The Backdraft Bar & Grille  
                       The Backdraft Bar & Grille - 3049 Churchview Avenue - Pittsburgh, PA 15227 - (412) 885-1239 - Next to Baldwin Fire Station
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Here is where you'll find information & Links about Bands, DJ's, etc...........

Note: If any of the band information is incorrect... please send an email with the correct information here.

 

  SWEATY BETTY BLUES BAND
 
 
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Marcy Brown
- Vocals
Bill Brown
- Drums
Gerge Kalantzis
- Guitar & Vocals
Duane Davis 
- Bass & Backing Vocals
Johnny DeCola
- Keyboards
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For Further information about the band check out their websites @:


Video to the left was filmed @ The Backdraft Bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


King's Ransom   KING's RANSOM
 
For Further information about the band check out their website @:

NO WEBSITE AT THIS TIME - if you are from the band and want more information posted here... Email Me


 

 

 

 


The Blue

  THE BLUE
 
Jimmy Hepburn
- Guitar
Steve Dunn
- Bass
Dennis Fonzi
- Drums
Curtis "Snuffy" Schmitt
- Vocals
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For Further information about the band check out their website @:

email: The Blue

For booking call Snuffy at (412) 537-2295

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Mystic Knights   MYSTIC KNIGHTS
 
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Gil "The Duke" Snyder
- Keyboardist & Songwriter
Craig King
- Lead Guitar & Vocals
Joe Cunningham
- Drummer
Max Woodhall  
- Bass
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Gone-South   Gone South
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Rich Gruendl
- Lead Vocals
Tim Palmer
Guitar, Vocals
Chuck Carner
- Bass, Harmonica
Dave Vincze
- Guitar, Vocals
Randy March
- Drums
Dan Hosek
- Keyboards
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Boss Diablo   BOSS DIABLO
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Brian Washington
- Bass / Vocals
Chuck Beatty
- Guitar / Vocals
Tom Hohn
- Drums / Vocals
Stanley J. Mikolajek
- Harp / Vocals
 
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Day1   DAY ONE
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NO WEBSITE AT THIS TIME - if you are from the band and want more information posted here... Email Me


 

 

 

 

 

 


Radiation   RADIATION
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For Further information about the band check out their website @:

NO WEBSITE AT THIS TIME - if you are from the band and want more information posted here... Email Me


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dallas Marks   DALLAS MARKS
Dallas Marks
- Lead Vocals & Acoustic Guitar
Bill Gendron
- Drums & Vocals
Stan Brusoski
- Bass
Bob 'Crafty' Crafton
- Pedal Steel & Dobro
Chris Brenner
- Lead Guitar
Patrick 'Tricky' Manion
- Fiddle & Vocals
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For Further information about the band check out their website @:

www.DallasMarksBand.com & www.myspace.com/DallasMarksBand

or for Booking Info: Call (412) 537-7644


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carolina Shine   CAROLINA SHINE
 
 
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Sam Fullerton
- Lead Vocals
Jeff Drentkiewcz
- Guitar
Dave Fix
- Bass
DJ Ron P
- Keyboards
Dennis Young
- Drums
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For Further information about the band check out their website @:

www.myspace.com/carolinashinepgh or www.CarolinaShine.net

Booking: Call Sam @ (412) 977-1583 or Jeff @ (412) 965-0098


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Tobin's Jig

  TOBIN'S JIG
 
Dave Wilson
- Guitar & Vocals
Eric Wilson
- Bass & Vocals
Mike Matusic
- Drums
Bill Griffith
- Lead Guitar
Jay Kenney
- Guitar
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email:

For booking call Dave Wilson at (412) 874-9861

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Wicked Earth

Wicked Earth is a 4-piece band from Pittsburgh, PA that plays straight rock-n-roll music. They combine a growling, bluesy Gibson guitar, a tight, heavy and moody bass/drum combination and beautifully melodic vocals in a way that affords each member even footing in their presentation. Within the rock realm they have a broad range of influences that is apparent in the diversity of their songs, which range from acoustic to metal. Yet with this diversity Wicked Earth maintains a very distinct, consistent sound that is easy to dig into if you're a fan of good old-fashioned rock 'n' roll.
  Wicked Earth
 
Mike Montani
- Vocals
Robert N. Tarquinio
- Guitar
Shawn Houy
- Drums
Vic Carter (BassZilla)
- Bass
 
Booking Info:
Shawn - 412.979.1275 or Vic - 412.973.9609
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Steeltown

Steeltown is a new band with its roots in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where the steel mills of yesterday helped build this strong country. It is composed of a group of very talented musicians that were born and raised in the "Burgh" and love everything about the city including our beloved Steelers!! Experienced band members include Tim Brannon, Mike Madden, Harry Levicky and John McBride who have all played together for years previously with the Kiger Brannon Band. With Matt Kessler as our new lead singer and Gary Lavicky as our new bass player, we have formed the new band called Steeltown. Matt Kessler, our lead singer, spent time in Nashville where he competed in the Nashville Star TV program. Matt came in 10th out of 30,000 people!!
  Steeltown Country
 
 
Matt Kessler
- Lead Vocals
Tim Brannon
- Vocals, Guitar & Harmonica
Harry Lavicky
- Vocals & Keyboards
Michael Madden
- Drums
John McBride
- Lead Guitar
Gary Latkowski
- Vocals & Bass Guitar
Booking Info:
Sally - 412.537.4933 or TIm - 412.327.8633
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MadHouse   MadHouse
 
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Jeff Kearney
- Lead Vocals
Jeff Filapose
- Lead Guitar
Paul Riccuti
- Bass, Vocals & Sax
Craig Phillips
- Drums
Ryan Kearney
- Rythym Guitar & Vocals
email:
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The Jaminators   The Jaminators
 
