Phat Man Dee
@phatmandee.bsky.social
Phat Man Dee (she/they) is an accomplished jazz singer, music producer, and music educator. Voted Number 1 Best Jazz Artist in the Pittsburgh City Paper Readers Poll, she sings with her band, Social Justice Disco & Heritage Gospel Chorale of Pittsburgh.
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Join Phat Man Dee and Carlos Peña on Friday November 14, from 7 to 9 pm at Antonio’s Pizzeria located at 758 Brookline Blvd!
Delicious menu, vegan friendly offerings!
Sultry vocal jazz and melty cheese, who could ask for more?
#jazz #PittsburghJazz #Pizza #PhatJazz #Vegan #PicklePizza #Brookline
Delicious menu, vegan friendly offerings!
Sultry vocal jazz and melty cheese, who could ask for more?
#jazz #PittsburghJazz #Pizza #PhatJazz #Vegan #PicklePizza #Brookline
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Join Phat Man Dee and Carlos Peña on Friday November 14, from 7 to 9 pm at Antonio’s Pizzeria located at 758 Brookline Blvd!
Delicious menu, vegan friendly offerings!
Sultry vocal jazz and melty cheese, who could ask for more?
#jazz #PittsburghJazz #Pizza #PhatJazz #Vegan #PicklePizza #Brookline
Delicious menu, vegan friendly offerings!
Sultry vocal jazz and melty cheese, who could ask for more?
#jazz #PittsburghJazz #Pizza #PhatJazz #Vegan #PicklePizza #Brookline
Tonight! Join Phat Man Dee and some of her favorite musicians at Kingfly Spirits! With guitarist Carlos Peña, bassist Jordan McBride, and drummer Sunny Tabler, you will be in for a TREAT!
This event is 21 and over, and there is a live music charge of $5
This event is 21 and over, and there is a live music charge of $5
November 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Tonight! Join Phat Man Dee and some of her favorite musicians at Kingfly Spirits! With guitarist Carlos Peña, bassist Jordan McBride, and drummer Sunny Tabler, you will be in for a TREAT!
This event is 21 and over, and there is a live music charge of $5
This event is 21 and over, and there is a live music charge of $5
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Do you know where your polling place is? Make sure you are ready to vote in tomorrow’s (11/4) election by using the online Polling Place Search tool.
Find your polling place and learn more about in-person voting by visiting https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/Elections/In-Person-Voting
Find your polling place and learn more about in-person voting by visiting https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/Elections/In-Person-Voting
November 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Do you know where your polling place is? Make sure you are ready to vote in tomorrow’s (11/4) election by using the online Polling Place Search tool.
Find your polling place and learn more about in-person voting by visiting https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/Elections/In-Person-Voting
Find your polling place and learn more about in-person voting by visiting https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/Elections/In-Person-Voting
Did you know you can write Ed Gainey in for the mayors office?
Vote yes for retaining all the judges on back.
My judges picks for the front page:
Dan Miller
Jaime Marie Hickton
Julie Capone
Matthew V. Rudzki
Alyssa Cowan
Anthony Deluca
Quita Bridges
Amanda Green Hawkins #pittsburgh #elections
Vote yes for retaining all the judges on back.
My judges picks for the front page:
Dan Miller
Jaime Marie Hickton
Julie Capone
Matthew V. Rudzki
Alyssa Cowan
Anthony Deluca
Quita Bridges
Amanda Green Hawkins #pittsburgh #elections
November 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Did you know you can write Ed Gainey in for the mayors office?
Vote yes for retaining all the judges on back.
My judges picks for the front page:
Dan Miller
Jaime Marie Hickton
Julie Capone
Matthew V. Rudzki
Alyssa Cowan
Anthony Deluca
Quita Bridges
Amanda Green Hawkins #pittsburgh #elections
Vote yes for retaining all the judges on back.
My judges picks for the front page:
Dan Miller
Jaime Marie Hickton
Julie Capone
Matthew V. Rudzki
Alyssa Cowan
Anthony Deluca
Quita Bridges
Amanda Green Hawkins #pittsburgh #elections
I am so deeply grateful to be part of Dr Herbert V. R. P. Jones The Heritage Gospel Chorale of Pittsburgh. We were called be included in the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh CrosSING Bridges Choral Festival on Octoober 18, 2025. Here is "Even Now, God is Still Good"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kplp...
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Even Now God is Still Good
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October 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I am so deeply grateful to be part of Dr Herbert V. R. P. Jones The Heritage Gospel Chorale of Pittsburgh. We were called be included in the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh CrosSING Bridges Choral Festival on Octoober 18, 2025. Here is "Even Now, God is Still Good"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kplp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kplp...
I’m singing at Kelly Strayhorn Theater tomorrow for 1 Hood’s Civics Cypher! Lots of good folk gonna be there! As we experience the rise of fascism it’s time to really ask ourselves if we ever actually learned Civics…..come on down for this important discussion!! kelly-strayhorn.org/events/civic...
