Events Archive - CalliopeHouse

Django a Gogo Festival: Virtual Edition

December 19, 2020

Django A Gogo Festival with Stephane Wrembel & Friends

Stephane Wrembel, one of the most original guitar voices in contemporary music, presents Django a Gogo Festival celebrating the life and music of legendary musician, Django Reinhardt, with an interactive guitar workshop and two very special concerts.

“A revelation…”–Rolling Stone

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Ballads for Beginners

January 14, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:20 pm

Want to get started in learning traditional ballads? Our online workshop will help you in finding songs and teach you some of the basics. No instrument needed, just your own singing voice.

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Mary Flower

January 15, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join us for the next installment of our RootsCellar@Home series featuring Mary Flower!

Stay tuned for a Q & A afterward!

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Sweet Honey In The Rock: MLK Day Celebration – Reclaiming the Beloved Community

January 17, 2021

Join Washington, D.C.-based, African-American a cappella ensemble, Sweet Honey in the Rock®, as they mark this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a celebration of hope, resilience, and new beginnings. The ensemble will take the stage at the historic Lincoln Theatre, where they will connect with an audience of thousands who join via Zoom from around the world.

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Jeff Daniels: Alive and Well Enough

January 22, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Old West was won by Jeff Daniels at the 2018 Emmy Awards. Daniels took home the award for Supporting Actor, Limited Series or Movie, in the Netflix series “Godless.”

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Folk Unlocked Spotlight Showcase Artists

February 22, 2021 - February 26, 2021

Folk Unlocked Spotlight Showcase Artists

These Spotlight Showcase performances will be happening during the Folk Unlocked Virtual Conference.

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Dervish Presents: The Great Irish Songbook

March 17, 2021 - March 31, 2021

Rounder Records recording artists Dervish present The Great Irish Songbook at Celtic Connections via Performing Arts Theatres and Concert Halls internationally on St Patrick’s Day 2021

Guests for this very special production of this renowned show will include: Bluegrass icons Abigail Washburn and Bela Fleck, Irish singer-songwriter Brian Kennedy, Scottish based songstress, Heldi Talbot and US folk music royalty Peggy Seeger

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Calliope’s One Day Old-Time / Celtic Music Fest

March 28, 2021

Join us for a One Day Old-Time / Celtic Music Fest with Beverley Street Band! We’ll be offering workshops, jams, and concerts throughout the day on Sunday, March 28th.

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Tom Paxton and The Don Juans

April 2, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner and folk icon, Tom Paxton, teams up with the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter duo The Don Juans – Don Henry & Jon Vezner.

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The Accidentals

May 9, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Accidentals, Dar Williams, Tom Paxton, Kim Richey, and Maia Sharp: what do all these amazing songwriters have in common? ONE: they’re all co-writers on the latest EP by The Accidentals: Time Out. TWO: they’re performing ONE NIGHT ONLY together on May 9th.

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Carrie Collins and Sue Gartland, Schenley Lunchtime Series

June 10, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave PA 15260

Join us and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy under the tent at Schenley Plaza for lunch with live music!

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Mary Gauthier

June 18, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join us for the next installment of our RootsCellar@Home series featuring Mary Gauthier!

Stay tuned for the Q&A afterward!

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Debbi Pace and Donna O, Schenley Lunchtime Series

July 15, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave PA 15260

Join us and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy under the tent at Schenley Plaza for lunch with live music!

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Bucket List: An Album Release Livestream Concert

July 17, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Join Calliope for a special installment of our RootsCellar@Home series featuring an album release by John McCutcheon!

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Luis Castillo and The Steel City Ukuleles, Schenley Lunchtime Series

August 12, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave PA 15260

Join us and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy under the tent at Schenley Plaza for live music at lunchtime!

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Subscriptions for 21-22

October 9, 2021 - April 30, 2022

Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 United States

Subscribe to our 21-22 concert season now at Kelly Strayhorn Theater!

