musician . dancer . visual artist . artistic consultant . writer . travel agent . links . blog . events
EMAY - Related Links:
Between Liberties . also EPK . myspace - EMay sings and books for Between Liberties
EMAYMUSIC . also myspace (solo music can be found on myspace) - Consultation and Management for Musicians and Artists, founded by EMay
Inoor Dance . also myspace . tribe - EMay is a founding member and dancer for Inoor Bellydance Fusion
Your Inner Vagabond - a beautiful coffeehouse in Pittsburgh's historic Lawrenceville neighborhood where EMay books national talent and local events
Avienani . also myspace - another possible future of emay's music
In Pittsburgh?
PERFORMERS, PROMOTERS AND EVENTS
Agnes Wired for Sound - Legendary Goth/Industrial/Metal band - headbang or dance like a spider, it's your call!
Ana Vey - Yummy Gypsy-Jazz trio with contemporary grooves
Between Liberties - my favorite band in the city! (cause they let me sing for them ;0)
Buddy Nutt - Performing wow-ing and gritty musical satire, on Musical Saw, Uke and Bird Call (amongst many others)
Celloforte - Classical-meets-metal, this cello-rock band will rock your etudes off.
Chai Baba - Funky dancable rhythms meet songs about Peanut-Butter and Jelly
Devilish Merry - Legendary brand of Appalachian and Celtic fusion - Pittsburgh at it's finest!
Diving for Orchids - Melancholy and meditative, this is eclectic rock for wearing thinking-caps to.
Don Caballero - Nationally acclaimed rockers - & what a show this trio puts on.
Jalsah - Quarterly Bellydance & Middle-Eastern Music Jam *now touring nationally*
Jazzam - Nationally redefining "Jam Band" one great concert at a time.
Khafif - Bellydance goodness from around the globe.
Life in Balance - Nationally Touring new-agers, playing crystal singing bowls and other healing instruments
Liz Berlin - of Rusted Root, a talented performer and active community organizer
Machete - Top-Notch Salsa from Puerto Rico right here in the 'burgh
Mandrake Project - Biggest stage footprint in Pittsburgh, these guys have their finger on the pulse.
Pandemic - DJ collective spinning world music and hosting talented traveling world musicians
Phat Man Dee - Magical performance artist with a serious case of earthly delights
Soma Mestizo - Experimental and *right now*, this music is funky, earthy and REAL.
Ukelizzy - Sultry Ukulele dandelion (her uke looks like a fender! sweeeeet)
Wreckreation - Explosive female-fronted industrial band
Zack Simmen - Talented songwriter and exciting original performer
Zafira Dance Company - Award-winning and internationally touring goddesses of romantic bellydance fusion
VENUES
Altar Bar - Strip District's center for local and national performers. 21+
Ava Lounge - East Liberty's newest night-club and lounge, beautiful space! 21+
Belvederes - Punk and Metal shows meet Yinzers. Great dive bar! 21+
Bloomfield Bridge Tavern - Pierogies, anybody? They've got the best in Pittsburgh, a great open stage on Tuesdays. 21+
Club Cafe - Legendary Pittsburgh hot-spot, now featuring many local talents as well as touring acts. 21+
Creative Treehouse - artist loft and flux space. All ages.
Garfield Artworks - See underground touring acts before they hit it (with local art all around). All ages.
Howlers Coyote Cafe - Bloomfield's center for touring musicians. 21+
Lava Lounge - Party inside a volcano! 21+
Metamorphose - Art Gallery and outdoor courtyard for live music during gallery crawls. All ages
Moondogs - *the* spot for blues, bluegrass, and the local aesthetic. 21+
Mr. Smalls Funhouse - renovated church with nice stage, recording studio and skate park. All ages.
Pepsi Roadhouse - Way outside the city, but their sound engineer is the best around, also an advocate for the PGH scene.
Peters Pub - The old homestead for Iron City Underground Music, now with beautiful stage area. 21+
the REX Theatre - Renovated theatre in South Side. Typically 21+
Rhythm House - Outside the city, but beautiful stage and great shows that come through. Also poker. All ages.
Shadow Lounge - East Liberty's hippest night-spot. Typically all ages
Thunderbird Cafe - My after-work drinks-and-a-band spot, and one of the most creative-spaces Pittsburgh has. 21+
Your Inner Vagabond - What is it about Lawrenceville? Another amazingly beautiful space with huge stage and dance floor. All ages & BYOB.
Pittsburgh has many other smaller venues for amateur bands, including bars and coffeehouses, as well as larger venues for national acts. If you'd like to have your spot appear on this list, send me info about an upcoming show and I'll come see for myself!
RADIO
The Saturday Light Brigade - family-friendly radio program featuring artists and musicians weekly
WPTS - UPitt's radio station
WRCT - CMU'S radio station, also hosted by world-class locals
WYEP - Public Radio - AAA by day, anything-goes after midnight! Local spotlights too.
& GOOD MEDIA
LUXCITY
Pittsburgh Magazine
Other Pittsburghers who rock my world
(please note = if you're not on this list, it doesn't mean I don't think you're tops. Let me know if you think you deserve to be on it.
Richard Gardner - The best yoga instructor I've come across to date. Makes my rhomboids and T1 band happy.
Chad Hammitt - The graphic designer I commission for *everything* - what a gem!
Christiane Leach - Legendary Pittsburgh artist, musician, and advocate for the arts.
Erik Rosen - Inspiring and thoughtful artist and community builder.
Joana Ricou - Exceptionally talented Painter Lady who likes Eve and Apples
Nicholas Ragheb - Percussionist and Man of the World - my drum teacher
Kevin Ross - Photographer of all pretty things that move (and what an eye this man has)
ARTS ADVOCATES AND PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Calliope Folk Music Society - hosting performers, classes and workshops in the folk arts
Distortion Productions - Fronted by IDM ledgend DJ Heim, bringing national and local talent to many Pittsburgh stages
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council - Non-profit arts council
Iron City Underground Music - Killer Metal, Punk and Hardcore showcases
Nakturnal - Always doing something cool! Female owned-and-operated productions/promotions company
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
National Musicians que j'adore
Alice in Chains - for teaching me discordant harmonies.
Citizen Cope - for a nearly flawless album named after himself.
Erik Mongrain - BL had the pleasure of opening for this excellent guitarist in May 2008
Grateful Dead - Didn't understand until I saw them live. Spent the rest of that summer touring with them.
Pearl Jam - These guys ruled my teen years, and I would still see them any day.
The Slip - I've been seeing these guys since I was 14 - They flat out jam. Congrats on being signed, guys!
Tool - the band that introduced me to "heavy" - some of the best live shows I've seen
From Around the Globe
Sound Fabrika Studio
Rolling Stone
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