LIVE WITH PHAT MAN DEE
Phat Man Dee is a cosmic jazz cabaret vocalist, bandleader, events producer, videographer, poet, freelance sideshow marvel, music educator, occasional cellist, and social justice agitatrix. She regularly appears with her jazz group “The Cultural District”, "The Lemington Gospel Chorale" directed by Pastor Deryck Tines, and "Social Justice Disco" a collaborative musical project with Liz Berlin. She performs live approximately 100 dates a year in nightclubs, theaters, educational facilities, private events and festivals. She was voted #1 Best Local Jazz Act in the Best of Pittsburgh City Paper Reader's Poll of 2021.
Phat Man Dee has been called a jazz provocateur, and she sings & duets her original compositions and eclectic repertoire of standards in English, Spanish, French, German and Hebrew. She also works as a vocal coach to young people through two musical programs, the We Rock Workshop, directed by Liz Berlin of Creative Life Support, and formerly at the Afro American Music Institute, directed by Dr James Johnson and his wife Pamela Johnson, currently celebrating 40 years in existence. She is currently serving as social media coordinator for the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit. Her private vocal studio “Phat Man Dee’s Temple of Creative Empowerment” helps students increase vocal agility, strength, and creative confidence.
In 2021 Mandee produced artist and spiritual leader Miguel Sague Jr.’s CD of sacred Taino ceremonial prayers “Songs From the Stone Hoop”. She is currently recording a new project with musical director Reggie Watkins, and it includes musicians like Roger Humphries, Dr James Johnson, Deanna Witkowski, Tony Campbell, Chris Hemingway, Eli Naragon and more. Her 2022 releases include “Virgil and Kae” and “Easy to Say”
Saturday Soul Sessions: DJ Mike Canton
Saturday Soul Sessions returns with our good friend Mike Canton (a/k/a “Soul Show Mike”) from Pittsburgh’s famed “The Soul Show” (weekly, every Saturday on WZUM Pittsburgh). We’re honored every time Mike drops in to play some deep cuts from his infinite database of funk, soul, and groove tracks.
Jazz Lunch with the Thomas Wendt Quartet
Pittsburgh’s next-generation jazz drummer puts together a quartet of the city’s best jazz professionals every Sunday from 12-3 at Golden Age to start your Sunday Funday off with some spectacular vibes.
Sunday Slow Grooves with J Malls
There’s nothing better going on in the city right now than Sunday Slow Grooves with J. Malls. Every Sunday at Golden Age, J. digs deep into his massive 45s collection to bring you the chillest set of soul on the planet. Only slow sides. Only good vibes.
Drew's Clues Trivia
Every Wednesday, Pittsburgh’s best trivia master hosts a brain-busting trivia at Golden Age. Drink beers. Answer questions. Win prizes!
Teams of up to six welcome.
Boilermaker Thursdays with Paul Cosentino & the Boilermaker Jazz Band
Paul Cosentino has been a full-time musician and bandleader for over 30 years, specializing in classic jazz and popular music from the 1920s to the 1940s. Paul plays an antique Albert System clarinet, which gives him a wonderfully distinctive sound not often heard on today’s bandstands. In addition to providing vocals, Paul also splits time on the alto and tenor saxophones. Paul has an extensive repertoire of tunes encompassing the Great American Songbook- written by some of the best-known composers of American popular song. He is also well versed in early New Orleans jazz, the Swing Era, big band riffs, and everything in between. Paul is known globally for his enthusiastic, energetic, and powerful performances.
Paul Cosentino founded the Boilermaker Jazz Band in 1988. Paul has also been featured as a soloist with many of the top bands in the swing world today, including a special appearance with the Jonathan Stout All-Star Big Band during an Artie Shaw tribute set. Paul has also been featured with Glen Crytzer’s Rhythm Makers, Michael Gambles Rhythm Serenaders, the Gordon Webster Band, Naomi and Her Handsome Devils, the Russ Wilson Swingtet, Clint Baker’s Golden Gate Swing Band, and many more. He has also led a number of All-Star groups.
