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Nowhere Wolves
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Spontaneous, glamorous, rock.
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Wrapping up some work on new recordings.

Photo by @omgimlils.bsky.social

#Pittsburgh #goth #violinist #punk
Wes Alden holding violin and sheet music as J. Trafford (holding electric guitar) looks on.
December 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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🚨URGENT: Congress prepares to push forward wolf slaughter bill that would remove federal protections for gray wolves across the lower 48 states and prohibit judicial review. Decision will be voted on Dec. 15 and could move to a House vote next week.
📣Take action: https://bit.ly/4adWexU
December 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Photo by @trevormurray_photography.

#Pittsburgh #PostPunk #MusicPhotography #punk
Nowhere Wolves performing: J. Trafford singing and playing 12-string electric guitar, Candrika Rice playing electric bass.
December 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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The Reason for the season. Delicious wares - this and more ➡️ traffordestate.bandcamp.com/merch

#Pittsburgh #SpotifyWrapped #BandcampFriday #pop
Hardcover book, Why is My Heart in My Throat: Selected Lyrics of J. Trafford. Introduction by Megha Pai Open gatefold CD of The Winedark Serenatas by J. Trafford Nowhere Wolves CD The Nuance of Suavity's Mouthpiece CD
December 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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You're getting warmer. Our last gig of 2025 is a winter clothing drive on behalf of QMNTY Center. Tues, Dec 23 at The Gov't Center - bring your gently used winter garments for entry. Also performing are Dumplings, Lucky Us, Common Spence. Details ➡️ www.facebook.com/events/25141...

#Pittsburgh #punk
Nowhere Wolves photo - J. Trafford, Wes Alden, Candrika Rice, Paul Bradley.
December 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Users of GoodReads can enter to win one of 5 free copies of Why is My Heart in My Throat?: Selected Lyrics of J. Trafford.

Details ➡️ www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

#Pittsburgh #NowReading #Poetry #Writing
Book giveaway for Why is My Heart in My Throat?: Selected Lyrics of J. Trafford by J. Trafford Nov 30-Dec 28, 2025
Enter to win one of 5 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Nov 30-Dec 28, 2025. Enter to win one of 5 copies - described by Post-Punk.com as a poe...
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December 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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J.'s album The Winedark Serenatas has been out for one month. 🖤

Stream ➡️ open.spotify.com/album/2XBpZx...

#Pittsburgh #goth #alt #emo
The Winedark Serenatas (2025 version)
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December 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Can you believe it's little over a month til Candrika and Lylyth open for The Dead Milkmen? We're so proud of them!

Photo by @lilythebandito.bsky.social

#Pittsburgh #punk #LiveMusic #alternative
Candrika Rice playing electric bass with Nowhere Wolves
December 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Here’s the video!

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Buzzcocks - Queen of the Scene
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November 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Two years ago today, J. and Candrika performed as a duo for the first time at @steamworkscreative.

Watch three songs from the performance ➡️ youtu.be/-unHXwQZvmM?...

Video by @dogznmusic.

#Pittsburgh #SingerSongwriter #acoustic #punk
November 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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De profundis, et al. Teething on the soft flesh of 2026, back at Ormsby on Fri, Jan 23 with a host of ghoulies. Tickets available now ➡️ traffordestate.bandcamp.com/merch/ticket...

#Pittsburgh #punk #experimental #goth
November 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Why is My Heart in My Throat?: Selected Lyrics of J. Trafford is now available at Stay Gold Books in Pittsburgh, PA.

#Pittsburgh #NowReading #BookClub #poetry
Why is My Heart in My Throat Selected lyrics of J. Trafford (book cover image) Available at Stay Gold Books 1104 S Braddock Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15218
November 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Chilly? New show. Candrika & J. are presenting a Winter Clothing Drive/Benefit Show for QMNTY Center. Bring gently used winter clothes, or $10, for entry. Tues, Dec 23 at The Government Center. We'll be joined at the hearth with Dumplings, Lucky Us, and Common Spence.

Photo by @_emmk0.
#Pittsburgh
Nowhere Wolves performing: J. Trafford playing electric 12-string guitar, Candrika Rice playing electric bass. The Rose Bowl & Trafford Estate present QMNTY Closet Winter Clothing Drive + Benefit! Bring gently used winter clothes and garments OR $10 cash donation for entry! Common Spence, Lucky Us, Dumplings, Nowhere Wolves Tues. December 23rd • The Government Center • Doors 7 • Music 8 • All Ages
November 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Pittsburgh Arts Council has tabbed J. Trafford's Nov 18 Songwriters Discussion at @staygoldbookspgh as a "Can't-Miss Pittsburgh Art" event. Details ➡️ www.facebook.com/events/13234...

