Don’t worry, it’s all going to be fine — at least when it comes to the live music we can enjoy in the dreary dead of winter. It’s a happening scene, especially for the “slow season,” with big names, touring favorites and enough great local music to make us all proud.Speaking of local: Though Club Café closed with little fanfare on Dec. 30, there’s a new venue in town. Haven, a collaboration between college kids and the Pittsburgh Innovation District, returns live music to Oakland, close to 20 years after the Upstage, the last great Oakland venue, shut its doors. It opens on Jan. 10 with a sold-out show at the former Byzantine Catholic church on Atwood Street.Post Genre, the creatives behind Haven, have all-ages shows scheduled every weekend through January and beyond. Local rock bands, including Mellow Honey and James Castle, play this month. Rap, rhythm and blues and hardcore acts will be added to the lineup in months to come, according to Post Genre co-founder Adam Klenovich. In February, they’ll open PG Studios in the same space, “which offers musicians an environment to rehearse, record and create,” Klenovich said.Here’s a sampling of more music events all over town this winter:Bottlerocket Social HallPitter Patter. Photo by Christian Rinaldi.Jan. 17 — Local rockers Pitter Patter, EP release showFeb. 16 — Steel City Super Jam: 20 local musicians, mixed up into four supergroups, are given a week to rehearse before their debut in the inaugural show. (The participating musicians will be announced in the next week or so, but owner Chris Copen said they include members of The Commonheart and F*ck Yeah Dinosaurs!, to name a few.)Byham TheaterJan. 27 — Silkroad Ensemble Percussion All-Stars with Sandeep DasMarch 3 —The High Kings and Mary BlackCalvary Episcopal ChurchThe members of Piffaro, the Renaissance Band. Photo courtesy of Chatham Baroque.Feb. 8 — Chatham Baroque, with Renaissance wind ensemble PiffaroCarnegie Library Lecture HallFeb. 12 — Sound Series: Mdou Moctar City of AsylumJan. 29 — Guitarist Pablo Giménez, accompanied by three musicians and a dancer, presents an evening of flamenco music as part of the North Side venue’s World of Music series. In-person and online tickets are free.City WineryEveryone from jazz players to singer/songwriters and rappers will take to City Winery over the next couple of months. Highlights:Jan. 16 — Celebrated folk singer/songwriter Tom RushJan. 19-20 — Poetry vs. hip-hop, featuring Grammy-nominated poet Queen ShebaFeb. 6 — The Bad Plus, avant-garde jazz musiciansCrafthouse Stage and GrillFeb. 23 — Ollie Wride, ‘80s-style synth popMarch 2 — The Band Feel & The Retrograde, hard rockGovernment CenterJan. 17 — King Vulture, Wavespy, Trailing Iris, In LimboJan. 24 — E.T., Gina Gory, Ill Fitting Party, Planet BabyGreer CabaretFeb. 10 — Christopher Jackson, who originated the role of George Washington in Broadway’s “Hamilton”Feb. 18 — Longtime local jazz pianist Max Leake hosts a CD release show in the Greer LoungeHeinz Hall – Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraJan. 10-12 — Debussy, La MerFeb. 7-9  — Screening of “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope,” with a live performance of the John Williams scoreFeb. 14-16  — Dvořák, New World SymphonyJazz at Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild Jan. 31-Feb. 1 — “Beyond Stolen Moments,” the music of Oliver Nelson played by the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra conducted by Oliver Nelson Jr.Feb 28-March 1 — Germany’s WDR Big BandJergel’s Rhythm GrilleThe Skyliners in the 1950s. Photo courtesy of the band.Jan. 19 — The Skyliners, legendary Pittsburgh band that recorded the all-time doo-wop classic, “Since I Don’t Have You,” in 1959, are featured as part of Jergel’s Golden Classics series. There are no more original members, but married couple Mark and Donna Groom, drummer and singer, have been with the band since the 1980s.Jan. 24-25 — The Amish Outlaws, playing rock and reggae. Three of the six band members were actually raised Amish. After Rumspringa, a tradition allowing teenagers to live free of Amish strictures, they chose not to return and be baptized. They perform in traditional dress, including suspenders and hats. Feb. 13 — Local rock god Bill Toms and his band Hard Rain perform, supported by the Aris Paul Band.March 9 — Ana Popović, blues singer and guitarist originally from Serbia, with local blues rockers Moonshine JasmineMr. SmallsFunhouse:Jan. 18 — Main Street Detour, local pop punk band, album release showFeb. 18 — Robert Ellis, Texas jazz/pop/country singer/songwriterFeb. 22 — Hedonism Bots, album releaseTheater:Jan. 26 — Drive-By TruckersMarch 6 — Masta Killa (from the Wu-Tang Clan)March 12 — Daniel Donato’s Cosmic CountryOriginal Pittsburgh WineryWoodland Creatures in 2024. Photo courtesy of the band.Jan. 18 — Woodland Creatures celebrate the release of their new single, “Wild Mountain Flower,” supported by Laurel Lowlifes and Alan GettoJan. 25  — Zinnia’s Garden with Central Flow, Heading NorthJan. 28 — Billy Prine shares the songs and stories of his father, John PrineFeb. 15 — Skinny Lister, British folk/punkPPG Paints ArenaFeb. 7 — Kelsea BalleriniFeb. 28 — Elevation Worship CollectiveRivers CasinoDrum Bar:Jan. 17 — No Bad Juju, pop/rock coversJan. 31 — Michael Christopher Band, rock-countryEvent Center:Feb. 16 — Boyz 2 MenFeb. 22 — George ThorogoodRoxian TheaterJan. 12 — John Rai and the Locals, Nepalese/atmosphericFeb. 21 — Parmalee, countryMarch 7 — Andy Frasco & The U.N., pop singer/songwriterMarch 12 — Kim Dracula, Hanabie, Australian, Japanese hardcore girl bandsSpiritJan. 31 — The Sewerheads Record Release ShowHonky-Tonk Jukebox. Photo courtesy of Kelsee McHugh.Feb. 14 — Honky-Tonk Jukebox Valentine’s Day showFeb. 20 — Kxllswxtch with Sxmpra (Help Me in Hell Tour)Feb. 27 — Giant Day, The Garment District and Pairdown perform a local music showcase featuring NEXT’s own Jennifer Baron of The Garment District with visuals by Johnny Arlett and a DJ Set by Agave Party.March 8 — Zach Keim record release, with Ames Harding & The Mirage, Mikey CarnevaleStage AEFeb. 2 — Hippo CampusFeb. 4 — Babyface RayFeb. 19 — Father John MistyMarch 7 — Kraftwerk: 50 Years of AutobahnThunderbird Cafe and Music HallJan. 16 — G. Love & Special SauceJan. 17 — Latecomer/Fu*k Yeah Dinosaurs!, double record release partyJan. 25 — Meeting of Important People with Tiny WarsFeb. 8 — Chet Vincent and The Music Industry, Mark Dignam and The House of SongFeb. 27 — Saxsquatch (also known as Dean Mitchell, former sax player with the Marcus King Band) currently performs dressed as a 7-foot-tall Sasquatch. Viral video maker. Has covered hits including “One More Time” by Daft Punk and “Somebody’s Watching Me” by Rockwell. (Can sound like Kenny G.)The post Pittsburgh live music to look forward to in early 2025 appeared first on NEXTpittsburgh.