hankeypankey42069 t1_izv2vfq wrote on December 12, 2022 at 1:41 AM

There's a decent amount of bars with music/smaller venues in pgh. We got spirit, cattivo, thunderbird cafe, brillobox, Mr roboto project, Mr smalls/fun house, black forge coffee house, bottle rocket social hall, the government center. there are a few others that I can't think of at the moment. Music scene is mainly rock (punk/indie). For guitar shops two I know of there's one in McKees rocks called Hollowood guitars and one in the Southside called Pittsburgh guitars.

elvorpo t1_izvgqcg wrote on December 12, 2022 at 3:30 AM

This is the best list, you should be searching these venues socials/events pages. Also check out Roxian, Smiling Moose, Bridge, 222 Ormsby. Tons of local bars and breweries that book shows; many more in the suburbs, if you are able to travel. Plenty of talent in the area in my experience.

LimeMime565 t1_izvzobq wrote on December 12, 2022 at 6:32 AM

Empire music in Lebo and nstuff music are also great

LockedOutOfElfland t1_izwv2gj wrote on December 12, 2022 at 1:16 PM

You covered all the places I was going to name!

If OP wants a musical instrument store pretty sure there’s one in McKee’s Rocks?

whichonespink04 t1_izyv8tu wrote on December 12, 2022 at 9:24 PM

As far as guitar stores, there's also backstage guitars in Lawrenceville, empire music in Mt. Lebanon, NStuff music in blawnox, and guitar centers in Monroeville and Robinson.

Sadly, the music scene in terms of venues has definitely retracted in recent years, in part due to the pandemic (or asshole neighbors for James Street). There doesn't seem to be a very well-connected or cohesive music scene of any sort here but there are some great artists/bands around.