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Tyson - If you missed Eric Rodger from Royal Honey and KISS tribute band DEUCE on the show today, here's the full interview!

When Bloomfield rock venue Howlers closed its doors in 2020, many music fans in Pittsburgh also mourned the retirement of its longtime booker, Mary Jo...

Pittsburgh concert venues like the Rex Theater, Howlers and Brillobox closed last year amid the financial hardships brought on by the pandemic. Hoping to ensure other live music sites dont go out of business, 60 local musicians rallied to record a benefit song.   “SOS 2020,” short for "Save Our Stages," comes out Friday on iTunes and major streaming platforms, and includes participation from Beaver Valley musicians like Keith Nelson, former lead guitarist from platinum-selling rock...

By Brandy Jan 6, 2021 "SOS, 2020" is set to be released on Friday, January 8th and was recorded to raise awareness and money for local venues affected by the COVID-19 shutdowns. “The song was intended to share the sense of frustration and concern I had for all of our Pittsburgh music venues and the performers, promoters, and support staff directly affected by this pandemic.” -Eric Rodger (Royal Honey) Writer of "SOS 2020" Check out the promo vid above, and be sure to see the full story fr...

Screenshot from the SOS 2020 promo video Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the Pittsburgh music community has been shouting SOS — Save Our Stages. Musicians and venues alike rallied to bring awareness to the struggling live entertainment industry and to push the Save Our Stages Act, which if passed, would give venues across the U.S. funds to help them stay afloat while their doors remained shuttered. The call for help has come...