For nearly six decades, Pittsburgh area concert promoter Rich Engler, has booked over 6,000 concerts and performances by some of the biggest names in entertainment.
During this time, Engler has collected signed guitars and other memorabilia from many of those artists for his own personal archive. But now he finds it time to move on from this collection and make it available to other music fans.
The contents of this collection soon will soon be available for purchase in two
lots only; signed guitars (235+, priced at $1.2 million) and other
music/concert memorabilia (nearly 1,000 unique items, priced at $400,000).
The actual assessed values of the lot contents by industry professionals
exceed the asking prices. Some of the artists represented are Paul
McCartney, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Billy Joel, Kiss, U2, David Gilmour,
Cher, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Justin Timberlake, James Brown, George
Benson and so many more. Almost all are one-of-a-kind pieces.
In a press release, Engler said this is a serious investment opportunity, and all qualified buyers will be considered. It is an attraction that has captured the attention of many over the years.
Historically, his collection has brought in tens of thousands of
dollars for a number of charitable foundations through private viewings. The
future owner(s) can create public museums, themed bars and restaurants,
mobile/touring exhibits, or simply keep the entirety private.
Serious inquiries for the entirety of either lot, with the required financial
backing, can be submitted by completing the buyer information form on the
home page of richengler.com.
Those who seek good food, music and smiles have plenty of options for fun this June.
Here is your Beaver Valley entertainment guide, with Pittsburgh suggestions, too.
June 2: Pinball PA, Pennsylvania’s largest vintage video arcade and museum featuring over 400 pinball machines and classic video games, 2284 Brodhead Road, Hopewell Township. Open 2-10 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. pinballpa.com.
June 4: 4: Yo-Yo Ma with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh. pittsburghsymphony.org.
June 5-8: Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival with concerts, 200 art vendors, food, family activities and more, at the riverfront lots at the 15th Street Plaza along Waterfront Place in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. traf.trustarts.org
5: The Living Dead Weekend, a zombie-themed celebration, Monroeville Mall. thelivingdeadweekend.com.
6: “Ballerina,” a John Wick spinoff, opens in movie theaters.
6: Rocky Bleier’s Roll Call for Greatness, with the Pittsburgh Steelers legend and Vietnam War veteran reception honoring Centenarian Veterans of World War II and commemorating the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army, 3 p.m. Stage AE, Pittsburgh. promowestlive.com.
7: BBQ & Brews Fest, barbecue, craft brews, music, unique vendors, noon to 6 p.m. Townsend Park, New Brighton.
7: Soapbox Derby Racing, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., 911 Center at 14th street, Ambridge.
7-8: 3 Rivers Comicon at David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh. 3riverscomicon.com.
12-14: Aliquippa Greek Festival with authentic Greek food, Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 2111 Division St., Aliquippa. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. theotokou.org.
12: “An Evening With Sarah Penner,” New York Times best-selling author, 6 p.m. Community College of Beaver County. Her new book, “The Amalfi Curse,” explores the history of poison, unearthing ancient remedies to modern forensics, and delving into the world of apothecaries and the evolution of toxicology. beaverlibraries.org.
13: Thomas Rhett 7:30 p.m., Pavilion at Star Lake, Burgettstown. livenation.com.
13-15: Bantam Jeep Festival celebrating the local creation of Jeeps, with on and off-road experiences to embrace the vehicle’s past and the lifestyle it now promotes, plus a Jeep history exhibit, vendor area and food, Coopers Lake Campground, Slippery Rock. bantamjeepfestival.com.
14: Babesburgh, Connecting and celebrating the women of Western Pennsylvania and beyond through fun & fierce events, workshops, and classes, Allegheny Landing Park on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. babesburgh.com.
14: June Jamboree, Hopewell Park, noon to 6 p.m. with live music, food trucks, raffles, 50/50, and volleyball to benefit The Beaver County Sheriff’s K9 Department. Bring any pet food for a door prize ticket.
17: Pittsburgh CLO opens “Camelot” at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. pittsburghclo.org.
20: “28 Years Later” opens in movie theaters.
20-22 and 27-29: “Sister Act” at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. lincolnparkarts.org.
21: Cruizin’ The Ridge car cruise, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., outside Beaver County Radio studios, 4301 Dutch Ridge Road, Brighton Township. beavercountyradio.com.
Cruizin’ The Ridge invites vintage car enthusiasts to the monthly event outside Beaver County Radio studios.
26: Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits, 7 p.m. at The Pavilion at Star Lake, Burgettstown. livenation.com.
27: Read Between The Wines 6-9 p.m. wine and book walk, hosted by the New Brighton Public Library. eventbrite.com.
