Steamworks Creative

Heather Kropf with special guest Sloane Simon
2018-11-16 20:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Steamworks Creative, 4967 William Flinn Hwy #6, Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, 15044
Friday, November 16, 2018 Heather Kropf with special guest Sloane Simon
Heather Kropf has been a Pittsburgh-based musician for over two decades, earning acclaim for her evocative singing and songwriting. Trained in classical piano but intuitive in her approach to songwriting, she has charmed audiences with her soothing, mesmerizing blend of Americana and jazz-influenced songs that captures the complexity of modern life and romance. Her honeyed vocals are reminiscent of early influences Suzanne Vega and Joni Mitchell, and her live shows feature some of Pittsburgh’s finest players.
She recently went to Nashville to collaborate with producer/multi-instrumentalist Lex Price. Together, they created her fifth release “Lights”, a starkly beautiful album of heart-wrenching pop songs, listed as a best album of 2017 by Pittsburgh’s TribLIVE, and an honoree finalist for Top Entertainment + Media Projects of the Year (2018) by the Creative Industries Network.
Web URL: www.heatherkropf.com

SloaneSimon is a singer-songwriter and musician from Pittsburgh. While she never remembers a time that she did not sing, Sloane began playing guitar and writing precocious songs at nine years old. Currently 14, Sloane performs her own renditions of covers and original songs.
$10 cover
BYOB
Doors open one hour before showtime.
#steamworkscreative #listeningroom #acousticmusic #singersongwriter#SitBackRelaxListenToTheMusic

Steamworks Sessions Open Stage Only
2018-11-13 19:30 - 22:00
Steamworks Sessions Every Tuesday Night – 7:30pm – 10pm
Hosted by Mary Lou Scherder. Featured Artist & Open Stage.

William Sparks with special guest James Vivirito
2018-11-10 20:00 - 22:30
Saturday, November 10 2018

William Sparks

Writing songs since he was only 13 years old, William Sparks began playing shows during his high school years, and decided early into college that writing and performing is what he wanted to do with his life. He soon after delved into the recording process of his best songs. Mixed and mastered over the course of 2016 and into 2017. He is currently at work on his full length LP. Stay tuned!

https://fanlink.to/WilliamSparks

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtesgu5RKgmvngSzraF8W-g

https://www.facebook.com/WilliamSparksMusic/

James Vivirito

Singer-songwriter from Pittsburgh
https://www.facebook.com/JamesViviritoMusic/

$10 cover

BYOB

Doors open one hour before showtime.

#steamworkscreative #listeningroom #acousticmusic #singersongwriter #SitBackRelaxListenToTheMusic

Private Event
2018-11-10 12:00 - 16:00

Useless Cans with special guest Grace Elliot
2018-11-09 20:00 - 22:30
Friday, November 9, 2018 Useless Cans

Born in New York’s Capital Region, the Useless Cans have been bringing a mix of original and standard old-time jazz, folk and traditional Russian tunes to their audiences since 2016. The trio consists of guitar, upright bass and washboard with all three members lending their voices here and there. Guitarist, Bobby Davis and Upright Bassist, Dylan Perrillo met several years prior to the formation of UC through mutual friends in the Albany, NY music scene briefly before Davis relocated to Boulder, Colorado. There he spent a number of years studying Geology and frequenting bluegrass and old timey music sessions in and around the Rocky Mountains and continued honing his guitar and banjo playing skills. After completing his degree, he moved to Troy, NY and made many visits to friends in Montreal and New York City before settling in Bennington, VT where he currently resides. While living in New York’s capital region, Davis and Perrillo reunited and began exploring gypsy jazz heavily and started playing in various venues around the area.
One fateful night, while playing an old Russian song at a now defunct art collective space, they caught the ear of Julia Posin who is of Ukrainian heritage. Knowing the words of the tune from her childhood, she began singing along and without knowing, they had performed for the very first of what would become many times together. Soon after their chance meeting, Posin graduated from University at Albany with concentrations in both art and music and briefly relocated back to Oceanside, NY only to return once again in the following autumn to Albany. While all three members were living in upstate New York, they began playing music and hanging out together and they soon realized what great friends they had become. Since then, they have gone on to play all over the northeast making frequent trips to the Adirondacks, New York City and everywhere in between.
The Useless Cans have just finished their third E.P. entitled ‘Breezy Point’ which features mostly tunes written by Davis that are inspired by today’s political and social climate. In the upcoming summer months the Cans will be performing around the northeast before they gear up for their fall tour to Nashville, Tennessee and back in support of their latest disc.
Website: http://www.uselesscans.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uselesscans/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uselesscans/
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7EVOxsR3ck

