The Family-Friendly Holiday Concert of the Year

Gather your friends, family, and festive spirit for an unforgettable evening of holiday music that blends, jazz, soul, and global rhythms. Sounds of the Season brings together some of Pittsburgh’s most celebrated artists – alongside internationally recognized performers – for a joyful concert that welcomes all ages and all traditions.

Whether you’re coming for the soaring vocals, the soulful sound, the big-band energy, or simply to kick off the season with community and cheer, this is a night that will leave you glowing from the inside out.

Perfect for families, friend-groups, youth ensembles, faith communities, office outings, and more.

Featured Artists

Dr. Zuly Inirio

An award-winning operatic soprano whose powerful voice has been heard across major stages in the U.S. and abroad. Dr. Inirio made her Carnegie Music Hall debut in NYC in 2025, and brings both heart and technical brilliance to every performance.

Hugo Cruz & Caminos

One of Pittsburgh’s most beloved musical ensembles, known for electrifying percussion, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and cross-cultural musical fusion. Internationally recognized and deeply respected as a musician’s musician, Hugo’s performances ignite joy and movement with Mike Tomaro Sax, Craig Davis keys and Brian Stahurski bass.

Dr. Kendra Ross

Kendra Janelle Ross, PhD is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and cultural worker whose music lives where soul meets liberation and justice. Blending gospel, jazz, rock, blues, folk, and R&B, her debut album New Voice earned SoulTracks.com’s New Artist of the Year. She’s shared stages with Gregory Porter, Lalah Hathaway, and Babyface, and is now completing This Womanist Work, a powerful new collaborative EP celebrating Black women’s stories through song and sisterhood.

Brendan Williams

A rising gospel powerhouse praised for his dynamic vocals and magnetic stage presence. When he’s not performing across the country—from Pittsburgh to Atlanta—Brendan is also a visionary creative and founder of the interior design company b classy.

Tickets here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36406/production/1254154?performanceId=11705487$45*

$45* General Admission
$30* Group tickets of 5+ - Use Promo Code HOLIDAYS VIP HOLIDAY CHEER HOUR

6:30–7:30 PM · Pay What You Want: $75–$150 (fees included)

Start the night off in style with NHT’s Holiday Cheer Hour—a festive, VIP pre-show gathering designed to spark joy, connection, and just the right amount of sparkle.

Your VIP experience includes:
• Complimentary holiday-themed cocktails, mocktails & hors d’oeuvres
• Exclusive early entry into the theater
• Music by a live DJ and mingling in a warm, glowing space of celebration

Caminos will be at Con Alma performing our original repertoire, our music features, Jazz, Funk, RandB, Afro cuban jazz and more. This time we will have some of the best: Mike Tomaro Sax, Brian Stahurski bass and Craig Davis keys. Don’t miss a unique night with original music in one of the best places for jazz in Pittsburgh.

Aurora live at Con Alma. This band perform authentic 70s and 80s jazz fusion with Pittsburgh’s own Aurora!

Marty Ashby - guitar

Mike Tomaro - sax

Jeff Bush - trombone

Max Leake - piano

Brian Stahurski - bass

Hugo Cruz - drums

Hugo Cruz and Caminos is so exited to be back at KST celebrating two of the icons in Pittsburgh, Billy Strayhorn and Gene kelly. This time we will have a really nice band performing for you: Chantal Joseph vocals, percussion, JD Chaisson Trumpet, Craig Davis piano+ Keys, Frank Cohen Trombone, Noel Quintana Conga Drums, Mike Tomaro Sax and Brian Stahurski on electric + Acoustic bass. Music direction by Hugo Cruz

Info about tickets here https://kelly-strayhorn.org/events/suite-life-2025/

Don’t miss a unique night a the beautiful Kelly Strayhorn theatre.

The Latin Crew is a band led by percussionist Noel Quintana, the band focus on playing cuban and afro cuban traditional music. The b and has some of the best players in two, such as: Mike Tomaro sax, Jose Layo bass, Joe Sheehn keys and Hugo Cruz timbales. Come and enjoy a beautiful time at Con Alma

The Cuban Night at Kingfly Spirits is a monthly concert Caminos does in this beautiful space. Caminos always show case the music from Cuba in a unique and original way. The band always performs original music by some of the musicians in the band, such as: Jose Layo on bass and vocals, Mike Tomaro, who also plays saxophone, vocals and Percussion. We will also have Joe Sheehan on keys and Noel Quintana on conca drums and Vocals. Hugo Cruz will be leading the band on timbales and vocals. Don’t miss an unforgettable evening with some of the best in town performing this music.

The Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation (PHDC) has enthusiastically announced a fundraising event crucial to sustain and expand its commitment to supporting the Hispanic community in the Pittsburgh region.

This fundraising event will not only be a celebration of our community achievements and economic development, but also an opportunity for the community to come together and make a direct contribution to this noble cause. Caminos will be performing from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. We will have: Mariaeugenia Nieves vocas+percussion, Mike Tomaro sax, vocals, percussion, Noel Quintana congas+ Vocals, Jose Puentes bass+ vocals and Joe Sheehan keys, come and dance some cuban music!!

