Jefferson Elementary SChool Fire Safety Day

Kindergartners Dominic Metz, 5, and Hannah Knurek, 5, dance with Sparky the firefighter during a visit from Jefferson Hills 885 Volunteer Fire Company Friday, October, 11, 2013 at Jefferson Elementary School.

Kindergartners (from left) Ella Ritter, 5, Jarrett Becoate, 5, Gary Pritchard, 5, and Haleigh Strauser, 5, touch the air tank of a firefighter during a visit from Jefferson Hills 885 Volunteer Fire Company Friday, October, 11, 2013 at Jefferson Elementary School.

Kindergartner Maggie Coleman, 5, reaches in to touch the helmet of a firefighter during a visit from Jefferson Hills 885 Volunteer Fire Company Friday, October, 11, 2013 at Jefferson Elementary School.

Elizabeth Hansen, 5, reacts to a noise from a firefighter's air tank during a visit from Jefferson Hills 885 Volunteer Fire Company Friday, October, 11, 2013 at Jefferson Elementary School.

The Third Man Rolling Record Store

Pittsburgh, PA

Mary Page of Indianapolis, IN purchases some t-shirts from the Third Man Rolling Record Store in front of Mind Cure Records in Polish Hill area of Pittsburgh, PA Friday, October, 11, 2013. Page has been traveling with her son to every location on the fall tour. Next stop Detroit.

Mary Page  and Nick Lynch of Indianapolis, IN have been traveling to every location on the fall tour of the Third Man Rolling Record Store. Here they purchase limited edition vinyls and t-shirts in the Polish Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. Next stop Detroit.

Daniel Kitching (left) of Wilmington, DE gawks at a limited edition Kelley Stoltz clear vinyl just purchased at the Third Man Rolling Record Store by  Nick Lynch of Indianapolis, IN. The record store made an appearance on its fall tour at Mind Cure Records in the Polish Hill Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.

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Cabinet Shakes the House At Club Cafe

 Pittsburgh, PA

Photos and Review by Randy Jarosz

"If you don't go to work, then no one will
If you don't go to work, mamma tell me who will
If you don't get up and go to work
The whole damned town is gonna know your worth,"
sings JP Biondo on "Wine and Shine" at Cabinet's show Friday night at Club Cafe. This is a verse the band lives by, performing dozens of shows per year from their native Wilkes Barre/Scranton, PA to as far south as Texas in recent years.  At one point Cabinet was playing Pittsburgh up to four times a year, particularly at the now defunct Molly Brannigans in Mt. Lebanon. If you had the fortune to witness this band back then, before Ropeadope Records or even before their self titled, self released album you knew you were witnessing something special. The band would play a nice blend of original music to killer covers from the Grateful Dead, Paul Simon and on rare occasion the Beatles. Cabinet Expanded their music catalog in November of 2012 releasing "Leap," with 11 new infectious songs.

At Club Cafe, cousins JP Biondo and Pappy Biondo on Mandolin and banjo respectively traded off lead vocals on songs such as "Old Farmer's Mill," and "Eleanor," with lead guitarist Mickey Coviello chipping in with background vocals. What's refreshing about this band is that they love to play and you can sense it on stage, their chemistry is unmatched and the crowd feels it. At one point it seemed as if the 150 + attendees were all dancing or at least tapping their feet in time with Dylan Skursky's bass. You could feel the floor shake through out the 90 minute set. Cabinet may be considered by many as a bluegrass band but Jamie Novak breaks the mold of that genre with his drumming skills, keeping the bands timing just right. Todd Kopec may be considered the star of the show ripping through songs on his violin, creating the signature sound of the group that is unmistakeable. Cabinet closed out another great performance with "Oxygen."

Weather you like bluegrass, country, rock, folk, or americana, Cabinet will appeal to you, so don't hesitate to see the boys while you still can in an intimate venue. These road warriors are good enough to be selling out large venues in the near future. For a list of upcoming performances visit www.cabinetmusic.com

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North Allegheny High School Girls Water Polo

Wexford, PA

North Allegheny sophomore Gianna Caputo (right) tries to grab a ball from Fairview junior Stephanie Loesch  Saturday, September 28, 2013 during the Tiger Classic water polo tournament at North Allegheny High School.

North Allegheny freshman Abby Washabaugh fights for a ball while facing Fairview High School Saturday, September 28, 2013 during the Tiger Classic water polo tournament at North Allegheny High School.

Thomas Jefferson High School 2013 Homecoming Court

(from left) Rebecca Bachman, Meghan Poljak, Renee Miller, Taylor Childers, Alexa Kuzman, Brianne Stadelman, Alexandra German, Samantha Kuzman, Victoria Cotter make up the 2013 Thomas Jefferson High School homecoming court.

1st Annual Doggie Paddle

Crafton, PA

Jeff Brembley of Crafton plays with his dog Meadow, a Golden Retriever during the 1st annual Doggie Paddle at Crafton Pool. Proceeds will go to pool renovations.

Tim Ragaller of Collier Twp. tries to get Willis, a Yellow Lab into the pool during the 1st annual Doggie Paddle at Crafton Pool.

Cocoa a Labradoodle leaps into Crafton Pool during the 1st annual Doggie Paddle.

Danielle Caligiuri, 8, of Ingram tosses a tennis ball to her black lab, Princess during the 1st annual Doggie Paddle at Crafton Pool.

Jamison Greiner, 6, of Crafton keeps up with his Golden Retriever, Belle and Emma a Newfoundland during the 1st annual Doggie Paddle at Crafton Pool.

South Fayette Chili cook off

South Fayette, PA

Stella Medvec, 2, of South Fayette takes down a handful of shredded cheese during Bridgeville-South Fayette Rotary's 7th annual Chili cook-off Sunday September 15, 2013 at Fairview Park in South Fayette.