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For our final free download from today's Pittsburgh music scene, Cindy Howes recommended the rock group Chet Vincent and The Big Bend. Cindy calls Vincent one of the best lyricists in Pittsburgh. Listen to "Doubter's Blues" above, and download a free mp3 here compliments of the band.
What the heck is "yinser pastoral"? Hear for yourself in "Sailor's Life" by Harlan Twins, one of Cindy Howes' picks of top Pittsburgh bands to watch. Listen above and right-click to download a free mp3 here compliments of the band.
You might have heard the Rusted Root classic "Send Me On My Way":
In the movie Ice Age.
In the opening credits of Israeli sitcom Ha-Chaim Ze Lo Hacol.
During NHL and NCAA campaigns for Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
As "wake-up" music for the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity (NASA engineers only.)
On this week's vintage World Cafe session.
Listen to the band's entire performance and interview here via NPR music, download an mp3 of "Send Me On My Way" here.
The Skyliners' "Since I Don't Have You" is a stone-cold Pittsburgh music classic. How does this compare to the Guns N' Roses version?
Cindy Howes' favorite new Pittsburgh band is Grand Piano. The have a horn section that recalls Tom Waits and Dr. Dog. Listen to "Train Hound" and download a free mp3 courtesy of the band by right-clicking here.
They say the convert is more zealous than the native, I got here in the early 70's … and I love it.
Billy Price of the Keystone Rhythm Band, Sense of Place interview
Pittsburgh is America's most livable city.
Cindy Howes, morning show host and local music conduit at WYEP, in her Sense of Place interview
Meet Broken Fences, the Pittsburgh indie / folk duo of Morgan Erina and Guy Russo. Cindy Howes of WYEP compares their harmonies to Simon and Garfunkel. Listen to "Today It's Raining on Just You," and right click here to download an mp3 compliments of the band.
