The Joyce and Bill Toms 19th Annual Thanksgiving Benefit Concert
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(opens in a new tab)(opens in a new tab)!
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.(opens in a new tab)(opens in a new tab)(opens in a new tab)
🍽️ We provide food and beverage service directly to your table in the venue. Or, for an expanded menu and more relaxed experience, arrive early and enjoy a meal in our restaurant before the show. When dining in the restaurant, reservations are encouraged and can be made via Resy starting one month before the show. View Our Concert Dining Menu.(opens in a new tab)
Reserve your preferred wine by filling out this form(opens in a new tab) and have a bottle waiting at your table when you arrive at your show. No more waiting for your first drink! We will save your wine preference and have a bottle at your table for all future shows. When you want to change your wine, come back to this form and update your preference.
(opens in a new tab)🎶 While we do not require a two-item food or beverage minimum, we strongly encourage it. Most ticket revenue goes directly to the artist and production costs, so food and drink purchases help support the staff, service, and atmosphere that make these intimate shows possible.
The good news: we think you’ll love the food and wine just as much as the show.
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