October 21, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I’m singing at Kelly Strayhorn Theater tomorrow for 1 Hood’s Civics Cypher! Lots of good folk gonna be there! As we experience the rise of fascism it’s time to really ask ourselves if we ever actually learned Civics…..come on down for this important discussion!! kelly-strayhorn.org/events/civic...
Truly honored to be included to be part of Indivisible Pittsburgh No Kings rally yesterday. I sang with Joe DeFazio, Gordon Gary, Brian E Edwards, Sugar Ray Morrison. #nokings
#thislandwasmadeforyouandme
#pittsburgh #antifascistjazz
#thislandwasmadeforyouandme
#pittsburgh #antifascistjazz
October 20, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Truly honored to be included to be part of Indivisible Pittsburgh No Kings rally yesterday. I sang with Joe DeFazio, Gordon Gary, Brian E Edwards, Sugar Ray Morrison. #nokings
#thislandwasmadeforyouandme
#pittsburgh #antifascistjazz
#thislandwasmadeforyouandme
#pittsburgh #antifascistjazz
Next Tues I’m joining my dear friend Miracle Jones of 1hood media at Kelly Strayhorn for a Civics Cypher, for as fascism rises, we must ask, did we truly ever learn civics?
See ynz out there. Read a book. Learn how we fought for justice b4, we’re not done.
#1hood #civics #justicemusic #phatjazz
See ynz out there. Read a book. Learn how we fought for justice b4, we’re not done.
#1hood #civics #justicemusic #phatjazz
October 16, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Next Tues I’m joining my dear friend Miracle Jones of 1hood media at Kelly Strayhorn for a Civics Cypher, for as fascism rises, we must ask, did we truly ever learn civics?
See ynz out there. Read a book. Learn how we fought for justice b4, we’re not done.
#1hood #civics #justicemusic #phatjazz
See ynz out there. Read a book. Learn how we fought for justice b4, we’re not done.
#1hood #civics #justicemusic #phatjazz
Honored by Indivisible Pgh to help lead sing a long at the #NoKings rally this Sat, City County Bldg 12:30 pm! !
See yinz out there. Get your ballots in. Democracy doesn’t defend itself!
#nokingspittsburgh #1hood #civics #justice #freedom #music #freedommusic #justicemusic #phatjazz
See yinz out there. Get your ballots in. Democracy doesn’t defend itself!
#nokingspittsburgh #1hood #civics #justice #freedom #music #freedommusic #justicemusic #phatjazz
October 16, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Honored by Indivisible Pgh to help lead sing a long at the #NoKings rally this Sat, City County Bldg 12:30 pm! !
See yinz out there. Get your ballots in. Democracy doesn’t defend itself!
#nokingspittsburgh #1hood #civics #justice #freedom #music #freedommusic #justicemusic #phatjazz
See yinz out there. Get your ballots in. Democracy doesn’t defend itself!
#nokingspittsburgh #1hood #civics #justice #freedom #music #freedommusic #justicemusic #phatjazz
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Confirmed, the "Gaza peace deal" was the same deal offered to Netanyahu and the US repeatdly, but it was turned down by Israel because they wanted to gift Trump (Israeli asset) a perceived victory at the expense of the Israeli hostages and Gaza population.
October 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Confirmed, the "Gaza peace deal" was the same deal offered to Netanyahu and the US repeatdly, but it was turned down by Israel because they wanted to gift Trump (Israeli asset) a perceived victory at the expense of the Israeli hostages and Gaza population.
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I can’t argue with this
September 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I can’t argue with this
Great piece by @cpotterpgh.bsky.social of @wesa.fm about a great activist, writer, justice provocateur Vincent Eirene and friend. Gonna miss you man. Go give G-d some of your good trouble. I hope to meet you someday at that big rally in the sky. www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...
The life and legacy of Pittsburgh activist Vincent Scotti Eirene
Eirene was inspired by the Catholic Worker movement, which focuses on aiding the poor and homeless, and on opposing violence and injustice in all their forms.
www.wesa.fm
September 24, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Great piece by @cpotterpgh.bsky.social of @wesa.fm about a great activist, writer, justice provocateur Vincent Eirene and friend. Gonna miss you man. Go give G-d some of your good trouble. I hope to meet you someday at that big rally in the sky. www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...
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News: Hundreds of Jewish healthcare workers from around the US and beyond are circulating a letter demanding an “end to the genocide in Gaza.”
They “reject the weaponization of accusations of antisemitism to suppress criticism of Israel and expressions of solidarity with Palestinians.”
They “reject the weaponization of accusations of antisemitism to suppress criticism of Israel and expressions of solidarity with Palestinians.”
EXCLUSIVE: Hundreds of Jewish Health Professionals Say 'End the Genocide' in Gaza
"To be silent is to be complicit," the healthcare workers write in an open letter.
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September 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
News: Hundreds of Jewish healthcare workers from around the US and beyond are circulating a letter demanding an “end to the genocide in Gaza.”
They “reject the weaponization of accusations of antisemitism to suppress criticism of Israel and expressions of solidarity with Palestinians.”
They “reject the weaponization of accusations of antisemitism to suppress criticism of Israel and expressions of solidarity with Palestinians.”
