The Official Entertainment Guide of CONSOL Energy Center
WINTER | 2016
The Official Health Care ProviderOfThe Pittsburgh Penguins. ®
(And the fans who stick by them.)
The same leading doctors, researchers, nurses and therapists trusted by the Penguins® are also trusted by their loyal fans.To learn more, visit UPMC.com.
|2|
Affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC is ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
WINTER 2016 EDITION IN THIS ISSUE
3 13 15
The Voice of Blake Shelton to fill CONSOL Energy Center Calendar of Events Building Information
19
CONSOL Energy Center Concessions
20
CONSOL Energy Center Seating Chart
23
Carrie Underwood Returns with New Storyteller Tour
31
Eclectic Lineup Featured in Winter Jam’s 2016 Show
51
Monster Jam Legend to Drive at CONSOL
59
The Who Hits 50! Concert Rescheduled for March
23
31
Show Time is published quarterly for free distribution on a first-come, first-served basis to fans and guests at CONSOL Energy Center events, First Niagara Bank branch locations, the Cambria Suites at CONSOL Energy Center, the Marriott City Center and the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. Reproduction in whole or part without permission of CONSOL Energy Center is prohibited. If you are interested in placing an advertisement in Show Time, please contact info@pittsburghpenguins.com and we will contact you to discuss available opportunities.
51
©2016 CONSOL Energy Center
ED W IT NT RI
10
GY
H
P
consolenergycenter.com
R
0
% E WI ND EN www.NewWindEnergy.com
59
|1|
GRAB YOURS TODAY INSIDE SPECIALLY MARKED ZAMBONI ® PACKS O F L A B AT T B L U E A N D L A B AT T B L U E L I G H T.
#CheersToHockey LabattUSA
|2|
@LabattUSA
ALWAYS ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. Beer. ©2016 Labatt USA, Buffalo, NY. All Rights Reserved. *TM Labatt Brewing Company. While supplies last. ZAMBONI and the configuration of the Zamboni® ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc.
THE VOICE OF BLAKE SHELTON TO FILL CONSOL ENERGY CENTER By: Pam Thompson
Blake Shelton, five-time CMA Male Vocalist of the Year and a coach on The Voice, brings his new tour to Pittsburgh this season. It is Shelton’s first concert at CONSOL Energy Center. Local fans get the last show of the tour in March before the artist begins a string of festival performances through spring and summer. “Man, I’m just so excited about 2016,” Shelton says, “I can’t wait to get back out on the road and play some music for my fans. As an artist, my favorite thing to do is go on the road and play shows. I’ve missed it, and it’s gonna be like old times.” Shelton, who has more than two dozen gold and platinum singles and albums to his credit, released a new album, Reloaded: 20 #1 Hits last October. The compilation documents Shelton’s 15-year career from early tunes like “Austin” and “Some Beach” to his recent work, “Sangria” and “Gonna.” Continued on page 4
“ I can’t wait to play some music for my fans ... it’s gonna be like old times.” |3|
Continued from page 3
“Sangria” is his 20th No. 1 song and his 15th consecutive single to achieve that status — a feat unmatched by any other artist. Released last April, it was certified Gold by the RIAA last June. By October, 744,000 copies of the tune had sold in the U.S. It was Shelton’s third single from his ninth studio album, Bringing Back the Sunshine. “I’m always looking for that song that gets me excited and the fans excited and ‘Sangria’ is that song,” says Shelton. “It’s different than what I’ve done in the past and it doesn’t sound like anything else on the radio.” The bonus song on Reloaded: 20 #1 Hits, “Gonna” became Shelton’s 21st No. 1 single last November when it topped the Canadian Country chart. In the U.S., 124,000 copies of the song were sold by November 2015. Shelton says that he looks up to Earl Thomas Conley, Travis Tritt, Ronnie Milsap and Conway Twitty. “These guys never went through the motions when it came to laying down a vocal,” Shelton says. In regard to bringing freshness to his music, the country singer says, “If there was one artist I wanted to mold my career and my catalog after, it would be Conway Twitty. Once you thought you had him figured out, he would come out with another kind of song. He would reinvent himself. Reba [McEntire] does that, and the Hall-of-Fame songwriter Bobby Braddock.” He continues, “And it’s not for the sake of staying on top at radio, it’s more that I want to do something new for my own sanity. It would be easy to keep recording the same three-chord country songs forever, but I want to hear something fresh. I want to push the boundaries like my heroes did.” Shelton’s discography supports that idea. Consider some of his Billboard Hot 100 successes: from the dramatic “Austin,” his first single in 2001, to the sophistication of “Home” in 2008, the upbeat fun of “Hillbilly Bone,” in 2009, and the romantic “Honey Bee,” in 2011. Of his successful repertoire, Shelton says, “The only common thread I’ve found is there are a lot of songs about guys trying to pick up girls. I’ve said it many times — I’ve always been obsessed with that song ‘The Chair’ that Dean Dillon wrote for George Strait, and the whole song was a pickup line. I look now at my history and I probably didn’t realize it but I was always gearing that way — romantic, fun and so country. A lot of my songs fit the bill: ‘Sure Be Cool If You Did, ‘Honey Bee,’ ‘Who Are You When I’m Not Looking,’ ‘Sangria,’ ‘Lonely Tonight,’ ‘My Eyes.’” Shelton considers the songs “The Baby,” “Hillbilly Bone,” and “Boys ‘Round Here” to be turning points in his career: Continued on page 7
|4|
PARTY WITH THE
PENGUINS
ENJOY FIRST CLASS AMENITIES WITH YOUR GROUP OF 40 TO 160 IN THE JIM BEAM® MAKE HISTORY™ PARTY SUITES. YOUR GAME EVENT INCLUDES:
Delicious Buffet Dinner • Penguins Hat for All Guests Flat Screen Televisions • Great View of the Action
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS EXCITING CLUB: 412.642.PENS | premiumseating@pittsburghpenguins.com
Continued from page 4
He explains, “‘The Baby’ is probably the most underrated, and that’s partly my fault because I don’t do it in concert anymore. The song is so heavy and there’s no happy ending, but I think that really opened some eyes at radio because ‘Austin’ was such a big record, and to have ‘The Baby’ be such an impact song let them know I wasn’t a one-hit wonder.” “‘Hillbilly Bone,’ believe it or not, because my career was changing and going to the next level. That was when I first started getting nominated for awards. Trace [Adkins] and I won some CMA and ACM awards and then I got nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year. That kind of established me as someone who wasn’t going away.” “‘Boys ‘Round Here.’ Sometimes the driving force behind a hit can be you as a celebrity, but that was such a huge record it became its own thing. It was this big, fun, stupid, ridiculous anthem that was bigger than who I was and that’s when the scales really tipped. When that song came out and all the stuff that was going on with the show [The Voice] and just the momentum I had in my career, that one was the huge giant firecracker at the end of the fireworks show.” Shelton returned to The Voice last September for the popular show’s 9th season. A perennial coach for the singing contest which launched in 2011, Shelton had three performers in the Top 10 by the end of last November. In four of the first eight seasons, his protégés have won the competitions. He says, “I never could have foreseen the power of what The Voice did for me,” he says, “most importantly, just getting people to pay attention to my music. From that point on, we haven’t looked back.” Shelton says, “One of the reasons The Voice has been so good to me is that I’ve been exposed to so much music I would never have heard, would never even have cared to hear. But once I was forced to listen to it, I found out I do love all kinds of music I never thought I would be into. It’s awesome.” Assessing himself, Shelton says: “I’ve managed to fit in musically, although I don’t know that I could say I’ve pushed things forward. Time will tell on that score. But when all is said and done, maybe the biggest impact I’ve had on the music industry in Nashville is on the personality front. Artists were media trained to where they were almost afraid to be themselves for fear they’d offend somebody. There were a lot of artists we never knew much about except that they sang these songs. We’re not running for office here and I didn’t want to be that. I wanted to be like Dean Martin and guys like that. I didn’t want to be afraid to be myself and say what I’m thinking, because what do you really hope to accomplish by blending in?” A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Shelton has hosted the Academy of Country Music Awards annually from 2010 through last year. Continued on page 8
