Calliope Concert Series 2007-08

Calliope Concerts:Traditional & Contemporary, Folk & Roots Music

TICKETS:
Order online 24/7: www.proartstickets.org
or by phone: 412-394-3353 (Mon-Sat, noon-5:30 pm)

All concerts are held on Saturday nights at 7:30 PM (please note time change) at the Carnegie Lecture Hall, in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Many concerts do sell out, so order in advance!

Location: The Carnegie Lecture Hall is in the large Carnegie Institute building also home to the Carnegie Museums, Carnegie Music Hall, and main Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
The entrance to the Lecture Hall is on Schenley Drive around the corner from the Library , just before the bridge leading to Schenley Park / Phipps Conservatory / Carnegie Mellon University.
Look for a flight of stone steps leading up to large wooden doors.

Parking: The entrance to the Carnegie Museum parking lot is at the corner of Forbes Ave. and Craig St.
Near the parking garage elevators, there is a ramp / sidewalk that leads around the building to the Lecture Hall.
Parking may also be available on nearby streets or in the park.

Handicapped access to the Lecture Hall is though the loading dock in the Museum parking lot.
Please stop by the security office inside on the right to be directed up to the Lecture Hall.

Ticket and Seating Info/Forms


October 20, 2007
The Roches
 Off-kilter folk-pop songs shine with sisters Maggie, Terre and Suzzy’s sublime harmonies and poetic charm. “Contemporary court jesters, The Roches make you think, but not at the expense of a hearty belly laugh." (San Francisco Chronicle)
Opening Act: Alice Stuart


December 8, 2007
Alejandro Escovedo
One of the best living songwriters, hailed artist of the decade by No Depression Magazine. Escovedo will appear live on the Calliope stage, backed by a
string quartet.
Opening Act: Cristian Amigo & Emily Pinkerton

 


February 16, 2008
Carolina Chocolate Drops
The way these youngsters breathe new life into old traditions through the fiddle, guitar, banjo,
harmonica, vocals and heart pounding jug brings alive the sounds of rural South.
Opener: Rachel Eddy




March 29, 2008
Roger McGuinn
Co-creator of The Byrds in the 1960s, his solo performances mesmerize an audience and bring alive an incredible past. His music is ageless and electric and 12-string guitars are pure McGuinn.
Opening Act: Anne Feeney

 

 


November 3, 2007
The Greencards
"This imported bluegrass trio is creating some of the finest Americana around." (Rolling Stone)
Opening Act: David Shelow


January 19, 2008
Chris Smither
"Smither is an American original, a product of the musical melting pot, and one of the absolute best singer-songwriters in the world." (Associated Press)
Opening Act: Heather Kropf


March 1, 2008
Andy M. Stewart & Gerry O'Beirne

Two of Celtic music's most gifted singers--
"Andy M. Stewart is among the finest interpreters of Scottish folk songs and a wonderful songwriter " (The Boston Globe)
“Gerry O’Beirne has written some of the best new tunes to come out of Ireland’s Celtic music scene (Dirty Linen).
Opening Act: Mike Gallagher & Bruce Foley

April 26, 2008
Jean Ritchie & John McCutcheon
Two legends will hit the stage. Jean Ritchie introduced dulcimer to America in the early sixties and brought the songs and stories of the hills of Kentucky to the rest of the world. John McCutcheon is a five time Grammy nominee and probably the best hammer dulcimer player ever. Together, they will dig into folk music's richest past.

* Artists subject to change

Check out Calliope's other programming:
Calliope Legends Series
Backporch Ballroom Series
Threepenny Opry
Other Events

 

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Past Concerts in the Calliope Concerts series

Calliope Concerts, 06-07

  • John Jorgenson Quintet
  • Richard Thompson - SOLD OUT
  • The Wailin' Jennys
  • Guy Davis & Mary Flower
  • Robin & Linda Williams
  • Buille
  • Guy Clark & Slaid Cleaves
  • Eliza Gilkyson & Tom Russell

Calliope Concerts, 05-06

  • Tommy Emmanuel
  • Andy Statman Trio
  • The Del McCoury Band
  • Odetta - SOLD OUT
  • Paul Rishell and Annie Raines
  • Flook
  • Tom Rush - SOLD OUT

Calliope Concerts, 04-05

  • Two High String Band
  • Doc Watson & David Holt - SOLD OUT
  • David Bromberg - SOLD OUT
  • Alvin Youngblood Hart
  • Karan Casey Band
  • The Waybacks
  • Sheila Kay Adams

Calliope Concerts, 03-04

  • Gillian Welch - SOLD OUT
  • The New Lost City Ramblers
  • Tribute to Woody Guthrie
  • Roy Bookbinder
  • The Juggernaut Jug Band
  • Lunasa - SOLD OUT
  • Darol Anger & Mike Marshall

Calliope Concerts, 02-03

  • Saffire,The Uppity Blues Women - SOLD OUT
  • The Sam Bush Band
  • The Boys of the Lough
  • Scott Ainslie
  • Ladysmith Black Mambazo - SOLD OUT
  • Patrick Street
  • Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem

    For a full Calliope concert history, visit: Grand Performers List

 

 

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