I’ve honestly lost count how many times I have won and how many times I have placed in the top three in the Best of Pittsburgh Readers Poll. All I know is that I have a lot of wonderful ppl that I get to sing to, and I am so honored and so grateful for the opportunity to sing to you all! Thank u! 🙏
September 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I’ve honestly lost count how many times I have won and how many times I have placed in the top three in the Best of Pittsburgh Readers Poll. All I know is that I have a lot of wonderful ppl that I get to sing to, and I am so honored and so grateful for the opportunity to sing to you all! Thank u! 🙏
Please join me at the Summer Pop Up Concert at Priory Hotel tomorrow from 530-8 pm with guitarist Carlos Peña! #jazz #pittsburghjazz #livemusic #diymusic #phatjazz #northside #pittsburgh
September 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Please join me at the Summer Pop Up Concert at Priory Hotel tomorrow from 530-8 pm with guitarist Carlos Peña! #jazz #pittsburghjazz #livemusic #diymusic #phatjazz #northside #pittsburgh
Congratulations to my dear friend, the mix master with that silken voice of power Soul Show Mike as we celebrate 30 Years of the Soul Show! Tonight at Pittsburgh Winery with New Orleans Water Seed! Stop on down tonight!!
More info at soulshowmike.org
#TheSoulShow #radio #pittsburghradio #music
More info at soulshowmike.org
#TheSoulShow #radio #pittsburghradio #music
August 30, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Congratulations to my dear friend, the mix master with that silken voice of power Soul Show Mike as we celebrate 30 Years of the Soul Show! Tonight at Pittsburgh Winery with New Orleans Water Seed! Stop on down tonight!!
More info at soulshowmike.org
#TheSoulShow #radio #pittsburghradio #music
More info at soulshowmike.org
#TheSoulShow #radio #pittsburghradio #music
Thank you Dena Rhonda Stanley and True T PGH for organizing today’s rally supporting trans youth right to healthcare from UPMC! Trans rights are human rights. All of our neighbors deserve health care and gender affirming care is health care. #transrights #humanrights #healthcare #genderaffirmingcare
August 21, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Thank you Dena Rhonda Stanley and True T PGH for organizing today’s rally supporting trans youth right to healthcare from UPMC! Trans rights are human rights. All of our neighbors deserve health care and gender affirming care is health care. #transrights #humanrights #healthcare #genderaffirmingcare
Just put in my vote at the @alleghenycounty.bsky.social for my endorsement for the open seat on our county council. May the best candidate win. Seen here w/ @daylondavis.bsky.social @brandifisher.bsky.social Jessica Z & Ken Wolfe and Jordan Botta. #alleghenydems #democracy
August 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Just put in my vote at the @alleghenycounty.bsky.social for my endorsement for the open seat on our county council. May the best candidate win. Seen here w/ @daylondavis.bsky.social @brandifisher.bsky.social Jessica Z & Ken Wolfe and Jordan Botta. #alleghenydems #democracy
This was lovely. Singing a 13th century song from a land and time when ancient Spanish Jews lived in community w/ Muslims, Africans & created songs like this together. Dancers are Maria Hamer & Joanna Abel. I’m singing Liz Berlin, Donovan, Shecky, Carmine, Aloric, Jordan @ Pennsic Midnight Madness.
August 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This was lovely. Singing a 13th century song from a land and time when ancient Spanish Jews lived in community w/ Muslims, Africans & created songs like this together. Dancers are Maria Hamer & Joanna Abel. I’m singing Liz Berlin, Donovan, Shecky, Carmine, Aloric, Jordan @ Pennsic Midnight Madness.
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Alan Cumming on bathroom bills:
"Why on earth would a rapist go through the bother of pretending to be trans in a country that treats rapists better than trans people."
"Why on earth would a rapist go through the bother of pretending to be trans in a country that treats rapists better than trans people."
July 22, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Alan Cumming on bathroom bills:
"Why on earth would a rapist go through the bother of pretending to be trans in a country that treats rapists better than trans people."
"Why on earth would a rapist go through the bother of pretending to be trans in a country that treats rapists better than trans people."
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We’re asking community members to respectfully contact the DA’s Office and advocate for this case to be treated with the full seriousness it deserves. Especially witnesses that were present at the Giant Eagle on July 16th 2025.Call the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office at: 412-350-4401
A Black Trans Woman Was Threatened, Chased in Edgewood Town Center by Knife Wielding Man While People Just Watched - Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents
A Black trans woman was approached, threatened, and chased while standing in the Edgewood Town Center just outside of Pittsburgh. A bustling retail shopping center, it is also home to one of the regio...
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July 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
We’re asking community members to respectfully contact the DA’s Office and advocate for this case to be treated with the full seriousness it deserves. Especially witnesses that were present at the Giant Eagle on July 16th 2025.Call the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office at: 412-350-4401
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Wired rules. Just an incredible group of journalists who are completely meeting the moment. And you can subscribe for $2 a month, which is insane www.wired.com/story/a-new-...
July 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
One of the only publications that hasn’t kissed the ring.