Join us for Trivia Night, with DJ Trivia Mercer County every Wednesday at 7pm!

$1 off drafts till 7pm.

Thursday is Bingo Night at Big Rail!

Public Water Supply is Rochester, New York’s premier Alt. Rock/Indie Americana act. PWS consists of six university-trained musicians, blending distinctive songwriting, spectacular vocals, and incredible instrumentalists. The band members include: Iggy Marino, frontman; Karis Gregory, Jr., lead guitar; Alex Brophy, team captain and bass; Spencer Kornrich, bus driver and drums; Jordan Paresk, fiddle and vocals; all masters of their craft! The band has been seen on Fox Rochester, WXXI Connections, and Opening Tunings. PWS has performed in the Rochester Lilac Festival, Borderland Music Festival and Estival Festival.The group has boogied their way across the Northeast, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, and New England states. Public Water Supply has sold out venues like Iron Smoke Distillery, Three Heads Brewery, and Buffalo’s Jackrabbit. PWS will pack a punch in the year 2024 as they tour their second album, General Strike.

General Event Info:

Gathering go-ers will have a chance to try a wide variety of local home brewed beer from area brewers, and take home a limited edition sampling glass!

• Event takes place September 5th, 2026
• The homebrew tasting event goes from 3pm – 6pm.
• Big Rail will also be open to the public normal hours that day (1pm – 10pm). No tickets will be required to hang out for the day, but you’ll need a ticket to sample the brews.
• Tasting tickets will be $15 (day-of only, no presales). A ticket gets you 3 hours of tasting and a commemorative sampling glass.
• Food Truck – Kuya’s Tacos & More
• Entertainment at 6pm – The Ragged Co. wsg Joshua Milligan & The One Shots

Some details for brewers:

• Homebrew crowd favorite competition! Details & prizes TBA.
• There is no entry fee for brewers and each participating homebrewery will receive a $25 gas card and 2 complimentary sample glasses.
• We’re limiting the event to the first 30 homebreweries who sign up. If you’re not one of the first 30, you’ll be placed on a waiting list in case someone drops out.
• We’ll provide a table and ice for each brewery.
• You’ll need to bring your own pop-up tent and self-contained method of serving beer (jockey box, etc). There will be running water (garden hose) available for cleaning up.

Brewers Sign Up Below!

The Ragged Co. is made up of Zach Rovito on vocals and guitar, Tony Villella on guitar, Cory Steighner on bass guitar and Noah Shearer on drums. The sound of the Ragged Co. can be described as the melting pot of the blue collar entertainment found in and around the Steel City. From the sing-a-long country classics to the rock anthems, it all comes together in The Ragged Co. Notes of Skynyrd, Springsteen, Willie, Petty, Mellencamp, and Yoakam can be detected alongside modern torch bearers like Blackberry Smoke, Cody Jinks, Eric Church, Jason Isbell and more in the recipe that makes up the original music as well as the covers. With only a short time together they continue to make an impact on every audience and are sure to make the most of their time on a stage.

Where does County Music Come from?
From a dirt road…
From the Dirt Roads of Northwest Pennsylvania to be specific. Ray & the County Kind formed in the fall of 2023 when a group of seasoned musicians and good friends got together to do some pickin. Within a few months they were in the studio recording their debut EP, Courtesy of a Dirt Road Vol 1.

R&CK blends the sounds of Old School Outlaw Country, Bluegrass, Rock, and Americana music together creating something unique. Its not Country music its County music!

From Townville, PA Ryan Ray brings the Lead Vocals, Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin, and Harmonica to the mix.

From Wesleyville, PA the County Kind’s Jon Nolan handles the fretboard magic on Lead Guitar(s), and also lends harmony vocals to R&CK’s sound.

From Waterford, PA the County Kind’s Tanner Edwards holds down the bottom end playing the Standup Bass and Electric Bass, while also contributing his pipes to the cause.

From Edinboro, PA the County Kind’s Steve Barone provides the beat by adding a dynamic dose of Percussion while also adding sweet sweet harmonies.

90s alternative & grunge tribute band

Celebrate the arrival of Alyssa Hankey’s anticipated upcomping full-length album, Good Country People, at Big Rail Brewing on September 12th.

Good Country People feels less like a polished narrative and more like a series of lived-in scenes, smoky bars, long highways, motel rooms, pine-covered hillsides, and the quiet moments that sit between love and consequence. Across the record, Hankey writes about blue-collar survival, reckless romance, loyalty, and personal escape, creating characters that are flawed, human, and deeply recognizable.