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Dirk Powell Band

October 9, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 United States

“Dirk’s got great subtlety, tremendous feel, and he’s very loose and very modern, in the best sense of the word.” — T-Bone Burnett

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Amythyst Kiah

December 4, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 United States

**Included in PEOPLE Magazine’s “Talented Black Musical Artists on the Rise in 2021”**

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True Blues with Corey Harris, Phil Wiggins and Cedric Watson

January 29, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 United States

Blues is at the center of Corey, Phil and Cedric’s artistry, and the blues takes center stage in True Blues, the concert.

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Windborne

February 26, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 United States

“The best musical discovery of the year…Stunningly powerful vocal harmony…Windborne sets a new bar for folk harmony singing today” –Brian O’Donovan WGBH, National Public Radio

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John McCutcheon Live In Concert: 50 Years Of Traditional Music – VIRTUAL

March 6, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

John McCutcheon: folk music’s renaissance man — master instrumentalist, powerful singer-songwriter, storyteller, activist, and author. This concert will feature an homage to his many mentors, selections from his field recordings housed at the Library of Congress’ Archive of American Folksong, and some very special surprises.

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Le Vent du Nord

March 12, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 United States

Featuring button accordion, guitar and fiddle, the band’s sound is defined by the hurdy-gurdy, which adds an earthy, rough-hewn flavor to even the most buoyant dance tunes.” — Boston Herald

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John McCutcheon Live In Concert: Songwriters In The Round – VIRTUAL

April 3, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

John McCutcheon: folk music’s renaissance man — master instrumentalist, powerful singer-songwriter, storyteller, activist, and author. John will be joined by three of his favorite songwriters (Darrell Scott, Beth Nielsen Chapman, and Crys Matthews) for a round-robin of amazing songs. These writers will talk about the songs, their writing process, and how they bring what’s inside, outside.

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John McCutcheon Live In Concert: Instrumentalists In The Round – VIRTUAL

April 10, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

John McCutcheon: folk music’s renaissance man — master instrumentalist, powerful singer-songwriter, storyteller, activist, and author. John will be joined by several of his favorite instrumentalists (Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas, Howard Levy, and Muriel Anderson) for a round-robin of string wizardry, conversation, and fun.

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The Way Down Wanderers

April 30, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 United States

“The Way Down Wanderers intricate, hypnotic rhythms call to mind ‘Bittersweet Symphony’ more than bluegrass traditional.” – Rolling Stone Country

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Calliope Summer Concert Series

May 3, 2022 @ 4:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join us once again this summer as we present music under the tent in Schenley Plaza (Oakland) this summer!

Save the dates:

July 14

August 18

September 8

Artists to be announced soon!

In partnership with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy.

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John McCutcheon The Story Behind the Song – VIRTUAL

May 7, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

John McCutcheon: folk music’s renaissance man — master instrumentalist, powerful singer-songwriter, storyteller, activist, and author. Ever wondered where John came up with that song idea? How did he research the many historical songs he’s written? Who did he write that particular song for? What about that line/term/idea I don’t quite understand?

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Moe Taters and The Gravy Train at Schenley Plaza

July 14, 2022 @ 7:00 pm

Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave PA 15260

Calliope welcomes Moe Taters and The Gravy Train on the evening of July 14th under the tent at Schenley Plaza!

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Well Strung at Schenley Plaza

August 18, 2022 @ 7:00 pm

Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave PA 15260

Calliope welcomes Well Strung on the evening of August 18th under the tent at Schenley Plaza!

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Bertha and The Belles at Schenley Plaza

September 8, 2022 @ 7:00 pm

Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave PA 15260

Calliope welcomes Bertha and The Belles on the evening of September 8 under the tent at Schenley Plaza!