Tickets in this link https://phdcincubator.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F27164

This will be a unique night performing Mike Tomaro’s original music with some great musicians, such us: Michael Bernabe keys, Kurt Lorence Bass and Hugo Cruz on drums set. Come and enjoy a night full of original and refreshing music.

¡Baila con ALPFA: Colores de la Cultura! is ALPFA Pittsburgh’s annual celebration honoring the hard work and achievements of our Latine and Hispanic community throughout the year. This event brings together Latine businesses, professionals, students, and organizations for an evening filled with culture, dance, and entertainment.

Event Highlights

• Live performance by the renowned Hugo Cruz and Caminos

• Salsa lessons with professional instructors to keep the energy high

• Appetizers by Secretos

• Bar service with beer, wine, and soft drinks

• Photo booth to capture the memories

This year we are celebrating community, connection, and culture under the theme “Colores de la Cultura.” Please wear the colors of your culture to show pride and unity.

Join us on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 7–11 PM at the Energy Innovation Center, located just up the hill from PPG Paints Arena, for a vibrant night of music, dancing, and networking as we thank our members, partners, and sponsors for their continued support.

Eventbrite (Public Tickets)

• Professional General Admission: $40

• Student General Admission (with valid Student ID): $15 — Enter code STUDENT15 at checkout to unlock this rate

Tickets here

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/baila-con-alpfa-colores-de-la-cultura-tickets-1767033878899

Aurora is a band led by guitarist, composer Marty Ashby, this band performs fusion jazz from the 70 to today. The band has some of the most incredible players in town, such as: Mike Tomaro Sax, Jeff Bush trombone, Brian Stahurski bass, Max Leake keys and Hugo Cruz drums set. Come and enjoy a unique night at one of the best jazz clubs in town.

Caminos, the Cuban Way Live at Kingfly Spirits. Caminos is bringing the Cuban music to Pittsburgh in a unique and original way. The band performs authentic cuban music and showcase the compositions of Mike Tomaro, Jose Puentes and Hugo Cruz. Caminos will perform: Son Montuno, Cha cha cha, Charanga, Changüí and more. Don’t miss a beautiful night at Kingfly Spirits, just for you.

This time Caminos will be performing some of their original music from the first album and will have some of the most incredible players in town; Mike Tomaro sax, Alex Perez trumpet, Eli Namay bass, Craig Davis keys and Hugo Cruz on drums set + Vocals. Definitely a unique night at Con Alma to listen jazz from all over the world in a original way.

We are so looking forward to collaborate with The Warhol and Carnegie Museums in this latin celebration celebration day. Caminos will have some of the best: Mike Tomaro Sax, Brian Stahurski bass, Craig Davis keys and Hugo Cruz drums set, Vocals + percussion. Link for tickets here https://www.warhol.org/events/hispanic-heritage-celebration/11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.: Spanish-language tours

Program for the day. Don’t miss a unique time to listen and dance original music

• 12–12:45 p.m.: Los Sabrosos in The Warhol theater

• 12–3 p.m.: Silkscreen printing at The Factory

• 2–3 p.m.: Hugo Cruz and Caminos in The Warhol theater

Aurora is a band that has some of the most stables musicians + educators in town, such as: Marty Ashby founder and guitarist, Mike Tomaro sax, Jeff Bush trombone, Max Leake keys, Brian Stahurski bass and Hugo Cruz on drums. This band plays once a month at Con Alma and they do fusion music from the 70 to today, definitely a unique opportunity not to miss for the music lovers.

We are always so looking forward to present The Cuban Night at Kingfly Spirits. This style of music is not presented in the Pittsburgh area very often and we are so happy to presente it to you every thirds Sundays in a unique and original way. We always have some of the best musicians in town that play this music, such as: Jose Layo bass, Noel Quintana conga drums, Mike Tomaro sax, Joe Sheehan keys and Hugo cruz vocals+percussion. Looking forward to seeing you all.

We are so exited to seeing you all in Westmorland at the Museum of American Art. We will be performing music from our first album Pun to The Partida and will be the first time Caminos will bring the music to this beautiful place. Caminos will perform two sets of 30 minutes between 12:00 and 2:30 pm. Caminos will have some very talented musicians, Brian Stahurski bass, Mike Tomaro Sax, Craig Davis keys and Hugo Cruz drums set+vocals. There is going to be more activities starting at 11 am and Hugo Cruz will be joining them with others musicians and dancers.

We are so looking forward to perform for the first time at Mount Lebanon Library with Caminos. This time we will have some of the best performing for you all. Mike Tomaro sax, Brian Stahurski bass, Craig Davis keys and Hugo Cruz on drums, percussion and vocals. Don’y miss it.

