Bryan Adams brings exciting show to PPG Paints Arena

by Josh McCann Bryan Adams played a very exciting show at PPG Paints Arena on Friday. “What a great audience you guys are,” he told the crowd, before breaking into “Summer of ‘69.” But let’s start from the beginning. The gates opened at 6:30pm as I walked into PPG. Fans of all ages filled the merch and concession lines. Parents, teenagers, college students, and grandparents. … Continue reading Bryan Adams brings exciting show to PPG Paints Arena

Moments with Music (Week of February 19th)

Above image via Facebook: The Rolling Stones by Josh McCann This is the debut of my column, “Moments with Music,” where I’ll write about my experiences each week with…music! Could be any number of quick scenes: discovering a new song while driving, watching a band on a late night talk show, overhearing a classic on someone’s phone, playing my guitar to a song I grew … Continue reading Moments with Music (Week of February 19th)

Green Day Makes a Statement with ‘Saviors’: Album Review

Above image via Rolling Stone By Josh McCann A new Green Day album is exactly what America needed right now. In the age of polarizing politics, climate change, and sky-high student debt—fans wanted an album to turn up and rock out. Enter the bands 14th LP. It’s their best since American Idiot. Saviors is a major statement in the bands illustrious career. The powerful lead … Continue reading Green Day Makes a Statement with ‘Saviors’: Album Review

Rolling Stones make a classic with ‘Hackney Diamonds’

By Josh McCann Sometimes an album announcement has me counting down the days until it’s released. This was the case for ‘Hackney Diamonds,’ the new album by one of my favorite bands ever, The Rolling Stones! The craziness started last month, when the band released their incredible new single “Angry.” The video features Sydney Sweeney in the back of a car while it drives through … Continue reading Rolling Stones make a classic with ‘Hackney Diamonds’