Grace Elliott is a 15 year old singer from Pittsburgh, PA. Her styles range from soulful ballads and blues, to pop and R&B.

$10 cover
BYOB
Doors open one hour before showtime.

All Ages Full Band Open Stage hosted by Ian Arthurs
2018-11-07 19:30 - 22:00, 2018-10-17 19:30 - 22:00, 2018-10-03 19:30 - 22:00
All Ages Full Band Open Stage hosted by Ian Arthurs
All drums, amps, and a keyboard will be provided for use.
Electric and acoustic players welcome, even full bands!

7:30pm – The 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month, There is no alcohol permitted at these shows.

Steamworks Sessions with Featured Artist Glenn Miller
2018-11-06 19:30 - 22:00
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Steamworks Sessions with Featured Artist Glenn Miller
7:30pm – 10pm
Hosted by Mary Lou Scherder. Featured Artist followed by Open Stage.

Closed
2018-11-03
We are closed Saturday, November. 3rd, 2018. Please visit our website for upcoming events.

John Vento - "Love, Lust and Other Wreckage" Listening Party
2018-11-02 20:00 - 22:30
Friday, November 2, 2018
Singer John Vento, along with collaborators David Granati ( producer / guitar player), Cherylann Hawk (singer songwriter), Bert Lauble (song writer) and Playwright Amy Hartman, will be at Steamworks Creative on Friday Nov. 2nd (8pm) to discuss the creation of John’s new CD and soon to be stage play “Love, Lust, & Other Wreckage”
“Love, Lust and Other Wreckage”; A new experiential performance effort by John Vento works as a theatrical confession. Original musical compositions, intimate story -telling scenes portray a unique tension between one man’s journey into the inside of an almost compulsive lust to create music, an insatiable desire to love and the struggle of climbing from the wreckage ensued by this pursuit. And it’s mostly all true.”
All that attend will receive a free CD and download card. This is not a live performance, but a behind the scenes look into their creative process. The live performance and official CD release party will be the following evening Saturday Nov. 3rd at Moondogs in Blawnox, PA.
More info: www.johnvento.com
$5 cover – Gets you a free CD.

Steamworks Sessions - Open Stage Only
2018-10-30 19:30 - 22:00
Steamworks Sessions Every Tuesday Night – 7:30pm – 10pm
Hosted by Mary Lou Scherder. Open Stage.

Miss Freddye's Homecookin' Band
2018-10-27 20:00 - 22:30
Saturday, October 27th Miss Freddye’s Homecookin’ Band
http://missfreddye.com
$10 cover
BYOB
Doors open one hour before showtime.

Autism Open Mic
2018-10-27 14:00 - 17:00
Join us Saturday, October 27th , 2018 from 2-5 pm for our Family Friendly, Alcohol Free, Autism Open Mic hosted by Autism Society of Pittsburgh!
Everyone Welcome to come and have fun, regardless of musical experience! We have all mics, keyboards, guitars, amps and percussion available! ????
Pizza and soft drinks will be provided.
Donations Gladly Accepted.
Alcohol Not Permitted – Family Friendly Entertainment
Band Together Pittsburgh – Arts for Autism Foundation of Pittsburgh
#steamworkscreative #AustimOpenMic #Aut2KnowPgh#BandTogetherPgh #AFAPgh #ASDMusic

Doug Edgell Trio
2018-10-26 20:00 - 22:30
Friday, October 26th, 2018 Doug Edgell Trio Doug Edgell – vocals and guitarKelly Bell – cajon drumAaron Majiros – bass guitar and pianoThe Doug Edgell Trio performs original music and their versions of classic and catchy cover songs.The music is rhythmic, fun, funky and makes you feel good!www.dougedgell.com
Facebook: Doug Edgell Trio

$10 cover
BYOB
Doors open one hour before showtime.