#Pittsburgh #Musicsky #Booksky #writing
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Can't-Miss Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: Tuesday, November 18 - J. Trafford // Photo courtesy of Joella Clove/Almonde Photography
November 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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The tour for J.'s lyric book continues tomorrow in State College, PA as Webster's Bookstore Cafe hosts a Songwriters Roundtable Discussion with J., Lauren DeMichiei, and Hannah Bingman.

Details ➡️ trafford.estate/news/why-is-...

#Pennsylvania #Booksky #NowReading #poetry
Why is My Heart in My Throat Selected lyrics of J. Trafford A collection spanning over 20 years of songs from the frontman of Suavity's Mouthpiece, Sommelier, and Nowhere Wolves Songwriters Roundtable Discussion Sun, Nov 16 Webster's Bookstore Cafe 133 E. Beaver Ave, State College PA featuring Lauren DeMichiei & Hannah Bingman 3pm | Free event | More information at www.trafford.estate
November 15, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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J. performs The Winedark Serenatas this evening at Green Beacon Gallery. Doors 6:30pm.

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#Pittsburgh #DarkWave #dark #goth
The Winedark Serenatas, by J. Trafford
22 track album
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November 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Haven

Photo by Paul.
#Pittsburgh #LiveMusic #rock #postpunk
Nowhere Wolves performing onstage: Wes Alden playing electric violin, Sara Husser playing drums, J. Trafford singing and playing 12-string electric guitar, Candrika Rice playing electric bass
November 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Wes's wiles. Greased and creased, catch us tomorrow at @haven.pgh. Save on tickets by getting them at ➡️ indietix.org/events/postg...

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#Pittsburgh #Violin #postpunk #NewWave
Nowhere Wolves performing: Wes Alden playing electric violin
November 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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J.'s fall book tour wraps up this week with Songwriter Roundtable Discussions in State College and Pittsburgh.

Details ➡️ trafford.estate/news/why-is-...

Photo by @mean_joes_photos.
#Pittsburgh #PennState #NowReading #writing
November 11, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Haven is where it's at.
Tickets - indietix.org/events/postg...

#Pittsburgh #Catsky #rock #recording
November 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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J.'s The Winedark Serenatas is Bandcamp's best-seller in the traditional pop category. The 20th anniversary edition is available now ➡️ 111390.bandcamp.com/album/the-wi...

#Pittsburgh #gothic #NewMusic #NewWave
Screenshot of Bandcamp.com's Traditional Pop best-sellers, with The Winedark Serenatas by J. Trafford in the first position next to Bella ciao EP by Pink Martini Adjacent categories also listed:electronic, rock, vocal jazz, standards, big band.
November 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Save on early-bird tickets for our next show at @haven.pgh ➡️ indietix.org/events/postg...

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#Pittsburgh #punk #PostPunk #NewWave
Nowhere Wolves performing: Sara Husser playing drums and Candrika Rice playing electric bass. Trafford Estate presents Nowhere Wolves Skeletonized Foamer Live at Haven Thurs, November 13 Doors: 7pm / Music: 8pm Adv: $13,75 / Door $15 401 Atwood St Tickets at havenvenue.com
November 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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J. Trafford’s 20th anniversary re-recording of his debut solo album The Winedark Serenatas is released today. trafford.estate/news/the-win...

#Pittsburgh #DiasDeLosMuertos #goth #alternative
Album artwork: A hand holding a glass of wine, text above reads The Winedark Serenatas J. Trafford seated in studio with electric guitar.
November 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Please join us in congratulating our drummer Paul and his wife Amanda on the birth of their daughter, Gwendolyn!

Photo by @lilythebandito.bsky.social.

#Pittsburgh #newborn #parenting #wolfpack
Pink baby bib with black text reading "I'm one of the pack NW Nowhere Wolves" Paul Bradley drumming with Nowhere Wolves
October 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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When SNAP runs out on Nov. 1st, hundreds of thousands of people in Pittsburgh and across SWPA will struggle to afford food. I compiled (with the help of community members) a non-exhaustive list of where people can find help, including sites in Pittsburgh & outer counties.

Please spread this.
Here's where to get help with food in southwestern Pennsylvania
When SNAP benefits expire because of the federal government shutdown, hundreds of thousands of Western Pennsylvanians will struggle to afford food.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:59 PM