Moondog’s
For those of you not in the know, Moondog’s is a bar, as well as a place to see live acts in Blawnox, which is only a short drive from downtown off of route 28.
For the past 18 years they have been featuring numerous live acts, including local, national and international musicians in all genres, although they are best known for their blues bands.
To see who has played at Moondog’s, all you need to do is go there and look up towards the ceiling and see all the signed photographs and I guarantee you will be pleasantly surprised.
The bar is rather on the small side, but there is plenty of room and plenty of nice people. I’m always amazed at the great talent that is ‘hiding’ out in this place.
Moondog’s has also expanded their event nights to a Myspace Monday and a hip-hop night. The Myspace Mondays are nights where amateurs can take the stage, usually in the form of acoustic guitar and the like. Definitely something to check out if you’re sick of the same old stuff. And of course, the hip-hop night is self-explanatory and they’re been getting a really good turnout, so that’s something to check out as well.
Here’s their December schedule:
Thurs., Dec. 6, 8pm: Wishbone Ash
Friday, Dec. 7, 9:30pm: Debbie Davis
Sat., Dec. 8, 9:30pm: Tinsley Ellis
Thurs., Dec. 13, 8pm: Hip-hop Nite
Friday, Dec. 14, 9:30pm: Hubert Sumlin & the Nighthawks
Sat., Dec. 15, 10pm: Jake’s Blues
Friday, Dec. 21, 10pm: Lenny Collini Trio
Sat., Dec. 22, 9:30pm: Harper
Friday, Dec. 28, 10pm: Francine & the Mountain Top Band
Monday, Dec. 31, 9pm: Norm Year’s Eve with Norm Nardini & Mark Stutso
Moondog’s is located at 378 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh PA 15238
You can visit their website for future events, directions, etc. here.
And while you’re at it, why not check out the Getting Crafty blog for some Xmas gift ideas. It’s rapidly approaching, so don’t wait too long!
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