We hear about big concerts coming to Pittsburgh at Stage AE, Benedum Center, Heinz Field, PPG Paints Arena and KeyBank Pavilion, but there are a number of smaller venues to check out the local live music scene.
• Andys Wine Bar – Downtown (Fairmont hotel)
• Backstage Bar at Theater Square – Downtown (CLO Cabaret Theater)
• Brillobox – Bloomfield
• Cattivo – Lawrenceville
• Carnegie Library Music Hall – Homestead
• Club Cafe – South Side
• Crafthouse Stage and Grill – Baldwin
• Howlers Pittsburgh – Bloomfield
• Jergel’s Rhythm Grille – Warrendale
• Moondogs Pub – Blawnox
• Mr. Smalls Theatre – Millvale
• Oaks Theater – Oakmont
• The Park House – North Side
• Rex Theater – South Side
• Smiling Moose – South Side
– Robin Rectenwald, WordWrite Communications