New song featuring local artists, bands to launch with proceeds benefitting Pittsburgh’s entertainment venues

PITTSBURGH — A new song written, produced and featuring local artists and bands will premiere on iTunes and all popular streaming services beginning on Jan. 8; revenue earned from the sale and streaming of the song will be used to benefit Pittsburgh’s entertainment venues. Additionally, the Pittsburgh Foundation will match each dollar from the sale of the song up to a maximum of $2,000.

Written by lead guitarist Eric Rodger of the Pittsburgh-based band Royal Honey, SOS 2020, or Save Our Stages 2020, is a collaborative effort that spans the work of 60 local artists and 27 bands recorded over several weeks.

“SOS 2020 is intended to share the sense of frustration and concern I have for all Pittsburgh music venues, performers, promoters and support staff directly affected by this pandemic,” Rodger said in a press release. “I wanted to do something that put into action a way to help people now.”