A traveling troubadour born and raised in the hills of rural western Pennsylvania. Alyssa’s music is unmistakable, with influences that span across many genres. She has released various albums and embarked on several cross-country tours. She also formed Alyssa Hankey & The North Woods, a band that combines folk, country and rock. You can find them playing in and around the Pittsburgh area. Hankey has also shared the stage with artists such as The Clarks, John R Miller, Tommy Prine, Warren Zeiders and Charles Wesley Godwin.

You’ll find her music on Itunes, Spotify, Bandcamp, Google Play, Youtube, etc

With Special Guest Gene The Werewolf

About The Clarks

The four original Clarks members Scott Blasey (vocals, acoustic guitar), Rob James (6 and 12-string electric guitars, vocals), Greg Joseph (bass, vocals) and Dave Minarik (drums, vocals) first met while students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) in the late 80’s.

With a highlight reel that includes The Late Show with David Letterman, The Simpsons, and most recently The Pitt amongst others, The Clarks are enjoying their time together as a band now more than ever. Singing and playing new songs and celebrating 40 years together has rekindled a fire in the band’s sometimes broken, sometimes mended hearts.

Visit The Clarks’ Web Site >>

In addition to this concert September 13th, The Clarks are also playing at Big Rail August 22nd! Click Here for those tickets >>

Agenda

2:00pm – Big Rail Tap Room Opens / Early Check-in Begins

Because of the size of this event, **just for today** we’ll be requiring all visiting patrons to have or purchase a ticket to be on-site. Once you’ve checked in and received a wrist band, you can hang out and have a pint in the tap room & back patio area until the beer garden gates open.

3:30 PM – Beer Garden Gates open for ticket holders

If you’ve checked in and received a wrist band you’ll be able to freely enter & exit the beer garden / venue area starting at 3:30pm.

5:00 PM – Let the Show Begin

Gene The Werewolf takes the stage first, followed by The Clarks

Please read the FAQ page for more information on Big Rail’s concerts.

Need Lodging?

Want to remove the stress of parking and driving to this sold out show? Reserve your stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites, Grove City PA and use the FREE shuttle services to and from the concert. Book your stay for only $10

9+tax per room (per night):

• Call Direct: 724-748-5744 Option 1. Ask for the “Clarks at Big Rail – September Show” room block 
• Easy booking link: The Clarks at Big Rail September Show Room Block-Hampton Inn & Suites Grove City, PA

Note: Call Stacey at 724-372-5703 to book your shuttle services! Last day to book your reservation is August 28th, 2026!

The August 22nd concert with The Clarks has been RESCHEDULED to Sept 18th!

If you had tickets for the Aug 22nd show, they will be automatically honored on the new date.

Normally this would be a non-refundable event, but due to the circumstances we will be able to offer refunds for those who can’t attend the new date. If you have tickets but can’t make the Sept 18th show, please send a refund request with your order number to [email protected] or use our contact form.

With special guests The Hawkeyes and Addison Johnson

About The Clarks

The four original Clarks members Scott Blasey (vocals, acoustic guitar), Rob James (6 and 12-string electric guitars, vocals), Greg Joseph (bass, vocals) and Dave Minarik (drums, vocals) first met while students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) in the late 80’s.

With a highlight reel that includes The Late Show with David Letterman, The Simpsons, and most recently The Pitt amongst others, The Clarks are enjoying their time together as a band now more than ever. Singing and playing new songs and celebrating 40 years together has rekindled a fire in the band’s sometimes broken, sometimes mended hearts.

Visit The Clarks’ Web Site >>

In addition to this concert on August 22nd, The Clarks will play a second concert at Big Rail on Sept 13th! Click Here for those tickets >>

Agenda

4:00pm – Big Rail Tap Room Opens / Early Check-in Begins

Because of the size of this event, **just for today** we’ll be requiring all visiting patrons to have or purchase a ticket to be on-site. Once you’ve checked in and received a wrist band, you can hang out and have a pint in the tap room & back patio area until the beer garden gates open.

5:30 PM – Beer Garden Gates open for ticket holders

If you’ve checked in and received a wrist band you’ll be able to freely enter & exit the beer garden / venue area starting at 5:30pm.

