Moondogs Pub

Moondogs Pub Live Music The National Blues Foundation honored Ron Esser with the “Keeping the Blues Alive” award in 2005.
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Moondog’s, founded and managed by Ron Esser, has presented national and local blues and rock artists for over 20 years in its small intimate club setting. In addition to Moondog’s Ron has promoted and supported blues artists as a founder and booker of the annual Pittsburgh Blues Festival and by financing blues recordings on his Moondog Records label. At Moondog’s Pittsburghers have enjoyed the liv

e performances of Susan Tedeschi, Keb’ Mo’, Derek Trucks, Koko Taylor, Luther Allison,Junior Wells, Jimmy Vaughn, Tommy Castro, the Nighthawks, Jimmy Thackery, Maria Muldaur, Pat Travers, Candy Kane, Ana Popovic, former Beatle Pete Best, Johnny “Clyde” Copeland, Walter Trout, Tinsley Ellis, Shemekia Copela, Lil Ed and the Imperialsnd and Long John Hunter. Moondog’s has hosted several generations of Pittsburgh area musicians including Norman Nardini, Bill Toms, Guitar Zack, Glen Pavone, Billy Price, Gary Belloma and the Blue Bombers, Jill West and the Blues Attack, the Jimmy Alder Band, Patty Spadero, the SPUDS, Nieds Hotel Band, Good Brother Earl, Bill Deasy and many more.

Tonight:Wednesday September 2nd6:30-8:30pmPart of the Fostering Music Songsmith Series. Moondog's believes in music and...
09/02/2026

Tonight:

Wednesday September 2nd
6:30-8:30pm
Part of the Fostering Music Songsmith Series.

Moondog's believes in music and paying the music forward to the next generations. The tireless efforts to provide a creative environment and opportunities for youths on the Autism spectrum to explore musical adventures through Band Together Pittsburgh; seems like a natural overlap to the mission of Fostering Music, an organization that provides instruments and lessons to youths in and adopted out of foster care.

Join Krissy Jo and Jenifer Lynn Baker as they share their songs and the stories behind them. And learn a little more about both of these fantastic organizations.

Check out our September line-up!!Not to boast, but it's pretty awesome.Check out our website for ticket information.Buy ...
09/01/2026

Check out our September line-up!!

Not to boast, but it's pretty awesome.

Check out our website for ticket information.
Buy tickets in advance!!

See you here!!

08/29/2026
08/28/2026

August and September schedule as read by Moondog himself.

Gabe Stillman comes to Moondogs!!August 30th at 3pm Buy tickets now at our website moondogs.usHurry!! They're only $20 o...
08/28/2026

Gabe Stillman comes to Moondogs!!

August 30th at 3pm
Buy tickets now at our website moondogs.us
Hurry!! They're only $20 online. ($24 at the door).

Gabe Stillman is an American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He leads The Gabe Stillman Band, performing a high-energy blend of blues, roots, and soul music.
Gabe Stillman’s sound is a high-octane blend of hard-hitting electric blues, uptempo soul, Texas shuffles, and West Coast jump blues. Musically grounded in traditional blues with modern roots-rock edge.

Check out the Long Live Rock Academy ShowThursday August 27th 5pm-7pm.$7 at the door.
08/27/2026

Check out the Long Live Rock Academy Show

Thursday August 27th 5pm-7pm.

$7 at the door.

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378 Freeport Road
Blawnox, PA
15238

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+14128282040

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