When I'm in P'burgh I always try to find a copy of the City Paper, which is the local entertainment/happenings free paper. It's in newpaper boxes all around the city on the streets and in the restaurants, and I think it comes out on Thursdays, but the boxes are normally empty not long after the paper is distributed. In that case go on their website or just scrounge around.
In particular, there are normally jams and blues acts at Moondog's, a club in Blawnox (about 15-20 minutes outside Pittsburgh), or in Pittsburgh at Thunderbird or some other places downtown. On the other side of the river is a place up on Mt Washington, another club that hosts a band named Willie Tri or something, he blows some pretty good harp and it's a fun band.
Another good trick is to use the local blues society's web site to find events/happenings/gigs. Google is your friend. A site that has Pittsburgh listings is also http://www.delta-blues.com/PABLUES.HTM but don't count solely on that.
Bill
-----Original Message----- From: harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 10hole Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2008 8:46 PM To: harptalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx Subject: [Harp-L] Blues in Pittsburgh 12/5 through 12/7
I'm headed to Pittsburgh next weekend to watch my beloved Steelers host the cowboys. I'll be there all weekend soaking it up and would love to catch a good act or 2 while in town. A good blues jam would be nice too. Anyone know of anything happening ???
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