6:30 PM – Let the Show Begin

Addison Johnson, The Hawkeyes open the show, followed by The Clarks

Please read the FAQ page for more information on Big Rail’s concerts.

Need Lodging?

Want to remove the stress of parking and driving to this sold out show? Reserve your stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites, Grove City PA and use the FREE shuttle services to and from the concert. Book your stay for only $149+tax per room (per night):

• Call Direct: 724-748-5744 Option 1. Ask for the “Clarks at Big Rail – Sept 18th Show” room block 
• Easy booking link: The Clarks at Big Rail August Show Room Block-Hampton Inn & Suites Grove City, PA

Note: Call Stacey at 724-372-5703 to book your shuttle!

Our Salt, Smoke, and Blues fest returns for 2026 featuring the region’s top blues acts, BBQ, local craft vendors, and of course some new twists. We’ll have music on both stages, so the blues will keep on coming all day.

This year’s music lineup:

• Billy Price Band
• Bill Toms & Hard Rain
• The Jesse Williams Band
• Max Schang Blues Trio
• Jeff Fetterman Band

Miranda Dawn and Chris Hawkes first met when he crossed an Austin barroom floor and asked her to dance. The first time they sang together they found a sound Texas Monthly calls “undeniably intimate”. 

Their initial duo effort, Golden Heart,  climbed to No. 25 in Billboard’s Folk chart and landed at No. 2 in iTunes singer-songwriter albums and kicked off a whirlwind of cross-country touring and co-writing.

Dawn and Hawkes recorded their second album, Yours and Mine, in between tour dates with influential artists Alison Krauss & Dan Tyminski, Patty Griffin, Old 97s, Robert Earl Keen and showcasing at festivals like Austin City Limits, Folk Alliance, AmericanaFest, South By Southwest and TEDx on tours in the US and abroad in Denmark, Germany and Australia.

“We’d tour, come home inspired, record a song, tour, rinse and repeat” explains Dawn. Acoustic Guitar hails the musicality of Yours and Mine, as “Impeccable vocal harmonies and instrumentation” Huffington Post summarizes “Transcendent alternative-folk — you will find yourself craving more from this amazing, dynamic duo.” 

While touring, the duo stored their possessions and lived on the road, drawing a lyrical soundtrack from American deserts and mountains, to the South Australian coast. Upon returning to Austin, Dawn and Hawkes finished self-producing their second full-length album, The Other Side, a collection the Austin American Statesman calls “10 new tracks of sweet folk-rock — instantly appealing tunes — rooted in the singer songwriter heyday of the early 1970’s, they also fit well into the modern-day indie-folk revival.”

The newest album from Dawn and Hawkes, Light Inside, was primarily recorded live – in one day – at Arlyn Studios, in Austin, TX. The songs on Light Inside, illuminated by the warm glow of family homes, old guitars, familiar stories, new infatuation and loyal, long-standing love, are captured with the sincerity of their live show.

In a time when the world seems more divided than ever, Dawn and Hawkes celebrate hope and our common humanity with an invitation to embrace the light that comes from all of us.

Fusing blues, roots, jazz, and ethnic music into their unique style, Lori Russo and the Uppercuts are veterans of Pittsburgh’s music scene. Their eclectic sound is a flavorful gumbo reflective of each members’ distinct background; all coming together to produce a fresh, dynamic, and exciting musical voice heard at venues and festivals throughout the region.

Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Lori Russo fronts the band and plays bass with John DeCola on organ, piano and accordion, Evan Balzer on guitar, Brendan Kennelty on drums, and Kelly Parker on West African percussion.

With special guest Posterchild

For the past decade, The Vindys have been captivating audiences with their signature blend of rock, soul, and pop. Hailing from Youngstown, Ohio, the band has built a devoted following through electrifying live performances and heartfelt songwriting.

At the heart of The Vindys is powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Jackie Popovec, who has earned high praise from none other than Pat Benatar, who raved, “She’s amazing. That girl can sing her ass off.” She’s backed by an exceptional lineup, with John Anthony delivering electrifying lead guitar, Rick Deak on rhythm guitar, Jesse DeLorenzo on drums, Brendan Burke on bass, and Nathan Anthony on keys. Together, this dynamic ensemble crafts a sound that Music Connection Magazine hails as “rock and roll at its finest.”

The Vindys have been making waves nationally, lighting up major festival stages and opening for legends like Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, ZZ Top, Marcus King, Beth Hart, and Ann Wilson.

