AMRCNDREAMING Plays Pub I.G.

Last Wednesday, the open mic night at Pub I.G. featured a new band called AMRCNDREAMING. Based in Pittsburgh, the band has an awesome, one-of-a-kind sound influenced by ambient pop, punk rock, and triphop. Check out their newly released album, "Gold," to get a taste. You also don't want to miss these guys on tour - their live set is great, as is their stage presence.  AMRCNDREAMING kicks off their tour at the Tree House Lounge in Washington, D.C., on January 7th. Stay tuned for additional dates in California, Texas, Nevada and Arizona!

AMRCNDREAMING IS:

Daniel Crushwell (Guitar and Voice)

Jake Simons (Synthtar)

Sean Zuza (Bass) 
Stephen Bickel (Drummer)


AMRCNDREAMING at Pub I.G. in Pittsburgh, PA:

Ivan Gabriel Plays At Up Modern Kitchen

On December 19th, singer-songwriter Ivan Gabriel had the honor of playing at Up Modern Kitchen in Pittsburgh, PA. The performance at Up was a blast, and he looks forward to playing there again soon. Check out this photo of his trio at the restaurant.

From left to right: Jarod Wachtel (saxophone), Adam Yandrich (bass), Ivan Gabriel (guitar).

Open Mic Night At Pub I.G.

Last Wednesday, I got to experience the cool vibe at Pub I.G.'s open mic night in Pittsburgh, PA. Located at 328 Atwood Street in the heart of Oakland, Pub I.G. is a fresh new venue offering live entertainment and great deals on drinks. I'm glad to see a new establishment promote live music and local talent. Want to see for yourself what the hype is all about? Stop in on Wednesdays at 9 PM for the weekly open mic night. In the meantime, visit Pub I.G.'s facebook page to learn more about their events, and check out the pics below.
-AW

 Local musician and producer Ivan Gabriel, singing his songs for us.

 The Pub I.G. mural.

 21 year-old Dominick Antonelli, showcasing his original tunes. Very cool!

 At the bar.

Yours truly (Anja Wade).

"Spice Cafe" on Atwood is now "Pub I.G."

We want to welcome Pub I.G. into the scene. Spearheaded by Ray Matthews a.k.a. Uncle Ray, Pub I.G. stands where Spice Cafe once stood. Many a glorious night took place in the underworld of 328 Atwood St., the main drag in the heart of Oakland. From open mic nights to karaoke, here at Major Triad we remember the countless events that made us feel like rock-stars. All of that stopped when Spice Cafe ceased to exist. The many times we walked up Atwood to find that Spice Cafe's doors were closed brought about a sense nostalgia. This nostalgia is now over! With T.J. Harris a.k.a. DJ Get Nasty as resident DJ, things are going to take a new twist. Breathing life into Pub I.G., Get Nasty's outreach through BC1 Production is about to change the game forever. So let the good times roll, and let's set the roof on fire... Well, not literally -- we NEED places like Pub I.G.

Address: 328 Atwood St. Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA.
Check Pub I.G. at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pub-IG 

The New Pub I.G. (Photo by Google 2011)

Pub I.G. Oakland's Premier Nightspot (Photo by Pub I.G.)

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH DAVON MAGWOOD

On Monday, January 14th, 2013, the cold winter breeze brought a much anticipated character to Major Triad. Davon Magwood was looking to record his first EP "ALL MY DREAMS ARE DEAD." The goal was to string together some of his favorite comedy bits into an intelligent, insensitive, yet hilarious performance. After a brief discussion in the office over coffee and cigarettes, Ivan Gabriel, producer at Major Triad, began to warm up the equipment needed for Davon's performance. 3 beers later, Davon was  ready to show the microphone who was boss. The rest was history.

                                          Photos by: Zoe Delilah

Photo by Zoe Delilah. "Warming Up"

Photo by Zoe Delilah. "The Office"

Photo by Zoe Delilah. "Ready to Rock"

Daily Bread PA To Host Jam Master Jay Tribute

Shout out to the homies at Daily Bread PA! We're big fans of this streetwear, photography, and art collective. Known for tight shows and cool threads, Daily Bread PA will be hosting a tribute to Jam Master Jay on October 31st. You don't want to miss it. Check out the details at http://dailybreadpa.com/culture/feed

VRIL Climbs to #11 On ReverbNation

Pittsburgh-based rock band VRIL has climbed the charts to #11 on ReverbNation!  
Listen here:
http://www.reverbnation.com/vrilmusic