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City Winery Pittsburgh presents The Joyce and Bill Toms 19th Annual Thanksgiving Benefit Concert, Supporting PAAR (Pittsburgh Action Against Rape) on Wednesday, November 25th, at 7:30 PM!The Joyce and Bill Toms 19th Annual Thanksgiving Benefit Concert
Raising money and awareness for Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR)
Bill Toms and Hard Rain
With special Appearances by:
Billy Price
Rick Witkowski
Pete Hewlett
Joe Wodarek
Mark Dignam
Also: Jeanie Shook, Patti Spadaro, Jimmy Adler, Billy the Kid, Helene Milan, Dave Dodd, Jack Sanso, Lee Marks
Bill Toms & Hard Rain is a Pittsburgh-based rock and soul band led by singer-songwriter Bill Toms, known for a career that blends heartland rock with roots-driven storytelling. With decades of experience on stage and in the studio, Toms has built a catalog of original music that draws from classic American influences while maintaining a straightforward, working-class perspective. Hard Rain serves as the backing band, delivering a tight, no-frills sound that supports both the songwriting and the live performance.
Toms launched his musical career in 1987 as lead guitarist of Pittsburgh’s legendary band Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers, During that period, he opened for and played with such legendary names as The Band, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Little Feat, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. While playing guitar, co-writing, and adding backup vocals for the Houserockers, Toms and the band recorded six studio albums and one live concert album. In 1995, The Houserockers released American Babylon, which was recorded and produced by Springsteen himself.
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1627 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15222
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