Identity X

Pittsburgh band Identity X has a number of upcoming shows in different spots around the 'Burgh. The shows are small acoustic performances at different Hot Topic locations and one full set show at Altar Bar.

The band formed in 2003 and it's music is classified as Rock/Alternative/Metal. I happened upon this band after going to see Rent last weekend, weird right? Well, lead singer David Toole is currently cast as Roger, one of the male leads in Rent. The program said he was in a band, he had a good voice, I checked it out, and decided the band was pretty awesome. Check out one of their shows, or visit their myspace to check out some of their music!

Identity X Music

Shows:

2/11 7:00pm Hot Topic at Robinson Mall

2/18 7:00pm Hot Topic at Century Three Mall

2/23 7:00pm Hot Topic at Ross Park Mall

3/3 7:00pm Hot Topic at Pittsburgh Mills Mall

3/6 5:00pm Altar Bar

**Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Post Gazette

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