Steamworks Sessions with Featured Artist Derrick Beattie
2018-10-23 19:30 - 22:00
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 Steamworks Sessions with Featured Artist Derrick Beattie
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Steamworks Sessions Every Tuesday Night – 7:30pm – 10pm
Hosted by Mary Lou Scherder. Featured Artist & Open Stage.

Second Breakfast
2018-10-20 20:00 - 22:30
Saturday, October 20, 2018 Second Breakfast is excited to return to Steamworks Creative!

A product of love for good music and great friendships, Second Breakfast is a band comprised of thoughtful musicians. Their journey began when husband and wife duo, Kendell and Rick Romanelli, began performing together in 2002. Kendell’s soulfully sweet yet powerful voice, developed over many years of vocal experience was complimented by Rick’s bluesy accompaniment. It wasn’t long before Doug Wells (of Kids After Dark fame) joined them, providing a solid bass foundation. In 2016, they partnered with Rick’s lifelong friend and cousin, Maria Elliott, whose well crafted jazz and rock guitar styling provided a perfect fit. Chip Homer’s creative and energetic percussion stylings were the final piece of the puzzle. Second Breakfast’s repertoire consists of various musical treats from Beatles to Police and from Texas country blues to Tin Pan Alley standards. Ours set list will be sure to include songs you know & love with songs you don’t yet know but will surely love!

BYO Beer, Wine & Snacks! $10 cover
Doors open one hour before showtime.

Jimbo Jackson with special guest Pierce Dipner
2018-10-19 20:00 - 22:30
Friday, October 19, 2018 Jimbo Jackson with special guest Pierce Dipner

$10 cover
BYOB
Doors open one hour before showtime.

Steamworks Sessions with Featured Artist the "Goats"
2018-10-16 19:30 - 22:00
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 Steamworks Sessions with Featured Artist the “Goats”
Steamworks Sessions Every Tuesday Night – 7:30pm – 10pm
Hosted by Mary Lou Scherder. Featured Artist & Open Stage.

Autism Friendly Drumming Workshop w/ Jim Donovan
2018-10-15 19:00 - 20:00
Monday, October 15, 2018 Band Together Pittsburgh Presents:

“The Ron Beitle Memorial” Autism Friendly World Drumming Workshop with Jim Donovan M.Ed.

World Rhythms & Songs. Music Creation. Energizing Fun.

Ages 12 and up. Drums Provided.

Beginners Warmly Welcomed.

Advance Reservations Only, Space is limited to 25 people.

$15 (This reduced cost is made possible by funding provided by Band Together Pittsburgh)
Purchase Tickets

This event gets loud sometimes. Please plan accordingly.

What is the World Drumming Workshop?

-an invigorating workshop experience that shows you how to:

(1) play the African djembe drum,

(2) play exciting traditional world rhythms,

(3) use strategies for tapping and expanding your own musical creativity and

(4) lift your mood through social drumming.

Learn and play exciting and beautiful traditional rhythms and songs from all over the world- from places such as Africa and South America. Yes, beginners are warmly welcomed and drums are provided. All that is required is a willingness to try. Learn how to express yourself using your drum through “in-the-moment” original music creation.

Experience creating your own rhythms and finding out how to connect them with others. Even if you consider yourself “unmusical”, group drumming is an accessible entry point into the rewarding world of music creation.

Drumming with others is scientifically proven to improve your mood, relieve stress, increase mental focus and to support social connections. Discover why people from all over the globe have been drumming together for thousands of years.