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Warren King
- Lead Vocals / Guitar
Harry McCorkle
- Bass / Vocals
Smilin' Dave
- Drums
 
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Walk of Shame   Walk of Shame
 
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Sean "Spiffy" Styles
- Lead Vocals / Guitar / Harp
Cory "Captain Awsome" Schuster
- Bass / Vocals / Acoustic Guitar
Andy "Smiles" Oddo
- Lead Guitar / Acoustic Guitar
Dan "The Man" Aluise
- Drums / Percussion / Sax
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Sole Nemesis   Sole Nemesis
 
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Tony Hull
- Lead Vocals / Guitar
Paul Speicher
- Lead Bass / Vocals
Brandon Zanardelli
- Drums / Piano
Jordan Hull
- Lead Guitar / Bass / Vocals / Talk Box
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Trigger Country Band   TRIGGER
 
 
Lynda Sethman
- Lead Vocals/Keyboards
Larry Hanley
- Lead Vocals/Rhythm & Acoustic Guitar
Bob Sethman
- Lead Guitar/Mandolin/Acoustic Guitar
Dave O'Dell
- Bass Guitar/Lead Vocals
Bryon Palonder
- Drums & COWBELL!
 
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Broken Bone Band   BROKEN BONE
 
Andrew Quinn
- Lead Guitar
Joe Starkey
- Drums & Vocals
Michael Ekis
- Bass
Mark Bailey
- Vocals
 
 
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  The Vagrants
 
 
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Brian Jump
- Guitar / Vocals
Justin Sellers
- Guitar / Vocals
 
 
email:
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Dragline   Dragline
 
 
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email:
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NO WEBSITE AT THIS TIME - if you are from the band and want more information posted here... Email Me


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Angel and the Profits   Angel and the Profits
 
 
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email:
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NO WEBSITE AT THIS TIME - if you are from the band and want more information posted here... Email Me


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Southern By Choice   Southern By Choice
 
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Cathy Stewart
and Steeltown
 
 
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EchoBox   ECHOBOX
Jason Belcher
- Vocals
Brian Heywood
- Bass & Vocals
Chris Niespodzianski
- Drums & Vocals
John Niespodzianski
- Guitar & Keyboards
Rich Stalter
- Acoustic & Electric Guitar
   
BOOKING EMAIL -
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Alter Ego   ALTER EGO
Donny Kuehn
- Vocals
Ralph Piotrowski
- Bass & Vocals
Gary "Fish" Fischer
- Drums
Rob Nelson
- Lead Guitar
Jimmy Wright
- Rythym Guitar
   
BOOKING EMAIL -
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Cosmic Debree   COZMIC DEBRIS
Marty
- Vocals
Mick
- Bass
Tom
- Drums
Mark
- Lead Guitar
Bill
- Rythym
   
BOOKING EMAIL -
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Whiskey Outlaws   WHISKEY OUTLAWS
Larry Hanley
- Lead Vocals / Rythym & Acoustic guitar
Dave O'Dell
- Bass & Vocals
Bryon Palonder
- Drums & Cowbell
Art Boehm
- Lead Guitar & Vocals
   
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Black Sunday   BLACK SUNDAY
 
For Further information about the band check out their website @:

NO WEBSITE AT THIS TIME - if you are from the band and want more information posted here... Email Me


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Donny Poth & The Pretenders   DONNY POTH & The Pursuaders
 
For Further information about the band check out their website @:

NO WEBSITE AT THIS TIME - if you are from the band and want more information posted here... Email Me


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mean Street   MEAN STREET
-- Tribute to OLD School Van Halen
Robby Myers
- Lead Vocals
Kevin Kupecz
- Bass
Jeff Kalp
- Drums
Pete Rossi
- Lead Guitar
   
BOOKING EMAIL - Booking@MeanstreetPA.com
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Smokin Hot Band   SMOKIN HOT BAND
Steven Marchetti
- Lead Vocals / Guitar
Ron Brown
- Bass
Greg Stewart
- Pots & Pans (and other noises)
 
   
BOOKING EMAIL -
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Michael Murphy & the Shannon River Band

Michael Murphy and the Shannon River Band offers a high-energy display of their Celtic roots, blended with leading-edge elements of bluegrass and jam-rock styles. The band's original and traditional music blends sounds from the Dubliners, Wolfetones, Bill Monroe, Ricky Scaggs, Phish and Dave Mathews. Both old and young, traditional and modern can't resist this rhythm and improvisation-infused approach to traditional Celtic music.

Listen to their music:

Wild Rover (2.59)

Saints and Sinners (5.16)

  MICHAEL MURPHY & THE SHANNON RIVER BAND
 
Michael Murphy
- Vocals & Guitar
Maura Nicholls
- Vocals & djembe and doumbeck
Josh Clary
- Mandolin
Blake McCann
- Bodhran
 Emily Muldoon
- Whistle
Booking Info:
Nancy Lackner / Three Rivers Agency - 724.873.1816 or MM&SRB - 412.608.6831
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Billy the Kid and the Regulators   BILLY THE KID & The Regulators
 
 
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Billy Evanochko
- Guitar & Lead Vocals
Gary Ripper
- Bass
Jack Mrozowski
- Drums
Larry Siefers
- Keyboards, Sax, Harmonica & Vocals
email:
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Heads Up

  HEADS UP
 
George Karnos
- Guitar & Vocals
Brian Joyce
- Bass & Vocals
Dave Sims
- Drums & Vocals
Rob Gulibon
- Keyboards & Vocals
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For booking call Dave James at (412) 600-9463

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Friends of Elvis

  FRIENDS OF ELVIS
 
Bobby Kellar
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