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SWEATY BETTY BLUES BAND




Marcy Brown	- Vocals
Bill Brown	- Drums
Gerge Kalantzis	- Guitar & Vocals
Duane Davis	- Bass & Backing Vocals
Johnny DeCola	- Keyboards

For Further information about the band check out their websites @:
www.sweatybettybluesband.com
www.myspace.com/sweatybettybluesband

Video to the left was filmed @ The Backdraft Bar

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
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The Blue

THE BLUE


Jimmy Hepburn	- Guitar
Steve Dunn	- Bass
Dennis Fonzi	- Drums
Curtis "Snuffy" Schmitt	- Vocals

For Further information about the band check out their website @:
www.MySpace.com/pittsburghtheblue and The Blue Web Site
email: The Blue
For booking call Snuffy at (412) 537-2295

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JOHN McDONALD & THE MANGO MEN


John McDonald
THE MANGO MEN

For Further information about the band check out their website @:
/www.islandpartyband.com - Booking call: (412) 521-8815
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MYSTIC KNIGHTS




Gil "The Duke" Snyder	- Keyboardist & Songwriter
Craig King	- Lead Guitar & Vocals
Joe Cunningham	- Drummer
Max Woodhall	- Bass


For Further information about the band check out their website @:
www.mysticknightsband.com
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Gone South



Rich Gruendl	- Lead Vocals
Tim Palmer	- Guitar, Vocals
Chuck Carner	- Bass, Harmonica
Dave Vincze	- Guitar, Vocals
Randy March	- Drums
Dan Hosek	- Keyboards

For Further information about the band check out their website @:
www.Gone-South.com and www.myspace.com/thebandgonesouth

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BOSS DIABLO



Brian Washington	- Bass / Vocals
Chuck Beatty	- Guitar / Vocals
Tom Hohn	- Drums / Vocals
Stanley J. Mikolajek	- Harp / Vocals



For Further information about the band check out their website @:
www.bossdiablo.com or @ www.MySpace.com/bossdiablo.com
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DAY ONE





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
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RADIATION





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
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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
	email: dallasmarks@aol.com

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
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CAROLINA SHINE




Sam Fullerton	- Lead Vocals
Jeff Drentkiewcz	- Guitar
Dave Fix	- Bass
DJ Ron P	- Keyboards
Dennis Young	- Drums
	email: Carolina Shine

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
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Tobin's Jig





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
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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

For Further information about the band check out their website @:
www.thiswickedearth.com or @ www.MySpace.com/WickedEarth.com Email: info@thiswickearth.com
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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

For Further information about the band check out their website @:
www.HotCountryRock.com or @ www.MySpace.com/steeltowncountry
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MadHouse




Jeff Kearney	- Lead Vocals
Jeff Filapose	- Lead Guitar
Paul Riccuti	- Bass, Vocals & Sax
Craig Phillips	- Drums
Ryan Kearney	- Rythym Guitar & Vocals
	email:

For Further information about the band check out their website @:
www.myspace.com/madhousepa
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The Jaminators




Warren King	- Lead Vocals / Guitar
Harry McCorkle	- Bass / Vocals
Smilin' Dave	- Drums




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

email: The Jaminators
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Walk of Shame




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



For Further information about the band check out their website @:
www.myspace.com/walkoshame or watch their video: Click this!
email: Walk of Shame Email address
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Sole Nemesis




Tony Hull	- Lead Vocals / Guitar
Paul Speicher	- Lead Bass / Vocals
Brandon Zanardelli	- Drums / Piano
Jordan Hull	- Lead Guitar / Bass / Vocals / Talk Box



For Further information about the band check out their website @:
www.myspace.com/solenemesis or www.solenemesis.com
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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!



For Further information about the band check out their website @:
www.myspace.com/triggercountryband
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BROKEN BONE



Andrew Quinn	- Lead Guitar
Joe Starkey	- Drums & Vocals
Michael Ekis	- Bass
Mark Bailey	- Vocals




For Further information about the band check out their website @:
www.myspace.com/brokenbonerocks
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The Vagrants




Brian Jump	- Guitar / Vocals
Justin Sellers	- Guitar / Vocals



	email:

For Further information about the band check out their website @:
www.myspace.com/thevagrantsacoustic
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Dragline









	email:

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
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Angel and the Profits









	email:

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
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Southern By Choice




Cathy Stewart
and Steeltown





For Further information about the band check out their website @:
www.myspace.com/pghcountry
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ECHOBOX



Jason Belcher	- Vocals
Brian Heywood	- Bass & Vocals
Chris Niespodzianski	- Drums & Vocals
John Niespodzianski	- Guitar & Keyboards
Rich Stalter	- Acoustic & Electric Guitar

BOOKING EMAIL -	email: john@echoboxonline

For Further information about the band check out their website @:
www.EchoBoxOnline.com & www.myspace.com/echobox
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ALTER EGO