John Gresh Gris Gris
If you like Dr. John, you’re going to love John Gresh Gris Gris. John Gresh leads his talented band from the piano, covering songs that have become New Orleans staples, ranging from Professor Longhair to Dr. John to the Meters. Gresh’s voice has that same gravelly perfection and his fingers have the same key-tinkley mastery that made Dr. John a national treasure that far exceeded the boundaries of New Orleans. Gresh is joined with a band that has the range not just to deliver swinging renditions of New Orleans classics, but also precise covers of The Band, Van Morrison, and other 70s southern soul and Americana favorites with a drummer who can sing Levon Helms with the same aplomb that Gresh can sing Dr. John.
As always, music at Golden Age is FREE TO THE PEOPLE. NEVER A COVER CHARGE!
Prost!
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree with Katie Simone
Got some last minute Christmas shopping to take care of at the Waterfront? Swing by Golden Age Beer up the street, have some lager & enjoy some fun holiday classics while you listen to the great vocalist, Katie Simone. She’ll be there playing holiday hits with her pals Jane West (bass), Joe Munroe (keys), Mark Lucas (guitar) and Shawn McGregor (Drums) from 1-4! Family friendly event & , as always, no cover charge. Hope to see you there! 🎄
Jazz Lunch with the Thomas Wendt Quartet
Pittsburgh’s next-generation jazz drummer puts together a quartet of the city’s best jazz professionals every Sunday from 12-3 at Golden Age to start your Sunday Funday off with some spectacular vibes.
Sunday Slow Grooves with J Malls
There’s nothing better going on in the city right now than Sunday Slow Grooves with J. Malls. Every Sunday at Golden Age, J. digs deep into his massive 45s collection to bring you the chillest set of soul on the planet. Only slow sides. Only good vibes.
Permanent Cosmic Damage
Antonio Croes (Piano), Chris McGraw (Bass), and David Hanson (Drums) are three of Pittsburgh’s most exciting, young jazz players. This trio has teamed up to create a band called “Permanent Cosmic Damage,” to play some jazz standards and modern selections with a youthful energy and fresh perspective that breathes new life into Pittsburgh’s prolific jazz community.
Saturday Soul Sessions: DJ Mike Canton
Saturday Soul Sessions returns with our good friend Mike Canton (a/k/a “Soul Show Mike”) from Pittsburgh’s famed “The Soul Show” (weekly, every Saturday on WZUM Pittsburgh). We’re honored every time Mike drops in to play some deep cuts from his infinite database of funk, soul, and groove tracks.
Live Jazz with David Throckmorton
Join jazz drummer David Throckmorton for a swinging weekend set.
Jazz Lunch with The Thomas Wendt Quartet
Pittsburgh’s next-generation jazz drummer puts together a quartet of the city’s best jazz professionals every Sunday from 12-3 at Golden Age to start your Sunday Funday off with some spectacular vibes.
Sunday Slow Grooves with J Malls
There’s nothing better going on in the city right now than Sunday Slow Grooves with J. Malls. Every Sunday at Golden Age, J. digs deep into his massive 45s collection to bring you the chillest set of soul on the planet. Only slow sides. Only good vibes.
Boilermaker Thursdays with Paul Cosentino & the Boilermaker Jazz Band
Paul Cosentino has been a full-time musician and bandleader for over 30 years, specializing in classic jazz and popular music from the 1920s to the 1940s. Paul plays an antique Albert System clarinet, which gives him a wonderfully distinctive sound not often heard on today’s bandstands. In addition to providing vocals, Paul also splits time on the alto and tenor saxophones. Paul has an extensive repertoire of tunes encompassing the Great American Songbook- written by some of the best-known composers of American popular song. He is also well versed in early New Orleans jazz, the Swing Era, big band riffs, and everything in between. Paul is known globally for his enthusiastic, energetic, and powerful performances.
Paul Cosentino founded the Boilermaker Jazz Band in 1988. Paul has also been featured as a soloist with many of the top bands in the swing world today, including a special appearance with the Jonathan Stout All-Star Big Band during an Artie Shaw tribute set. Paul has also been featured with Glen Crytzer’s Rhythm Makers, Michael Gambles Rhythm Serenaders, the Gordon Webster Band, Naomi and Her Handsome Devils, the Russ Wilson Swingtet, Clint Baker’s Golden Gate Swing Band, and many more. He has also led a number of All-Star groups.