|7|
Continued from page 7
He hosted Saturday Night Live last year, and will host the 2016 Kids Choice Awards. His ACM Awards include Song of the Year in 2013 for “Over You” with Miranda Lambert, the Gene Weed Special Achievement Award in 2013, Male Vocalist of the Year in 2012, and Vocal Event of the Year in 2010 for “Hillbilly Bone” with Adkins. The performer was the American Music Awards Favorite Country Male Artist in 2014. In the same year, he received the American Country Awards for Album of the Year for Based on a True Story, and Single by a Male Artist/Video by Male Artist/GAC Video of the Year for “Sure Be Cool If You Did.” The Country Music Association has bestowed its awards on Shelton for Male Vocalist of the Year for five consecutive years beginning in 2010, Album of the Year for Based on a True Story in 2013, Entertainer of the Year in 2012, Song of the Year for “Over You” with Lambert in 2012, and Musical Event of the Year in 2010 for “Hillbilly Bone” with Trace Adkins. Shelton holds CMT Music Awards for Male Video of the Year in 2014 and 2011 for “Sure Be Cool If You Did” and “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking,” respectively, and Collaborative Video of the Year in 2010 for “Hillbilly Bone” with Adkins. In 2014, Shelton won iHeartRadio’s award for Country Song of the Year for “Boys ‘Round Here.” The Reloaded: 20 #1 Hits track list includes: 1. “Sangria” 2. “Lonely Tonight” (featuring Ashley Monroe) 3. “Neon Light” 4. “My Eyes” (featuring Gwen Sebastian) 5. “Doin’ What She Likes” 6. “Mine Would Be You” 7. “Boys ’Round Here” (featuring Pistol Annies and Friends) 8. “Sure Be Cool If You Did” 9. “Over” 10. “Drink On It” 11. “God Gave Me You” 12. “Honey Bee” 13. “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking” 14. “All About Tonight” 15. “Hillbilly Bone” (featuring Trace Adkins) 16. “She Wouldn’t Be Gone” 17. “Home” 18. “Some Beach” 19. “The Baby” Shelton performs at CONSOL Energy 20. “Austin” Center on Saturday, March 19 at 7 p.m. 21. “Gonna” (bonus track) |8|
NEW FOR THE 2015.16 SEASON
EXECUTIVE SUITE RENTAL YOUR EXECUTIVE SUITE RENTAL INCLUDES: 16 tickets in an Executive Suite (Located on the PNC Legends Level) Penguins hat for each guest Access to all arena clubs Three garage parking passes
For more information, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com 412.642.PENS | premiumseating@pittsburghpenguins.com | Follow us @PensPremium
We would like to thank our partner dealers‌ A & L Motors Arnold Palmer Motors Inc Baglier Buick-GMC-Mazda Baierl Benson Lincoln Bob Massie Bowser Bud Smail Motorcars Butler County Ford C Harper Autoplex Centennial Chevrolet Century 3 Chevy Century 3 Kia Classic Chevrolet Colussy Chevrolet Day Apollo Day Chevrolet Diehl Automotive Group Hillview Motors Honda North Jim Shorkey Automotive
Joe Ball GMC Leopardi Auto Sales Kenny Ross Chevrolet Krebs Chrysler Jeep Dodge Laurel Valley Motors Moon Township Automotive Nick Chevrolet North Star Chevrolet Superstore Rohrich Toyota Sewickley Car Store Shults Ford South Hills Chrysler Jeep Kia South Hills Lincoln Star Chevrolet Nissan Volvo Sturman & Larkin Ford Three Rivers Chrysler Jeep Dodge Tom Clark Chevrolet Toyota of Greensburg Washington Ford Watson Chevrolet Wright Automotive Group
Partner Dealers as of 09/01/15
EXPERIENCE THE ENERGY AT YOUR NEXT GROUP OUTING!
ts n u o c s i d group le for availab vents selectSCeOUNTS FOR GROUPS I • TICKET D MORE OF 10 OR UT NIGHTS O C S L A I C • SPE DISCOUNTS P U O R G E T A • CORPOR ENTIVES C N I P U O R G • SPECIAL EET AND GREETS, SUCH AS M IA, FREE TICKETS, L MEMORABI S! SE AND BONU
R MATION FOS R O F IN E L T SA EARLY ON-NERGY CENTER EVEN E L O ) CONS ESE EVENTS (INCLUDIN
G TH
ICE DISNEY ON RUCKS MONSTER T WWE ASKETBALL B ’S N E M E DUQUESN CUS SHRINE CIR & BROTHERS RINGLING BAILEY CIRCUS BARNUM & SSIC IVERS CLA • THREE R STRA IAN ORCHE R E IB S S N • TRA • • • • • •
THE N LLOWS YOU TICKET+ ATO ADD CONCESSIO Y ). IT OPPORTUENTO EVENT TICKET(S VALU For more information,
please contact:
JACOB SULLIVAN
CONSOL Energy Center Group and Corporate Sales Department EMAIL | GROUPSALES@CONSOLENERGYCENTER.COM PHONE | 412-804-7904
VISIT WWW.CONSOLENERGYCENTER.COM/GROUPSALES
| 12 |
CALENDAR OF EVENTS BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND
January 16 — 7:30 PM
WINTER JAM
January 30 — 6:45 PM
JANET JACKSON
February 6 — 8:00 PM
MONSTER JAM
February 12 -14 — 4 Shows
CARRIE UNDERWOOD
February 17 — 7:00 PM
UFC
February 21 — 7:00 PM
DISNEY ON ICE: FROZEN
March 10 -13 — 9 Shows
WWE RAW
March 14 — 7:30 PM
THE WHO
March 16 — 7:30 PM
BLAKE SHELTON
March 19 — 7:00 PM
GROUP SALES AVAILABLE For more information, please contact the CONSOL Energy Center Group and Corporate Sales Department | EMAIL groupsales@consolenergycenter.com PHONE 412-804-7904 | www.consolenergycenter.com/groupsales
For all upcoming CONSOL Energy Center events visit www.consolenergycenter.com. | 13 |
BUILDING INFORMATION CONSOL ENERGY CENTER ACCESSIBLE PARKING/SEATING
LOST AND FOUND
Accessible spaces are available in the parking garage adjacent to CONSOL Energy Center. Parking is first-come, first-served and spaces are limited. An early arrival is strongly recommended. Accessible seating is available on all levels for all events at CONSOL Energy Center.
If an item is lost or found during an event please see the Guest Services office located outside section 104 or call 412.804.7903 after the event.
ATM MACHINES For the convenience of our fans, ATMs are available in CONSOL Energy Center: First Niagara Bank - Outside section 119 and 230, and in the lobby of the Trib Total Media Gate PNC Bank on PNC Legends Level - Outside of party suite 44 and suite 13
BANNERS AND SIGNS Banners and signs are permitted for most events, providing they are appropriate, as deemed by building management.
CREDIT CARDS VISA, Discover, MasterCard and American Express credit cards are accepted at all merchandise and concession stands.
ENTRANCES AND EXITS There are four (4) points of entry into CONSOL Energy Center: Peoples Gate (Fifth Avenue and Washington Place), Trib Total Media Gate (Centre Avenue Lower Entrance), Verizon Gate (Centre Avenue Upper Entrance), and a private parking garage entrance for suite ticket holders.
FIRST AID There are two (2) First Aid Stations presented by UPMC, one on each level of CONSOL Energy Center. First Aid is located adjacent to the Guest Services office outside section 104 and behind the concession stand at section 232.
PROHIBITED ITEMS Bags, back packs, air horns, coolers (hard/ soft sided), thermoses, large purses, cans, bottles, flasks, alcoholic beverages, laser pointers, video or audio recording devices, professional cameras/lens, tripods, banners or signs on poles, weapons or any other items deemed dangerous and/or inappropriate are strictly prohibited. Small purses, camera cases, binocular cases and diaper bags will be permitted, however, all items that do not pass security must be returned to vehicles.
QUESTIONS For general questions, please call 412.642.1800 or e-mail info@consolenergycenter.com.
RE-ENTRY POLICY Exit and re-entry is not permitted at CONSOL Energy Center.
SECURITY In the interest of guests and staff safety, a search process is required for all events in order to prevent guests from bringing unauthorized and prohibited items into the arena.
SMOKING POLICY Smoking is not permitted inside CONSOL Energy Center.
Continued on page 21
| 15 |
BUY AND SELL PITTSBURGH PENGUINS TICKETS ®
NHL.COM/TICKETEXCHANGE
| 16 |
© NHL 2015
Continued from page 19
SOLICITATION The distribution of promotional items, handbills, flyers, pamphlets, printed materials, as well as the solicitation of signatures, is not permitted on CONSOL Energy Center property without proper authorization from management.