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Bruce Molsky and Tony Trischka

October 1, 2022 @ 7:30 pm

Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 United States

“Bruce Molsky is one of those great players who ‘gets it’: has all the links to the past but is happy not to be chained to it” – Mark Knopfler

[On Tony Trischka] “… the great banjo liberationist …” — NPR

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Loudon Wainwright III

November 5, 2022 @ 7:30 pm

Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 United States

“Folkie great shares wry humor and hard-won wisdom… [and] modernizes blues and Americana” — Rolling Stone

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The Slocan Ramblers

December 10, 2022 @ 7:30 pm

Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 United States

“Effortlessly pushing bluegrass back to its earlier roots in Appalachian traditions, while steering old sounds in fascinating new directions.” – No Depression

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Della Mae

January 28, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 United States

GRAMMY-nominated all-woman string band whose mission is to showcase top female musicians and to improve opportunities for women and girls through advocacy, mentorship, programming, and performance.

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Breabach

February 25, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 United States

“Breabach are in an electrifying new phase – one that illustrates the band’s strength and interest in experimentation. Exhilarating, energetic and accomplished…” – Songlines ★★★★

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Hubby Jenkins with special guests, Benedict Turner and Valerie Turner

March 25, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 United States

“Just when people think the old country blues of the Mid-Atlantic has faded away, along come the wonderful husband and wife duo of Valerie and Benedict Turner who are the heirs to the Piedmont blues tradition. They are known as the duo ‘Piedmont Blūz’ and play the truehearted, authentic country blues with love. It’ll warm your heart. Keep your ears on Piedmont Blūz.” – Frank Matheis, Writer: Living Blues

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Guy Davis with opener Ernie Hawkins and Raymond Morin

April 29, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 United States

“But Guy Davis can close the deal, because Guy Davis is a seasoned storyteller and a messenger of hard truths, balanced by a humble wit.” – Victor Aaron “Something Else”

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Steve Ludwig and The Casual Hobos at Schenley Plaza

July 27, 2023 @ 7:00 pm

Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave PA 15260

Steve Ludwig and The Casual Hobos are a traditional bluegrass band headquartered in Western Pa. Drawing on a wide range of traditional bluegrass and early country influences, the band also performs a lot of original material in the traditional vein.

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Mon Krewe at Schenley Plaza

August 10, 2023 @ 7:00 pm

Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave PA 15260

Calliope welcomes Mon Krewe on the evening of August 10 under the tent at Schenley Plaza!

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Sweaty Already String Band at Schenley Plaza

September 14, 2023 @ 7:00 pm

Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave PA 15260

The Sweaty Already String Band is a Pittsburgh-area acoustic quartet playing traditional and modern bluegrass, along with some unexpected covers!

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RAD Days

September 23, 2023 @ 1:00 pm

The Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall, Carnegie PA, 300 Beechwood Ave
Carnegie, PA 15106 United States

Join Calliope at The Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall, Carnegie PA for an afternoon of great music!

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2023-2024 Subscriptions

October 7, 2023 - May 4, 2024

City Winery Pittsburgh, 1627 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

Become a Calliope subscriber and save over single ticket-buyers, access to the best in today’s folk and acoustic music.

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Paul Rishell & Annie Raines

October 7, 2023 @ 6:30 pm

City Winery Pittsburgh, 1627 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

“…Rishell is a master of country/blues styles, particularly slide played on a National steel guitar. Raines, a rare female ace blues harmonica blower, shows that she is as strong an acoustic country harp accompanist as she is a harder-edged, electrified Chicago-style lead player à la the great Little Walter…” –Billboard

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Smokestack Lightning: A Fundraiser at The Roots Cellar

October 26, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The Roots Cellar, 6300 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Join us for our first show back at The Roots Cellar featuring Smokestack Lightning! This will be a fundraiser for Calliope.

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Lucy Wainwright Roche & Suzzy Roche

November 4, 2023 @ 6:30 pm

City Winery Pittsburgh, 1627 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

“A welcome collaboration from two venerated singer-songwriters. It also serves as a testament to the human spirit in a time of darkness.” – PopMatters

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Give Big Pittsburgh

November 28, 2023 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Get ready to give! On November 28th, visit givebigpittsburgh.com and make a donation to us and/or to any of the great participating nonprofit organizations in Pittsburgh community. All giving will end at 11:59PM on November 28, so make sure to get your gift in on time!