Drew's Clues Trivia
Every Wednesday, Pittsburgh’s best trivia master hosts a brain-busting trivia at Golden Age. Drink beers. Answer questions. Win prizes!
Teams of up to six welcome.
Mele Kalikimaka!
Celebrate the Christmas season Hawaiian style, as we celebrate our annual Mele Kalikimaka party this weekend from Friday through Sunday!
Mele Kalikimaka will be a three-day Christmas party with a (much needed) tropical infusion of warm vibes and tiki drinks to take the edge off the chill of the Pittsburgh winter. Our friends from Pittsburgh’s Tiki oasis, Hidden Harbor, will be on hand for the weekend to sling a menu of beautifully potent tropical drinks, and the Golden Age kitchen will be featuring dishes with smoked pork starring alongside its regular menu and some other tropical snacks for vegetarians and pork lovers alike.
The weekend will be chock full of Christmas entertainment too (full schedule below), and on Saturday, we’ll evenhave our very own Santa Claus on hand with a tropical backdrop for some photographs with your kiddos (or, let’s be frank, YOU in your finest tropical garb). Finally, for those of you shopping for the vinyl enthusiast, our good friend J.Malls will be selling records all weekend with a special emphasis on surf, exotica, Christmas, and tropical LPs.
Entertainment:
Friday:
DJ J.Malls Spins Tropical Tunes: 4-7 p.m.
John Gresh Gris Gris 7-10 p.m.
Saturday:
Pictures with Surfin’ with Santa (with Tropical Beats by Soul Show Mike) 12-4 p.m.
Homestead Christmas Parade 12 to 1 p.m.
Vocalist Heidi Beatty 7-10 p.m.
Sunday:
Thomas Wendt Quartet 12-3 p.m.
Christmas with Check Your Bucket! 4-7 p.m.
Prost!
80s Night with DJ EZ Lou
The legendary DJ EZ Lou, who some fans will remember from 80s Night at the Upstage, returns to Golden Age for a three hour set of his signature new-wave 80s sounds. Wear your best 80s costume and your finest dancing shoes (or just come as you are and enjoy a night of beer, cocktails and great music).
FRIENDSGIVING!
All the Turkey, none of the familial stress. Celebrate a long weekend of Thankfulness with your friends (who also can be family in the literal or metaphorical sense) with some Fried BBQ Turkey Legs, fried stuffing balls, Turkey Devonshire wood fired pizza, and, lots and lots of Golden Age lager.
We have a great weekend of Entertainment for you too!
Friday: John Gresh Gris Gris plays selections from the Last Waltz 7-10 p.m.
Saturday: David Throckmorton Trio 4-7 p.m.
Sunday: Thomas Wendt Quartet 12-3 p.m. | Sunday Slow Grooves with J.Malls 4-7 p.m.
Wednesday: A Friendsgiving edition of Drew Clues Trivia 7-9 p.m.
As Always, live entertainment at Golden Age is FREE TO THE PEOPLE! Never a cover charge here.
Prost!
Check Your Bucket!
Check Your Bucket plays mindfully arranged instrumental versions of rare funk and soul recordings from New Orleans (Lee Dorsey, Allen Toussaint, Eddie Bo) along with adaptations of pieces from more traditional New Orleans musical styles (Professor Longhair, Fats Domino, Smokey Johnson). The band is dialed-in, funky, and dynamic, and the chemistry between the players is deep.
It’s always a party at Golden Age when these guys play, so snag a cold beer or a margarita or two and get ready to boogie.
Sad Karaoke!
Sad Karaoke Strikes Back! All sad songs. Outdoors (weather permitting). No cover. Suggested donation to the Equality Center if you want to sing. Hosted by Matt Buchholz and Andrea Laurion. Sign up at 6pm, singing starts at 7pm. Sad songs only! If you have to ask if it’s a sad song, then it probably isn’t.