27: Kenny Sharp and Brown Liquor Music 7 p.m. at P.J. Caul Park in Ambridge. Enjoy live music alongside Fermata Brewing, food trucks, local artists, the Sweetwater Center for the Arts’ Sweet Ride art bus for kids, fun children’s activities and Bruster’s Ice Cream. Part of the Genesis Collective’s Uncommon Concerts and Conversations series.
27: Big Butler Fair opens and runs through July 5. Carnival rides, concerts and county fair activities. bigbutlerfair.com.
27: “M3GAN 2.0” opens in movie theaters.
30: WWE Monday Night Raw, pro wrestling at PPG Paints Arena, 5:30 p.m. ppgpaintsarena.com.
June is loaded with cool concerts in Western Pennsylvania.
Phish will be jumping at the Petersen Events Center, a Smashing Pumpkins-less Billy Corgan will entertain in McKees Rocks, Avril Lavigne will sing her hits at Star Lake while Vampire Weekend packs Stage AE outdoors.
A new outdoor venue, The Iron City Stage, debuts in Creighton.
And you better believe Tommy Tutone will get Pittsburgh area fans singing along to “*867-5309.”
July 9: The Lumineers; July 15: Pantera; July 19: Wiz Khalifa; July 24: Toto, Christopher Cross and Men at Work; July 26: Kesha; July 31: Kidz Bop; Aug. 2: Luke Bryan; Aug. 6: Doobie Brothers; Aug. 9: Jason Aldean; Aug. 10: Styx, Kevin Cronin and Donnie Iris; Aug. 29: Dierks Bentley; Sept. 5: Hardy; Sept. 18: Falling in Reverse; Sept. 20: $uicide Boy$; Oct. 1: Alice Cooper-Judas Priest.
July 1: 311; July 11: Sam Barber; July 12: Teddy Swims; July 16: Hatebreed; Aug. 1: Blackberry Smoke; Aug. 2: Rock, Reggae & Relief with Stephen & Damian Marley; Aug. 3: The Head & The Heart; Aug. 7: Lord Huron; Aug. 9: Flaming Lips/Modest Mouse;Aug. 19: Jessie Murph; Aug. 21: Chevelle and Asking Alexandria; Aug. 26: Gary Clark Jr.; Sept. 3: Men I Trust; Sept. 5: Women Who Rock with Jessica Simpson; Sept. 8: PUP; Sept. 9: Alabama Shakes; Sept. 10: Vance Joy; Sept. 12: Pixies; Sept. 13: Bruce Dickinson; Sept. 22: Dylan Gossett; Sept. 23: Garbage; Sept. 26: Gavin Adcock; Sept. 27: Russell Dickerson.
Whiskey Myers will rock Stage AE’s outdoor stage on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. (Photo by Khris Poage).
July 16: Yelawolf; July 23: Jojo Siwa; Aug. 18: Silversun Pickups; Aug. 19: The Struts; Sept. 6: Jerry Cantrell; Sept. 11: Rilo Kelly; Sept. 20: Marilyn Manson; Sept. 30: Franz Ferdinand; Oct. 28: Andy Bell of Erasure; Nov. 11: Minus The Bear; Nov. 26: The Beths.
July 3: Samantha Fish; July 17: Kenny Neal; July 18: Ace Frehley; Aug. 16: Montrose; Aug. 17: Stryper; Aug. 27: Sister Hazel; Sept. 10: Michael Schenker; Sept. 24: Lita Ford; Oct. 4: Here Comes the Mummies; Oct. 26: Tab Benoit; Nov. 17: Richie Kotzen and John 5.
July 3: Robin Trower; July 10: The Wallflowers; July 11: Little River Band; Aug. 3: Graham Nash; Sept. 14: Vicki Lawrence & Mama; Oct. 1: Don Gatlin & the original Kenny Rogers Band; Oct. 3: Geoff Tate; Nov. 22: The Outlaws; Nov. 25: Boz Scaggs.
July 13: Murder by Death (sold out); July 15: Ezra Furman; Aug. 14: Los Lobos; Sept. 20: The Baseball Project; Sept. 23: Soccer Mommy; Oct. 11: Craig Finn.
July 17: Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake; July 18: Ghost; July 22: Shinedown; Aug. 19: Linkin Park; Sept. 12: Eric Church; Oct. 4: Jo Koy; Oct. 15: Tate McRae; Oct. 18: Cody Johnson; Oct. 19: Mumford & Sons; Oct. 23-24: Sabrina Carpenter; Nov. 2: Bryan Adams; Nov. 7-8: Billy Strings; Nov. 12: Jonas Brothers.
Bryan Adams brings his “Roll With The Punches Tour” to PPG Paints Arena.
July 2: Diana Krall; July 12: Vince Gill; July 20: Frankie Valli; July 26: Nas with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; Aug. 6: Wilco; Aug. 23: Louis C.K.; Oct. 28: Jon Batiste; Dec. 18: Trish Yearwood with the PSO.
