TUEDAY
Gov’t Mule (Stage AE): The Southern rock band led by former Allman Brothers Band guitarist Warren Haynes stops at the North Shore venue on the Dark Side of the Mule Tour, performing a tribute to Pink Floyd preceded by a set of Mule staples along with songs from the band’s new 12th album, “Peace…Like A River.” Doors at 6:30 p.m. $39.50; ticketmaster.com.
THURSDAY
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band (Stage AE): The four-time Grammy-winning alt-country star from Texas arrives at Stage AE on tour with this Large Band, which features a horn section and backup singers. “12th of June,” his 12th album and first in a decade, is yet another seamless blend of jazz, country, western swing, folk, gospel and blues. There is reserved pit seating on the floor for $89.50 (a Stage AE rarity) and lawn tickets for $39.50. Doors at 6:30 p.m.; axs.com.
Steve Ludwig and The Casual Hobos (Schenley Plaza): Calliope opens a three-show series in Oakland with this band, led by singer-songwriter-guitarist Ludwig, that draws on traditional bluegrass and early country influences. 7 p.m. Free but suggested tip of $15; calliopehouse.org.
FRIDAY
Pantera/Lamb of God (The Pavilion at Star Lake): Original frontman Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown lead the thrash metal band from Arlington, Texas, on this reunion tour opening at Star Lake. Replacing their two deceased members — guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott and drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott — are Black Label Society’s Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante of Anthrax. This will be the first Pantera show in Pittsburgh since the band played the Civic Arena in 2001, two years before it split. Anselmo has since been back with his spinoff bands Down and Superjoint Ritual. They are joined by fellow metal heavyweights Lamb of God. 7 p.m. $39.50; ticketmaster.com.
The Commonheart (Stage AE): The soul-rock band led by singer Clinton Clegg and guitarist Mike Minda is fresh off of a Midwest tour and should be properly warmed up for its annual summer gig at Stage AE. The tour supports their latest album “For Work or Love,” produced by Los Lobos’ Steve Berlin, whom they met just before the pandemic shutdown. They get strong opening from The Vindys and Beauty Slap. Doors at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25/$30; axs.com.
FRIDAY & SUNDAY
Free concerts: The Allegheny County Concert Series picks up at the South Park Amphitheatre on Friday with Fastball, the Austin power-pop band best known for “The Way.” At Hartwood Acres on Sunday, it’s the Hometown Night with Zack Keim (of The Nox Boys), Forestry Division (led by Andre Costello) and Ames Harding & Mirage. Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY
Foreigner (The Pavilion at Star Lake): The band, which had its first hit in 1977 with “Feels Like the First Time,” is touring for the last time, so they say, and stopping in Burgettstown. Foreigner is down to one original member, 78-year-old founder and guitarist Mick Jones, who, like on other recent tours, has not made it to every show. Leading the British-American hitmakers is energetic singer Kelly Hansen, who took over for Lou Gramm in 2005. The Mike Reno-led Loverboy opens the show with “Working for the Weekend,” “Turn Me Loose” and other hits. 7 p.m. $29.50; ticketmaster.com.
Thunderbird Summer Jam (Hartwood Acres): The Thunderbird Music Hall sets up at Hartwood with a 50th Anniversary of the 1973 Summer Jam at Watkins Glen, N.Y., with The Allman Brothers Band, The Grateful Dead and The Band. Taking on the Allmans will be Butler Street Revival, featuring guitarists Mike Minda (The Commonheart) and Glen Strother (Norside Organ Trio), organist Randy Baumann (WDVE), John Pergal (The Pawnbrokers) in the role of the late Gregg Allman , pianist Bill Maruca (keyboards), bassist Dave Busch (Wreck Loose), drummer Shawn McGregor (The Commonheart), percussionist Dino Lopreiato (Chaibaba), and organist Chuck Leavell (Allman Brothers, Rolling Stones). Chest Fever, comprised of members of the San Diego Music Award-winning rock band Mrs. Henry, will cover The Band, and Pittsburgh’s theCAUSE will deal with the Dead. It begins at noon. Tickets are $40 Early Bird (General Admission); $60 day of show; thunderbirdmusichall.com.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Festival (Friday-Saturday): Tommy Castro, King Solomon Hicks, Joslyn & The Sweet Compression and Gabe Stillman headline the 6th annual festival presented by Band Together Pittsburgh, the nonprofit that uses music to enrich the lives of those on the autism spectrum. It takes place on two stages at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center in Cheswick. The bill also features local artists The Shriners, Blues Attack, The Polkamaniacs, Xavier Allen Band and more. Tickets are $35; $45 at the gate; $60 for weekend pass. Those 16 and under are free; pghbluesfestival.com.
Festival Stage lineup
Saturday
2:15-3:15 p.m.: The Polkamaniacs
4:30-5:45 p.m.: Nied’s Hotel Band
7:15 – 8:30 p.m.: Billy the Kid
9-10:30 p.m.: Gabe Stillman
Sunday
3-4:15 p.m.: Joslyn & The Sweet Compression
5:30-6:45 p.m.: King Solomon Hicks
7:15-9 p.m.: Tommy Castro
SUNDAY
JPEGMAFIA/Danny Brown (Roxian): The hip-hop artists from Brooklyn and Detroit, respectively, are touring behind their collaborative album, “Scaring the Hoes,” that was released in March and then updated with a deluxe edition. 8:30 p.m. $43; ticketmaster.com.