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Kongero

December 2, 2023 @ 6:30 pm

City Winery Pittsburgh, 1627 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

“The vocal harmonies are, as usual, heartbreakingly virtuoso, crystal clear and intense, full of tension that dissolves into lovely harmonies” – Alexandra Ullsten, Lira 2021. Om Live in Longueuil

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The Turpentiners in The Roots Cellar

December 7, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The Roots Cellar, 6300 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Calliope welcomes The Turpentiners to The Roots Cellar!

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Kruger Brothers

February 3, 2024 @ 6:30 pm

City Winery Pittsburgh, 1627 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

“The Kruger Brothers are just about as fine a band as I’ve ever played with. I love to play music with them.” –Doc Watson

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JigJam

March 23, 2024 @ 6:30 pm

City Winery Pittsburgh, 1627 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

SOLD OUT

“Ireland’s Answer to New Grass Revival” – Midwest Records

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Special Event: The Seldom Scene at Carnegie Lecture Hall

April 6, 2024 @ 7:00 pm

Join Calliope for this special concert featuring The Seldom Scene at Carnegie Lecture Hall!

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Caña Dulce y Caña Brava

April 20, 2024 @ 6:30 pm

City Winery Pittsburgh, 1627 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

Spreading and recreating the traditional music of Veracruz with Caña Dulce y Caña Brava

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Harry Manx

May 4, 2024 @ 6:30 pm

City Winery Pittsburgh, 1627 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

“Manx’s real skill lays in creating a rare musical place where blues, country, folk and Indian classical music co-exist as some spirit force.” Frank Hadley, Downbeat Magazine, May 2009

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Moose Lodge Revival at Schenley Plaza

July 11, 2024 @ 7:00 pm

Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave PA 15260

Come hang out with us under the tent at Schenley Plaza for some great traditional bluegrass with Moose Lodge Revival!

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Slag Mountain at Schenley Plaza

August 8, 2024 @ 7:00 pm

Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave PA 15260

Come hang out with us under the tent at Schenley Plaza for an evening of bluegrass!

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The Grubbs at Schenley Plaza

September 5, 2024 @ 7:00 pm

Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave PA 15260

Come hang out with us under the tent at Schenley Plaza for some 1920s/30s country blues with The Grubbs!

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An Intimate Evening with Victor Wainwright & Friends

September 20, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

The Original Pittsburgh Winery, 2809 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

“Victor Wainwright is a world champion piano player, two times over! Not only is Victor one of the greatest blues piano players in the business, he’s also a world-class entertainer and vocalist.” – Blues Revue Magazine

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Ellis Paul at The Roots Cellar

October 3, 2024 @ 7:00 pm

The Roots Cellar, 6300 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Paul weaves deeply personal experiences with social issues and renders them as provocative works that are as timely as they are timeless.

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Tray Wellington Band

October 25, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

The Original Pittsburgh Winery, 2809 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

“…If bluegrass is about spotlighting virtuosos, here’s a new one people will be checking in on for some time to come.” – The Wall Street Journal

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Mitch Greenhill at The Roots Cellar

November 7, 2024 @ 7:00 pm

The Roots Cellar, 6300 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Mitch’s award-winning musical career spans over 50 years of work as a recording musician, performing musician, record producer and music executive.

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Alison Brown

November 15, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

The Original Pittsburgh Winery, 2809 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

“ …banjo great Alison Brown …has pushed the boundaries of folk and bluegrass” –ROLLING STONE

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Susan Werner

December 13, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

The Original Pittsburgh Winery, 2809 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

“Always an impressive songwriter, Werner continues to compose sharp, funny, compassionate lyrics, a gift rare enough to set her apart…” — The Washington Post

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The Grass Gals

January 23, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Seneca Valley Senior High School, 128 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037 United States

Join Calliope for a special evening performance with The Grass Gals at Seneca Valley High School!

