WCT Presents

Michael Riggs, welder, fabricator, and metal artist, will participate in our pop-up exhibit series with an installation going up on July 9 through 23.  There will be a private artist reception from 6-8 PM in the Upper Megan’s Suite at The Palace Theatre on Thurs. July 19.

Michael Riggs is a skilled welder, fabricator, metal artist, and owner of Riggs Custom Welding and Fabrication. Originally from Greensburg, PA he has recently returned to raise his children with his loving wife after spending the last fifteen years in Southern California. Always an artist at heart, Michael has discovered the hidden artistry within welding. Using metal as a form of expression seemed to come natural to him. He takes pride in his work, loves spending time with family and friends, and looks forward to sharing his work with everyone in the community.

East Coast Turnaround is a blue-collar band nicknamed “The Fathers of Trucker Rock” for their blend of rock, blues, country and soul. Their songs chronicle the struggles of everyday people in western Pennsylvania. Following the release of their album “American Outlaw” they developed a regional radio audience as well as a national and international internet radio audience. Their first single, “Where’s My Sunshine,” peaked at #3 on the Cashbox charts and featured a music video shot in their hometown of Jeannette, PA. They’ve performed four times on Pittsburgh’s #1 rated morning show (WDVE 102.5 FM), and their original music has been played on WRKW 99.1 FM (Johnstown), WXDX 105.9 FM (Pittsburgh), WIUP 90.1 FM (Indiana), WLER 97.7 FM (Butler), and WDSY 107.9 FM (Pittsburgh). They’ve performed throughout the region as well as Alabama, Maryland, West Virginia and Tennessee. ECT has opened for national acts such as Tesla, Bret Michaels, Leon Russell, Donnie Iris, Charlie Daniels, The Marshall Tucker Band, Rusted Root, Blackberry Smoke, Granger Smith, Chris Knight and Night Ranger.

East Coast Turnaround will perform as an acoustic trio of Chad Fetty (lead vocals and guitar), Ray Kuchinka (harmonica) and Wayne Baker (guitar and background vocals).
Follow East Coast Turnaround on Facebook, Spotify, @ectband on Twitter and on the web at eastcoastturnaround.com.

Guest Bartenders – Integrity Retirement & Estate Advisors

Enjoy 14 weeks of live music for FREE every Thursday evening from May 31 – August 30, 6 – 9:30 PM. Savor a light bite and a refreshing cocktail in the S&T Bank Courtyard and Megan’s Suite while supporting local talent at The Palace Theatre.

FREE ADMISSION

Kaelber is an up-and-coming band that has been building a steady buzz in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas since their first show in 2015.  Based out of Greensburg, PA, Kaelber combines an eclectic mix of psychedelic, alternative, progressive, and pop rock fused with punk, funk, and metal to create a truly unique sound.  Kaelber’s onstage energy is infectious as they showcase their original songs and play covers from influences such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jimi Hendrix.

In 2017, Kaelber released their first EP, which can be purchased on iTunes and Amazon.  It can also be streamed on Spotify, Pandora, and Apple Music. In addition, Kaelber won the 2017 Rock the Palace competition at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg, PA, the 2017 Westmoreland County Battle of the Bands at Twin Lakes in Greensburg, PA, and the 2017 Moon Township Battle of the Bands at Moon Park near Pittsburgh, PA.  Furthermore, two of Kaelber’s original songs “Something German” and “Oasis” were selected by AT&T SportsNet – Pittsburgh for the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday Night Rocks rotation.  Finally, Kaelber was selected as one of the bands for 91.3 WYEP’s Reimagination, Volume 5 CD recording project.

In 2018, Kaelber won the Winter Rock Challenge at Diesel in Pittsburgh, PA.

Guest Bartenders – FirstEnergy Foundation

Enjoy 14 weeks of live music for FREE every Thursday evening from May 31 – August 30, 6 – 9:30 PM. Savor a light bite and a refreshing cocktail in the S&T Bank Courtyard and Megan’s Suite while supporting local talent at The Palace Theatre.

FREE ADMISSION

Greensburg, PA natives Mike Vale, Ron Rosman and Eddie Gray, as part of the nationally acclaimed classic rock group Tommy James and The Shondells, wrote, recorded, and released 19 consecutive chart singles including Crystal Blue Persuasion, Crimson and Clover, Mony Mony, I Think We’re Alone Now, Sweet Cherry Wine and Mirage.