TAG-A-KID In the event a parent and child might be separated at a CONSOL Energy Center event, parents can register their child with the Tag-A-Kid program. A wristband with the parent’s seat location and contact number will be given to the child. Registration is available at the Guest Services office located outside section 104.
VIDEO CAMERAS Use of video or audio recording equipment is strictly prohibited. CONSOL Energy Center reserves the right to confiscate any tape or film and remove the patron from the building.
WHEELCHAIRS A limited number of wheelchairs are available for transporting guests that are disabled to their seating location. Guests can be transported from the gates to their seats. If a wheelchair is needed for the duration of the event, guests must supply their own wheelchairs. Wheelchairs cannot be reserved in advance. Upon arrival, guests can arrange for a wheelchair at any entrance of CONSOL Energy Center. Please see a CONSOL Energy Center employee to assist with wheelchair transportation.
WILL CALL Tickets ordered or prepaid can be picked up at the DICK’S Sporting Goods Box Office, located in the lobby of the Trib Total Media Gate. Will Call windows open one (1) hour prior to events and patrons must present valid photo identification and the credit card of record when picking up tickets.
| 18 |
CONCESSIONS
CONSOL Energy Center The CONSOL Energy Center menu includes options for every type of fan and event attendee. A visit is less than complete without trying fan favorites such as our Angus Cheeseburger, Grilled Chicken Ciabatta, Cheese Steak Dippers, Smoked Turkey Wrap, Italian or Vegetarian Panini, and Pretzel Stick with Bacon Cheddar Dip. Traditional favorites such as Nachos Grande, Smith’s Hot Dogs, Caesar Salad, Chicken Tenders & Fries, Fan Favorite Snacks, and a nice selection of Dr. Pepper/Snapple Products are also offered. To those that want the ever-changing option, our Chef’s Carved Sandwich of the day would be the overwhelming choice. Please join us for an experience you won’t easily forget! PIZZA Sections: 107, 212 ®
From Our Den to Your Den
SMITH’S®
Hotdogs Sections: 101, 107, 109, 111, 116, 121, 212, 218, 223, 225, 231, 232
NAKAMA Sushi - Section: 105 Hibachi by Nakama: 232
DUNKIN’ DONUTS Specialty Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Teas and Donuts Sections: 109, 118, 212
RITA’S
Beef Brisket, Chicken & Pulled Pork Sandwiches Sections: 115, 205
MILLER LITE BREWHOUSE Section: 206
BURGATORY Burgers, Fries, Milkshakes Section: 206
DAIRY QUEEN
Dilly Bar, Buster Bar, Stars & Stripes Starkiss Sections: 105, 234
PRIMANTI BROS. Sandwiches Section: 119
Italian Ice Section: 109
I.C. LIGHT ICEBOX
LABATT
TÄKŌ
Section: 109
Chef’s e ry ca rv
SMOKEHOUSE
Section: 204
Section: 103 First Niagara Club
TURNPIKE TAVERN
MEAT & POTATOES
Section: 106
Section: 111 Captain Morgan Club
CHEF’S CARVERY Sandwiches Section: 107
JIM BEAM RACKHOUSE Section: 119
Menu items subject to change, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com/diningguide for up-to-date information.
| 19 |
SEATING CHART
CONSOL ENERGY CENTER
| 20 |
It’s. Not. Your. Phone. That’s. Slow. It’s. Your. Network. Official Partner of the Pittsburgh Penguins®
©2015 Verizon.
S
OCTOBER
T
W
T
1
HOME
AWAY
T
F
2
T
8:30 @DAL 5 0 7:00 OTT 2 7 7:00 DAL 9 4 7:00 BUF
9 4 16 11 23 18 30 25
F
7:00 LAK 7:00 BOS
S
10 5 10:00 4:00 @ARI @LAK 17 12 7:00 TOR 24 19 8:00 7:00 @NSH CAR 31 26 7:00 8:00 @TOR @MIN
1
6:00 @DET
RUARY APRIL T
F
5
S
S
3
8
7:30 7:00 @TBL @FLA F S 12 13 1 2 7:00 1:00 @CAR @NYI 8 19 20 8 9 7:00 12:30 7:00 3:00 DET TBL @WSH @PHI 5 26 27 4 15 16 3:00 WPG
T
1
22
23
8
29
30
S
9
T
3 M
315
416
22 10
23 11
T 10
W 4 10:00 @VAN W 11 7:30 MTL 618 8:00 @CHI 25 13 7:00 STL
517 7:30 7:00 MIN CHI 24 12 7:00 @CAR 19 20
29 30 17 18 3:00 8:00 CAR @STL 24 25 26 27 12:30 7:00 @WSH NJD 31
S
6
2
S
M
T
W
T
5
T 12
9:00 @EDM F 113 7:00 CBJ 820
719 7:00 COL 26 27 14 15 7:00 7:30 @CBJ @TBL 21
7:00 PHI
28
22
S 7 10:00 @CGY S 214 7:00 7:00 @NJD NYI 921 7:00 7:00 SJS @MTL 28 16 7:00 EDM 23 12:30 VAN 30
29
6
11
12
13
18
19
20
25
26
27
S
T
HOME
3
6
8
9
10
7:00 NYR
17 24
F
4 11
7:00 CAR 7:00 NJD
7:00 MTL 7:00 FLA
8
9 8:30 @DAL 14 15 16 7:00 OTT 21 22 23 7:00 DAL 28 29 30 8:00 7:00 @WSH BUF
S
S
Presented by Honda
JAN 26 Penguins Knit Beanie Presented by Highmark
FEB 2 Penguins T-Shirt
Presented by Fox’s Pizza
T
1
2
10 10:00 @ARI 17 7:00 TOR 24 8:00 @NSH 31 7:00 @TOR
8
9
10
15
16
17 7:3 MIN 24
3
22
23
29
30
6
S
M
T
7 1 8:00 @ANA 13 14 7 8 7:00 7:00 WSH ANA 20 21 14 15 7:00 7:30 CBJ @FLA 27 28 21 22 8:00 12:30 @WPG @BUF 28 29 7:00 ARI
S
S
8 2
W
10:30 @SJS T
2
9 3 7:00 10:00 OTT @COL 15 16 9 10 8:00 8:00 @BOS NYR 22 23 16 17
10 4
3:00 CGY 12
1:00 @PHI 26 2:00 @DET
31
7:00 NSH
3
3:00 PHI
4
F
4
T
11 5
7:00 7:30 LAK @TBL 18 12 7:00 7:00 BOS @CAR 25 19
17 11 24 18
30 24
T
6
4:00 @LAK S 12 6 7:00 @FLA 19 13 7:00 CAR 26 20 8:00 12:30 @MIN TBL 27 3:00 WPG
3
T
7
S
M
S
M
F
2
8
9
1:00 @NYI
7:00 @WSH 14 15
3:00 @PHI 16
10
11
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
APR 2 Penguins Fan Appreciation Night
Presented by Trib Total Media
Presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods
MAR 15 Penguins Baseball Cap
* Given only to fans ages 18 and older in attendance
Presented by CONSOL Energy
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
11 7
PROMOTION
Presented by PA Lottery
FEB 29 Penguins Sock Penguin
5 1
AWAY
MAR 29 Pennsylvania Lottery Coupon*
Presented by UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute
4
HOME
S
1
7:30 @OTT 12 13
FEB 8 Penguins Check Your Heart Workout Band
T T
7:0 CH 12 8 7:0 5:00 7:3 @CA @NJD @NY 17 18 19 13 14 15 3:00 8:00 12:30 7:0 CAR @STL @NYR NY 24 25 26 20 21 22 12:30 7:0 6:00 @WSH NJ WSH 31 27 28 29 7:30 7:0 @NYR BU
10 6
APRIL
W
5
S
5
F
7:00 DET 31 25 26 7:00 6:00 7:30 @DET TOR @BOS
29 23
M
T
3
W
PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE JAN 21 Penguins Air Fresheners
N
M
3
DECEMBER FEBRUARY
5
7:00 @CBJ 18 19
25
7
M 1
MARCH
2
5:00 7:30 @NJD @NYI AWAY 13 14 15 16 12:30 7:00 @NYR NYI PROMOTION 20 21 22 23 6:00 WSH 27 28 29 30 7:30 7:00 @NYR BUF
F
6
1
7
5
NOVEMBER JANUARY
M
1
4
F
2
Be sure to check the starting time of every game at pittsburghpenguins.com before heading to CONSOL Energy Center!
