Bill Toms
2025-10-25 20:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Steamworks Creative, 4967 William Flinn Hwy #6, Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, 15044
Website: Bill Toms
“Ever since leaving his tenure as a guitarist with Pittsburgh’s Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers, Toms has been an indefatigable rock-and-soul warrior of the highest order” – Nick Cristiano, ROCK* BLUES MUSE (May 30, 2025)
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.
Tickets: $15 advance, $20 door
All ages | BYOB & BYOF | Tickets are non-refundable

ScarFire Showcase
2025-10-26 18:00 - 21:00

Private event
2025-10-29, 2025-11-06, 2025-12-07, 2026-01-07

Rock talks! Presents: Here be dragons: Monsters in music
2025-10-30 19:00 - 21:00
They haunt our dreams, they are the foundations of our nightmares. They are present
across all times, all cultures. They’re always there, just at the edges of our vision. They are
the things that go bump in the night. And we just can’t seem to get enough of them.
Monsters in folklore, literature, movies, and in song. The music will get heavy, but with
some surprises thrown in. So join us, if you dare.
Rock and ROOOAAARRR On!
Folklore tradition speaks of a myriad of creatures, some benign, some benevolent. But it
was the malevolent ones – THE MONSTERS – that were spoken of most. Ghost stories around
campfires, frightening tales used to terrify disobedient children, epic adventures of heroes
who would be long forgotten if not for the beasts they faced. Those legends went on to
influence Western literature in the 19th century, and films of the 20th century. But this is
ROCK TALKS!, and we talk about rock! Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Black Sabbath, Blue Öyster
Cult, Here Come The Mummies and more! So if you hear screams, don’t worry it’s just the music. Probably

The Winedark Serenatas 20th Anniversary Album Release & Photo Exhibit
2025-11-01 19:00 - 21:30
Singer-songwriter J. Trafford will present a newly re-recorded version of his 2005 debut album The Winedark Serenatas at a special homecoming solo performance on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Steamworks Creative. The performance will coincide with a photography exhibition of new images of J. Trafford created by visual artist, author, and model Joella Clove (Almonde Photography).
J. Trafford began his work in music in Pittsburgh in 2002. In 2005, Trafford wrote and produced The Winedark Serenatas, his first full-length album which was self-released as a small run of CDs. Following the release of two additional solo albums, Trafford turned his creative direction and patchwork influences to ensemble music with the bands Suavity’s Mouthpiece, Sommelier, and Nowhere Wolves. Each of these acts has garnered recognition locally and internationally for their originality, often with respect toward Trafford’s writing and vocal performance.
Trafford has re-recorded The Winedark Serenatas from scratch with the assistance of longtime friend and Suavity’s Mouthpiece guitarist Nick Bigatel (also of the bands Smokey Bellows and Citywitch). The 2025 version of The Winedark Serenatas album keeps true to the ornate arrangements and dynamics of the original work, but is heightened by keen, polished production and vintage-aged performances.
Photographer and multi-faceted artist Joella Clove was enlisted to assist with the re-creation of The Winedark Serenatas’ original artwork for the re-recording. Clove subsequently created a series of images portraying Trafford’s rediscovery of the album’s original songwriting notes; these images will be exhibited at The Winedark Serenatas twentieth anniversary show.
The Winedark Serenatas release show will feature performances by special guests Sarah Halter (metal singer-songwriter), Hemlock for Socrates (post-punk duo), and The Stolen Stitches Sideshow (vaudeville entertainers).
Tickets for The Winedark Serenatas twentieth anniversary show Saturday, November 1 at Steamworks Creative are on-sale now at https://trafford.estate.

Scott Blasey
2025-11-02 17:30 - 20:00
Scott Blasey of The Clarks shares stories and songs in an intimate 60-seat listening room!
Tickets: $20 advance, $25 door
All ages | BYOB & BYOF | Tickets are nonrefundable

A Benefit Concert for Allergies Shaped My Life Foundation
2025-11-08 19:30 - 21:30
A Benefit Concert for Allergies Shaped My Life Foundation
With Special Guest Kirk Thoma
Saturday, November 8, 2025
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tickets: $10 advance, $15 door
All ages | BYOB & BYOF | Tickets are non-refundable

Open mic hosted by Mark and Curt
2025-11-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-12 19:00 - 22:00
Open mic hosted by Mark and Curt
EVERYONE WELCOME!
Have Fun and Just Play!

