The Pittsburgh concert scene is getting more exciting in April, with at least 10 shows that have already sold out.
The lineup includes a major classical music star, an up-and-coming pop music star, and one of the biggest names in country music. Here's a look at the most significant concerts scheduled for April in the area:
Top shows
On April 4, Andrea Bocelli will perform with the Pittsburgh Opera at PPG Paints Arena
The Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will kick off his North American spring tour in Pittsburgh. He will be accompanied by his 12-year-old daughter, Virginia, with whom he collaborated on a new single, called “Dare To Be,” for the movie “Cabrini.”
He stated, “Music has always been like therapy to me, a way to bring lightness to life. I believe it has real healing powers. Art is a gift from the heavens that can lift the spirit and spread goodness in this world. Good music can teach us, express peace and brotherhood, and open our hearts and minds.
On April 5, Chappell Roan will be at Stage AE
After a successful run opening for Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts world tour, Chappell Roan will have a sold-out show at Stage AE in Pittsburgh.
Roan is enjoying the success of her album, “The Rise and Fall of a Midwestern Princess,” and also did a Tiny Desk Concert with NPR. The drag-inspired pop star, referred to as the “queer pop icon of tomorrow” by the Associated Press , has just begun working on a new album.
“I’m just not going to put pressure on myself to try to match that energy, because that’s where you get in a trap where you’re like, ‘How do I recreate this?’” she told Rolling Stone. “You have to write 80 bad songs and then you can get 15 good ones.”
Read more: Chappell Roan’s campy, sparkly music represents the future of pop music
On April 27, Tim McGraw, Carly Pearce, and Abby Anderson will be at PPG Paints Arena
Country music superstar Tim McGraw’s Standing Room Only tour will reach Pittsburgh at the end of the month.
With three Grammys and 25 No. 1 singles, McGraw is touring in support of his latest album, “Standing Room Only,” which was released in September.
“Throughout my career, my records have leaned toward those kinds of songs. Stories about life. We all fail,” he told USA Today last year. “We all have our terrible moments. And we’re going to have moments and we’re going to do the wrong thing, say the wrong thing, be politically incorrect from time to time. But all you can do is get up the next morning and try to do the next best thing. I’m always looking for songs that are life-affirming because they’re therapeutic to me and remind me of how much of a better person I need to be.”
Read more: Tim McGraw is resolute in his beliefs and love for his family: ‘I stand for what I stand for’
Sold out shows
On April 2, The Driver Era and Vale will be at Roxian Theatre
The Driver Era, an alternative pop band featuring actor Ross Lynch (“Austin & Ally”) and his siblings, released a new song, “Get Off My Phone,” earlier this year.
On April 7, Buddy Guy and King Solomon Hicks will be at the Palace Theatre
Blues legend Buddy Guy, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is bidding farewell to extensive touring with his Damn Right Farewell tour.
April 7: Five For Fighting performing with a String Quartet at City Winery Pittsburgh
The singer known as Five For Fighting – John Ondrasik – became famous for his song “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” and has been releasing songs that deal with geopolitical issues, such as “OK,” which addressed Hamas’ attack on Israel in October.
April 8: Mannequin Pussy and Soul Glo at Thunderbird Music Hall
Mannequin Pussy, a punk band from Philadelphia, are on tour to support their album “I Got Heaven,” which was just released on March 1.
April 12: Suzanne Vega at City Winery Pittsburgh
Singer Suzanne Vega, known for folk-tinged music, became famous in the late 1980s with “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner.”
April 20: Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band and Resonant Rogues at Thunderbird Music Hall
The alt-country band from Tennessee has a new album, “Survived,” coming out on April 26 and includes the single, “Brighter Shade.”
April 21: Carbon Leaf at City Winery Pittsburgh
The indie-folk rockers from Virginia, with a history of over 30 years, have an upcoming album reportedly set for release later this year.
April 28: Toto at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
The classic rock band known for “Africa” and “Rosanna” are celebrating their 50th anniversary with their “Dogz of Oz” tour.
April 29: Bonnie Raitt at Heinz Hall
With a show postponed from May 2023, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer most recently released “Just Like That…” in 2022, with the title track winning a Grammy last year.
Other notable shows
April 2: Daisy the Great at Preserving Underground
April 3: Bayside, Finch, Armor for Sleep, Winona Fighter at Roxian Theatre
April 4: Girlschool, Lillian Axe, Alcatrazz at Mr. Smalls Theatre
April 5: Drake White, Adam Hood at Roxian Theatre
April 5: John Oates at the Palace Theatre
April 8: Artillery, Vapor at Preserving Underground
April 9: The Brook & the Bluff, Hotel Fiction, The Roof at Roxian Theatre
April 9: Melvin Seals & JGB with John Kadlecik at Thunderbird Music Hall
April 11: Matthew Sweet at City Winery Pittsburgh
April 13: Real Estate, Marina Allen at Mr. Smalls Theatre
April 13: Little Anthony and the Imperials, The Lettermen, The Duprees, The Lovin’ Spoonful, Gary Puckett & the Union Gap, Jimmie Ross & the Jaggerz at Benedum Center
April 16: Saint Motel, Steinza at Roxian Theatre
April 16: Shawn Colvin, KT Tunstall at Byham Theater
April 17: The Skatalites at Jergel’s
April 19: Dylan Scott at Stage AE
April 24: Queensryche, Armored Saint at Roxian Theatre
April 26: Hippie Sabotage, Daisy Guttridge, Kembe X at Stage AE
Apri 26: Mya at August Wilson Cultural Center
April 27: BoyWithUke, hey, nothing at Stage AE
April 29: Todd Rundgren at Roxian Theatre