PROMOTION
Game dates, times, and opponents are subject to change.
TOBER EMBER
1
M
412.642.PENS pittsburghpenguins.com DICK’S Sporting Goods Box Office Pittsburgh Area Ticketmaster Outlets
CARRIE UNDERWOOD RETURNS WITH NEW ‘STORYTELLER’ TOUR By: Pam Thompson
The Storyteller Tour – Stories in the Round, brings the sensational Carrie Underwood to Pittsburgh this winter with special guests Easton Corbin and The Swon Brothers. A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Underwood first performed at CONSOL Energy Center in November 2012 on her Blown Away Tour. She was at the top of her game then, and her career continues to flourish. “I can’t wait to play new music from Storyteller for the fans,” Underwood says. “I am so blessed to have this career and get to do to the things I do, but there is nothing like that moment when I get to step onto the stage to sing and all the fans are singing along with me.” Continued on page 24
Pittsburgh is among the first cities to see The Storyteller Tour. | 23 |
Continued from page 23
Pittsburgh is among the first cities to see The Storyteller Tour, which includes 40 cities and five festivals in the U.S. and Europe. The new concert tour is being presented in the round, equalizing the experience for fans throughout the arena. Underwood has arranged for a donation of $1 from each ticket sold at the tour’s U.S. concerts to be contributed to the C.A.T.S. Foundation in her hometown, Checotah, Oklahoma. Her 2016 tour supports her fifth studio album, Storyteller, released last October. Rolling Stone called it “the most anticipated country album of the year.” Produced by Jay Joyce, Mark Bright, and Zach Crowell, six of its 13 songs were co-written by Underwood, including the recordbreaking first single, “Smoke Break,” which became Underwood’s 22nd No. 1 hit last November and Twice Underwood the 12th No. 1 hit that she has co-written. The tune also has has been named the topped the country charts in Academy of Country Canada and Australia. Music’s Entertainer In December 2014, while pregnant with her first child, of the Year. Underwood released her first hits collection, Greatest Hits: Decade #1. Celebrating her first 10 years of music, the 25 songs included two new hits co-written by Underwood: the Platinumcertified, Grammy-winning “Something in the Water,” as well as the No. 1 smash “Little Toy Guns.” Underwood is the only artist in the 51-year history of Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart to have each of her first six albums debut at No. 1. Continued on page 26
| 24 |
REAL LIFE HAS NO RAIN DELAYS.
IS AWD
RC AWD
GS AWD
23 ALL-WEATHER DRIVE MODELS AVAILABLE Snow flurries. Rainstorms. High winds. The perfect driving conditions for the capable, adaptable Lexus IS, GS and LS sedans and RC coupe with available All-Weather Drive, and the Lexus GX with full-time four-wheel drive. Conquer the elements. Don’t let them conquer you. lexus.com/AWD | #Lexus
LEXUS OF NORTH HILLS 15025 Perry Highway, Wexford (724) 940-1400
ROHRICH LEXUS 2115 W. Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh (412) 344-5800
Options shown. Lexus GS available in December. ©2015 Lexus
Underwood was Cosmopolitan’s December cover model.
Continued from page 24
The 13-song Storyteller marks the highest-selling debut by a female country artist in the past 12 months; and the next highest-selling debut during the same period was Underwood’s Greatest Hits: Decade #1. The hits compilation sold 94,000 in its first week, and remains Billboard’s best-selling hits collection of this year. In the three years since her last stop in Pittsburgh, she has won two more Grammy Awards, bringing her current total to seven. For New Year’s Eve, Underwood headlined the telecast of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2016. For The American Country Countdown’s Top 10 Stories of 2015 in December, she was a featured performer. Underwood performed “Smoke Break” when she co-hosted the CMA Awards for the eighth consecutive year with Brad Paisley last November. The artist had a big night at the November 2015 American Music Awards. She performed the television debut of a new single, “Heartbeat,” and she won the award for Favorite Female Artist – Country. That brought her total AMA award wins to nine. Her first four studio albums: Some Hearts (2005), Carnival Ride (2007), Play On (2009), and Blown Away (2012) all have been honored with American Music Awards for Country Album of the Year. In addition, each is certified multiContinued on page 29
| 26 |
FOR THE MAGNIFICENT ONE
IN YOU.
The UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex is exactly what you’d expect from a partnership between two world-class organizations. It’s an elite, first-ofits-kind facility built for every athlete – from the world’s biggest, to the littlest.
NOW OFFERING WORLD CLASS TOURNAMENTS, LEAGUES, CAMPS & CLINICS.
| PUBLIC SKATING EVERY WEEKEND | PARTY RENTALS AVAILABLE | | PENSGEAR POWERED BY REEBOK | FREE PARKING | UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex Cranberry Twp., PA
|
724.900.2799
|
UPMCLemieuxSportsComplex.com
The Official Practice and Training Facility of the Pittsburgh Penguins®
Continued from page 26
Platinum or Platinum. They have tallied 38 weeks at No.1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart with songs that have been streamed more than 1.5 billion times worldwide. She has sold 58 million records worldwide. With her sixth chart-topping album debut, Underwood joins Reba McEntire, Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton as the female entertainers with the most albums to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Album chart. Storyteller also reached No. 1 on Apple Music’s Top Albums chart. The entertainer was recognized as Pollstar’s top female country touring artist three times for her headlining tours – 2008’s Carnival Ride Tour, 2010’s Play On Tour, and 2012’s Blown Away Tour. Each tour played for more than one million fans. When the Blown Away Tour wrapped in 2013, the songstress had performed 112 shows in 110 cities across three continents and six countries, including soldout shows at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall, and two nights at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia. The 2005 “American Idol” winner has nearly 100 major honors among her achievements. Twice Underwood has been named the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year. In 2013, 44 million viewers watched Underwood star as Maria von Trapp in NBC’s three-hour holiday blockbuster, the Emmy-winning The Sound of Music Live! Last year, she began her third season as the voice of primetime television’s No. 1 program, Sunday Night Football. About C.A.T.S. Foundation (Checotah Animal, Town, and School Foundation): Established in 2009, the C.A.T.S. Foundation helps to improve Checotah, Oklahoma by assisting with causes, fulfilling needs, and providing services to the community and surrounding area. Funds for the foundation are raised through public and private donations to support on-going efforts in communal areas, as well as aid for the local school system for projects such as updated computer labs to enhance the learning experience, musical instruments and equipment for music education, new playground equipment to promote being active, and the building of a new animal shelter where emphasis is placed on the importance of spay and neutering, pet adoption, and general pet welfare. “My hometown is extremely supportive of me and I feel blessed to be able to create something as a way of giving back; to say thank you,” Underwood says. For additional information go to http://www.thecatsfoundation.com.
$1 from each ticket sold at the tour’s U.S. concerts to be contributed to the C.A.T.S Foundation.
| 29 |
HOME ADVANTAGE As part of a global brand with deep roots in the Pittsburgh area, we salute the nearly 3,000 local employees who strive to make every FedEx experience outstanding.
FedEx Ground is the official delivery company of the Continued on page 32
ECLECTIC LINEUP FEATURED IN WINTER JAM’S 2016 SHOW By: Pam Thompson
Winter Jam Tour 2016 Spectacular, Christian music’s biggest tour, brings its most eclectic lineup ever to Pittsburgh and audiences in more than 40 cities this year. Co-headlining the three-month tour are two fan favorites — the Grammy Award-winning duo, for King & Country, and the Grammy-nominated singer/ songwriter, Matthew West. Joining them will be Crowder, Red, Sidewalk Prophets, NewSong, KB/ Tedashii/Trip Lee, Lauren Daigle and evangelist, Tony Nolan. The Pre-Jam Party showcases Stars Go Dim and We Are Messengers. Eddie Carswell, Winter Jam creator and founding member of NewSong, says that the common characteristic of the diverse performers is “a heart for ministry, which is what this tour has been about from the very beginning.” He says, “I am amazed during each Winter Jam how God brings together just the right artists to accomplish His plans.” This year’s tour is Winter Jam’s third appearance at CONSOL Energy Center. Annually Winter Jam Tour Spectacular ranks among the top first-quarter tours in the world. It has provided a platform for the Gospel in major arenas around the country since 1995. Continued on page 32
Grammynominated singer/songwriter Matthew West is co-headlining the tour.
