Howie Alexander at Indiana Theater
Apr
12
7:00 PM19:00

Howie Alexander at Indiana Theater

Warm up for WJBF 2025 with an April 12 performance by jazz pianist Howie Alexander at the Indiana Theater. Tickets are on sale now and help support Westsylvania Weekend. BUY TICKETS HERE.

The 2024 B.U.I.L.D. Artist-In-Residence at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center/Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, Alexander's live performances as both sideman and headliner have taken him from Pittsburgh to Monaco.

Alexander had been slated to appear as a headliner at last year’s Delaney Chevrolet Westsylvania Jazz and Blues Festival, but his set was preempted by a thunderstorm.

View Event →
May
24
7:30 PM19:30

DCWJBF Kickoff Concert: Benny Benack III

Tickets: $30 General Admission
$50 VIP: includes front row seats, meet & greet, appetizers & drinks, and private concert before the show

TAP TO PURCHASE via SimpleTIX

Benny Benack III enjoys the rare distinction of being a multiple category, Downbeat Magazine "Rising Star" as both a male jazz vocalist and trumpet player. Above and beyond a roster of jazz luminaries, he has played with Josh Groban, Diplo, Ben Folds, and a multi-hyphenate Isaac Mizrahi. Continuing themes from last year's DCWJBF, Benack's resume includes episodes with "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" house band — you can also catch him on Emmet Cohen's "Emmet's Place" livestream. Benack has deeply musical Pittsburgh roots. His grandfather Benny Benack wrote "Beat 'em Bucs."

View Event →
Indiana Arts Council presents Norside Organ Trio
Apr
27
7:30 PM19:30

Indiana Arts Council presents Norside Organ Trio

Indiana Arts Council presents: The Norside Organ Trio with Jason Gamble.

 Welcome these DCWJBF 2023 alums back to Indiana.

With elements of blues, jazz, funk and rock & roll, Norside is out to honor the great American tradition of the organ trio sound while forging their own creative space in the music.

Jason Gamble brings his infectious folk voice and his passion into every song he sings.  A favorite in the Indiana area and beyond, seeing Jason on stage is not to be missed!

$15 general admission
$25 front two rows, reserved seating

**I-card discount $5 off. Show your I-card at the door and get $5 off admission. Tickets purchased in advance will receive a credit when card is confirmed at the door.**
PURCHASE TICKETS

View Event →
Apr
28
7:00 PM19:00

Indiana Theater Presents Kenny Blake

  • Delaney Chevrolet Westsylvania Jazz & Blues Festival (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

UPCOMING! APRIL 28! Support the Festival and the return of live music to Indiana Theater! Proceeds benefit DCWJBF.

Pittsburgh Jazz/Funk/Fusion artist Kenny Blake leads his band "The New Hip" on a crowd-pleasing journey of sounds from yesterday to today. Kenny Blake is a master saxophonist, bringing along some of Pittsburgh's finest to the Indiana Theater.

Hometown favorites Grist for the Mill open.

**All-Ages // Tix $25 via Showclix // Show @ 7p

https://www.showclix.com/event/itp-kenny-blake-2023

We're also looking forward to seeing you at DCWJBF 2023, Memorial Day weekend in downtown Indiana, PA!

View Event →
DCWJBF Friday Night Kickoff Presented by Downtown Indiana
May
22
7:00 PM19:00

DCWJBF Friday Night Kickoff Presented by Downtown Indiana

Downtown Indiana (DI) again helps kick off this spring's Delaney Chevrolet Westsylvania Jazz and Blues Festival with a free Friday night concert May 22, 2020 in IRMC Park -- this year with a very special headliner.

Wheatus will make a stop in downtown Indiana during an international tour supporting the special, 20th anniversary edition of their self-titled debut. The 20-song album is scheduled for release this year.

Wheatus is perhaps best known for the single "Teenage Dirtbag," from that album. "Teenage Dirtbag" topped the charts internationally and was certified platinum in two countries. It has appeared on soundtracks including the 2000 Jason Biggs and Mena Suvari romcom, Loser and the HBO miniseries Generation Kill. "Teenage Dirtbag" has been covered by One Direction, Weezer, Tokyo Police Club, 5 Seconds of Summer and others.

This is Wheatus's second time performing in Indiana's main street district. In 2018, Downtown Indiana brought them to Philadelphia Street as part of bill that also included Sophie B. Hawkins and Lucy Kaplansky.

More familiar faces returning for the Westsylvania kickoff are hometown heroes Post Traumatik. 'PT' has rocked all over the region and beyond -- from corner bars to Thunder In The Valley and the Millvale Music Festival. Post Traumatik has also shared stages with Faith No More’s Chuck Mosley, Johnny B. Morbid (the Misfits), Faster Pussycat, LA Guns, Green Jelly, Richie Ramone, and many more.

Post Traumatik has been busy since playing last year's Westsylvania kickoff. They released an album, Anger Management, and contributed singles to Chuck Mosley (Faith No More) tribute album We Still Care A Lot, and the Hell House III:Lake of Fire soundtrack. At "press time," Post Traumatik had received several nominations for Iron City Rocks awards including Album of the Year and Song of the Year.

View Event →
Funnest Business In Town
May
24
5:00 PM17:00

Funnest Business In Town

Support the free DCWJBF while competing for Funnest Business in Town honors! Entry fees benefit the festival. Field a team of friends and/or co-workers to compete in fun (we swear) games May 24 in IRMC Park. Win bragging rights plus one year’s possession of the FBiT trophy and authentic, vintage WJBF tees for your team. Click for APPLICATION

View Event →
Keep-The-Cup Benefit II
May
4
7:00 PM19:00

Keep-The-Cup Benefit II

In case you missed the first one! Support high quality, free arts and entertainment programming in the community! Join us for for a Keep-the-Cup fundraiser 7-10PM May 4 at Noble Stein Brewing, 1170 Wayne Avenue in Indiana. Enjoy live music by the Jefferson County Line. Purchase a $5 festival cup (benefits DCWJBF) but don’t lose it! Bring it to the Delaney Chevrolet Westsylvania Jazz & Blues Festival May 25 for $1-Off craft beers from Noble Stein and Levity.

View Event →