This week in Pittsburgh: There is holiday cheer in the form of chamber-pop, roots-rock, Celtic punk and anything-goes.
Monday
A Very Yinzer Christmas (Benedum Center, Downtown): This benefit for Band Together Pittsburgh is packed with hometown legends playing holiday faves. The lineup consists of Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, Billy Price, Scott Blasey (The Clarks), Clinton Clegg (The Commonheart), Bill Deasy, Pete Hewlett, Gene the Werewolf, Jeff Jimerson, The B.E. Taylor Family, Joe Wodarek (The Stickers), Johnny Angel, Kelsey Friday (Brownie Mary), Megan Paulette, Bill Toms, The Nied’s Hotel Band, David Granati, Joey Wodarek Jr., Emma Wodarek and Frank Vieira. 7:30 p.m. $30; trustarts.org.
Tuesday
Straight No Chaser (Dec. 9, Benedum Center): The a cappella group returns to the Cu

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