PITTSBURGH, PA – The century-old Carrie Furnace, a former blasting furnace that towers over the banks of the Mon River, just outside the town of Rankin, came alive for two days and nights as Thrival Innovation + Music Festival returned for it’s fifth year in the Steel City. Check out our gallery below. Photos by…
The Classic Concert
Every so often we get the chance to experience something truly extraordinary, knowing full well the opportunity won’t likely come around again. In the world of classic rock, this kind of opportunity is coming this summer as six legendary bands bring their magic to two iconic cities for a once-in-a-lifetime event. The Classic Concert…
Historic Carrie Furnaces Set To Host Two-Day Festival
Towering 92-feet over the muddy banks of the Monongahela River, sits a pre-World War II piece of iron-making technology that helped power the regions steel industry in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. Built in 1907, and reaching its peak of production in the 1950s, Carrie Furnaces six and seven remain the only non-operative blast furnaces still standing…
Recess in the Rain with Skrillex
Surprisingly, Pittsburgh has become a regular stop for some of the biggest names in EDM. Just a few years ago, only a major event like Dayglow — now known as Life In Color — brought well known artists to town, but Tuesday night, Stage AE was blown away by Sonny John Moore – better known as Skrillex.…
Where in the World is Kellee Maize? Volunteering in Nepal
Where in the world is Kellee Maize? She is currently in Nepal doing volunteer work with the COMMITTED organization. The Pittsburgh-based female rapper has been setting up workshops and working with the kids in a school located in Katmandu. Kellee Maize will be returning home to Pittsburgh performing at an event benefiting the Homeless Children’s…
Help BlameShift with their New Album: Secrets
If you feel like doing some good for other people today, you can help our friends Blameshift out. Right now, you can pre-order Blameshift’s new album, Secrets, set to release next week and also help them chart on Billboard! Blameshift will be performing at an intimate show at our offices in the new Faded Loft…
Shipping Instead of Sleeping off to Chicago!
Check out the Faded Industry Loft yet? If not, this weekend may be your chance to do so. Opening the doors for a unique and intimate concert called The Surreal Sessions, featuring music from Instead of Sleeping, Blameshift and more. After the concert, 21 and over guests are encouraged to stay for the 1st ever…
Faded Fest 2013 Video
As it does every year, Faded Fest took over Station Square and this year was the biggest event yet! With close to 100 local acts booked and performing all day, comedic acts, the addition of an EDM room, a World Series of Beer Pong Satellite Tournament and multiple vendors and sponsors on-site all day long,…
The BC1 Crew and 1337 at Faded Fest
Always looking to expand and make the events even better, we have added two very different elements to Faded Fest this year. 1st one being the Beer Pong tournament where you and your partner can win your entry into the World Series of Beer Pong in Las Vegas! (Valued at $1,000) You can still sign-up…
Who is Ready for Faded Fest 2013?
Mark it down now, Faded Fest 2013 is happening Saturday July 27th! The largest local showcase to ever hit Pittsburgh again returns to it’s original home in Station Square! Faded Fest will take over Barroom, Saddle Ridge, Beach Club and their outdoor decks for another great concert series. Get ready because every year we try to…