Donny Kuehn	- Vocals
Ralph Piotrowski	- Bass & Vocals
Gary "Fish" Fischer	- Drums
Rob Nelson	- Lead Guitar
Jimmy Wright	- Rythym Guitar

BOOKING EMAIL -

For Further information about the band check out their website @:
MySpace.com/AlterEgopaBand
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COZMIC DEBRIS



Marty	- Vocals
Mick	- Bass
Tom	- Drums
Mark	- Lead Guitar
Bill	- Rythym

BOOKING EMAIL -

For Further information about the band check out their website @:
MySpace.com/CozmicDebrisBand
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WHISKEY OUTLAWS



Larry Hanley	- Lead Vocals / Rythym & Acoustic guitar
Dave O'Dell	- Bass & Vocals
Bryon Palonder	- Drums & Cowbell
Art Boehm	- Lead Guitar & Vocals




For Further information about the band check out their website @:
WhiskeyOutlawsBand.com and MySpace.com/WhiskeyOutlawsBand
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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
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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
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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

For Further information about the band check out their website @:
MySpace.com/MeanStreetPA
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SMOKIN HOT BAND



Steven Marchetti	- Lead Vocals / Guitar
Ron Brown	- Bass
Greg Stewart	- Pots & Pans (and other noises)



BOOKING EMAIL -

For Further information about the band check out their website @:
MySpace.com/thesmokin39hotband
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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

For Further information about the band check out their website @:
www.MichaelMurphy.us Email: Shannon River Band
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BILLY THE KID & The Regulators




Billy Evanochko	- Guitar & Lead Vocals
Gary Ripper	- Bass
Jack Mrozowski	- Drums
Larry Siefers	- Keyboards, Sax, Harmonica & Vocals

	email:

For Further information about the band check out their website @:
http://www.sonicbids.com/billythekid&theregulators Email Me
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OVERDRIVE - PGH's Premier 80's metal band



Dan Kuniak	- Guitars
Ron Barbour	- Drums
Greg Boustead	- Vocals
Eric Vaughn	- Bass


For Further information about the band check out their website @:
Facebook\Overdrive and www.myspace.com/overdriverocks
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OVERDRIVE is a Pittsburgh based 80's metal band featuring a show of some of the finest 80's era music. A quick demo can be found here: YouTube Video.

SILENT PARTNER


AL Pietosi	- Guitar & Lead Vocals
Lou Pietosi	- Drums & Lead Vocals
Randy Van Hulten	- Bass & Vocals
Jake Zucco	- Guitar & Lead Vocals
Mark Zucco	- Keyboards & Lead Vocals


For Further information about the band check out their website @:
Facebook\SilentPartner
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All five members were born in Pittsburgh between the late 1950s (Mark) and the mid 60s (Randy/Jake) Al and Lou grew up in Dormont while Randy, Jake and Mark grew up and remain in Brookline Randy has 2 young sons, while Lou is married with 2 grown sons and Al has been married since 1994. Mark, Jake and Randy remain on the elusive "available" market! All five guys have been playing together since the mid 80s and have been great friends ever since!

ANCIENT BLOOM



Patty	- Lead Vocals
Ruff	- Drums & Background Vocals
Muddy White	- Bass Guitar & Background Vocals
Jason Lee	- Lead Guitar


BOOKING EMAIL -	email: AncientBloomBooking@Verizon.net

For Further information about the band check out their website @:
Facebook & www.myspace.com/AncientBloom
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SICKSENSE



Scott Boyd	- Lead Vocals
Kent Smith	- Bass & Vocals
Jeff Kalp	- Drums
Patrick Leopardi	- Guitar & Vocals




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
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The JukeBox Band

THE JUKEBOX BAND


Dave Charles	- Bass and Vocals
Monte Erwin	- Guitar and Vocals
Crash McCrackin	- Drums and Vocals


For Further information about the band check out their website @:
Facebook/Friends-of-Jukebox and The JukeBox Band
email: The JukeBox Band
For booking call Dave at Silver Lane Studios (412) 992-8762

The idea is to give the crowd the best time they can have, and let them hear what THEY want. That's where the name Jukebox comes into play.

We are you're live-music Jukebox. And our setlist is YOUR creation! That's right, we play your fav's, and you have a voice! So send your requests to the Jukebox Mailbox and you, too can have your say! We pick three and add them to our list and let everyone know what we chose on our website. If your tunes are selected, you get free access to the next show and more!

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Fastback

FASTBACK


John "JT" Toth	- Lead Vocals
Red Diesel	- Bass and Vocals
David Michael	- Guitar and Vocals
Carl Lempke	- Drums and Vocals


For Further information about the band check out their website @:
Facebook/Fastback_Fans and FastbackRocks.com
email: FastBack Rocks
For booking call Dave (724)379-7800 or Red (412)480-5694

FASTBACK is a cover band playing a wide spectrum of cool, current and classic rock favorites throughout the Pittsburgh area. Recognized for their cohesive sound and engaging stage shows, FASTBACK has developed a following in both the local bar scene and many special area events

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