An Evening of AM Gold with Katie Simone
Katie Simone is one of Pittsburgh’s most talented vocalist, and she’s putting together a crew of great musicians to play a night of 70s AM Gold. What’s 70s AM Gold you ask? Basically Yacht Rock’s slightly more chill, younger sibling. Think Fleetwood Mac, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne. This is going to be a fun one!
Heidi Beatty Live
The lovely Heidi Beatty is joining us once again on the Golden Stage for a chill night of contemporary vocal jazz. Heidi is an amazing vocalist, who always brings a spectacular band to back her as she sings jazzy takes on songs that range from the traditional jazz canon to more modern takes from Norah Jones, Eric Clapton, and the like. Join her for a Saturday night.
Golden Aid: SNAP to action with Golden Age to Help Hungry Children in the Steel Valley School District
615 children in the Steel Valley School District rely on SNAP Benefits (food stamps) for meals at home. However, the SNAP program is in jeopardy as a political fight over its funding has become a central focus of the ongoing government shutdown. In October, the Trump Administration refused to fund the program, leaving it roughly 50% funded for the month of November. Since then, a federal judge has ordered the Trump Administration to fund the program completely in November, however, the Trump Administration, which has already shown a propensity to evade court orders, has vowed to appeal that order. Moreover, the withheld federal funding, even if restored, will take some time to arrive to bolster the program. In short, there will still be 615 children in the Steel Valley – 43% of all the kids in the district that comprises Homestead, West Homestead, and Munhall – who will leave school today unsure about their next meal due to incomplete funding of SNAP.
Here at Golden Age, we have resolved to assist the good folks at the Steel Valley School District to begin collecting meals and to start raising money to keep our school district’s children from going hungry.
The Steel Valley School District will begin to implement weekend meals this week for any children who need them. Every Friday, volunteers will be sending kids home for the weekend with meals in their backpacks. The goal is to be able to provide each child with four meals per weekend, ensuring that the children will at least get two meals a day while they’re away from school. At Golden Age, we’re committed to help them meet and exceed that goal. And we’re asking for your help to do it. Here’s our action plan.
Golden Age Fundraiser: Beginning today, we will donate $1 for every beer, cocktail, or glass of wine that we sell to the Steel Valley School District in a specially ear-marked fund that will support the backpack meals project for Steel Valley School District. We will provide a public weekly accounting of how many beverages we sold on instagram (@goldenagebeer), and we’ll make a donation to the school district on Monday so that the funds can be available to purchase food for the following weekend. We intend to maintain this commitment until SNAP Benefits are fully restored.
Golden Age Food Collection: We will be putting out a shelf for in-kind food donations and then delivering those donations to Steel Valley High School every Monday, so that they can begin organizing the food to distribute to the children at the end of the week. Here is specifically what the food services administrator for the district is collecting:
Breakfast items (All items should be single serving and wrapped):
Cereal | Granola/Protein/Cereal Bars | Shelf Stable Juice | Fruit Cups | Oatmeal Packets | Pop Tarts
Lunch Items (All items should be single serving and wrapped):
Soups | Mac & Cheese Cups | Shelf Stable Heat & Eat meals (e.g. – Hormel) | Knorr Pasta/ Rice Sides | Tuna | Peanut Butter | Hamburger Helper Cups | Top Ramen/ Cup o’ Noodles | Chef Boyardee Cups | Snacks | Chips | Microwave Popcorn | Fruit Snacks | Graham Crackers (ie – Scooby Grahams) | Peanut Butter Crackers
We thank you for your consideration of this fundraiser and we hope that you’ll join us at Golden Age with any food you can spare. And please come thirsty to help us power this awesome effort that our caring Steel Valley teachers have volunteered to organize to try to remedy our government’s failure. In a country that is willing to use hungry children as political leverage, it shouldn’t be hard to need a drink or ten.
Yours,
Pete
John Gresh Plays Tom Waits
For those who love Tom Waits (and for anyone who loves music), Christmas comes early this year when we proudly present a Tribute to Tom Waits by our good friend, and one of Pittsburgh’s most talented keys players and singers, John Gresh.
