — Brussels, BE — Ancienne Belgique 

2/6 — Münster, DE— Skaters Palace 

2/7 — Copenhagen, DK — Amager Bio 

2/8 — Hamburg, DE — Docks 

2/18 — Milan, IT — Magazzini Generali 

2/19 — Lausanne, CH — Les Docks 

2/20 — Zurich, CH — X-TRA  

2/21 — Wiesbaden, DE — Schlachthof 

2/23 — Paris, FR — La Cigale 

2/24 — Cologne, DE — E-Werk 

2/26 — Manchester, UK — Academy  

2/28 — Birmingham, UK — O2 Institute  

3/1 — Bristol, UK — Electric Bristol  

3/2 — London, UK — O2 Forum Kentish Town  

3/3 — Glasgow, UK — SWG3 – Galvanizers 

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Finger Eleven announces 2026 tour with Filter and Local H, drops miniseries inspired by new album

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Finger Eleven has announced that in support of the bands latest album ‘Last Night On Earth’, which dropped last month, the group is bringing various songs from the album to life with an eight-episode video miniseries, which will appear on their social media.

The band will also be hitting the road in early 2026 alongside Filter and Local H. The dates can be found below.

The shows will reimagine songs from the album into real life as science/fantasy/adventure short films in an homage to the band’s favorite genre (such as Krull, The Beastmaster, and Flash Gordon). They’re huge fans of those particular movies, as well as the popular tabletop role player games that have arrived back in the spotlight thanks to the popularity of the Netflix series “Stranger Things” and the “Hellfire Club.” The “Last Night On Earth” miniseries—deliciously campy and steeped in the Good vs. Evil trope—will roll out on the band’s and Better Noise Music’s socials starting today (December 10). Throughout the miniseries, as the characters endure their quest, viewers will hear clips of new songs from LAST NIGHT ON EARTH.

With Filter and Local H:

3/5 Wenatchee, WA – Town Toyota Center

3/6 Boise ID – Revolution Concert House

* 3/8 Phoenix, AZ – Celebrity Theatre

3/10 Denver, CO – Ogden

3/11 Wichita, KS – Cotillion

3/13 Saint Charles, MO – The Family Arena

3/14 Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi

3/15 Pelham, TN – The Cavern

3/17 Salem, VA – Salem Civic Center

3/19 Evans, GA – Columbia County PAC

3/20 Charles Town, WV – Penn G

3/21 Waynesborough, VA – The Foundry

3/23 Cincinnati, OH – Bogarts

3/25 Duluth, MN – Symphony Hall

3/26 La Crosse, WI – La Crosse Center

3/27 Mt. Pleasant, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

3/29 Columbus, OH – King of Clubs

3/30 Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom

3/31 Kalamazoo, MI – Wings Event Center

4/1 Cleveland, OH – House of Blues

* Local H is not on this show

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Gesaffelstein announces live album ‘Enter The Gamma’, drops first track ‘OPR’

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French producer Gesaffelstein is known for his sounds, look, and live show which all blend into one unforgettable experience and it’ll show with his new upcoming live album ‘Enter The Gamma’. This marks his first live album to be released and to mark it hes dropped the first single from it ‘OPR’.

A devoted admirer of painter Pierre Soulages, Gesaffelstein draws from the idea that black is not absence but a surface where light takes shape. In Enter The Gamma, that philosophy finds its purest expression yet – sound as a luminous shadow, sculpted to the bone.

Recorded on the acclaimed Enter The Gamma world tour, the album captures Gesaffelstein with no embellishment, just the set as it was: loud, sharp, controlled. The tour cut through major festivals worldwide, debuting at Coachella and including Ultra, Portola, EDC, We Love Green, Les Vieilles Charrues, Summer Sonic, Vac, Palomosa, Lido, Rosendal, Audioriver, and Tecate Pal Norte, along with three sold-out headline shows at Kia Forum in Los Angeles, Radius in Chicago, and Brooklyn Mirage in New York. Each stop sharpened the set as the performances turned into a kind of electronic rite. Rhythm and shadow coalesced into a tension exploring the space between violence and grace. 

Connect with Gesaffelstein:

Website | Facebook | Apple Music | YouTube | Spotify

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