TK & PBS Unplugged
2025-11-14 20:00 - 22:30

An Acoustic Evening with Joe Grushecky
2025-11-15 19:30 - 22:00
Grushecky’s hardy style of Steeltown roots ‘n’ blues and sharp vignettes of hard love and labor make sense at any time and are always good for what ails you, no matter how hard it hurts.
Tickets: $20 advance, $25 door
All ages | BYOB & BYOF | Tickets are nonrefundable

Lou Ross presents: A Ghost In 7 Windows a tribute to Brian Eno
2025-11-21 20:00 - 22:30

No Left Turn
2025-11-22 19:30 - 22:00

Reuben's Painted Mandolin
2025-12-05 20:00 - 23:00
A tribute to The Jerry Garcia Band
Friday, December 5, 2025
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Join us for a 1980’s Throwback Night!
Tickets: $20 advance, $22 door
All ages | BYOB & BYOF | Tickets are nonrefundable

Bertha and the Belles with special guests Jim Hawley and Mike McCauley
2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:00

Private recital
2025-12-12

Cue Ball covers Clapton
2025-12-13 19:00 - 21:30
Cue Ball was formed in 2004. Mike (Mitch) Arnold and Evan Rowles, both formerly of the blues rock band Cadillac Mac, joined forces with Mark Wilcox, Joe Johns, and Tim Stewart to form Cue Ball. The band’s focus is on Folk Rock, Blues, Country, and Irish music.
Tickets: Advance – $10 | Door – $15

All ages | BYOB & BYOF | Tickets are nonrefundable

The Jason Born Trio
2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00
The Jason Born Trio brings high-octane, heavy blues/rock to the stage. This guitar-driven power trio is strongly influenced by the sounds of the 1970s, bringing wild riffs and relentless grooves back to life. Born’s dynamic and aggressive guitar work mesmerizes, while his vocals soar with a gritty intensity, all while complementing his versatile songwriting. With a tight rhythm section, featuring bassist Dave Molter and drummer Matt Muckle, the band’s sound is ferocious and raw.
Tickets: $10 Advance | $15 Door, if available
All ages | Tickets are nonrefundable
BYOB and BYOF

Cosmic Shag
2025-12-20 20:00 - 22:30
Cosmic Shag is a Pittsburgh based band/quartet of musical veterans that create a mix of rock, funk, jazz and fusion sounds that are as eclectic as their former bands and musical backgrounds.
Featuring:

Dean Lauria on keys/vocals
Mike O’Brien on bass/vocals
Andrew Pearl on drums/vocals
Tommy Petro on guitar

CosmicShag.com
youtube.com/@cosmicshag
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555988866265

The Winston 27's SOLD OUT!!
2026-01-24 19:00 - 21:30

8th Anniversary Party Pop Up Open Mic
2026-01-30 19:30 - 22:00

Norm Nardini
2026-02-07 19:00 - 21:00
Saturday, February 7, 2026
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
50 years of music making and more stories to tell than Ernest Hemingway. Don’t miss this intimate performance by a true Pittsburgh icon.
Tickets: Advance – $15 | Door – $20
All ages. | BYOB & BYOF | Tickets are Nonrefundable.

Reuben’s Painted Mandolin LIVE at STEAMWORKS!
2026-02-13 19:30 - 22:30
1974 Throwback Night
Friday, February 13, 2026
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
It’s FRIDAY THE 13th, and we are traveling back to 1974 to the Keystone in San Francisco, where Jerry Garcia & Merl Saunders made some serious magic. Two big sets of Garcia / Saunders followed by a Twist that may be a little spooky for Friday the 13th!!! Joining us for the first time is bassist David Fix, covering John Kahn’s stuff! Lyle Borger will be pulling Merl duties, Mike South on the drums, in the spirit of Bill Vitt, and Pappy will be on guitar.
Tickets: Advance – $20 | Door – $22
All ages. | Tickets are Nonrefundable.

Meet the Agent!
2026-02-19 18:00 - 21:00
Sound Advice Entertainment presents a networking event for entertainers!
Tickets: $10
All Ages | Tickets are nonrefundable.

THE BEAT DADDIES
2026-02-20 19:00 - 22:00
The Beat Daddies are a group of seasoned Pittsburgh performers, playing a mixture of classic radio songs from the 60s through the present. With seasoned vocalist Nicole Belli adding her style and flare to songs by Linda Ronstadt, Gloria Gaynor, the Counting Crows, and many others, along with guitarist/vocalist Kevin McCarthy performing songs by Van Morrison, Seals and Crofts, Steve Miller, and Tom Petty. Backed by the super solid rhythm of bassist Dan D’Alessandro and drummer Bob Fetherlin, their sound is full and robust. Crowds love their raw energy and enjoy listening and dancing to The Beat Daddies. We hope to see you out supporting local entertainment.🎶
