Grammy Awards

The 52nd Grammy Awards take place tonight at 8:00 pm on CBS. The show will feature a 3D tribute for Michael Jackson. 3D glasses can be picked up at Target stores across the country. I'm anxiously waiting for the results of this years awards since Taylor Swift is nominated for 8 Grammys. It's no surprise that Taylor is up for so many awards after her massive success, however, I'm rooting against her in most categories. She is in categories with artists such as: Green Day, U2, Kings of Leon, Beyonce, and Lady Gaga to name a few. Don't get me wrong, I'm a Taylor Swift fan, but the bands that she is running with far out-run her talent as performers. Do you think Taylor can sweep the Grammys as she has the other music awards this past year?

Check out all of the Grammy Nominees here

**Photo Credit: Peoplestylewatch.com

Rent rolls into the 'Burgh

The hit musical Rent rolls into Pittsburgh for one last time from January 28 through February 7, 2010. Rent began in 1996 and ran for 12 years before leaving Broadway in September of 2008. Sadly, I was never able to experience the show in its Broadway theater, but luckily, the show remained on tour. However, Rent is leaving us once again. The tour featuring original cast members Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal is coming to an end on February 7, 2010 after a week long stint in Sacramento, California. For anyone that's interested in musicals and having an absolutely amazing time, this is the event for you!

Info about the show, cast, etc: www.siteforrent.com

Tickets for the Pittsburgh tour: www.pgharts.org

**Photo credit: ccrjapan.com

Joy Ike at Point Park University

This Thursday, January 28, Joy Ike and Cameron Blake will be performing at Point Park University. Cameron will be opening the show at 7:00pm in the Lawrence Hall Lobby. Admission is free to Point Park students and is $1 for non-Point Park attendants.

Joy is a Pittsburgh native and plans to put a new album out later this year.

Check out Joy and Cameron's music here:

Joy Ike: http://www.myspace.com/joyike

Cameron Blake: http://cameronblakemusic.com/Home.php

*Photo credit: Joy Ike Live in Concert facebook event page

World Music Night at Point Park University

I'm a little late on putting this up, but anyone looking for something to do near Point Park should check out World Music Night in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom at 6pm tonight. For any non-Point Park people, this is on the third floor of Lawrence Hall at 201 Wood Street in downtown Pittsburgh. Bands performing include Chicago's A Lull, Bill Burke, and The Union. The event is free and there will be free food as well.

Check out some of the bands here:
A Lull: http://www.myspace.com/alullmusic
Bill Burke: http://www.myspace.com/billburke8stringguitarist

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