Calliope Concert Series 2008-09

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Calliope Concerts:Traditional & Contemporary, Folk & Roots Music

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

October 25, 2008 The Infamous Stringdusters Well crafted songs, vivid arrangements, instrumental virtuosity, stunning improvisation, and unique individuality—their Fork in the Road was named Album of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. The Infamous Stringdusters are members of the new vanguard of acoustic music. Opening Act: The Mon River Ramblers

November 22, 2008 Mavis Staples: A Tribute to Mahalia Jackson Mavis was the lead singer for The Staple Singers and is now in the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame. A major voice for civil rights, her music gives America something to hold onto. This year, she received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Folk Alliance. Opening Act: Artistic Youth Ambassadors of Pittsburgh

December 13, 2008 Tim O'Brien with special guest Todd Burge PBS called Tim O’Brien the best songwriter we have. Tim is a rare player who updates and clarifies the classics while writing new songs that sound like they’ve been around forever. His songs have been covered by The Dixie Chicks, Nickel Creek and Garth Brooks, to name a few. And he won a Grammy for Best Traditional Folk Album in 2006. With special guest, West Virginian singer-songwriter Todd Burge.

January 17, 2009 Leo Kottke with special guest Ernie Hawkins Innovative acoustic guitar virtuoso Leo Kottke is known for his technical idiosyncrasy, effortless virtuosity, and infectious rhythms. Kottke has collaborated on record with his mentor John Fahey, as well as with Chet Atkins, Lyle Lovett, Margo Timmins and Rickie Lee Jones.

February 14, 2009 The Wiyos & Joel Mabus Vaudeville ragtime blues. The Wiyos are young, exuberant and inspired. They have released three full-length albums, seamlessly blending their original songwriting with a wide spectrum of vernacular American music. Joel Mabus is a picker and a poet who is known for both sensitive introspection and wicked satire. Joel’s shows feature American traditional folk music, storytelling and his own original tunes.

March 7, 2009 Tommy Sands & His Irish Band Sing Out calls Tommy Sands “the most powerful songwriter in Ireland, if not the world.” Tommy Sands has been praised by everyone from folk legend Pete Seeger to Seamus Heaney, Nobel Poet Laureate. Sands appears with his son Fionan, daughter Moya, and Pittsburgh’s own Bruce Foley on uilleann pipes. Opening Act: Fiddlers Two (Oliver Browne & Richard Moore)

March 21, 2009 Greg Brown with special guest Bo Ramsey Greg Brown has been nominated for two Grammy awards. His album Further In got a four-star review from Rolling Stone. Brown is a legendary songwriter who is regularly featured on A Prairie Home Companion and whose songs have been covered by Willie Nelson, Carlos Santana, Gillian Welch, Lucinda Williams, and his wife Iris Dement.

April 18, 2009 Vance Gilbert & Ann Rabson Vance Gilbert burst onto the scene in the early 1990's when the buzz started spreading about an ex-multicultural arts teacher and jazz singer who was knocking 'em dead at open mics. Whether with original songwriting or ageless interpretations of covers, his is a presentation of stunning artistry and soul. Ann Rabson is a little bit of Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith and WC Handy all wrapped up into one. On rollicking keyboards or fingerpicking guitar, Ann is a major talent who has been inducted into the Boogie Woogie Hall of Fame. ________________________________________________________________________________

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

* Artists subject to change

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Calliope Emerging Legends Series
Threepenny Opry
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Past Concerts in the Calliope Concerts series

Calliope Concerts, 07-08

• The Roches - SOLD OUT
• The Greencards
• Alejandro Escovedo
• Chris Smither - SOLD OUT
• Carolina Chocolate Drops
• Andy M. Stewart
• Roger McGuinn - SOLD OUT
• Jean Ritchie & John McCutcheon

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