| 31 |
Continued from page 31
Winter Jam 2015 played to more than 600,000 people attending a total of 47 shows across the country and shattered the tour’s previous attendance records.
for King & Country
The two-time Grammy Award winners, for King & Country, are the Australian brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone. When they released Crave in 2012, Billboard recognized their work, naming the duo among New Artists to Watch that same year; Songwriter called them “Australia’s answer to Coldplay,” and in 2013, they received six nominations for GMA Dove Awards. Their second album — Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong. — received critical praise with a No. 1 debut on iTunes, a fall headlining tour in 2014 that included 28 sold-out shows, and in 2015, a 60-date arena tour and three Dove Awards. With more than half a million albums sold, for King & Country has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Today Show, The Tonight Show, and FOX & Friends. Their songs have been featured on the Emmys, the Super Bowl, Sunday Night Football, and the U.S. Open, among other programs. Discussing their second album, Joel says, “…we stepped into it with 300plus shows under our belts…We have five band members on the road with us. After spending countless hours in 15-passenger vans and performing on stage together, a deep creative bond formed. We made many discoveries along the way — our love for rhythm, our enthusiasm for theatrics and the beauty of how a lyric can touch someone’s heart. These experiences have been an excellent springboard into a new and more developed version of for King & Country.” The album also serves as the musical journal documenting three years of the brothers’ lives, a life-changing time. In addition to their professional success, Joel married and Luke became a father and also faced a life-threatening illness. Continued on page 35
| 32 |
What if you had a personal guide for finding the right doctor? Now you do. And it’s as easy as ordering a pumpkin spice latte. You’re just a phone call away from personalized assistance for finding your perfect match. You have access to thousands of primary care physicians and specialists, here and around the country, with the top-rated member service of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. You can even transfer your medical records and schedule your first appointment with just one call. That’s why for better service, you’re Better with Blue.
DiscoverHighmark.com Based on the 2013 Highmark Member Satisfaction Study – conducted with DSS Research. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.Subject to the terms of your benefit plan.
Better with Blue.
The best games in town. (off ice)
DOWNLOAD AND ACTIVATE OUR APP TODAY! RIVERSCASINO.COM/PITTSBURGH/APP
777 CASINO DRIVE, PITTSBURGH PA 15212 RIVERSCASINO.COM
GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER. MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER TO BE ON RIVERS CASINO PROPERTY.
Continued from page 32
Matthew West
A multiple ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner and a four-time GRAMMY nominee, West was awarded his first American Music Award in 2013, followed by a Billboard Music Award in 2014. His discography includes: Happy (2003), History (2005), Something to Say (2008), The Story of Your Life (2010), the Grammy-nominated Into the Light (2012), and most recently Live Forever (2015). West was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Original Music & Lyrics for “The Heart of Christmas” from the film of the same name. His songwriting credits include songs by Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray Cyrus, Diamond Rio and others. “If I’ve learned one thing, it’s that storytelling is contagious,” West says. “So many people have been made to feel that their story is insignificant, that they don’t matter, or that their story is somehow disqualified because they’ve got too many messed up parts to it, and ‘Why would it matter?’” West answers that question with his albums, The Story of Your Life (2010), Into the Light (2012) and in Live Forever (2015). “Each story told, awakens something in people who have yet to find the courage to tell their own,” he says. “They begin thinking, ‘If God can use that person’s story, maybe He could use mine,’ and a chain reaction begins. One story goes out and more stories come back. One by one, these songs encourage people to be the storytellers in their own lives, wherever they are, because your story can help someone else and their story can help someone else. Telling our stories reminds us that we are not alone.”
Crowder
Crowder has been embraced for his lyrically powerful and musically elaborate and unpredictable songs that have found themselves being sung everywhere from churches to clubs all across the country. Crowder’s solo album debut, Neon Steeple, released in May 2014, was followed by the EP, Neon Porch Extravaganza last year. The album’s first single, Continued on page 36
| 35 |
Continued from page 35
“I Am,” hit No. 3 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart. Crowder kicked off his national Neon Steeple tour in September 2014. His song “Come As You Are” received a Grammy nomination last year for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song. While Crowder was singing lead for the David Crowder Band, the group collected two Grammy nominations, nine Dove Awards, 22 Dove nominations and sold nearly two million albums and three million digital tracks during its career. Continuing to perform as part of the Passion movement, participating in university student gatherings in the U.S. and around the world, Crowder has written two books including his acclaimed release, “Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die.”
Red
Michael Barnes, Anthony Armstrong, and Randy Armstrong are Red. Randy says, “We have been friends for 27 years and this is what we have always wanted to do. When we were kids we shared the same favorite bands. They moved us, they challenged us, and ultimately encouraged us to make change. That is our goal as a band. Music is for everyone.” The band’s new album — of Beauty and Rage — is “about suffering and finding the beauty in that,” says Barnes. “No one in this world likes to suffer, myself included, but we only become the strong individuals we are today from Continued on page 38
| 36 |
Your project is our project. Remodeling your kitchen or bath is one of the most lasting yet intricate projects that will enhance your home. The Kitchen • Bath Design Studio offers expert design and installation of such hallmark brands as Decora cabinetry, Amerock hardware, and name brand faucets and fixtures.
84DESIGNSTUDIOS.COM
8400 PRESTO-SYGAN RD • BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017 • 412-221-1188 1019 ROUTE 519 • EIGHTY FOUR, PA 15330 • 724-222-8600 1612 ROSEYTOWN RD • GREENSBURG, PA 15601 • 724-834-0984 1955 LINCOLN HWY • NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137 • 412-829-2584 4950 BUTTERMILK HOLLOW RD • WEST MIFFLIN, PA 15122 • 412-469-9684 (Design Office) 109 FEY LANE • MARS, PA 16046 • 724-625-3184 (Design Office)
Continued from page 36
the trials and hardships we faced in the past. I remember meeting a teenager on Winter Jam 2013 who had terminal cancer. He wanted to meet us because we were his favorite band. In a sense, you might consider this a tragedy since his life was going to be taken away from him at such an early age. What I saw was beauty in the way that he handled his illness. The teen was full of hope and spirit, and even in his last days he was encouraging others and wanting to give of himself to make a difference in this world. To me, that is a testament of the ‘beauty’ that can be found in the ‘rage’ of life.”
Sidewalk Prophets
In a cabin on a lake in Pennsylvania, founding members of Sidewalk Prophets, Ben McDonald and David Frey, wrote most of what would become their third studio album, Something Different, which was released last August. Frey talks about writing at the lake: “All these things were happening in our lives at that time but here we sat, on the peaceful serenity of this lake. It was a different way to approach writing. Instead of a clock in and clock out approach to writing, we were in the moment, in this environment for days on end asking God to fill the quiet but remove the distractions and burdens, and allow Him to speak through us. I think the whole experience facilitated, in turn, a different way to show our hearts to the world.” Their prior albums Live Like That (2012) and These Simple Truths (2009) saw success with the singles “Live Like That” and “You Love Me Anyway” topping Christian charts. For Something Different, the band, which in addition to McDonald and Frey includes Cal Joslin (bass), Justin Nace (drums) and Daniel Macal (lead guitar), chose to work with seasoned producer Seth Mosley for the first time. Toward the end of their time there, the three of them had written six songs, including one of their personal favorites, “Everything in Awe.” Continued on page 40
| 38 |
PENNSYLVANIA’S FINEST BEERS
®
NOW AT
SEC 106
Enjoy Beer Made Here! Some of Pennsylvania’s finest beers are now available at the new Turnpike Tavern, located behind Section 106.
NewSong’s mission expands as the ministry continues.
