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Jimmy Bastard The Bearded Bastard of Pittsburgh (Pints, Punk & Pittsburgh) (opens the original)
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On this episode of Coda, Jonny Hartwell & Annie Pugar sit down with Jimmy Bastard, frontman and founding member of Pittsburgh’s own Bastard Bearded Irishmen. Since forming in 2008, the band has built a loyal following with its rowdy blend of traditional Irish music, Celtic rock and punk attitude. Jimmy talks about how the Bastard Bearded Irishmen came together, the evolution of their sound, the Pittsburgh music scene, and the energy and camaraderie that have made their live shows a local favorit
Ronny “Moondog” Esser: Keeping Pittsburgh Rockin’ (opens the original)
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Ron “Moondog” Esser has spent more than four decades helping shape Pittsburgh’s live music scene — as a musician, club owner, promoter, philanthropist and tireless champion of local artists. A Pittsburgh-area native and Point Park University graduate, Esser got his start in the music business managing the legendary Graffiti Showcase Lounge in Oakland before opening Moondog’s in Blawnox in 1989. What began as a small neighborhood club grew into one of Western Pennsylvania’s most enduring live mus
Brad Yoder: Pittsburgh's Musical Storyteller (Take Two) (opens the original)
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Sometimes technology wins. After somehow losing our first conversation (yes...the entire thing), I sheepishly asked Pittsburgh singer-songwriter Brad Yoder if he'd be willing to sit down with me again. Thankfully, he said yes—and I'm glad he did, because this second conversation may have been even better than the first. Brad has been writing and performing music for more than 30 years, and while his songs have even found their way onto television shows, this episode is less about the resume and
Joffo Simmons: The Heartbeat of Pittsburgh Rock (opens the original)
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For more than four decades, Joffo Simmons has been one of Pittsburgh's most respected drummers, best known for keeping the beat alongside Joe Grushecky. His career has put him shoulder-to-shoulder with rock legends and given him a front-row seat to some unforgettable moments in music history. In this episode, Joffo shares incredible stories from his years on the road, including memorable experiences with Bruce Springsteen and the legendary Levon Helm. He also reflects on the friendships, the per
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