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BEST LOCAL MUSIC VENUE
STAGE AE
400 North Shore Drive, North Side 412-229-5483 or www.stageae.com
® 140 6TH STREET PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 412.255.0525
Olive or Twist is the perfect location for your next private party. In addition to our downstairs restaurant and bar, we also offer our 2nd floor lounge; where we can provide an elegant and stylish atmosphere for any event.
Best Place for a Martini
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www.olive-twist.com
Pittsburgh’s premier martini bar is adjacent to the Heinz Hall, the Renaissance Hotel and a short walk across the Clemente Bridge from PNC park.
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PITTSBURGH CITY PAPER
Private Parties Holiday parties Corporate Functions Receptions Cocktail parties & mixers
Best Place to Network City Paper Pittsburgh’s 2012 City Paper
_________ It’s an outdoor venue, an indoor venue and a club, all in one. And that versatility is surely one of the keys to this North Side space. But the real draw at Stage AE is always the talent, and with acts like Belle and Sebastian, Sigur Ros and Mac Miller headlining, it’s hard to go wrong. _________ 2nd: Mr. Smalls, Millvale 3rd: Altar Bar, Strip District
BEST POP/ROCK BAND (THAT’S NOT THE CLARKS)
BASTARD BEARDED IRISHMEN _________
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Every day is St. Patrick’s Day when this local favorite takes the stage. The band is as much at home playing classical Irish folk music as it is playing the Irishmen’s own distinct style of Irish music with a strong punk influence. That distinct sound has led to gigs all year long, so you don’t have to wait until March to hear it. _________ 2nd: Donora 3rd: Meeting of Important People SEE ON STORY 6 PG. 0
BEST METAL BAND
DETHLEHEM _________
Here’s maybe all you need to know about Dethlehem, Pittsburgh’s finest metal act to be inspired by role-playing
games: When it opened for GWAR at Mr. Small’s a few years back, even lead singer Dave Brockie was impressed by the costumes. Yes, those are real metal helmets, and notwithstanding the sometimes-jokey material … this is a real metal band. _________ 2nd: Lady Beast 3rd: Fist Fight in
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KING MAKER: “BEST OF” CATEGORIES, AND WINNERS, SUBMITTED BY READERS
BEST COMMUNITY LEADER
FRANCO HARRIS Reason: He is a person who stayed in Pittsburgh and used his fame and monies to give back to this community. He is very driven and passionate.
BEST ALT-FOLK/ ALT-COUNTRY BAND
THE ARMADILLOS _________ This is the third Best Of win for The Armadillos, and it’s not hard to hear why. At a time when sticky-sweet Americana-ish rock bands top the charts, this four-piece brings a strippeddown, dark traditionalism to its music, without losing its sense of fun. Keep a lookout for a new record in the coming year, the band’s third since 2010. _________ 2nd: The Harlan Twins 3rd: Cathasaigh CONTINUES ON PG. 10