Continued from page 38
NewSong
NewSong’s career spans more than three decades. Its milestones include 19 albums, 20 No. 1 Christian radio singles, a No. 1 mainstream Adult Contemporary hit, a Grammy Award-nomination and induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, among numerous other achievements. NewSong is comprised of Eddie Carswell (vocals, songwriting), Billy Goodwin (lead vocals, guitar), Russ Lee (lead vocals, guitar, songwriting), Matt Butler (lead vocals, keys, cello, songwriting), Jack Pumphrey (drums, vocals), Mark Clay (bass), and Rico Thomas (guitar). Highlights of NewSong’s musical ministry include the songs “Arise, My Love,” “Rescue,” “The Same God,” and “The Christmas Shoes.” The band’s latest recording and second live worship set, Faithful, debuted at No. 1 on Nielsen SoundScan’s Praise & Worship chart in 2015. The concert series began as a way for the group to play at neutral venues with a simple donation at the door. It has turned into a launching pad for new artists and the largest first-quarter tour in the world for the past two years. “We have spent our whole lives trying to be artists and musicians who describe God’s love,” says Butler. “Being involved with Winter Jam is just God’s design for us, and it’s among the reasons we can still be around,” Carswell says. “We have a front row seat to the best concerts every year because of the amazing artists God sends out on Winter Jam. Continued on page 43
| 40 |
Saving you money is our goal. Great rates and outstanding service have been GEICO’s winning play for 75 years. Get a free quote today.
geico.com 1-800-947-AUTO Local agent
Some discounts, coverages, payment plans and features are not available in all states or all GEICO companies. GEICO is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, D.C. 20076; a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary. GEICO Gecko image © 1999-2015. © 2015 GEICO
Continued from page 40
“We have an opportunity to affect this thing called Christian music way beyond our years, so I look at all those things as opportunities and as part of our calling,” Lee adds. “I believe all of that collectively helps formulate who we are and what we’re writing and what we feel like God wants us to say. I think NewSong’s mission expands as the ministry continues and as God opens new doors of opportunity.”
KB
The concert series Rapper Kevin Burgess, better known by his stage name KB, says has turned into a that he has found redemption in what launching pad for was once the forbidden hip-hop music new artists. of his youth. After obtaining a Theology degree, he dove into Christian hip-hop, releasing a mix tape, a widely successful debut album and a Dove award-winning EP for the 2014 Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year, “100.” His second hip-hop studio album, Tomorrow We Live, was released last April. It has earned media praise as “a straight masterpiece” and “KB’s first classic.” Tomorrow We Live has earned both critical acclaim and commercial success, making its debut on the Billboard charts at No. 1 on Top Christian Albums, No. 4 on Top Rap Albums, and in the Top 20 of the Billboard 200. KB also has achieved industry recognition as a Recording Academy featured artist on Grammy.com. His talent in the studio is matched by his live shows. He has toured with Lecrae, Tenth Avenue North and other artists, and in support of Tomorrow We Live. Continued on page 44
| 43 |
Continued from page 43
Tedashii
Live Christian rapper Tedashii is known for his robust stature and delivery on the mic. He has released four solo albums: Kingdom People in 2006, Identity Crisis in 2009, Blacklight in 2011, and Below Paradise in 2014, and projects with 116 Clique. Below Paradise charted at No. 1 on the Gospel chart and No. 2 on the Christian, Independent and Rap charts, and hit No. 17 on the Billboard 200. When not making music, Tedashii is a busy family man. He also has strong ties to his home in Denton, Texas, where he’s part of The Village Church, sometimes providing background vocals during worship.
Trip Lee
Trip Lee’s studio albums include If They Only Knew, 20/20, Between Two Worlds, The Good Life and his most recent, Rise. “Rise has a lot of different meanings,” he explains. “It’s a call-to-action to rise from the dead and actually live. We’re born spiritually dead, and I’m calling for everyone to become spiritually alive. Secondly, don’t wait until later to live the way you were created. God created you to honor Him, find joy, and serve others. Don’t sleep on that. Lastly, rise above the low expectations people have.” Talking about the first single, “Shweet,” Lee says, “I wanted it to be light and playful to a degree.” He adds, “I talked about my life and growing up in Dallas. Then, it switches up. So many rappers talk about themselves and how amazing they are. What if when I brag, I’m not talking about me, but I use everything in my life to point to God and honor Him? That was the idea. I point to how great He is.”
Lauren Daigle
Lauren Daigle talks about her debut album, How Can It Be. “There’s a continuing theme on this record — trust,” says Daigle. “My heart’s cry is that people feel empowered as a body of Christ. It’s just heavy on my heart for all of us to rise up in unity and recognize the goodness of God. My hope is that people are empowered by knowing who they belong to, knowing that they are the son or daughter of God, and in response to that being able to worship fully, worship with complete abandon.” Continued on page 46
| 44 |
©2015 Choice Hotels International, Inc. All rights reserved.
PA PIT TS BURG H – DOWNTOWN
1320 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 | 412.381.6687
Score dessert after the show Enjoy drink specials and BOGO desserts next door at Valid today only, until close. Why not make a night of it? Reserve one of our oversized rooms and take the elevator home.
Official hotel of the Consol Energy Center CAMBRIAHOTELSANDSUITES.COM Offer valid today only, through restaurant closing time only. Must present this ad to redeem. May redeem one time only. No copies or duplicates accepted.
.
BIG PROJECT AHEAD? RENT A DUMPSTER.
CALL 800.458.4090 OR VISIT WM.COM.
© 2015 WM Intellectual Property Holdings, L.L.C.
Continued from page 44
Daigle talks about how a serious illness affected her music career. “It honestly was one of the best things that had happened to me,” Daigle says of contracting a debilitating virus when she was 15 that kept her out of school for nearly two years. “I was a sophomore living life and having a blast. Then there was a big halt. Because my illness was an immune deficiency, anything that was airborne I’d catch it. If any friends were sick I couldn’t be around them, so going to school became off limits.” Of her illness, she says, “The Lord began to just pour in passion for music, singing and writing songs.” “When I was six-years-old people would say, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ And I’d say, ‘I want to be a singer.’ My mom called the house, ‘The Music Box,’ because I’d walk around the house singing all the time. But when I got older I went to this college prep school and felt I needed to get serious, so I thought I’d go into the medical field and do mission work. Then when the Lord brought me into that solitude I was like, ‘How did I get distracted from what my true passion is? I need to be singing.’ He really brought me through all of that season to pour in a passion for ministry and a passion for music.”
Tony Nolan
Tony Nolan is an evangelist and founder of TNT Ministries, based in Georgia. He believes that “life is short, and everyone needs to be prepared for eternity.” As a nationally, sought-after preacher, Nolan’s ministry transforms hundreds of thousands of people each year, through more than 100 local-church Harvest Day events, conferences, festivals, and concerts. Nolan spent several years, as the tour-pastor and evangelist for the Casting Crowns Lifesong Tour and Winter Jam Tour Spectacular. The tours stopped in more than 220 U.S. cities, resulting in 400,000 public professions of faith in Christ. Other high-profile events that have featured Nolan’s preaching, include Christian Family Day at Busch Stadium, in St. Louis, MO; Winter Jam; Xtreme Conferences; Creation Festivals; the Southern Baptist Convention; and Break Forth Canada — the largest equipping and renewal conference in North America. Nolan is the author of several books, including “Hurt Healer: Reaching Out to a Broken World” and “GASP! You Will Spend Forever Somewhere: How Continued on page 49
| 47 |
Exceptional Lirriousine
��--�=·
Avoid parking hassles and arrive safely at all CONSOL ENERGY ��-CENTER��events
- "'t)
:lwrrw
trt "'"
•
and we'll be waiting for you after the game!
• Airport Shuttle Services • Weddings. Proms. Birthdays • Bachelor & Bachelorette Party Packages • Casino Trip Dinner Packages • Nights Out On The Town • Holiday Light Tours (Seasonal) • Wine Country Tours (Seasonal) • Sporting Events. Concerts Mention
"Penguins®"
--=a�·
18 PASSENGER ---
when booking to receive 1 free Hour
1-844-345-LIMO
www .exceptionallimo.com
Continued from page 47
to Make Sure It’s Heaven.” He has also produced DVD and CD presentations, including, “What’s the Deal With God?”; “LifeLift”; and “Spiritual 911.” Before becoming an evangelist, Nolan was the College Students’ and Singles’ Pastor at First Baptist Church Woodstock, in Woodstock, Georgia. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies from Criswell College in Dallas. He and his family live in Georgia.
Stars Go Dim
The current members of Stars Go Dim – brothers Chris and Michael Cleveland, Kyle Williams and Josh Roach – reformed the group and released their self-titled debut album last fall. Their first single was “You Are Loved.” “It was pretty crazy how God aligned things,” Chris Cleveland says. “When putting together this new group, I knew it needed to start with one person, my big brother, Michael. We started playing together basically when we were born; we were on stage together when we were two and four. The original Stars Go Dim configuration was the first and only time we hadn’t played music together, so it has been really awesome to come back together musically.” They took their time and put together ideas for more than 60 songs before winnowing down to the 14 that make up their self-titled re-debut. “It was a real process getting to know each other musically, as well as personally,” Chris continues. “So once we sat down and thought about which songs were going to make the record, we had these ideas and templates about how these songs should sound, and with every piece added to the puzzle, these songs came to life more and more.” Talking about the project’s first single, “You Are Loved,” Chris says, “For me, that’s a message for my son and daughter as they grow up. I want them to know their innate value and their worth. We get comments all the time about what this simple, yet powerful message means to people.”