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Medusa

January 31, 2025 @ 7:30 pm

The Original Pittsburgh Winery, 2809 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

Their immediate and electrifying connection is transmuted through a common string language, a love of enigmatic and obscure folk fiddles, and their personal stories of navigating society’s liminal spaces.

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Bindley Hardware Co. in The Roots Cellar

February 6, 2025 @ 7:00 pm

The Roots Cellar, 6300 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Bindley Hardware Co. is a rust-belt Americana band from Pittsburgh, PA who draws influence from classic country, folk, and modern alt-country.

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Molly Alphabet in The Roots Cellar

March 6, 2025 @ 7:00 pm

The Roots Cellar, 6300 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Molly Alphabet is a country singer-songwriter born and raised in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood. She and her band play original music inspired by the sounds of classic country, folk, and honky tonk.

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J2B2 (John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band)

March 21, 2025 @ 7:30 pm

The Original Pittsburgh Winery, 2809 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

“Expect fireworks and amazing playing from some of the best string players in the world.” —Yes! Weekly, Greensboro, NC

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Alla Boara in The Roots Cellar

April 3, 2025 @ 7:00 pm

The Roots Cellar, 6300 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

“…if the band has an Italian heart, it has a modern-jazz mind that incorporates advanced harmonies, shifting rhythms, high-wire soloing and complex structures.”— John Chacona – All About Jazz

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Gaby Moreno

April 25, 2025 @ 7:30 pm

The Original Pittsburgh Winery, 2809 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

The Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated artist Gaby Moreno creates music that offers an intoxicating invitation into her musical world for English and Spanish speakers alike.

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Abbie Gardner in The Roots Cellar

May 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm

The Roots Cellar, 6300 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

“The playing and singing are both impeccable and loaded with personality. You can hear every nuance of the slide, smooth one moment or rattling slightly at the end of a phrase like punctuation; and her intimate, pitch-perfect vocals—wistful, playful, confessional—sound like they’re dancing with the guitar.” – Blair Jackson, Acoustic Guitar Magazine

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Andrew VanNorstrand at Postwar Gallery

July 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm

Postwar Gallery, 6901 Lynn Way, Suite 110
Pittsburgh, PA 15208 United States

Join Calliope & friends for some great music amidst Postwar Gallery’s rich collection of remarkable midcentury art

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The Grass Gals at Schenley Plaza

August 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm

Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave PA 15260

Come hang out with us under the tent at Schenley Plaza with music from the first all-female bluegrass band from Pittsburgh, PA!

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Adam Monaco at Postwar Gallery

August 28, 2025 @ 7:00 pm

Postwar Gallery, 6901 Lynn Way, Suite 110
Pittsburgh, PA 15208 United States

Join Calliope & friends for some great music amidst Postwar Gallery’s rich collection of remarkable midcentury art

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The John and Wendy Mackin Band at Schenley Plaza

September 4, 2025 @ 7:00 pm

Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave PA 15260

Come hang out with us under the tent at Schenley Plaza with music from the longest-running bluegrass band in the Pittsburgh area!

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Bruce Molsky & Darol Anger at the Roots Cellar (Ramblin’ Folk)

October 9, 2025 @ 7:30 pm

The Roots Cellar, 6300 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

“Bruce Molsky is one of those great players who ‘gets it’: has all the links to the past but is happy not to be chained to it” – Mark Knopfler

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Damn Tall Buildings

October 18, 2025 @ 7:30 pm

The Original Pittsburgh Winery, 2809 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

“…The Carter Family for the millennial generation……” – The Boston Globe

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The Barefoot Movement

November 15, 2025 @ 7:30 pm

The Original Pittsburgh Winery, 2809 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

“The Barefoot Movement delivers powerful, heart-rending, butt-kickin’ inoculation against lifelessness in any of its forms. I would travel a thousand miles to hear them again and I urge music lovers of all stripes to join me.” — Chuck Plotkin, producer (Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan)

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University of Pittsburgh Bluegrass Ensemble at the Roots Cellar (Local Folk)

December 4, 2025 @ 7:30 pm

The Roots Cellar, 6300 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Join us for a delightful evening featuring the University of Pittsburgh Bluegrass Ensemble!

