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The Rex Theatre is located at 1602 East Carson Street. An historic space, the Rex started as one of the city's famous movie houses and has continued its legacy of providing entertainment to area residents. Now the Rex is known as a unique and flexible performance space that accommodates local and national acts, events, and films. The theatre is separated from the bar area with etched double glass doors, and allows a general admission capacity of 550 people (420 seated). The bar area, from which you can see the stage, holds an additional 80 persons. Learn more at www.rextheatre.com

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Anthony Rankin Band
	Friday, August 3, 7:00 p.m.
	Anthony Rankin is a 22-year-old Pittsburgh native who writes, plays, sings and performs his own music. He and his signature band perform music inspired by an immense array of contemporary and classic influences. Visit him at www.anthonyrankin.com
Admission is $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Reserve admission (at least 24 hours in advance) by calling (412) 325-7068 or by clicking "add to cart" below.

Lascivious
	Friday, August 3, 10:00 p.m.
	Lascivious is a hot regional band that specializes in the classic and contemporary rock music of performers like Joan Jett and Pat Benatar. Learn more at http://lascivious.gobot.com
Admission is $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Reserve admission (at least 24 hours in advance) by calling (412) 325-7068 or by clicking "add to cart" below.

Uptown Rhythm & Brass
	Thursday, August 9, 7:00 p.m.
Using traditional instruments, the Uptown performs some of the best blues, funk, jazz, rock and soul music you have ever heard. They cover artists as diverse as Aretha Franklin and Billy Joel to Brian Setzer and Van Morrison. Visit them at www.uptown-rb.com.
Admission is $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Reserve admission (at least 24 hours in advance) by calling (412) 325-7068 or by clicking "add to cart" below.

Blind Date
	Thursday, August 9, 10:00 p.m.
	For nearly a decade, Blind Date has entertained Pittsburgh's music lovers with their extensive repertoire of country, Southern rock and classic rock music. Learn more about them at www.blinddateband.com
Admission is $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Reserve admission (at least 24 hours in advance) by calling (412) 325-7068 or by clicking "add to cart" below.

Get A Grip
	Friday, August 17, 7:00 p.m.
	With a keen wit, the acoustic duo of Butch and Tom perform both straight and parody country and rock songs. To learn more, visit them at www.getagripband.com.
Admission is $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Reserve admission (at least 24 hours in advance) by calling (412) 325-7068 or by clicking "add to cart" below.

Spoonchatter
	Friday, August 17, 10:00 p.m.
	For nearly a decade, Spoonchatter has wowed audiences throughout the region with their amazing jazz-influenced pop music. Visit them at www.spoonchatter.com
Admission is $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Reserve admission (at least 24 hours in advance) by calling (412) 325-7068 or by clicking "add to cart" below.

Douglass Brothers
	Friday, August 24, 7:00 p.m.
	Formed in 2004, this band performs alternative metal music ("like there is a rat in the basement"). Visit them at www.dousglassbrothers.com
Admission is $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Reserve admission (at least 24 hours in advance) by calling (412) 325-7068 or by clicking "add to cart" below.

Kevin Finn Band
	Wednesday, August 29, 7:00 p.m.
	Kevin Finn's rich folk music is infused with ethereal sound and thought-provoking lyrics. Learn more about him at www.myspace.com/theinsectvoice
Admission is $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Reserve admission (at least 24 hours in advance) by calling (412) 325-7068 or by clicking "add to cart" below.

House Of Soul
	Wednesday, August 29, 10:00 p.m.
	House Of Soul performs a cool sound blending blues with R&B using trumpet, sax, keyboard and percussion. Visit them at www.houseofsoulmusic.com
Admission is $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Reserve admission (at least 24 hours in advance) by calling (412) 325-7068 or by clicking "add to cart" below.

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Xtremely Loaded
	Friday, August 24, 10:00 p.m.
	Travel back to the 80s with this local band, which specializes in hard rock cover songs from bands like KISS, AC/DC, Poison, Motley Crue and Bob Jovi. {The Renaissance City Choirs show has been cancelled}
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