Granger Smith/Earl Dibbles Jr. (Stage AE):
WEEKEND SHOW LIST
Baja Bar & Grill, Fox Chapel: Walkin’ Rosie at 8 p.m. Friday (free); Dancing Queen at 8 p.m. Saturday (free); Tina Daniels Band at 2 p.m. Sunday (free); bajabargrill.com.
The Bridge Music Bar, East Liberty: Last Years Model/The Bedheads at 9 p.m. Thursday ($10); Rockout to Knockout Cancer with Moonshine Jasmine/Rebel Revolver/Justiere/The Skiffs/Witch Baby/Sadie Freund/Mike Berkey/Brian Genovesi at 9 p.m. Saturday ($13/$20); thebridgemusicbar.com.
Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, Munhall: The Magic of Motown at 8 p.m. Saturday ($52); librarymusichall.com.
Con Alma, Shadyside: Mila Shadel at 6:30 p.m. Thursday; Mark Lucas at 5:30 p.m. Friday; John Shannon Trio at 5:30 p.m. Saturday; $10; conalmapgh.com.
Con Alma, Downtown: John Purse/Josh Wulff at 6 p.m. Thursday; Colter Harper at 6 p.m. Friday; Boilermaker Jazz Band at 10 p.m. Friday; Brandon Coleman at 6 p.m. Saturday; Eric Johnson & the A Team at 10 p.m. Saturday; NOLA Brunch with John Gresh’s Gris Gris at noon Sunday; Jeremy Bleich’s Glass Key Trio at 5 p.m. Sunday; $10; conalmapgh.com.
Club Cafe, South Side: The Crystal Casino Band/The Southsiders at 8 p.m. Thursday ($13); Dwyne's “See You at the Party Album” Release Show with Back Alley Sound/Julian Atwater/Da'Ryce at 8 p.m. Friday ($20); The Beautiful Mistakes/Tom Kurlander at 8 p.m. Saturday ($8); Smokin' Betties Burlesque at 8 p.m. Sunday ($15); clubcafelive.com.
Crafthouse Stage & Grill, Whitehall: Antz Marching at 8 p.m. Friday ($8); The Frank White Experience is the Official Notorious B.I.G. Tribute Band at 8 p.m. Saturday ($8); Walkin’ Rosie at 8 p.m. Saturday ($15); crafthousepgh.com.
Hard Rock Cafe, Station Square: War Hippies/Melissa Quinn Fox at 7:30 p.m. Sunday ($12/$15); eventbrite.com.
Jergels, Marshall: The Pop Tour at 8 p.m. Friday (sold out); Van Hagar at 8 p.m. Saturday ($20/$23); The McCartney Experience at 7 p.m. Sunday ($20/$25); jergels.com.
Kingfly Spirits, Strip: Roger Humphries at 7 p.m. Thursday ($10); kingflyspirits.com.
Mr. Roboto Project, Bloomfield: Your Arms Are My Cocoon/Short Fictions/Vyva Melinkolya/Morning Dew at 8 p.m. Friday ($12/$15); Turtle Park/Do Not Call List/VYLTS/Sex Ant at 8 p.m. Sunday ($10); dltsgdom.com.
Mr. Smalls, Millvale: Future Crib/The Medium at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Funhouse ($15/$18); Cherubs/Mirakler/T-Tops at 7:30 p.m. Friday in The Funhouse ($15/$18); The Swell Fellas/Zinnia's Garden/Taylor Stein at 8 p.m. Sunday in the Funhouse ($12/$15); mrsmalls.com.
The Pavilion at Star Lake, Burgettstown: Pantera/Lamb of God at 7 p.m. Friday ($39.50); ticketmaster.com.
Rivers Casino, North Shore: Michael Christopher at 9 p.m. Friday (free); Artistree at 8 p.m. Saturday (free); riverscasino.com.
Roxian, McKees Rocks: JPEGMAFIA/Danny Brown at 7:30 p.m. Sunday ($43); ticketmaster.com.
Stage AE, North Shore: Lyle Lovett and His Large Band on Thursday (6:30 p.m. doors, $39.50); The Commonheart/The Vindys/Beauty Slap on Saturday (6 p.m. doors, $25/$30); axs.com.
Thunderbird Music Hall, Lawrenceville: KELS/Joziah Council at 8 p.m. Thursday ($15); Ballyhoo!/Tunnel Vision/Harbor Boys at 8 p.m. Friday ($20); thunderbirdmusichall.com.
Vinoski Winery, Belle Vernon: Rumours - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute at 7 p.m. Friday ($23); The Amish Outlaws at 6:30 p.m. Saturday ($15); Six Gun Sally at 1 p.m. Sunday (free); vinoskiwinery.com.
First Published: July 24, 2023, 9:30 a.m.
Updated: July 24, 2023, 9:44 p.m.