Yo-Yo Ma, PSO enchant Heinz Hall

By: Carrie Garrison | For The Duquesne Duke Last Friday, Heinz Hall’s 2,661 seat concert hall was filled to capacity with people anxious to see the Grammy Award-winning cellist, Yo-Yo Ma. Friday marked the opening of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s first concert of the season and featured an exclusive gala with Hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and fairytale themed attire. The grand lobby featured hanging … Continue reading Yo-Yo Ma, PSO enchant Heinz Hall

Brendza’s beat: Mumford hiatus, ADTR lawsuit and fancy PGH

By: Zach Brendza | Features Editor  Mumford hiatus Oh how the mighty have … well it isn’t exactly a fall, I suppose? Mumford and Sons have played their last show, “for the forseeable future.” In Kansas, of all places. Strange This coming from keyboardist Ben Lovett, Sept. 20 in Bonner Springs was ta-ta for now, according to Rolling Stone. “I don’t think we’ve had actually … Continue reading Brendza’s beat: Mumford hiatus, ADTR lawsuit and fancy PGH