As always, live music at Golden Age if FREE TO THE PEOPLE. Never a cover charge or table add-on here.
Prost!
Guitarist Mila Shadel
Jazz guitarist Mila Shadel joins us on the Golden Stage with the talented Yoko Suzuki on Sax, Chris McGraw on bass, and Soojin Park on drums to form a young and versitile group of jazz musicians who will bring a dynamic musical experience to the beer garden, perfect to fill the air on a hot Homestead night.
As always, live entertainment at Golden Age is FREE TO THE PEOPLE! NEVER A COVER CHARGE!
Prost!
The Last Pour: The End of Oktoberfest
In Munich, the last day of Oktoberfest is ends with the tents dimming their lights, and the staff holding sparklers as they say goodbye to their last guests before they celebrate the end of three long weeks of service with well-deserved beers of their own and an evening of feel-good music.
At Golden Age, we are going to celebrate in similar fashion with our Last Pour! The last pour will feature one of our favorites, D.J. J. Malls with fellow collector Rick Janokowski as they present “The Pittsburgh Polka,” a set of all-Pittsburgh made polka 45s that they have collected over the years.
Then at 7p, Katie Simone will be joined with her talented backing band to play “F.M. Gold,” a collection of feel good yacht rock and 70s pop tracks to bring us home with a beautiful sense of Gemütlichkeit.
Golden Age will stay open until 10p, and we are offering 25% off of the tabs of all of our fellow beer-industry workers as they conclude their own Oktoberfest seasons.
Prost!
Rocktoberfest with DJ MB and DJ Lederhosen
What happens when the two most-rockingest dudes in the world get together to play one big DJ set of the most-rockingest rock songs ever recorded? Rock n’ bloody roll, mate. That’s what happens. Rock n’ bloody roll. These two guys are ready to rock. And, baby, you’re going to roll.
DJMB (Matt Buchholz of Alternate Histories and In Bed By Ten) joins our very own DJ Lederhosen (Pete Kurzweg of no accolades, but who DOES wake up every morning in a cold sweat screaming “Van Hagar sucks!”) as they embark on a rock odyssey of air-guitar and sing-along beer hall favorites that will take you everywhere from Bob Seger’s “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” (who, if you didn’t know, was in fact made to both ramble AND gamble) to Pat Benatar’s “Heartbreaker,” to Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys are back in town.” Naturally, when you rock this hard, you only rock on vinyl records.
Prost!
The Dirndl Disco: 80s Night with DJ EZ Lou
The Dirndl Disco is a series of Oktoberfest DJ sets that we are hosting to add a touch of Munich night life to our Oktoberfest celebrations. After the tents close for the evening in Munich, many of the Oktoberfest revelers continue their celebrations in night clubs throughout the city with dancing (frequently still dressed in their lederhosen and dirndls)! As such, we encourage our guests for the Dirndl Discos to wear their finest Bavarian garb, and we’ll even award the ones we consider best dressed with an Oktoberfest themed prize!
This Friday, legendary Pittsburgh DJ, DJ EZ Lou, returns to the Golden Stage to play his signature 80s Night, with a focus on New Wave that will make you move.
As always, live entertainment is FREE TO THE PEOPLE at Golden Age, and there is never a ticket or cover charge.
Prost!
STEEL ZEPPELIN: A LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE BAND
What happens when four of Pittsburgh’s finest musicians decide to put together a Led Zeppelin Tribute Band? Pure awesomeness. Golden Age is excited to announce a brand new act to our stage, Pittsburgh’s finest Led Zeppelin Tribute Band, Steel Zeppelin. Created by David Throckmorton (John Bonham), Anton DeFade (John Paul Jones), John Shannon (Jimmy Page), and Katie Simone (Robert Plant), this incredibly talented group of musicians performs arguably the nation’s most impressive renditions of Zeppelin numbers.
As always, live entertainment is FREE TO THE PEOPLE at Golden Age, and there is never a ticket or cover charge.
Prost!