We Are Messengers
The group states, “At the heart of our vision is the desire to serve God and to see His radical love transform our communities. We want to see the good news of Jesus Christ communicated with honesty, sincerity and compassion. Our hope is that many will come to know the goodness, mercy, forgiveness, healing and grace of Jesus Christ, our resurrected King.” | 49 |
© 2015 Enterprise Rent-A-Car. © NHL 2015. All Rights Reserved.
MONSTER JAM LEGEND TO DRIVE AT CONSOL By: Pam Thompson
When Monster Jam comes to Pittsburgh this winter, fans will get to see one of the sport’s most prominent and accomplished performers in competition at CONSOL Energy Center. Monster Jam calls Pablo Huffaker, who currently drives Grave Digger, a “true legend,” citing him for his “over the top performances” on the track and his off-track contributions as a designer and builder of Monster Jam trucks and specialized parts. “I’m probably the longest reigning truck driver,” Huffaker says. “Others came before me, but they have retired. I’m still at the top of my game after 33 years.” He clearly remembers his first performance driving a Monster truck for an audience. “The first time was an event in a Jacksonville, Florida arena. It was the thrill of my life. It was wonderful,” Huffaker says. Comparing his debut to today’s driving experiences, Huffaker laughs and says “It’s probably as different as driving a Model A. The only similarity is that they are big and called ‘Monster trucks’.” Continued on page 53
| 51 |
Continued from page 51
He explains that Monster Jam trucks have grown in sophistication. Today’s trucks are all brand new and “purpose built from the ground up for Monster Jam” while early trucks often began with an adapted military surplus vehicle and salvaged parts. For Huffaker, driving Monster Jam trucks today is as thrilling as his first performance decades ago. He says: “We get to meet a lot of nice people, but for me the part I like the most is the time we spend in the Monster Jam truck performing for the crowd. It’s the little moments that we have competing that we value the most. A minute and a half for freestyle, and even if you do good in racing, you still may only drive for four minutes at a show, but those moments are what drive me. I love to drive the Monster Jam truck.” “Monster Jam trucks did not exist when I was growing up,” Huffaker says. “I was one of the first four guys involved.” He says, “I’ve known pretty much everyone that has ever been involved in it and I’ve seen every change this sport has endured from its inception until now.” Credited with designing, innovating and building specialized Monster Jam truck technology, Huffaker has no formal technical or engineering training. Continued on page 55
OFFICIAL PRINTER OF THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS ®
PHONE: 724•899•4200
www.knepperpress.com
LOGE BOX SEATING
For All CONSOL Energy Center Events! Loge Boxes are only 26 rows from the floor and conveniently located directly off of the FedEx Level’s lower concourse. The spacious area includes cushioned swivel seating, countertops with built-in televisions, in-seat wait service and a tremendous end-zone perspective of concerts and family shows!
Contact the Pittsburgh Penguins today for pricing & availability! 412.642.PENS premiumseating@pittsburghpenguins.com Follow us on Twitter @PensPremium
MasterCard速 is a registered trademark of MasterCard速 International Incorporated.
Continued from page 52
Among his many notable designs are specialty hydraulic steering cylinders, new generation shocks and bead lock wheels which keep tires clamped to truck wheels to prevent tires from blowing off during performances. “I learned while I earned,” he says of his career. “I’m very self taught. It’s easy to learn, if it’s what you love to do.” Huffaker says, “You need to find a job, something you love to do that you would do for free, and then figure out how to get paid for it.” For Huffaker that means either driving Monster Jam trucks or working in his high tech machine shop. His advice to people who would like to emulate his career — “Chase your dreams. First get your education. Get all of the education that you can.” He says that there are openings for support positions on Monster Jam crews that potentially can evolve into race team positions with time. Huffaker found Monster Jam trucks through his early passion for fourwheel-drive trucks. “I love four-wheel-drive trucks. I even had my own jacked up four wheel drive. Then I saw Bigfoot in the movie, “Take This Job and Shove It,” and my partner and I decided that we were going to build a Monster Jam truck. We didn’t really anticipate doing what we’re doing today with them. We just built a Monster Jam truck to promote our four-wheel-drive shop. We scraped together the funds and built a two-and-a-half ton Monster Jam truck with 48s on it just to promote the shop.” That truck attracted the attention of TNT Motorsports. Huffaker and his partner accepted an offer to run in the upcoming season after agreeing to change the truck’s name from “The Eliminator” to “King Krunch” and to go with a different paint job. “I remember they sent the original drawings over and we were kind of laughing, but we said if this is what these guys would like, then we’ll do this,” Huffaker recalls. After driving King Krunch in events for about six months, Huffaker and his partner sold their four-wheel-drive shop to follow their passion for Monster trucks.
Grave Digger is a “true legend”
Continued on page 56
| 55 |
Continued from page 55
Huffaker is one of nine Grave Digger drivers touring throughout America and internationally. The other drivers include Chad Tingler, Randy Brown, Gary Porter, Charlie Pauken, Carl Van Horn, Jon Zimmer, and another Monster Jam great, Dennis Anderson. This year his son, Adam Anderson joins the team. Grave Digger, conceived by the senior Anderson, emerged in the early 1980s as a mud bog truck. Built out of an old 1957 Chevy Panel Wagon and parts found in junkyards, it was a dull orange color with red headlights salvaged from old school buses. The modern Grave Digger, painted in black and green with its trademark red headlights, sports flames, eerie ghosts, a haunted house and tombstones of competitors that it has bested. The first Grave Digger and seven other versions in the truck’s evolution celebrated Grave Digger’s 30th anniversary thrilling fans in the Monster Jam World Finals XIII Encore 2012. In Monster Jam, Huffaker usually competes in four or five events. Minimally, he drives in the wheelie competition, obstacle course race, and donut and freestyle competitions. Like many audience members, Huffaker most enjoys freestyle competition. He likens it to “dessert at the end of a meal.” “It’s what everyone comes to see. It’s last and sends everyone home on a high note,” he says. In freestyle contests, judges rate drivers on criteria including the variety and combination of tricks – wheelies, donuts, jumps — hitting obstacles like cars, buses and dirt jumps, and the wow factor for seemingly impossible feats. Huffaker says that his freestyle routine is “a little of everything and varies from venue to venue and track to track.” “I usually have at least a half day to walk the track and plan my moves,” Huffaker says. A team of experts construct tracks, taking into consideration dictates of venues, as well as the condition of the dirt hauled in for shows. “The track builders are masters at what they do,” Huffaker says. Typically track builds take 7,500 tons of dirt, which usually is stored year after year by local contractors in each city. Sometimes the track builders have to deal with conditions brought on by Mother Nature like snow or frozen dirt. The team must also meet schedules and protect the floor of the venue. Monster Jam has traveled to more than 20 countries, performing for more than four million fans. Huffaker says, “Monster Jam is just a great family event. Come be a part and see what it’s about. It’s pretty amazing what we can do with a 10,000-pound Monster truck. Most people will want to be repeat fans.” | 56 |
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS® FANS:
Trade your
HOME ICE for a
SLICE OF PARADISE AAA has your ticket to Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean, plus...
$50.00 SAVINGS! Official travel agency of the Pittsburgh Penguins®
1-800-354-8761 AAA.com
© Konstiantyn / Fotolia.com
Per room, double occupancy, on Pleasant Holidays air-inclusive vacations of 7+ nights. To qualify for discount, bring this ad to AAA by Sept 30, 2016. New booking with deposit required; other restrictions may apply. Savings per room, double occupancy.
Your New Hometown Paint Stores EXPERT ADVICE, PERSONAL SERVICE AND QUALITY PRODUCTS.
