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The Cory Band, under the direction of the charismatic Philip Harper, from Wales, England, is the top-ranked British-style brass band in the world. They are the current British National Champions, European Champions, Brass in Concert Champions and are back-to-back winners of the British Open Championship in 2018 and 2019. They made a North American tour three […]
Funnyman Lavell Crawford is quickly climbing the comedic ranks and becoming one of the hottest stars in the biz today. His one-hour stand-up special, "Can A Brother Get Some Love?" premiered on Comedy Central in 2011. Filmed in his hometown of St. Louis, MO, it was released on DVD later the same year. In addition, […]
Watching Todd Glass perform is like sneaking a glimpse into his mind. A veteran stands up, Glass has been honing his high-energy, off-the-cuff act since he first stepped on stage at age 16. He has a knack for inventive material that often mocks the conventions of standup and can fire off jokes in a stream-of-conscious […]
Slayer with Primus, Ministry, and Phil Anselmo & The Illegals at PNC on Sunday, November 3, 2019 @ 6:00 PM. Doors open at 5. Slayer, the long-reigning titans of thrash, returns with Repentless, the band’s 11th studio album and its first album for Nuclear Blast. Produced by Terry Date, Repentless was written and recorded by […]
Tony Roberts may not be a household name, but he's garnered the coveted honor of being a "comedian's comedian." A nonstop, energy-charged joke ride, Roberts tackles everything from personal stories to popular culture with the same gusto and bounce-around-the-stage energy that will have you crying from laughter. Career Highlights: Performances on HBO's "Def Comedy Jam," […]
The Black Keys Special Guests: Modest Mouse and Shannon & The Clams The Black Keys are returning to the road with a 31-city “Let’s Rock” North American tour. The band recently debuted their new song “Lo/Hi” (Nonesuch Records), their first new music since their 2014 album, “Turn Blue.” “Lo/Hi” was written and produced by Dan […]
Adele Givens has been leaving audiences in stitches for two decades. Powerful, bawdy and packed with energy, this legendary comedian brings the heat when she hits the stage, delivering some of the best personal stories around. Believe us, she lives up to her title of "The Queen of Comedy." Career Highlights: Fixture on the Queens […]
A mix of suburban upbringing and big city living, Shane Gillis is an everyman's comic. A naturally funny storyteller, Gillis' conversational style has a familiar, relaxed ease to it, more like a friend from college slinging jokes over beers in a neighborhood bar than a grand performance. But don't let his understated vibe fool you, […]