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Lily Henley with Ethan Setiawan

December 13, 2025 @ 7:30 pm

The Original Pittsburgh Winery, 2809 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

“A creative take on centuries-old songs that is both fresh and familiar.” – SONGLINES

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The Dirty Grass Players at the Roots Cellar (Ramblin’ Folk)

January 8 @ 7:30 pm

The Roots Cellar, 6300 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

“…The Dirty Grass Players…stay true to the roots of bluegrass while at the same time giving a peek into the soul of a string band who is known to play everything from Pink Floyd to Lourdes to the Grateful Dead with stunning conviction in their sets.” — Tim Newby, Bluegrass Unlimited

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Calliope, Chamber Music Pittsburgh & AWAACC Present Ruckus with Davóne Tines in “What is Your Hand in This?”

February 10 @ 7:30 pm

August Wilson African American Cultural Center, 980 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

Join Calliope, Chamber Music Pittsburgh, and the August Wilson Center African American Cultural Center for a special evening at the August Wilson Center featuring early music band Ruckus and pathbreaking vocalist Davóne Tines

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Mirabelle Skipworth Album Release at the Roots Cellar (Local Folk)

February 12 @ 7:30 pm

The Roots Cellar, 6300 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Join us in the Roots Cellar for the exciting new album release by Mirabelle Skipworth!

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Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman

February 28 @ 7:30 pm

The Original Pittsburgh Winery, 2809 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

“…virtually the only music-maker of his generation—playing guitar, banjo, piano, and violin, among other implements—to fully assimilate the blues idiom of the 1920s and ’30s.” – Wall Street Journal

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Hildaland at the Roots Cellar (Ramblin’ Folk)

Doors at 7 PM

The Roots Cellar, 6300 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

“a captivating fusion of folk traditions” —Tradfolk

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SongSpace + Calliope Present Larry & Joe

March 14 @ 7:30 pm

SongSpace at First Unitarian, 605 Morewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 United States

Join SongSpace & Calliope for an unforgettable evening of music featuring “….one of the most charismatic and culture-crossing acts to come out of roots music in the past decade.” –WMOT / The String

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Nidia Góngora

April 11 @ 7:30 pm

The Original Pittsburgh Winery, 2809 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

The “maestra Nidia Góngora” as she is known, is the most recognized singer of the Colombian Pacific, winner of the Shock Award and nominated for the Latin Grammy for best folk album in 2019 with Canalón de Timbiquí.

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Snappin’ Bug Stringband (Local Folk)

April 30 @ 7:30 pm

The Roots Cellar, 6300 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Join us for a fine evening of music and the new album release from Snappin’ Bug Stringband!

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Calliope School of Folk Music Showcase at the Roots Cellar (Local Folk)

May 7 @ 7:00 pm

The Roots Cellar, 6300 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Join us in celebration of the Calliope School of Folk Music, which has been running since 1990!

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An Evening with Joy Clark

May 9 @ 7:30 pm

The Original Pittsburgh Winery, 2809 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States

“…a brilliant artist, writer, and singer.” – Allison Russell

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Penna Players at the Roots Cellar (Local Folk)

May 14 @ 7:30 pm

The Roots Cellar, 6300 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Join us at the Roots Cellar for an evening of music featuring Penna Players as they curate a sound that spans vintage & classic jazz, swing, and blues sounds from the early 1900s!

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Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy + Calliope

Select Fridays, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Schenley Park Visitor Center, 101 Panther Hollow Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 United States

Join Calliope & Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for music during Happy Hour in Schenley Park!

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Brooke Annibale at The Roots Cellar (Ramblin’ Folk)

June 11 @ 7:30 pm

The Roots Cellar, 6300 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Not confined by any one genre, Brooke’s expressive, beautifully thoughtful songwriting creates a dreamy, dark, and enticing sonic landscape.

