Nowhere Wolves performing: Candrika Rice bends backwards and smiles for the camera while playing electric bass.

Nowhere Wolves Live at Arsenal Bowl Wed, Apr 15 9pm Trafford Estate

Before that, we'll be picking your splits - performing at Rock n' Bowl at Arsenal Lanes in Lawrenceville on Apr 15. Come bowl with us. All of the good things at ➡️ trafford.estate/links

Photo by @lilythebandito.bsky.social.

#Pittsburgh #punk #bowling #nightlife

Doodle drawing by Candrika Rice of J. Trafford and Candrika Rice. Speech bubble from Candrika says "pls come to show :("

The Hand You've Been Dealt Tour New LP "The Hand You've Been Dealt" available from Punkerton Records (celebrating the New LP Release!) Joker's Republic with special guest The Doomstompers courtesy of Bad Time Records Also performing The Book Club and Nowhere Wolves The Mr. Roboto Project 5106 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 Tuesday, April 28th 2026 Doors 7pm Tickets available at goodvibebooking.com

Thinking in ink. Doodles by Drika.
We'll be at Roboto in a month, supporting Joker's Republic and The Doomstompers, along with good ol' The Book Club. A tuneful night of strong truths. Tix ➡️ tickets.venuepilot.com/e/joker-s-re...

#Pittsburgh #Punk #Ska #DIYmusic

If your band name isn't a pun it's probably not very good

#tunesky

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Probably the song that hooked me into her work, this and the instrumental opener to that album.

We perform next on Apr 15 at Arsenal Lanes in Pittsburgh! Details ➡️ facebook.com/events/s/now...

#Pittsburgh #sports #LiveMusic #RockNRoll

Nowhere Wolves - At Muley Point (Live at Ernie B's Rock n' Roll Barbershop) YouTube video by Trafford Estate

WATCH: Nowhere Wolves perform "At Muley Point," live from Ernie B's Rock n' Roll Barbershop in Pittsburgh ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=15e9...

Video filmed and edited by @jchannellmusic.bsky.social.
#Pittsburgh #Musicsky #punk #postpunk

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Songwriters Roundtable Discussion | Explore Mahoning Independent musician J. Trafford will present a Songwriters Roundtable Discussion at Leana’s Books & More in Austintown, OH on March 28.

Coming up this weekend at Leana's Books & More in Austintown, OH!

exploremahoning.com/event/songwr...
#Ohio #Youngstown #Booksky #songwriter @lityoungstown.bsky.social @mahoningmatters.bsky.social

Yeah, Anna Varney's perspective on this just perplexes me.

Anna Varney used generative AI for the album cover of this release though, which is a perplexing view - AI music is "just worthless shit...without emotion," but AI visual art is hunky dory? Make that make sense, AVC!

So prime to be a Smiths single cover!

Cover image of issue 1, volume 3 - Obiryxoed magazine. Artful hotograph of a person seated outdoors with their legs crossed, holding a leather purse. Magazine features J. Trafford.

J. appears in the new issue of the fine arts magazine Obiryxoed, talking in detail about the three albums he made between 2005-2008.

➡️ www.blurb.com/b/12809596-b...

#Pittsburgh #FineArt #ModernArt #interview

Links — Trafford Estate

Separate submission forms are currently open for performers and vendors/event volunteers.

Please submit using the appropriate forms at trafford.estate/links

ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE IN BEFORE APRIL 22.

#Pittsburgh #queer #nonbinary #trans

Loud & Proud is for everybody, but we are hoping to have as many of the artists as possible to be part of the LGBTQ+ community. So much magic can happen when we join together! Separate submission forms are currently open for performers and vendors/event volunteers. Please submit using the appropriate forms at the links in our bios. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE IN BEFORE APRIL 22.

Loud & Proud is for everybody, but we are hoping to have as many of the artists as possible to be part of the LGBTQ+ community. So much magic can happen when we join together!

#Pittsburgh #PrideFest #LGBTQ #Queersky

We're so excited to see Loud & Proud grow and increase support for the great work of Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation! hughlane.org

#Pittsburgh #SocialServices #LGBTQcommunity #Pride

All admissions proceeds for Loud & Proud benefit Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation - an organization that serves LGBTQ+ individuals in Pittsburgh. In 2024 this event raised $1,600. In 2025 this event raised $2,000. We're so excited to see Loud & Proud grow and increase support for the great work of Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation!

All admissions proceeds for Loud & Proud benefit Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation - an organization that serves LGBTQ+ individuals in Pittsburgh.

In 2024 this event raised $1,600.
In 2025 this event raised $2,000.

#Pittsburgh #wellness #LGBTQhealth #community

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• Priority will go to acts that have multiple queer members and/or music that is reflective of your queer experience and identity.


• All experience levels are welcome! Spots are limited, so we try to include different performers each year!

We consider a variety of factors when selecting artists to participate. • We are looking for artists who are enthusiastic about sharing their music & spreading the word!
 • We are looking to highlight as much diversity & variety of genres/performers as possible. 
 • Priority will go to acts that have multiple queer members and/or music that is reflective of your queer experience and identity.
 • All experience levels are welcome! Spots are limited, so we try to include different performers each year!