The Dirndl Disco: Das Boot-y Shake with DJ B.Mic
The Dirndl Disco is a series of Oktoberfest DJ sets that we are hosting to add a touch of Munich night life to our Oktoberfest celebrations. After the tents close for the evening in Munich, many of the Oktoberfest revelers continue their celebrations in night clubs throughout the city with dancing (frequently still dressed in their lederhosen and dirndls)! As such, we encourage our guests for the Dirndl Discos to wear their finest Bavarian garb, and we’ll even award the ones we consider best dressed with an Oktoberfest themed prize!
Our first Dirndl Disco will feature DJ B.Mic spinning 90s and 2000s R&B and hip hop guaranteed to make you want to shake das booty!
As always, live entertainment is FREE TO THE PEOPLE at Golden Age, and there is never a ticket or cover charge.
Prost!
Kinderfest with Miss Cassidy
At Golden Age, die Kinder are always welcome, even during Oktoberfest, and we hope they will join us for an hour devoted to their entertainment with our dear from Miss Cassidy. Miss Cassidy will engage the children with a performance and with an opportunity to do some Oktoberfest crafting. We will be open with our full menu for adults.
Miss Cassidy is a creator, educator, and performer dedicated to spreading joy through artistic expression. With her vibrant energy and welcoming spirit, she offers dynamic lessons in theater, dance, music, visual arts, cooking, social-emotional learning, history, and more!
Deeply committed to inspiring learners to explore, discover, and cultivate their unique strengths, Miss Cassidy draws from her extensive theatre and arts background. She uses social-emotional learning to encourage creative curiosity across a variety of disciplines, helping learners of all ages build confidence and embrace their individuality. A passionate advocate for accessibility, she ensures that every participant—regardless of ability or background—has the opportunity to engage, express, and thrive.
For more about Miss Cassidy, please visit her website here!
O'Zapft Is! ("It is Tapped!") Gravity Keg Ceremony
“O’Zapft Is,” old Bavarian for “it is tapped,” is the beginning ceremony in every tent in Munich, where the tent host hammers a tap into the first gravity keg of Festbier and announces the beginning of Oktoberfest. At Golden Age, we aim to bring you as close to the Munich experience as possible during Oktoberfest, and as such we’re excited to host our very own O’Zapft Is this Friday when we begin Oktiberfest!
However, when we open at 4 pm on Friday, you’ll see that only three of our four Oktoberfest beers — Festbier, Oktoberfest Märzen, and Festweizen — will be on tap, BECAUSE we are holding back our baby, Rauchbier Märzen until 5 p.m. when we will hold our very own O’Zapft Is ceremony, and tap a 30L gravity keg of it on our outdoor stage.
Between 4 and 5 pm, our very own DJ Lederhosen will be on the stage spinning up Oktoberfest hits both new and old to build the excitement of this moment, a full six months of patient lagering in the making.
Here’s where we need your help! Our goal is nothing short of creating a true Munich O’Zapft Is experience, which means two things. First, we’ll only be serving full liters steins (Maß) from this keg. And second, we’ll need enough of you lined up and ready to drink a Maß that we never have to shut off our tap once we open it, true O’Zapft Is style. And as such, we are excited to tap this baby during our cleverly-named “Live Maß” happy hour, which means you’ll pay just $8 for a full liter pour of this beautiful lager.
Oktobefest 2025!
This is our time of year…. Golden Age Oktoberfest returns with even more Oktoberfest beers, more bratwurst, more schnitzel, and more entertainment! As usual, we are committed to bringing you three weekends of the authentic Munich experience, with touches of both traditional and modern Bavarian culture. Without further ado, here is our schedule of events, but check back often (and follow us on instagram at @goldenagebeer) for updates and specials on the food menu, the beers, and the entertainment! (Drew’s Clues — every Wednesday — and Boilermaker Jazz Band — every Thursday — will continue as usual without interruption).
