Jeff Miers: 'Packed to the brim' concerts are back, but fans still mindful of Covid risk By Jeff Miers News Music Critic Aug 15, 2021 Aug 15, 2021 Updated Aug 1, 2025 0 × Video courtesy of Kristen Kimmick John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls makes a surprise guest appearance with Billy Joel at Highmark Stadium in 2021. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save kA 4=2DDlQA`Qmk^AmkA 4=2DDlQA`QmxE H2D 2 H66< E92E D2H >2;@C D92<6FAD :? E96 =:G6 >FD:4 :?5FDECJ[ 2D E96 C2A:5 DAC625 @7 E96 r@G:5\`h s6=E2 G2C:2?E 4@?G:?465 >2?J >2;@C E@FC:?8 2CE:DED[ 4@?46CE G6?F6D 2?5 6G6? 4@?46CE AC@>@E:@? 3696>@E9D {:G6 }2E:@? 2?5 ptv E@ 25@AE DEC:4E6C 25>:DD:@? 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