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Shade Tree Collective Under the Tent at Schenley Plaza

June 21 @ 7:00 pm

Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave PA 15260

Join us for Make Music Pittsburgh Day at Schenley Plaza with Shade Tree Collective!

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Woodland Twang Under the Tent at Schenley Plaza

August 6 @ 7:00 pm

Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave PA 15260

Join us for a summer evening of music at Schenley Plaza with Woodland Twang!

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Tiger Maple String Band Under the Tent at Schenley Plaza

September 10 @ 7:00 pm

Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave PA 15260

This concert has been postponed until Thursday, September 10. See you then!

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Calliope at A Fair in the Park

September 11 - September 13

Mellon Park, Fifth and Shady Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15232 United States

Calliope will be presenting music throughout the weekend of A Fair in the Park!

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Alla Boara in the Roots Cellar (Ramblin’ Folk)

October 1 @ 7:30 pm

The Roots Cellar, 6300 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

“Although Italian folk songs provide the fodder for this project, Taddeo and crew further the tradition of inclusion by bringing in other influences. There is also a sagacious balance between written sections and improvisation.” – All About Jazz – Chris Hovan

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Calliope Fundraiser at Alta Via Pizzeria

October 6 @ 6:00 pm

Alta Via Pizzeria, 169 Bakery Square Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 United States

A Dinner to Celebrate 50 Years of Calliope!

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Session One: Do I Really Need to Sell Myself? The Music Business Demystified Workshop Series

October 8 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Roots Cellar, 6300 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

The Music Business De-Mystified is a four-session workshop series designed to help independent musicians advocate, book, market, and release music for themselves. Each session includes a professional panel and hands-on activities.

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Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light

October 10 @ 7:30 pm

Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, 1815 Metropolitan Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15233 United States

“Though Sumner has roots in both the bluegrass and classical worlds, this is true-blue singer-songwriter folk through and through, too: achingly clear, and wide open to the world, with twang and tenderness enough to carry us through the fire of an unusually difficult year.” – Cover Lay Down

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Past Events

December 2020

Django A Gogo Festival with Stephane Wrembel & Friends

Stephane Wrembel, one of the most original guitar voices in contemporary music, presents Django a Gogo Festival celebrating the life and music of legendary musician, Django Reinhardt, with an interactive guitar workshop and two very special concerts.

“A revelation…”–Rolling Stone

January 2021

Want to get started in learning traditional ballads? Our online workshop will help you in finding songs and teach you some of the basics. No instrument needed, just your own singing voice.

Join us for the next installment of our RootsCellar@Home series featuring Mary Flower!

The Old West was won by Jeff Daniels at the 2018 Emmy Awards. Daniels took home the award for Supporting Actor, Limited Series or Movie, in the Netflix series “Godless.”

February 2021

Folk Unlocked Spotlight Showcase Artists

These Spotlight Showcase performances will be happening during the Folk Unlocked Virtual Conference.

March 2021

Join us for a One Day Old-Time / Celtic Music Fest with Beverley Street Band! We’ll be offering workshops, jams, and concerts throughout the day on Sunday, March 28th.

April 2021

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner and folk icon, Tom Paxton, teams up with the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter duo The Don Juans – Don Henry & Jon Vezner.

May 2021

The Accidentals, Dar Williams, Tom Paxton, Kim Richey, and Maia Sharp: what do all these amazing songwriters have in common? ONE: they’re all co-writers on the latest EP by The Accidentals: Time Out. TWO: they’re performing ONE NIGHT ONLY together on May 9th.

June 2021

Join us and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy under the tent at Schenley Plaza for lunch with live music!

Join us for the next installment of our RootsCellar@Home series featuring Mary Gauthier!

Stay tuned for the Q&A afterward!

July 2021

Join us and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy under the tent at Schenley Plaza for lunch with live music!

Join Calliope for a special installment of our RootsCellar@Home series featuring an album release by John McCutcheon!

August 2021

Join us and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy under the tent at Schenley Plaza for live music at lunchtime!