16 LOCATIONS PROUDLY SERVING THE PITTSBURGH AREA! 1. CRANBERRY 20804 Route 19 Cranberry Twp, PA 16066 724-772-0005
5. FOX CHAPEL 1153 Old Freeport Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15238 412-782-4820
9. MONROEVILLE 125 Seco Rd. #2 Monroeville, PA 15146 412-242-2141
13. IRWIN 10739 Route 30 N. Huntingdon, PA 15642 724-863-3665
2. ALLISON PARK 4707 William Flynn Hwy. Allison Park, PA 15101 412-492-8220
6. EAST LIBERTY 5855 Baum Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-441-1666
10. CARNEGIE 416 Washington Ave. Carnegie, PA 15106 412-276-1922
14. GREENSBURG 104 E. Otterman St. Greensburg, PA 15601 724-834-8000
3. NORTH HILLS 1130 Perry Hwy. Pittsburgh, PA 15237 412-364-1300
7. STRIP DISTRICT 3131 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15201 412-261-4455
11. SOUTH HILLS 3315 Saw Mill Run Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15227 412-885-5700
15. MCMURRAY 3307 Washington Rd. Canonsburg, PA 15317 724-941-4000
4. NORTH HILLS 4830 McKnight Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15237 412-367-4403
8. EAST END 6401 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-361-8770
16. WASHINGTON 12. MT. LEBANON 145 S. Main St. 316 Castle Shannon Blvd. Washington, PA 15301 Mt. Lebanon, PA 15234 724-225-1950 412-563-3637
™
To find a store location near you, visit ppgpaints.com/pittsburgh
©2015 PPG Industries, Inc. PPG Paints is a trademark of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
THE WHO HITS 50! CONCERT RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH By: Pam Thompson
THE WHO HITS 50! North American tour comes to Pittsburgh on March 16 for its show at CONSOL Energy Center. Celebrating its legacy as one of the rock world’s most influential bands, the tour demonstrates why and how The Who became pioneers and legends. The first leg of the tour, which kicked off last spring, received acclaim from reviewers including: o Melissa Ruggieri of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution who wrote, “… if this is indeed The Who’s last waltz, they’re leaving fans with plenty of memories.” o Karen Dalton-Beninato of Huffington Post who reported, “The band shredded through enough greatest hits in fine form to satisfy any purist,” o Bob Gendron of the Chicago Tribune who told readers, “The Who came out swinging…stuffing a career’s worth of classic moves into its opening song.” When Roger Daltrey, The Who’s lead singer and ostensible founder of the group, called the tour “the beginning of the long goodbye” last year, he probably didn’t know just how long it would take to complete the 50th anniversary concerts. Continued on page 60
“This is the beginning of the long goodbye.”
| 59 |
Continued from page 59
After performing a string of concerts in the U.S. and Europe, the fall leg of the tour was postponed when Daltrey was diagnosed with viral meningitis and doctors prescribed rest and no more touring for 2015. Expressing apologies and regrets to fans, the band promised to make good on its entire schedule. Pete Townshend, the band’s innovative, guitar-bashing creative force and songwriter says, “We will be starting our rescheduled shows in February and will be coming back stronger than ever.” Daltrey tells fans, “I’d like to say a big thank you to all you Who fans for your kind wishes following my recent bout of viral meningitis…I will be back! Both me and Pete are looking forward to seeing you all at the rescheduled shows in the New Year.” Townshend adds, “Roger and I will give you all a show to remember.” Tickets for the originally scheduled shows are being honored on the new We are what we are, and dates. The Who have marked are extremely good at farewells, greatest hits, it, but we’re lucky to be reunions and anniversaries, as well as stellar successes alive and still touring. and fatal tragedies. Townshend says, “We are what we are, and are extremely good at it, but we’re lucky to be alive and still touring.” The set list for The Who concert will take fans through the group’s fivedecade career from its early days to the present with music from classic albums including Who’s Next, Tommy, Quadrophenia, My Generation and Live at Leeds. The compilation album, The Who Hits 50! was released in October 2014. Townshend describes it as “hits, picks, mixes and misses.” The Who Hits 50! includes the band’s music from 1964 to “Be Lucky,” its new song, as well as some lesser known tunes, including “Dogs,” “Call Me Lightning,” and “Let’s See Action.” Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005, The Who received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grammy Foundation in 2001 for creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the recording industry. The Who was the first rock band bestowed with Kennedy Center Honors in 2008 when Daltrey and Townshend received awards. | 60 |
When the band formed, the four distinct personalities of its original members melded together resulting in a creative tension in its recordings and performances, such as “My Generation,” “Magic Bus,” and “”Won’t Get Fooled Again,” as well as the innovative rock opera, Tommy, and many other memorable works. Three members of the original band which evolved from Daltrey’s group, The Detours, were playing together by 1962, and it wasn’t until 1964, that drummer Keith Moon joined Daltrey, Townshend and John Entwistle. It was the same year that the band changed its name three times before returning to, and settling on “The Who.” It also was the year when Townshend smashed his first guitar – by accident. The Who’s historical account says that he was so frustrated by the mishap that he proceeded to reduce the guitar to splinters, which turned out to be “the most exciting live act pop has ever seen.” Daltrey’s roaring vocals, Entwistle’s virtuosity on bass, Moon’s frenetic hammering and Townshend’s songwriting and visual stage style resulted in Continued on page 63
Continued from page 56
FEEL THE E X C I T E M E N T. F U E L T H E F U N.
| 62 |
Continued from page 61
convention-busting performance art. In 1969, The Who played Woodstock, solidifying their reputation as a rock legend. The uniqueness of The Who’s music, performances and style created an experience for concert-goers that influenced the future of rock and roll. When Bruce Springsteen presented Townshend with the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award for charity last May, he told the audience about his experience seeing The Who when they opened for Herman’s Hermits in 1967. “For some reason,” Springsteen says, “this music and the demolishing of all these perfectly fine instruments filled me with incredible joy….” The Boss says that he emulated The Who at a school dance, substituting a pilfered vase of flowers for his dear guitar, in a smashing scene at the end of his gig. In 1970, The Who performed Tommy in its entirety and dedicated the show to their opening act, a newcomer named Elton John. The Who lost Moon, who died in 1978, and Entwistle, who died in 2002, on the eve of the band’s U.S. tour. Members of the current touring band are: o Simon Townshend (guitar, mandolin, backing vocals) is Pete Townshend’s younger brother. He was recruited to add vocals to The Who classic “Tommy.” He has been guitarist and vocalist in The Who since 1996, playing sold-out tours around the world, including performances at the 2010 Super Bowl and the 2012 London Olympics. In 2014, he released his own album, Denial. o Pino Palladino (bass) was Townshend’s and Daltrey’s first choice to fill the position left by Entwistle. His playing has earned him custom instruments bearing his name, including the Fender Pino Palladino Signature Precision Bass. Acclaimed for his ability to play most genres of popular music, Palladino has played bass on albums by various artists, including Elton John, Jeff Beck, Nine Inch Nails, and Eric Clapton. o Zak Starkey (drums) is Ringo Starr’s son and Keith Moon’s godson. “Uncle Keith” bought him his first drum kit when he was eight. He recorded with Entwistle on his solo album The Rock, played on tour for Continued on page 64
| 63 |
Continued from page 63
Daltrey Sings Townshend, The Who’s Quadrophenia, Quadrophenia & More, as well as the band’s performances at the Super Bowl and the Olympics. o Loren Gold (keyboards, backing vocals) has toured extensively since 2000 with various recording artists, including Daltrey, The Who and Kenny Loggins. He serves as musical director and consultant for artists such as Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Melissa Etheridge, Jordin Sparks and Hilary Duff. He works in film and TV, including The Tonight Show, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Oprah, Ellen, American Music Awards, and Billboard Awards. o Frank Simes (musical director, keyboards, backing vocals and assorted instruments including banjo, squeezebox, harmonica, mouth harp and claves) is a Grammynominated and platinum record-awarded musician, guitarist, songwriter, composer, and record producer. In addition to his role with The Who, Simes is musical director and lead guitarist for Daltrey and Don Felder. Simes has recorded and performed with legendary artists including Mick Jagger, Don Henley, Stevie Nicks, Roger Waters and Rod Stewart. In 2012, he began working with The Who as their musical director and toured on Quadrophenia & More.
| 64 |
FUNDRAISING Earn all the money you need with just one sale.
1-800-255-7771 www.sarriscandiesfundraising.com | 64 |
LOYALTY HAS ITS REWARDS
EARN POINTS TOWARD THE GEAR YOU NEED FOR EVERY GAME YOU PLAY
SIGN UP IN OUR FAMILY OF STORES OR ONLINE AT MyScoreCardAccount.com EARN ONE POINT PER DOLLAR SPENT IN OUR FAMILY OF STORES 300 POINTS = $10 REWARD *Please see the ScoreCard Terms and Conditions on MyScoreCardAccount.com for more details.
| 65 |