Country music group Abilene debuted in the early 1980s. The band was composed of Herb Humphreys, Keith Taylor, Larry Miller, Jay McKnight and Ray Rhodes.

Abilene traveled the tri-state area while also finding time to record two local hits, You Don’t Need to Need Me Now and Louisiana Feeling. For several years, the band was the opening act for national performers and won a number of ‘Battle of the Bands’ competitions and contests. One win landed them on the stage of ‘Jamboree in the Hills’ in 1984, which led to a performance on the popular Nashville ‘You Can Be A Star’ television show on the CMT Network.

Over the past 30 years, Abilene has shared the stage with such greats as Alabama, Ronnie Milsap, The Statler Brothers, Pure Prairie League, Conway Twitty, Waylon Jennings, Charlie Daniels, Dr. Hook, Eddie Rabbit and The Judds. In recent years, original members Herb, Keith and Larry reunited and welcomed newcomer Tim Burkhart into the group. Randy Rhodes has also returned as sound engineer for the group.

Guest Bartenders – Mobile Concepts

Enjoy 14 weeks of live music for FREE every Thursday evening from May 31 – August 30, 6 – 9:30 PM. Savor a light bite and a refreshing cocktail in the S&T Bank Courtyard and Megan’s Suite while supporting local talent at The Palace Theatre.

FREE ADMISSION

Sky Pilot enjoys playing and singing cover songs from the 60s and 70s. There’s never a dull moment when this band plays, and it’s always a guaranteed good time.

Evening Sponsor & Guest Bartenders – Seyler Berkebile Marriage & Family Therapy

Enjoy 14 weeks of live music for FREE every Thursday evening from May 31 – August 30, 6 – 9:30 PM. Savor a light bite and a refreshing cocktail in the S&T Bank Courtyard and Megan’s Suite while supporting local talent at The Palace Theatre.

FREE ADMISSION

Singer-songwriter Jeff Perigo has been playing music since 1994 in the Johnstown, Indiana and Somerset areas — including acoustic or electric, classic rock, folk, blues, country and jam band.

His influences include The Grateful Dead, The Beatles, The Band, The Allman Brothers Band, and many underground musicians he has seen throughout the years. He prefers writing blues-based rock songs and rearranging cover songs adding his own unique twist.

Guest Bartenders – Sean Cassidy & Associates

Enjoy 14 weeks of live music for FREE every Thursday evening from May 31 – August 30, 6 – 9:30 PM. Savor a light bite and a refreshing cocktail in the S&T Bank Courtyard and Megan’s Suite while supporting local talent at The Palace Theatre.

FREE ADMISSION

Neon Swing X-perience was formed in 1998 by Mike Urick and a rag-tag group of musicians who had a passion for the music of a bygone era.  Since its origins, NSX has been relentlessly devoted to updating and preserving vintage American genres such as swing, rockabilly, hot jazz, horn rock, and blues.  Described as “swing with sting,” NSX’s style is a raucous modernization of multiple influences all rooted in the big bands of the 1930s and 1940s.

Every NSX performance is an explosive retro party guaranteed to fill your ears with excitement.  In addition to a monthly residency at Pittsburgh’s swankiest jazz club (NOLA on the Square), the group has performed at some of the hippest locales in the US including Central Park in New York City, the legendary Derby in Hollywood, and the world’s biggest rockabilly festival (Viva Las Vegas).  The band has opened for such renowned acts as Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Reverend Horton Heat, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and the Max Weinberg Big Band, as well as performed at events with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Eddie Money among others.

Guest Bartenders – Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra

Enjoy 14 weeks of live music for FREE every Thursday evening from May 31 – August 30, 6 – 9:30 PM. Savor a light bite and a refreshing cocktail in the S&T Bank Courtyard and Megan’s Suite while supporting local talent at The Palace Theatre.

FREE ADMISSION

An extra special way to close out the TGIS season!  TGIS Finale on The Palace Theatre Stage is a free event featuring the top four bands of the summer.

FREE ADMISSION

FREE Admission; reservations not required

Tour times – 9 AM & 11 AM

FREE Admission; reservations not required

Tour times – 9 AM & 11 AM

From near and far, across the land, we invite you to join a night of fashion and beauty at WCT’s 14th Annual Runway Fashion Show in support of the beautifully enchanted Palace Theatre.

VIP Experience – 6 PM
Runway Show – 7 PM
After-Party – 8 PM