Their anthemic track “Are You Ready” was featured in ESPN commercials, while their music video for Bugs earned an exclusive selection at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival.

Critics have taken notice—The Washington Post’s Marc Thiessen raved, “Jackie Popovec is a revelation… By the end, they were delivering a raucous standing ovation. See. This. Band.” (The 10 Best Concerts I Saw in 2024). They were also named Cleveland Magazine’s 2023 Editor’s Pick for “Best Indie Rock Band.”

The Vindys are gearing up for an electrifying year as they prepare to release new music that showcases their evolving sound and boundless creativity. They aim to push boundaries all while staying true to their rock, soul, and pop roots.  Their passion for crafting songs fuels their excitement, making this upcoming release not just another milestone but a bold step forward in their journey.  The next chapter of The Vindys’ story is about to unfold, and it promises to be their most thrilling yet.

Agenda

(These times are subject to change. Check our web site schedule for any last minute updates.)

1:00 PM – Big Rail Tap Room Opens

Hang out and grab a beer and lunch from the food truck.

3:00 PM – Beer Garden Gates open for ticket holders

If you’ve checked in and received a wrist band you’ll be able to freely enter & exit the beer garden / venue area starting at 3:00pm.

6:00 PM – Let the Show Begin

Opening performance first, followed by The Vindys

Always gritty, soulful, and sweet, this Pittsburgh-based guitarist is a respected performer who continues to expand his journey and make new fans and friends along the way.

Jimmy Adler is a bandleader with charisma and magnetic stage presence who has played many styles that are always steeped in the blues, yet always stamped with his unmistakable touch.

As a curator and bandleader of weekly Blue Monday performances, Jimmy has supported many of the region’s most well-respected musicians showcasing his ability to organize and deliver exciting shows with a variety of guests.

As a singer and leader of his own band, Jimmy plays mostly original songs from his 5 CDs that are steeped in the roots of Americana music.

Although based in Pittsburgh, Adler has thrilled audiences from the West Coast, over the pond to France, and many points in between. Jimmy is a live-wire entertainer who packs passion and energy into every performance!

Simply put, Jimmy Adler has great style, tone, and feel, and his playing is very satisfying.

The Blooming Trio is a soulful collaboration between singer-songwriters Bethany Joy, Josee McGee, & Skye Burkett ~ three artists from the heart of the rustbelt whose powerful voices intertwine in three part harmonies. Keys, acoustic & electric guitar, accompany each other creating an intimate, genre-bending sound that feels both timeless and fresh. Drawing from influences that span indie-rock, jazz, folk, and soul, their music blooms with raw emotion, lyrical depth, and vibrant chemistry.

“Homegrown Rock & Soul.” The Jaded Lips is a trio from Altoona, PA. Performing a high energy blend of garage rock, soul & indie that is full of hooks. Unique yet familiar.

Since his 2019 debut, Emerson has made his contemporary mark on the tradition of American

songwriting. His newest and fourth full-length album, Blue Stars, with longtime label La Honda

Records, visits all of the influences and moods of his previous releases.

After his first album, Fried Chicken & Evil Women, Emerson built a reputation for live music,

finding his grass roots audience night after night. The loyalty among his audience can be

attributed to his songwriting, and the innate gift of experienced lyrics. His self-titled 2021

release, as well as The Golden Crystal Kingdom in 2023, further cemented that foundation,

drawing praise from the producers he worked with on each of those records, Rodney Crowell,

and Shooter Jennings, respectively.

With his fourth album, Blue Stars, Vincent brings together the distinct sound from all three of his

previous releases. Produced by Patrick Lyons and recorded at Gnome Studios in Nashville, TN,

the record benefits from Lyons’ deeply intuitive approach, having been close friends with Vincent

for many years. For Emerson, it was important to capture the sound from the road as closely as

possible, enlisting his touring Red Horse Band to play on the album.

“I’ve known Patrick for years and going into the studio with him felt like a big family kind of

thing with my band.”

Blue Stars features 13 original songs and is a testament to his songwriting prowess. Having

dabbled across country, folk, and Americana music with his first three records, Emerson brings

all three of those genres together with his latest release. Lyrically, these songs are rooted in his

upbringing in East Texas, life on the road, and his deep family ties to Louisiana – three

landscapes that continue to shape his perspective and inform his writing.

