The story of Hilary Borneo, noted steel drum musician, is an interesting one that has meandered from Trinidad & Tobago through most of the U.S., with some interesting coincidences where his past sometimes crossed paths with his future. When Hilary was a small boy in Trinidad & Tobago in the 1950s, steel drum playing was not respected. In fact, it was still regarded as a rebellious activity. “The plantation owners had banned drum playing because they were afraid that the Trin

Mt. Lebanon band director Brett McCutcheon transforms personal grief into a global message of love and healing through his award-winning music and documentary. When tragedy struck in September 2017, Franklin Park native and North Allegheny graduate Brett McCutcheon found himself searching for a way to process his grief. His older brother Ryan—a talented percussionist—was killed in a car accident at just 19 years old. For Brett, who was also just a teenager at the time, music

Guests at Art on Tap: Rocktober Fest at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art on Friday, Oct. 10, enjoyed a high-energy evening packed with light bites, drinks, and live music. The event also featured the world premiere of a music video for a collaboration involving more than a dozen local musicians, including Frzy, Tarra Layne, Victor Mollov, Sophia Mintas, and The Damaged Pies. Art on Tap is a regular series at the museum. The 21+ “happy hour” style events feature differe