Live Entertainment
Friday, September 19th:
5 p.m. O’Zapft Is! Gravity Keg tapping of Rauchbier Märzen and Oktoberfest Märzen with Oktoberfest tracks by DJ Lederhosen
7 p.m. LIVE John Gresh’s Gris Gris
Saturday, September 20th
12 p.m. Kinderfest with Ms. Cassidy
7 p.m. Dirndl Disco: Das Boot-y Shake with DJ B.Mic
Sunday, September 21st
12 p.m. LIVE Jazz with Thomas Wendt Quartet
4 p.m. Sunday Slow Grooves with DJ J.Malls
Friday, September 26th:
7 p.m. LIVE Steel Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin Tribute Band
Saturday, September 27th:
7 p.m. LIVE Heidi Beatty
Sunday, September 28th
12 p.m. LIVE Jazz with Thomas Wendt Quartet
4 p.m. Sunday Slow Grooves with DJ J.Malls
Friday, October 3rd:
7 p.m. Dirndl Disco: 80s Night with DJ EZ Lou
Saturday, October 4th:
7 p.m. Dirndl Disco: ROCKOTOBEFEST with DJMB and DJ Lederhosen
Sunday, October 5th:
12 p.m. LIVE Jazz with Thomas Wendt Quartet
4 p.m. Dirndl Disco: Pittsburgh Polkas with DJ J.Malls
7 p.m. LIVE “Gute Nacht Oktoberfest” Celebration with F.M. Gold by Katie Simone
Golden AGe Jazz Fest!
This Labor Day weekend, please join us at the first ever Golden Age Jazz Fest: a weekend-long celebration of Pittsburgh's local jazz community. Golden Age Jazz Fest is open to the public and 100% free to the people. No tickets are required and there are no cover charges or table minimums. Weather permitting, all acts are scheduled on the outdoor stage, but acts will be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather. The schedule is below:
Thu Aug 28:
Boilermaker Jazz Band 6-9 p
Fri Aug 29:
Precipice Community Band (trio) 3:30p- 6:30p
Dwayne Dolphin Fo'tet (5 piece) 7p- 10p
Sat Aug 30:
Paul Cosentino's Boilermaker Jazz Band w/ special guest vocalist Grace Elliott (5 piece) 3:30p- 6:30p
Roger Humphries & RH Factor (5 piece) 7p-10p
Sun Aug 31:
Thomas Wendt Quartet Noon- 3p
Precipice Community Band Community Band (9piece) 4p- 7p
The Grand Luau with Hidden Harbor
Join us for a Tiki-fied weekend here in Homestead! Golden Age is proud to work with our sister spot, Squirrel Hill’s Hidden Harbor, to throw a Grand Luau weekend, fully loaded with Tiki Drinks, Exotic Entertainment, Roasted Pork and other island fare, and, of course, Golden Age Beer. As always, entertainment is FREE TO THE PEOPLE here at Golden Age, and there are no cover charges or tickets for the event!
Entertainment Schedule:
Friday:
7p-10p: Antonio Croes and the Caribbean Community Band
Saturday:
12p-3p: Tropical Funk with Soulshow Mike Canton
3p-6p: The Yeggs!
7p-10p: Steel City Calypso
Sunday:
12p-3p: Thomas Wendt Quartet
4p-7p: Yacht Rocket
Roger Barbour birthday jam session
On Saturday, August 16, Join us for a very special jazz jam session as Pittsburgh’s jazz legends drop by to play with and pay tribute to the living legend, trumpet player Roger Barbour on his 90th Birthday. DJ J. Malls will be spinning some of Roger’s records from his long and spectacular career in between sets.
Lighthouse Arts Presents: Chantal Joseph Celebrates Dakota Staton
Golden Age is honored to host this summer’s series of Lighthouse Arts, Inc. performances, celebrating jazz throughout the Pittsburgh region with performances by some of its best jazz musicians.
We continue that summer concert series this Saturday, with Chantal Joseph celebrating the life and music of legendary jazz vocalist Dakota Staton.
CHANTAL is a force of nature. Anyone who has seen her perform will testify to that. They might also use adjectives like 'high-energy', 'electric' or offer comparisons to Tina Turner and Stephanie Mills. But to really understand CHANTAL, you'll have to come see for yourself. For her, music is a life-long journey, and her latest project is the next step in an adventure that has already had her share the studio and stage with the likes of Kenny Loggins, Dwayne Dolphin, Roger Humphries and Grace Kelly. But now more than ever, CHANTAL is determined to leave her own mark on the music industry. Where others would give in to auto-tuned tracks and fashion trends, CHANTAL'S raw energy and fearless execution cut through the noise with the expressiveness and sensuality of yester year's greats, but with a 21st Century twist that is necessary to drive the dialogue of today's society.
