May 11

What are you doing tonight Pittsburgh? You might want to stop by the Shadow Lounge for Jenesis Magazine’s showcase, which features a slew of local talent. Join Beedie, Devin Miles, Pyrex Press, Hubbs, Jon Quest, special contest winner Romy Bizz and host Ivory the Human Hustle for this awesome occasion. DJ the NY Giant will be providing musical interludes for the evening. If you aren’t familiar with the publication, get hip to it.

According to their website, “JENESIS Magazine meshes together our urban society with local and national updates on music, the latest in fashion, news, and also brings in influences of international happenings. JENESIS is targeted towards 18-34 year old men and women.” That’s you!
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May 10

Do you like coral symphonic pop rock? If so, chances are you’re a Polyphonic Spree fan. This band is cut from a different cloth, for sure. The band’s sound relies on a variety of vocal and instrumental color by featuring a choir, flute, trumpet, trombone, violin, viola, cello, percussion, piano, guitars, bass, drums, electronic keyboards and a vocalist. That’s a hell of a lot going on at one time. If you would like to see this band in action, lucky you – they’re coming to Mr. Smalls next Friday, May 18 and we’re here to give away a pair of tickets to this unique show!
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May 9

Camp Funktronic – it’s urban camping with a funky twist, all for the small fee of $10, which includes an open bar. I can’t think of many cooler things to do than this on a Friday night as summer whispers over the city. Dayom, was that poetic or what?! Anyway, come boogie and booze with us while enjoying a selection of weenies, fake meat dawgs and smores at the only 21+ camp around. The event will be held at Free Ride, a part of Construction Junction. Cool kids club in full effect.
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May 8

The sounds of traditional blues, soul and funk music are alive and well when put in the hands of Black Coffee, a rhythm and blues band lead by vocalist Caitlin Cuneo. They’re opening for soul and funk legend Lee Fields and the Expressions this Friday night at The Rex, their biggest Pittsburgh gig to-date. We wanted to learn a bit more about the band and had the opportunity to chat with guitarist/vocalist Vince Cuneo, who is coincidentally Caitlin’s brother. The pair have been making music together since childhood. Joining them on drums is Jim DeVoss, who has been playing for over 25 years. Here’s what Vince had to say about the band.
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May 7

Film Kitchen, a monthly screening that takes place on the second Tuesday of every month, is happening tomorrow, May 8th at the Melwood Screening Room at Pittsburgh Filmmakers, located at 477 Melwood Avenue in North Oakland. The series highlights regional, independently-made short films and videos and is co-sponsored by Pittsburgh Filmmakers, WPTS-FM, Mellinger’s Beer Distributing, and Spak Brothers Pizza. Matthew Day of Pittsburgh Filmmakers is curating this month’s edition, which features works from Douglas Cooper, Brooke Schooles, Jamie Martina and Kaoru Tohara.
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