We are so looking forward to perform at Phipps Conservatory for the first time, consider to come to the beautiful garden and litsen to some uniquye and exiting music. Tickets on sale here https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/tickets this time Caminos will have some great great musicians performing for you: Mike Tomaro Sax, Joe Sheehan keys, Brian Stahurski bass, Franks DiDiano guitar and Hugo Cruz drums set percussion + Vocals.

Hugo Cruz will be closing up the Taco Festival. We are always exited to perform in this unique and origin al festival. This time we will have: Mariaeugenia Nieves vocals and percussion, Joe Sheehan keys, Mike Tomaro sax, Jose Layo bas, Noel Quintana conga drums and Hugo Cruz Vocals, percussion and leading the band. We are so looking forward to seeing you all. Don’t misss it. Tickets here https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/21016/the-original-pittsburgh-taco-festival?orderBy=2

The Latin Crew is a authentic Latin Jazz group led by percussionist Noel Quintana. This band performs many Cuban and Afrocuban songs. This band will have Maikol Perez from Cuba on piano, Jose Layo bass, Mike Tomaro Sax, Noel Quintana conga drums and Hugo Cruz Timbales.

Aurora is a band led by guitarist, composer, educator, Marty Ashby. This band focus in fusion music all the way from the 60 to todays. The goup has some of the most notables musicians in Pittsburgh, such as: Mike Tomaro sax, Brian Stahurski bass, Max Leake keys, Jeff Bush trombone, Marty Ashby guitar and Hugo Cruz on drums set.

It’s the final of three concerts in percussionist Hugo Cruz’s Voice of the Drums series! Hugo Cruz began his Voice of the Drums project in 2022, with the vision of using the drums—a centuries-old instrument and a key instrument in many cultures—to bring together musicians from different backgrounds. One great show after another, Hugo has curated performances with some of the best musicians the music scene has to offer. In June, he collaborated with the legendary Roger Humphries; in July, he worked with James Johnson III; and this August, for the series finale, Hugo will take the stage with vocalist Chantal Joseph. Together with the band, the pair will fuse classic tunes with the Cuban drum tradition, which has influences from Africa, China, Russia, and Western Art Music. Tickets in this link https://cityofasylum.org/program/hugo-cruz-ft-chantal-joseph/Featured Musicians:

Chantal Joseph: vocals, percussion

Mike Tomaro: sax

Joe Sheehan: keys

Brian Stahurski: bass

Hugo Cruz: drums

Rumbón de la Calle is an ensemble of locally-based percussionists and drummers of the African diaspora emulating the community gatherings of their respective countries: Puerto Rico, Republic of Congo, Cuba and the United States.

No registration required!

We are always so looking forward to share authentic Cuban and Afro Cuban music every third Sundays of the Month at one of the most beautiful places in the City, Kingfly Spirits. This time we will have some of the finest performing this music in the area, Joe Sheehan keys, Jose Layo bass and vocals, Noel Quintana conga drums and Vocals, Mike Tomaro Sax and Vocals, Hugo Cruz Timbales and Vocals. Don’t miss a unique time in the city of Pittsburgh.

Caminos will be performing at Con Alma in August 9th from 7pm to 11pm. We will be performing our original music with Jazz, Cuban and Afro Cuban authentic music. We will have Eli Namay bass, Mike Tomaro Sax, Joe Sheehan keys and Mathew Heulitt Guitar. Definitely a beautiful night to enjoy great, drinks, foods, company and music in one of the best spots in Pittsburgh today.

Hugo Cruz and Caminos will be performing at Katz Plaza this August 5th from 5pm to 7pm. This is a concert series that we have been apart for three years and we love to share the music with the enthusiastic people that come to these live performances. This tima we will be performing music from our first album and some new music. We will have some very talented musicians performing for you: Mike Tomaro Sax, Alex Perez Trumpet, Brian Stahurski bass and Michael Bernabe keys. Thanks a lot to MCGJazz and Pittsburgh Culture Trust for having us.

Hugo Cruz and Caminos Quartet will be bringing some authentic cuban music to Westmorland on July 31. Caminos performed last year and it was a beautiful time with many people in the Court Yard. We want to see you this time.

This time The Voice of Drums will feature the great James Johnson III on drums set. The friend ship between James and Hugo comes back to 2019 when Hugo moved to the States. They have been playing since then and there is a beautiful energy when they play that we want to share with you all this day. Don’t miss a unique time at City of Asylum for stellar music, environment with food and drinks. Get your free tickets for watching the event online or coming to City Of Asylum in this link https://cityofasylum.org/program/world-of-music-hugo-cruz/

Tito Puente, Jr. and His Latin Jazz Ensemble Bring Exhilarating Latin Rhythms to The Strand! Hugo Cruz, Noel Quintana, Jose Layo and others great musicians from Pittsburgh will be joining the band, Tickets in this link http://thestrandtheater.org/event/tito-puente-jr

Aurora is a band that performs fusion jazz music from the 60 to today. This band has some of the most incredibles musicians in town and is led by the great Marty Ashby, Hugo Cruz will be joining the band on drums set and you don’t want to miss a unique night at Con Alma.