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The Bands
Unique and highly entertaining.
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SLEIGHER - Krampus Band
SLEIGHER is a Krampus themed costumed band made up of veteran musicians singing the words of holiday carols over the music of hard rock favorites. The band has received wide media coverage and typically has played to crowds in the thousands since its inception.
The Fabulous Booze Brothers
Hailed as “The best brass band in the region – comparable to Chicago!” the Fabulous Booze Brothers Show Band and Revue delivers the music of The Blues Brothers along with an incredible set list of danceable favorites.
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Jinn Paradox
Jinn Paradox is a high-octane, horn-driven engine of pure celebration. They are the definition of the ultimate party band—a supersonic blast of energy designed for the sole purpose of keeping dance floors packed and drinks flowing,
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Bad Spirits
Doom-blues horror rock that will make you want to dance on the graves of your enemies and bang your head on the gates of Hell until they let you in.
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The Bloody Seamen
A raucous, high‑energy crew of musical misfits who turn every show into a wild, rum‑fueled voyage of rock, shanties, and unrestrained nautical mayhem.
Krampus Fest
Organized by Menold Entertainment since 2014
About Menold Entertainment
Mark Menold has been a driving force in Pittsburgh’s entertainment and music scene for over 30 years. He created the city's original Zombie Fest, organizing it for 12 years, earning back to back Guinness World Records for the largest gathering of zombies. He created, produced, and hosted several local TV shows including The It’s Alive Show.
Mark is the creator and organizer of Pittsburgh’s annual Krampusnacht celebration, where he oversees every aspect of the event—from entertainment and production to vendor coordination, advertising, sponsorships, and media relations. His event-production experience includes booking national musical acts and coordinating large-scale performances across multiple venues.
His music and production work includes recording and producing projects for regional bands including 313, Mad Dogs, Soulbenders, Deathmobile, The Botched, The Bloody Seamen, and Bad Spirits.
World Record Zombie Walk in Monroeville, PA, October 2006.