Music scene · New Kensington

New Kensington, Pennsylvania, is a small city along the Allegheny River northeast of Pittsburgh. Music reflects its industrial heritage through community bands, church choirs, and rock and country cover acts at local bars. Pittsburgh musicians occasionally drive east for shows.

The high school auditorium, church fellowship halls, American Legion post, and local bars and restaurants host most performances. Pittsburgh offers major venues a short drive down the river.

Local and regional artists perform here, with musicians from the nearby Pittsburgh scene occasionally passing through.

Join a school band, sing in a church choir, or play open mics at local bars. Regular gig work usually means driving into Pittsburgh to reach larger audiences and industry contacts.