First/Last-Donnie Iris

Donnie Iris & The Cruisers
Light Up Night 2010
Roberto Clemente Bridge
Friday November 19, 2010
Downtown

Donnie Iris is a Pittsburgh institution. He's been actively producing music for over 40 years and has a brand new Christmas album coming out tomorrow, November 18. Called appropriately enough 'Ah! Leluiah!', Donnie will be at North Park Lounge in Cranberry to celebrate it's release.
The following day, catch the band celebrate Light Up Night with a free show on the bridge! Seriously, what's more yinzer than that? I am thrilled that 'King Cool' himself took some time to participate in this rather 'tongue in cheek' version of First/Last.

The first album you ever bought?
Burl Ives "Ballads with Guitar".

Your last album bought?
Radiohead "The Bends".

Favorite album of all time?
Donnie Iris "King Cool".

Least favorite/most disappointing album?
The Burl Ives album that Rick Rubin produced.

First concert attended?
Burl Ives.

Last concert?
The Spits.

Favorite concert ever?
Gotta be Foreigner.

Least favorite concert?
Any concert where there's a lot of vomit in the men's room.

Favorite thoughts, experiences about Pittsburgh?
Lulu's Noodles eggrolls. Seriously underrated, if a bit small.

Thanks dude. No kidding, at this moment I am cracking a King Cool Light in your honor my man!

Summer Sunday Ticket Giveaway # 7 - Ribs On The River

Ribs On The River
Night Ranger
Donnie Iris & The Cruisers
Eddie Money
Trib Total Media Amphitheatre
Friday-Sunday August 20-22, 2010
Station Square

Seriously, who doesn't love ribs? The best vendors around will congregate in Pittsburgh to showcase their delicious goods. There will be a slew of bands each day to keep the crowd entertained.
Thanks to the awesome people at Drusky Entertainment, I have a pair of passes to a show of your choice for one lucky viewer of the blog. All you need to do to enter is email me at hughshows@comcast.net with the subject line 'Ribs'. In the message, indicate the night/concert you want to attend (Friday-Night Ranger, Saturday-Donnie Iris, or Sunday-Eddie Money). Also supply the full name you want for the folks at will call the night of the show which will be good for two tickets. One entry per person. Sorry, parking and ribs not included.
This contest will run until Saturday August 14th when the winner will be randomly chosen and contacted.
Also remember, next Sunday starts a new contest for a different show. Good luck!

Image Of The Day-"Do You Compute?"

For many reasons, the above image being one, I am so glad I live in Pittsburgh!