Steel Kitty Productions + Mr. Smalls Presents
Steel Kitty Productions -
Steel Kitty Productions, founded by Deb Cook, in 2015 grew out of her involvement with Pittsburgh’s singer-songwriter community and her desire to curate and promote the music she loves. SteelKitty Productions mission is to help underrepresented artists with an emphasis on women, POC, and artists on the LGBTQIA+ Spectrum.
aliquid novi -
aliquid novi is a musical adventure based in Pittsburgh, PA. The concept was forged in a quarantine fever dream with a simple directive - find hidden moments of beauty, joy, and inspiration in the midst of isolation and confusion and then stretch those moments out to a universal scale for further exploration. Fans of The Flaming Lips, Radiohead, St. Vincent, Local Natives, Mac DeMarco, Jose Gonzalez will hopefully find something to enjoy within the aliquid novi mission: to seek out clever lyrics and poppy hooks and combine them with energizing, imaginative music that takes the listener on a journey.
Amy Melissen -
Amy Melissen is a Singer-Songwriter, Teacher, and general encourager. Hailing from Eastern Pennsylvania Amy moved to Pittsburgh in 2007 and has been teaching, performing, and collaborating in Pittsburgh's rich music scene since. Hauntingly honest lyrics and varied guitar styles fill out her folk-pop originals. Her performances boast an intimate, at-home ambiance and will be sure to tug at your heart strings and send you home with a good dad-joke. Bio: Amy Melissen is a Singer-Songwriter, Teacher, and general encourager hailing from Eastern Pennsylvania. Amy moved to Pittsburgh in 2007 and has been teaching, performing, and collaborating in Pittsburgh's rich music scene then. Hauntingly honest lyrics and varied guitar styles fill out her folk-pop originals. Solstice Sessions, her freshman release was available in 2015 and can be found on all major streaming services. Heading the bluegrass band, Amy M and the Coattail Riders, and managing a solo career have been her main opportunities on stage. In 2015 Amy took home second place at the WYEP Singer-Songwriter competition and earned the opportunity to perform at WYEP's live-studio. She is a heavy contributor to the Monday night AcoustiCafe Open Mic and has expanded her network and influence through this diverse and supportive community. Her performances boast an intimate, at-home ambiance and will be sure to tug at your heart strings and send you home with a good dad-joke.
Kylie Koch -
Kylie Koch is a Pittsburgh based indie-folk artist whose music combines Americana, singer-songwriter, blues and rock influences. Her work pairs storytelling lyrics with haunting melodies to paint pictures of the tales that have inspired her work. Her debut EP is currently in progress and is set to launch within the next year.
This Event Is All Ages
Aliquid Novi, Amy Melissen, Kylie Koch
Friday, July 25, 2025
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:30 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
Price: Suggested Donation $5 (Collected at the door)
Steel Kitty Productions -
Steel Kitty Productions, founded by Deb Cook, in 2015 grew out of her involvement with Pittsburgh’s singer-songwriter community and her desire to curate and promote the music she loves. SteelKitty Productions mission is to help underrepresented artists with an emphasis on women, POC, and artists on the LGBTQIA+ Spectrum.
aliquid novi -
aliquid novi is a musical adventure based in Pittsburgh, PA. The concept was forged in a quarantine fever dream with a simple directive - find hidden moments of beauty, joy, and inspiration in the midst of isolation and confusion and then stretch those moments out to a universal scale for further exploration. Fans of The Flaming Lips, Radiohead, St. Vincent, Local Natives, Mac DeMarco, Jose Gonzalez will hopefully find something to enjoy within the aliquid novi mission: to seek out clever lyrics and poppy hooks and combine them with energizing, imaginative music that takes the listener on a journey.
Amy Melissen -
Amy Melissen is a Singer-Songwriter, Teacher, and general encourager. Hailing from Eastern Pennsylvania Amy moved to Pittsburgh in 2007 and has been teaching, performing, and collaborating in Pittsburgh's rich music scene since. Hauntingly honest lyrics and varied guitar styles fill out her folk-pop originals. Her performances boast an intimate, at-home ambiance and will be sure to tug at your heart strings and send you home with a good dad-joke. Bio: Amy Melissen is a Singer-Songwriter, Teacher, and general encourager hailing from Eastern Pennsylvania. Amy moved to Pittsburgh in 2007 and has been teaching, performing, and collaborating in Pittsburgh's rich music scene then. Hauntingly honest lyrics and varied guitar styles fill out her folk-pop originals. Solstice Sessions, her freshman release was available in 2015 and can be found on all major streaming services. Heading the bluegrass band, Amy M and the Coattail Riders, and managing a solo career have been her main opportunities on stage. In 2015 Amy took home second place at the WYEP Singer-Songwriter competition and earned the opportunity to perform at WYEP's live-studio. She is a heavy contributor to the Monday night AcoustiCafe Open Mic and has expanded her network and influence through this diverse and supportive community. Her performances boast an intimate, at-home ambiance and will be sure to tug at your heart strings and send you home with a good dad-joke.
Kylie Koch -
Kylie Koch is a Pittsburgh based indie-folk artist whose music combines Americana, singer-songwriter, blues and rock influences. Her work pairs storytelling lyrics with haunting melodies to paint pictures of the tales that have inspired her work. Her debut EP is currently in progress and is set to launch within the next year.
This Event Is All Ages
VENUE INFORMATION:
Mr. Smalls Cafe
400 Lincoln Ave. Millvale, PA, 15209ATTRACTIONS:
Acousticafe
Every Monday at The Funhouse at Mr Smalls, AcoustiCafe presents an evening of open stage entertainment with a rotating list of hosts. Our vibrant community features singer-songwriters, bands comedians, poets and more. Every week, our house band is available to back performers looking to flesh out their work or kick it in a new direction.
Checkin begins at 5pm in Mr Smalls Cafe, Choose timeslots in order of checkin – starting around 6:30pm
Venue doors open at 7pm
No cover, 21+
Under 21 can attend (and perform) if advance message sent and accompanied by responsible adult.
Come out next Monday and join us! Whether performing or just watching, AcoustiCafe promises a unique and creative evening every week!
Directions
Parking
Street parking is available along Lincoln Ave and on the surrounding streets. Valet parking will be available for select shows in the future. Check back for more info.