#MusicMonday Wrap-up: Feb 25

Dillon Francis returned to Pittsburgh and Lady Gaga won an Oscar.

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Dillon Francis and Alison Wonderland

Every Monday, CP staff writer Jordan Snowden wraps up the weekend in local and national music news with #MusicMonday. Here's what went down in the past few days.

Local

This is the last week to vote for WYEP’s Big Spring Countdown. In March, the local adult alternative station will air a countdown curated by listeners. Every qualified voter will have a chance to win an autographed vinyl prize pack.

🚨Last Chance Alert!🚨

Vote by Wednesday for WYEP's Big Spring Countdown- you could win an autographed vinyl prize pack, including a copy of @dawestheband's Password.

Don't miss out! https://t.co/UIVB100ihU pic.twitter.com/cjo3EL9deY
— 91.3 WYEP (@WYEP) February 25, 2019

On the final stop of their Lost My Mind tour, Alison Wonderland and Dillon Francis co-headlined a sold-out show at Stage AE on Saturday. The last time Francis was in Pittsburgh, a severe thunderstorm resulted in a delayed and shortened set at Thrival Music and Arts Festival.

Can’t sleep at night, not breathing right, trying to find, where I pic.twitter.com/hSHOxEDhj6
— little plur bunny (@alex_castros) February 24, 2019

It rained. It stormed. But Pittsburgh finished strong. Thank you to everyone who stuck it out tonight and to @DILLONFRANCIS for your tribute to our own @MacMiller #thrivalfestival
— Thrival Festival (@ThrivalFestival) September 22, 2018

A multi-talented performer, Wonderland wowed the crowd when she pulled out a cello to play during her set and then sang the tour's closing song, "Lost My Mind."

Wonderland was the standout performer of the show. Full of emotion, as she is known to bring, Wonderland commanded the stage, utilizing the space and displaying a dazzling light show that captivated every sense.

Seeing @awonderland perform Good Enough live is absolutely life changing. If this doesn’t give you chills, I don’t know what will. pic.twitter.com/tErRbuX2Up
— 𝒯𝒽𝒶𝓃𝓀 𝓊, 𝙃 𝙀 𝙓(◕,,,◕) (@spacegxrl1995) February 23, 2019

cause iiiiii lost my miiiiiind @awonderland @DillonFrancis @Pittsburgh_EDM pic.twitter.com/Jztw322MwF
— emily! (@EmilyDolance) February 24, 2019

And of course, there was a dedication to the late Mac Miller. Wonderland played "K.I.D.S" during her set as well as "Kool Aid &Frozen Pizza." After which, she tweeted the song title, which sparked a thread of Miller memes and lyrics.

🙏🏻@awonderland thank you for honoring the legend! 🙏🏻

RIP Mac Miller pic.twitter.com/VaszwAosBn
— WherestheVibe (@wheresthevibeAT) February 24, 2019

DREAM OF ROCKING CROWDS SEE ME FILLIN UP ARENAS pic.twitter.com/nt2RtCAVBn
— ♍ (@blue_powerade) February 24, 2019

Get Hip Records, the vinyl store/record label/music venue is adding a new album to its collection. Out of Touch by Nox Boys debuts March 1.

5 years since our first album was released... and we're proud to announce our 2nd Album "Out Of Touch" COMING OUT soon on @gethiprecords. Produced by Gregg Kostelich of @TheCYNICS. DONT MISS OUR ALBUM RELEASE PARTY on FRI, MAY 17 @MrSmallsTheatre. https://t.co/WDDC1KLylT pic.twitter.com/wuaEBmQO68
— NOX BOYS (@thenoxboys) February 21, 2019

To help support local arts and jazz, Kingfly Spirits hosts hosts Live! at Kingfly every Thursday from 7-10 p.m. Last week, Jeff Berman's Blink took the stage. This week, it's the Thomas Wendt Trio.

The amazing vibes of Jeff Berman and BLINK jammin @kingflyspirits #jazz #vibraphone #distillery #jazzconcert @benopiemusic @_benni_rossmann_ #davidthrockmorton #bennirossmann #benopie #jeffberman pic.twitter.com/LJkhu2XskJ
— Mr. Bones Knows Pittsburgh (@MrBonesKnows) February 22, 2019

Need a live music fix? Indie rock band, Standard Broadcast and Gregg Allyn of BananaFish are holding a free show tonight at Cousin Lounge in Millvale.

***FREE SHOW TOMORROW!!***

Let’s pack @CousinsLounge1 tomorrow night!!

We’re handing out 10 free copies of our new “GROW” EP to the first 10 people to mention this post.

Also pulling out some news songs!

Who’s coming!? https://t.co/rj6iiUkOOw pic.twitter.com/X8Ndcipug6
— StandardBroadcast (@SBroadcastBand) February 24, 2019

National

Last night the 91st Annual Academy Awards took place. Opening the show was Queen with Adam Lambert filling Freddie Mercury's role as lead singer.

I mean...Adam was good...but he's no Freddie...
— Matthew (Pistons 52-30) (@KaraokeMattSays) February 25, 2019

Great performance, you have to give Adam Lambert tons of credit for stepping into this role and which no one will ever replace Freddie Mercury but he has a great voice
— Devon Honour (@honour_devon) February 25, 2019

It was a big night for Queen. Bohemian Rhapsody, the biopic about the band and Freddie Mercury, won four out of the five Oscars for which the movie was nominated.

Great performance, great actor, great movie. Well deserved 👏🏼
— Marissa Nakasone🍙 (@Marissanakasone) February 25, 2019

Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper performed a tear-jerking rendition of "Shallow" from A Star is Born, after which Lady Gaga won an Oscar for best original song.