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Norside’s search for the Rust Belt sound

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By Evan Levine
| Point Park Globe Verified
Sitting firmly at the crossroads of rock and jazz, Norside has been hard at work creating music rooted in Pittsburgh’s musical history and blue collar identity. With Glen Strother on guitar, Skip Sanders on organ, and Steve Ippolito on drums, the band describes their sound as “Rust Belt music.” “The city kind of has that edge to it, you know. So you can kind of combine the jazz with that edge that you get with a rock tradition,” Sanders said.
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What’s new at the Playhouse?

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By Evan Levine
| Point Park Globe Verified
There is a lot to be excited about at the Pittsburgh Playhouse — both onstage and off. For the 2026-27 season, Playhouse patrons can look forward to revived companies, expanded programming and a Broadway partnership.
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Local jam scene buzzed at The Other Bugs

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By Evan Levine
| Point Park Globe Verified
Improvised music has always had a home in Pittsburgh, from the robust jazz scene of the ’20s to the Grateful Dead’s whopping 16 visits to the Steel City. Yinzers have always held a special place for musicians who can seemingly pull melodies out of thin air. The Other Bugs, who blend jazz, blues and rock, are pushing the envelope of improvisational music while also staying true to their Pittsburgh roots.
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