Led by vocalist and bandleader Heidi Beatty, Heidi Beatty and the Velvet Collective brings a jazz-centered sensibility to familiar pop, rock, and R&B. Rooted in swing, groove, and deep listening, the Collective reimagines well-known songs with elegance, warmth, and a smooth, decadent feel.

The Velvet Collective emphasizes connection—between musicians, across genres, and with the audience—creating performances that feel intimate, polished, and alive in the moment. Each set balances tradition and familiarity, honoring jazz’s conversational spirit while welcoming listeners from every musical background.

As always, live entertainment at Golden Age is FREE TO THE PEOPLE! Never a cover charge here.

Join us for one of our favorites, Rich Patrick, for a feel-good evening of live Irish music to warm your soul!

As always, live music is FREE TO THE PEOPLE at Golden Age. Prost!

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.

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.

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!

Join jazz drummer David Throckmorton for a swinging weekend set.

Smooth. Refined. Addictive.​

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Driven by the electrifying guitar of Mark Lucas, the soulful vocals of Kelly Dailey, and the pulse-driven percussion of Subha Das, this Pittsburgh trio delivers an unforgettable, genre-blending live experience.

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.

We are kicking off our Lenten fish fry season in a big, boozy way, with our first ever Starkbierfest, commemorating the re-release of our beloved Doppelbock, Goldenator, the release of our Fastenbier, and the release of our first ever Eisbock!

Starkbierfests in Germany are celebrations around the release of Doppelbock in Bavaria. These festivals began as a religious celebration celebrated by a single order of Monks, the Paulaner Friars — yes, the very ones whose monastic brewery ultimately became the brewery that we know as “Paulaner.” Contrary to popular belief, the origin of their famed Doppelbock “Salvator” was not associated with the Lenten fasting obligations of these Bavarian monks (although “fastenbier,” as a style originated for that purpose), but instead was brewed as a celebratory beer for the Feast of Saint Francis, which historically was celebrated on April 2 of every year, which only occasionally feel during lent. The beer was called “Sankt Vaters Bier” (“Beer of the Sacred Father”). In time, the Feast was moved by the Church into early March, the beer became known as “Salvator,” and the festival, which became known as “Starkbierfest” (strong beer festival), became a secular “volksfest” (people’s festival) as opposed to a religious one, all some two hundred years before the advent of Germany’s most popular volksfests, Oktoberfest!

This year, we timed the re-release of our Doppelbock “Goldenator” to coincide with the first weekend of our Lenten fish fries (an appropriately Pittsburgh day of feasting by anyone’s standard). And, to add even more power to the event, we’re releasing two other beers. First, we are thrilled to bring back our Fastenbier, a smoked red lager made in the traditional Franconian style. But, for those who REALLY love doppelbock and big boozy beers, we have an even bigger surprise for you: the release of our first ever Eisbock.

That’s right! We took a couple of kegs of Goldenator, froze them, removed the ice, and kept the rest. What does that mean? It means that a pour of 14% abv, highly distilled rauch doppelbock is in your future, big guy.

Last, but by no means least. Every Friday of Lent, we’ll be tapping another guest Doppelbock from a host of other great producers.

Prost!

Laissez les bon temps rouler avec nous on the REAL Fat Tuesday, Tuesday, February 17. We love New Orleans, and Mardi Gras, perhaps the most widely known celebration of its culture ought to be a national holiday. Well, we’re going to make it one in the Steel Valley anyway.

New Orleans is so much more than bourbon street. Its culture is inextricably wound with its music, its food, its cocktails, its beer, and, ultimately, its people and the buoyant celebration of life, death, and our tour around this sun and universe.

We’re blowing this one out. Let’s start with the tunes. Kicking us off for an early open are our pals from Check Your Bucket, who play the tightest renditions of classic NOLA funk songs and southern soul around. They’re playing from Noon to 3 p.m. Then, we’ll have John Gresh Gris Gris from 3:30-6:30, followed by Paul Cosentino and the Boilermaker Jazz Band from 7-10, who will play us out in style like they always do, to a marching rendition of the Saints Go Marching In.

J. Malls,will be spinning two vintage NOLA vinyl from his collection in between all sets and selling some NOLA gems from his deep collection.

We’ll also have NOLA cocktails — think Sazeracs and Hurricanes — to buttress our draft list, including the first tastes of our lenten beers.

We’ll also have NOLA food galore, with Gumbo, Po’Boys, Muffuletta sandwiches, fried okra and cajun spices galore!

So leave work early and let’s do this right to pay our favorite city the homage it deserves.

Prost!

Legendary Pittsburgh jazz trumpeter is joined by a talented band to perform a Motown Revue, making for a special Valentine’s Day, early-bird performance.

As always, live entertainment at Golden Age is FREE TO THE PEOPLE! Never a cover charge!

The Colbys are a New Orleans-style, piano-driven R&B band, steeped in

swing, gospel and blues. Led by Grammy, Emmy & Ace Award winner John Colby (Music Director ESPN, ESPY’s, NASCAR Awards) and Bev Rohlehr (Persuasions, National Jazz Ensemble, Mel Lewis Orchestra), The Colby’s are a high-energy, no two nights ever the same musical experience.

Join jazz drummer David Throckmorton for a swinging weekend set.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join us at Golden Age as we celebrate New Year’s Eve not just German style, but on German time (6 p.m. EST).  Perfect for families or for those who would rather ring in the New Year’s at home (or even asleep in bed), German New Year’s Eve will include cocktails and German wines, traditional New Year’s German eats, Golden Age lagers, alongside Golden Age (and kid favorite) staples of pizza, fries, and wings.  Start early with a special daytime edition of Drew’s Clues Trivia from Noon until 2 p.m. Then, we’ll be joined by the one-and-only DJ EZ Lou, the 80s night and new wave king of Pittsburgh, who will be DJing an awesome New Year New Wave dance party from 4-7 p.m., and we’ll ring in the new year’s with a keg drop, and a countdown from ten in German.

As always, there is no cover charge for any of our events at New Year’s Eve, and we welcome all.  Our bar and our kitchen will be open from 11:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.  Well behaved dogs are always welcome on our patio where we’ll have fire pits lit.

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.

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.

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! 🎄

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” 

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.