Lighthouse Arts, Inc. was established to improve the quality of jazz education by making accessible the opportunities for students and the community at large to learn and experience the many dimensions of jazz music and the creative artists who play it. We shall incorporate partnerships with the community, schools and arts organizations that will recapture, teach and preserve the music’s history and culture, in an accessible environment that promotes awareness and appreciation.
All Together Now Benefit Concert: Polkamaniacs & John Gresh Gris Gris
All Together Now! is a weekend-long benefit music festival for Pittsburgh’s Immigrant Community. Golden Age is proud to participate on Thursday, August 7, hosting a two-band evening with the PolkaManiacs and John Gresh’s Gris Gris.
As always, the performances at Golden Age will remain FREE TO THE PEOPLE, with no cover charge or table minimums. Golden Age is donating to the festival to offset ticket prices, but encourages anyone who is able and willing to attend to make a donation of their own, no matter how big or small. The hosts will be accepting donations at the performance itself or you can visit their website to donate.
More information can be found at the All Together Now Website.
5-7 PM
John Gresh’s Gris-Gris with Matt Ferrante
Golden Age Beer Company, 337 E 8th Ave, Homestead, PA 15120
No tickets, donations taken at door
8 PM
Polkamaniacs
Golden Age Beer Company, 337 E 8th Ave, Homestead, PA 15120
No tickets, donations taken at door
Sunday Slow Grooves with J Malls.
There’s nothing better going on in the city right now than Sunday Slow Grooves with J. Malls. Every Sunday at Golden Age, J. digs deep into his massive 45s collection to bring you the chillest set of soul on the planet. Only slow sides. Only good vibes.
Thomas Wendt Quartet
Pittsburgh’s next-generation jazz drummer puts together a quartet of the city’s best jazz professionals every Sunday from 12-3 at Golden Age to start your Sunday Funday off with some spectacular vibes.
Drew's Clues Trivia
Every Wednesday, Pittsburgh’s best trivia master hosts a brain-busting trivia at Golden Age. Drink beers. Answer questions. Win prizes!
Teams of up to six welcome.
Precipice Community Band
Precipice Community Band is a 9-piece experimental jazz band with deep influences in sounds of the Caribbean and African Diaspora. Led by piano player Antonio Croes, this 9-piece band features some of the cities best jazz musicians to bring you a night of music that will capture your attention and push the limits of your mind.
Lighthouse Arts Presents: Johnathan Digiulian & Roger Humphries Quartet
Golden Age is honored to host this summer’s series of Lighthouse Arts, Inc. performances, celebrating jazz throughout the Pittsburgh region with performances by some of its best jazz musicians.
We continue that summer concert series this Saturday, with an album release party for “Intentions” by George Heid III, featuring Joe “Sonny” Barbato on acordian, Paul Thompson on the bass, Antonio Croes on piano, and, of course, George on the drums. As always, live entertainment at Golden Age is FREE TO THE PEOPLE. Never a cover charge.
George writes: “Intentions is a journey through the deep love and unbreakable bond I shared with my dad. It reflects the paths we traveled together, his intentions in shaping my life, my intentions in caring for him in his declining years, and the lasting legacy he leaves behind.
This album is filled with personal history and meaning, woven with my father's voice through audio samples pulled from voicemails, home videos, and archived recordings. Some are obvious, others are subtle Easter eggs for those listening closely. The music carries treasures from the Heid archives and keeps his presence alive, making him an active part of this work.”
Lighthouse Arts, Inc. was established to improve the quality of jazz education by making accessible the opportunities for students and the community at large to learn and experience the many dimensions of jazz music and the creative artists who play it. We shall incorporate partnerships with the community, schools and arts organizations that will recapture, teach and preserve the music’s history and culture, in an accessible environment that promotes awareness and appreciation.