“I was definitely thinking a lot about my childhood in Texas and the trips to Louisiana to visit my

mother’s family there. A lot of the music I love comes from those areas, and I think it’s important

to have a sense of pride in where you come from.”

But sonically, Blue Stars reaches wider. It brings together the hard country sound of his early

work, the stripped down intimacy of his self-titled record, and the bold rock n’ roll of The Golden

Crystal Kingdom. The result is a record that offers something for every listener who has

followed his journey – while also serving as a perfect entry point for those just discovering his

music.

Colin has toured and shared stages with a “Who’s Who” of blues and rock artists including B.B.King, John Mayall,Marshall Crenshaw,Deanna Bogart,Scott Holt,The Outlaws,Long Tall Deb, Michael Hill, Chris Duarte, Everclear, Hubert Sumlin, and many others.

After opening for John Mayall on a multi-island tour of Hawaii in 2001, Colin became enamored of the people, culture and music and moved to the Big Island where he dove into the roots of the blues slide guitar;Hawaiian steel guitar.

Studying the music of past masters and with current proponent Alan Akaka, Colin became proficient on the instrument and continues to utilize it both Live and on recording sessions.

Dan Bubien & the Delta Struts put a blues-infused spin on soulful roots music. Driven by the dynamic guitar playing and soulful gritty vocals of Dan Bubien.  Their signature sound is highlighted by “Sudden” Steve Binsberger on keyboards, and glued together by drummer Shawn McGregor and Jim Spears on bass.

Dan Bubien is a singer/songwriter/guitarist born and raised in the small steel town of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. This rust belt town Northwest of Pittsburgh, has been the launching pad for a career that spans over two decades now culminating with his current band The Delta Struts.

Dan’s professional career began in his mid-teens working along side veteran musicians on the local and regional club circuit of Southwest PA. Along the way, Dan founded and recorded with The Sun Kings  releasing Rub It In (2006) while continuing to hone his skills as a front man and songwriter. As a solo artist, Dan released “Empty Roads” in 2013 with the help of four-time Grammy Award Winning Producer/Engineer Jay Dudt of Audible Images Studios. Capitalizing on his previous success with “Empty Roads”, Dan released his second solo album in August of 2016 entitled “Grinding These Gears”. Self-produced and recorded by legendary Pittsburgh musician Joe Munroe “Grinding These Gears” achieved critical acclaim and charted on the Blues/Rock and World Wide blues album charts respectively.

Fast forward to 2017 and the newest incarnation of Dan’s vision has culminated in the creation of Dan Bubien and The Delta Struts. Gritty and honest, yet always soulful one might think this band hails from a place much further south than the suburbs of northwest Pittsburgh.  Rooted in soul, and versed in a style that harkens back to the days of a classic STAX recording, Dan Bubien and The Delta Struts consistently break new ground with an eclectic spin on the collective music they make. The Delta Struts chart a course that begins and ends with the music always being the first priority. After spending much of 2018 recording what was to become “Thieves and Yesterdays” Dan Bubien and The Delta Struts released their latest album in 2019 to critical acclaim.  Look out for new music releases in the works…..

Jim Donovan and The Sun King Warriors are best described as a blend of rhythm heavy roots rock, with a strong dose of big barreling drums. Think bluesy Zeppelin-esqe bombast, Santana style percussion with wild Avett Brothers energy.

At a Sun King show, you can expect to dance, sweat and have the time of your life.

The band’s music has garnered radio airplay throughout the US and Canada, and has appeared on Billboard’s Americana chart multiple times.

The band plays regionally at festivals and clubs throughout the mid-atlantic and have opened for 10,000 Maniacs, Donovan’s former band Rusted Root and many others.

Jim Donovan, the band’s founder and writer brings almost three decades of experience to the Sun King Warriors. As a member of the popular 90’s band Rusted Root, he helped shaped the group’s sound and toured with legendary including The Grateful Dead, members of Led Zeppelin, Carlos Santana and the Allman Brothers.

He also co-authored the band’s biggest hit, “Send Me on My Way,” which has been streamed over 100 million times on Spotify and used as the wakeup music for NASA’s Mars rover.

Press quotes:

“Jim Donovan and Sun King Warriors are one of the most eclectic and exciting bands to come out in some time…” -The Washington Times
“Sun King Warriors channel unabashed enthusiasm into a series of songs that are both rowdy and rejuvenating…” -Relix Magazine