Joan Marcus
From left, Steve Gouveia, Joseph Leo Bwarie, Josh Franklin and Erik Bates in "Jersey Boys."
Bob Gaudio, who wrote the Four Seasons songs that Frankie Valli's soaring voice helped take to the top of the charts, and Joseph Leo Bwarie, who plays Frankie in the touring company of the Tony-winning "Jersey Boys," made the same point in separate conversations, using different cultural touchstones. (Today)
Guido Karp
Veteran hard rock band AC/DC was one of the three best-selling artists in 2008.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Music sales have continued to slump in 2008 as the increased number of downloads of digital tracks failed to make up for a plunge in the sale of compact discs. (Yesterday)
Just as its air compressors are finally back in operation, the mighty pipe organ of St. Paul Cathedral will face a different sort of pressure this week. (Yesterday)
Matt Sayles/Associated Press
Jack Black and his wife, Tanya Haden: He says he would like to sing at the Grand Ole Opry with her family.
NEW YORK -- Jack Black may have been schooled in rock, but now he'd like to sing at the Grand Ole Opry with wife Tanya Haden's family, who recently turned him on to bluegrass music. (Yesterday)
The Post-Gazette's regularly updated concert guide lets you see who's coming to town months in advance. (01/04/2009)