The artist known as LoRen says the mission behind No Covers is simple: “Empowering our local table, spreading the support in our own backyard and creating more stars.”

The concert, taking place Friday at the Energy Innovation Center in the Hill District, spotlights local artists and their original works with a lineup featuring Paul Luc, Anyah Nancy, Mars Jackson, BIRD, Landon Thomas, Mirabelle Skipworth, Nikki Porter and LoRen herself. The atmosphere is cozy feel similar to being on the couch next to your favorite artist.

Finding the varying types of artists for No Covers did not require trawling, since LoRen, whose full name is Loren Imani Briggs, has always been a champion for local artists and her playlist includes Pittsburghers spanning across genres.

Each artist is paid $350 to per

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