About the instructor:

Jim Donovan M.Ed., Leader of the band Sun King Warriors, Assistant Professor at Saint Francis University, is an inspirational performer and educator who believes in the power of music to bring people together. Over the past three decades, Donovan has performed thousands of concerts and learning events across the US and Europe. As a performer, Donovan writes and records with his rootsy groove-rock band Sun King Warriors. As an educator, he brings his motivating brand of open-hearted, big-energy to every event he leads- whether they be a conference keynote, corporate team building, educational training or wellness retreat.

Donovan got his start as a founding member of the 3-time platinum 90’s band Rusted Root, where he co-wrote and performed “Send Me on My Way,” a song whose unforgettable whistle has been featured in both Matilda and Ice Age. During his touring work with Rusted Root, he shared arena stages with rock legends such as Carlos Santana, The Grateful Dead, members of Led Zeppelin and Sting, among others.

Donovan is the author of the book “Drum Circle Leadership” and regularly offers training to organizations that teach people how to lead group music-making as a way to support wellness and social connection. These events include evidence-based programs for people who work with individuals with disabilities such as Autism and with those in who work in recovery.

http://www.jimdonovanmusic.com/

Lenny, Larry, & Clint Trio
2018-10-13 20:00 - 22:30
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Lenny, Larry, & Clint Trio
Lenny Smith – guitar & vocals
Larry Siefers – keyboards , sax & flute & vocals
Clint Hoover – Harmonicas & vocals

This trio has a unique sound covering some of the 60’s & 70’s classic rock and also some of their original material
Acoustic Genre – New Age / World Music

Web URL – www.lennysmithguitar.com
You Tube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IcC-57Eqak
Facebook – Lenny Smith

Bill Deasy - Live By Request
2018-10-12 20:00 - 22:30
Friday, October 12th, 2018, Bill Deasy – Live By Request – SOLD OUT!!!
Bill Deasy has recorded and toured nationally both as a solo artist and with the Gathering Field. His latest recording, “Timeless Things,” was released in early 2017 to glowing reviews.
“He calls to mind Paul Westerberg and many of the finest rock songwriters who mix poetry and drunken bluster, yet somehow sound macho and sensitive at the same time…” Performing Songwriter Magazine
In addition to his own material, Bill has written for other artists including Martina McBride and collaborated on songs with the likes of Howard Jones, Maia Sharp, Kim Carnes and many others. Bill’s recording of “Good Things are Happening,” a song he co-wrote on a trip to Nashville, became the long-running theme for Good Morning America on ABC and he appeared in the promo spots, strumming his guitar and singing.
In 2006, Bill added “published author” to his list of accomplishments with the release of Ransom Seaborn which went on to win the Golden Needle Award and is currently being adapted for film. Traveling Clothes followed in 2009 and Ghost Tree in 2010, both delivering generously on the promise of Ransom Seaborn.
Bill was recently included in the book “Pittsburgh Born, Pittsburgh Bred” as one of 500 of the most memorable Pittsburghers from the past 250 years.
$20 advanced tickets
BYOB
Doors open one hour before showtime.

Todd Burge with special guest Melina Bowser
2018-10-11 19:30 - 22:00
Thursday, October 11th, 2018
WV’s Premier Songwriter, Todd belongs in the company of Peter Stampfel, Todd Snider and Paul Thorn with Roger Miller winking from beyond. Look upon his works, ye Mighty, and despair!” Larry Groce, Host of NPR’s Mountain Stage
“Like a Randy Newman with a guitar, he’s also been described as a Warren Zevon who can evoke bizarre characters and situations…. hearing Burge live takes the cake. The only other live Mountain Stage albums by a singe artist are by Jesse Winchester and Laura Nyro, so Burge is in good company. “Amos Perrine – No Depression

Melina Bowser is a 17 year old singer/songwriter from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her debut album is available on iTunes, Apple Music and more.
$10 cover
BYOB
Doors open one hour before showtime.