We consider a variety of factors when selecting artists to participate.

• We are looking for artists who are enthusiastic about sharing their music & spreading the word!


• We are looking to highlight as much diversity & variety of genres/performers as possible. (cont'd)

VENDOR/STAFF SUBMISSIONS - Links in our bios! We are also seeking vendors and staff volunteers in the form of: - Up to 10 LGBTQ+ craft/art vendors - Sound engineers - Security - Photographers/videographers - Door staff/general event volunteers

VENDOR/STAFF SUBMISSIONS - forms.gle/nikZ1UJvcDZq...

We are also seeking vendors and staff volunteers in the form of:

- Up to 10 LGBTQ+ craft/art vendors
- Sound engineers
- Security
- Photographers/videographers
- Door staff/general event volunteers

#Pittsburgh #CraftVendor #QueerArt #QueerCraft

Loud & Proud Music Festival PERFORMER Submission Loud & Proud Music Festival 2026 (presented by The Rose Bowl & Trafford Estate) will take place Sat, June 6 at Allegheny City Brewing in Pittsburgh. This is an outdoor event. This form is for MUSIC AR...

Both live music performers and drag artists may apply using the same Performer Application form ➡️ forms.gle/x7pmLmZFHV1J...

#Pittsburgh #Pride #PrideFest #MusicFest

PERFORMER SUBMISSIONS Two host bands representing will be representing The Rose Bowl & Trafford Estate. In addition, we are seeking 10 music acts to perform. NEW THIS YEAR! We will also be seeking 4 drag artists to perform at Loud & Proud! Both live music performers and drag artists may apply using the same Performer Application form.

PERFORMER SUBMISSIONS

Two host bands representing will be representing The Rose Bowl & Trafford Estate. In addition, we are seeking 10 music acts to perform.

NEW THIS YEAR! We will also be seeking 4 drag artists to perform at Loud & Proud!

#QueerMusic #TransMusic #LGBTQmusic #drag

🌈 SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN! 🌈

The Rose Bowl & Trafford present the third annual Loud & Proud Music Festival!

This will be a daylong, all-ages event that will take place Sat, June 6, 2026 at Allegheny City Brewing (outside parking lot) in Pittsburgh. 🧵

#Pittsburgh #Pride #Festival #QueerArt

The expanded paperback edition of Why is My Heart in My Throat?: Selected Lyrics of J. Trafford - available now! ➡️ traffordestate.bandcamp.com/merch/expand...

#Artsky #Poetry #Indie #punk

Two weeks from today in Pittsburgh! 🧡 J. Trafford presents a Songwriters Roundtable Discussion with Madame Dolores, Swampwalk, and Riften at The Maple Leaf in Millvale! Free event!

Details & RSVP ➡️ facebook.com/events/s/son...

#Pittsburgh #writing #discourse #Musicsky

Bad Luck Duck Art Collective Presents: Bash in the Basement Show & Potluck Psych Ward Grips (Queer Dance-Punk) Murder of Js (Alt/Indie Supergroup Duo) Aggressica (Heavy Alt Rock) Eurion (Indie Folk - FIRST SHOW) Friday, March 20th 2026 @The Greenhouse, Greensburg PA DM for address and parking info $10 suggested donation | All ages | BYOB 21+ Doors 6pm | Music 7pm | After party begins 11pm Don't be a jagoff

Tonight in Greensburg! Murder of Js (@jchannellmusic.bsky.social + J. Trafford) at The Greenhouse. Music at 7 - ask a punk!

#Pittsburgh #DIYmusic #LiveMusic #IndieRock

Holy guacamole

J. Trafford performing with Nowhere Wolves - playing 12-string electric guitar.

Why is My Heart in My Throat?: Selected Lyrics of J. Trafford Spring 2026 Book Tour Mar 28 | Leana's Books & More - Austintown, OH Apr 3 | The Maple Leaf - Pittsburgh, PA Apr 10 | Viva Books - Baltimore, MD Followed by a performance at Stem & Vine Details at www.trafford.estate

Matt Pless The Lady Grace J. Trafford Live acoustic music Fri, Apr 10 8pm Immediately following Songwriters Roundtable Discussion evvent at Viva Books in the historic Brown's Arcade S&V Stem and Vine 326 N Charles St Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Presented by Trafford Estate www.trafford.estate

Before then, J. has some dates on his Why is My Heart in My Throat? tour - including a solo performance at Stem & Vine with Matt Pless and @queendirt.bsky.social. Details ➡️ trafford.estate

Photo 1 by @omgimlils.
Photo 2 by @mean_joe_photos

#Pittsburgh #Baltimore #Ohio #Singer

"They rip your face with lies / two buzzing eyes you cry for help."
In a few weeks, we'll return to Arsenal Lanes in Lawrenceville to rock while you bowl. We're grateful, this is a fun event. Details ➡️ www.facebook.com/events/16777...

#Pittsburgh #RockNRoll #postpunk #strike

Our influences. 🥸
Full interview with The No Skip Show ➡️ youtu.be/yFX5vJP7RZM?...

#Pittsburgh #podcast #GreenDay #LiveMusic