Good Karma concert at Monessen’s City Park
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July 13, 2026

Good Karma concert at Monessen’s City Park

The Pittsburgh-based band Good Karma performed Saturday at Monessen City Park. Band members are Natalie Rogers on lead vocals, Dan Wilt on bass, Ed Traversari on drums, Rick Manasa on keyboards, Kevin McCarthy on lead guitar and vocals and Marty Boone on rhythm guitar and vocals. JR Minniti / For the Mon Valley Independent

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