Steamworks Sessions with Featured Artist James Claytor
2018-10-09 19:30 - 22:00

Listening Party with special guest Pierce Dipner
2018-10-07 19:00 - 21:30
Sunday, October 7 2018 Listening Party
They were recently nominated for 2018 WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Association) Best Americana/Bluegrass group and had a song featured on NPR. We have also been repeat performers at Summerfest (headlined by The Fray, Third Eye Blind, Michael Franti, and Collective Soul). Other notable performances include regional tour dates throughout the midwest with opening slots for Diamond Rio, Dead Horses and Trapper Schoepp.
“Folk band the Listening Party is just a three-piece band, but the eight tracks on its self-titled album are sonically expansive and emotionally rich.” – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Website: http://www.listeningpartymusic.com

Pierce Dipner

Pierce Dipner is a 14 year old multi instrumentalist who plays guitar, drums, and is a cellist for the Pittsburgh Youth Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2017 he was the Blues Society of Western PA’s youth representative at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Pierce has shared the stage with some of Pittsburgh’s best musicians. His genre consists of Blues, Rock, and Soul.His band, Pierce Dipner and the Shades of Blue can be found playing in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.
$10 cover
BYOB
Doors open one hour before showtime.

Bill Toms
2018-10-06 20:00 - 22:30
Saturday, October 6th, 2018 Bill Toms
“Bill Toms is a poet, a soul-shouter and guitar slinger with one foot in the gutter and an eye on the heavens above. And man, does he front a great rock n’ soul band!” – Will Kimbrough/
While it’s hard to put a finger on any one sound that defines “American music,” the compositions of Bill Toms are as close a template as any. The Pittsburgh native, along with his band Hard Rain, delivers a sound that takes the greatest of America’s most beloved genres and melds them into a poetic representation of the best the country has to offer.
With his ninth full-length studio release, Good For My Soul (street date October 27), Toms channels a foot-stomping, wall-shaking blend of soul, blues, gospel, and rock vibes, all brought together with his lyrical specialty — stories of everyday men and women doing their best to stay ahead while still managing to keep a dream or two in their heads.
Soaring horns, gritty licks, toe-tapping rhythms, and Toms’ own rough-hewn vocals will draw listeners in, as well as well-deserved comparisons to the greats such as Dr. John, Little Feat, Springsteen, Joe Tex, The Blasters, Otis Redding, and Rufus Thomas.
$12 advance/ $15 at the door (If Available)
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Sarah James with special guest Mike Chutz
2018-10-05 19:30 - 22:00
Friday, October 5, 2018 Sarah James with special guest Mike Chutz
Sarah James is a singer/guitarist performing vintage rock, indie-folk, Americana, country blues and enjoys “re-purposing” forgotten 60’s-70’s tunes. With her roots firmly planted in western PA, Sarah returns to STEAMWORKSfollowing a summer-long engagement at 2 Ames Café(www.2ames.com) at the Chautauqua (NY) Institution (www.chq.org). When not in Pittsburgh or at Chautauqua, Sarah spends the rest of her time in the Phoenix-Scottsdale, AZ, area where she has played The Listening Room-Phoenix, Janey’s Coffee/Café & Botega and other intimate venues in the sun valley. You can usually find her on any given Saturday morning at Janey’s in Cave Creek, AZ, (www.janeyscoffeeco.com) hanging out with other local vagabond musicians and live-music lovers.
Mike Chutz has been playing the guitar, singing, and performing since he was eight. Mike loves all kinds of acoustic music and is humbled to share the joy that music brings with anyone who will listen.

Steamworks Sessions
2018-10-02 19:30 - 22:00

Autism Open Stage
2018-09-30 15:00 - 18:00
Sunday, September 30th, 2018 Autism Open Stage hosted by the Autism Society of Pittsburgh
Everyone Welcome to come and have fun, regardless of musical experience!
We have all mics, keyboards, guitars, amps and percussion available!
Pizza and soft drinks will be provided.
Donations Gladly Accepted.

Autism Society of Pittsburgh
Arts for Autism Foundation of Pittsburgh
Band Together Pittsburgh

Single Barrel Trio
2018-09-29 20:00 - 22:30
Saturday, Sept 29th, 2018, Single Barrel Trio
BYOB or Food
$10 Cover