October 2021

Subscribe to our 21-22 concert season now at Kelly Strayhorn Theater!

“Dirk’s got great subtlety, tremendous feel, and he’s very loose and very modern, in the best sense of the word.” — T-Bone Burnett

December 2021

Included in PEOPLE Magazine’s “Talented Black Musical Artists on the Rise in 2021”

January 2022

Blues is at the center of Corey, Phil and Cedric’s artistry, and the blues takes center stage in True Blues, the concert.

February 2022

“The best musical discovery of the year…Stunningly powerful vocal harmony…Windborne sets a new bar for folk harmony singing today” –Brian O’Donovan WGBH, National Public Radio

March 2022

Featuring button accordion, guitar and fiddle, the band’s sound is defined by the hurdy-gurdy, which adds an earthy, rough-hewn flavor to even the most buoyant dance tunes.” — Boston Herald

April 2022

“The Way Down Wanderers intricate, hypnotic rhythms call to mind ‘Bittersweet Symphony’ more than bluegrass traditional.” – Rolling Stone Country

May 2022

July 2022

Calliope welcomes Moe Taters and The Gravy Train on the evening of July 14th under the tent at Schenley Plaza!

August 2022

Calliope welcomes Well Strung on the evening of August 18th under the tent at Schenley Plaza!

September 2022

Calliope welcomes Bertha and The Belles on the evening of September 8 under the tent at Schenley Plaza!

October 2022

“Bruce Molsky is one of those great players who ‘gets it’: has all the links to the past but is happy not to be chained to it” – Mark Knopfler

[On Tony Trischka] “… the great banjo liberationist …” — NPR

November 2022

“Folkie great shares wry humor and hard-won wisdom… [and] modernizes blues and Americana” — Rolling Stone

December 2022

“Effortlessly pushing bluegrass back to its earlier roots in Appalachian traditions, while steering old sounds in fascinating new directions.” – No Depression

January 2023

GRAMMY-nominated all-woman string band whose mission is to showcase top female musicians and to improve opportunities for women and girls through advocacy, mentorship, programming, and performance.

February 2023

“Breabach are in an electrifying new phase – one that illustrates the band’s strength and interest in experimentation. Exhilarating, energetic and accomplished…” – Songlines ★★★★

March 2023

April 2023

“But Guy Davis can close the deal, because Guy Davis is a seasoned storyteller and a messenger of hard truths, balanced by a humble wit.” – Victor Aaron “Something Else”

July 2023

Steve Ludwig and The Casual Hobos are a traditional bluegrass band headquartered in Western Pa. Drawing on a wide range of traditional bluegrass and early country influences, the band also performs a lot of original material in the traditional vein.

August 2023

Calliope welcomes Mon Krewe on the evening of August 10 under the tent at Schenley Plaza!

September 2023

The Sweaty Already String Band is a Pittsburgh-area acoustic quartet playing traditional and modern bluegrass, along with some unexpected covers!

October 2023

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Join us for our first show back at The Roots Cellar featuring Smokestack Lightning! This will be a fundraiser for Calliope.

November 2023

“A welcome collaboration from two venerated singer-songwriters. It also serves as a testament to the human spirit in a time of darkness.” – PopMatters

Get ready to give! On November 28th, visit givebigpittsburgh.com and make a donation to us and/or to any of the great participating nonprofit organizations in Pittsburgh community. All giving will end at 11:59PM on November 28, so make sure to get your gift in on time!

December 2023

“The vocal harmonies are, as usual, heartbreakingly virtuoso, crystal clear and intense, full of tension that dissolves into lovely harmonies” – Alexandra Ullsten, Lira 2021. Om Live in Longueuil

Calliope welcomes The Turpentiners to The Roots Cellar!

February 2024

“The Kruger Brothers are just about as fine a band as I’ve ever played with. I love to play music with them.” –Doc Watson

**Included in PEOPLE Magazine’s “Talented Black Musical Artists on the Rise in 2021”**