Emerging Legends Concert Series at The Cup & Chaucer Cafe' in Hillman Library
ALL CONCERTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The University of Pittsburgh Library System (ULS) and Calliope: The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society have joined together to present The Emerging Legends Series at The Cup & Chaucer, the Hillman Library’s café on the ground floor of the library.
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Parker Sisters
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 6-7 p.m.
Justine and Alison Parker, better known as the Parker Sisters, are current students at the University of Pittsburgh. They started playing the violin 13 years ago and have studied and performed together ever since, using their classical training to expand into the realm of old-time Appalachian fiddle music. Their musical influences include: Bobby Taylor, Tommy Jarrell, Rachel Eddy, and Bruce Molsky, among others. They continue to pass on the old-time music tradition though workshops at the Great Blue Heron Music Festival.
The Parker Sisters are featured as lead fiddle players in Tiger Maple String Band of Edinboro, Pennsylvania. This old-time string band offers harmonious vocals accompanied by red-hot fiddling to enliven many audiences at festivals, dances, weddings, local bars, and back porches. Tiger Maple String Band has performed at festivals with acts such as Donna the Buffalo, the Red Hots, the Avett Brothers, and the Horseflies.
Emily Rodgers
Wednesday January 20, 2010 6-7 p.m.
Original compositions, ethereal vocals. "A brand of post-rural, ethereal alt-country drenched in primo melancholy and reverb"--Pittsburgh City Paper. Alternating between solo performances and those with her band, Misra Records recording artist Emily Rodgers' striking and penetrating voice radiates with an effortless drama like an iceberg falling apart in warmer climes.
Ar Eigean Gael
Wednesday February 14, 2010 6-7p.m.
Ar éigean Gael Irish Folk Rock band brings audiences the lively fun of pub drinking songs, rebel yells and traditional ballads inspired by Ireland and Scotland. It started one night as a solo project and later turned into a full acoustic project accompanied by guitar, tin whistle, mandolin/fiddle and bass. Ar éigean Gael now tours the local scene bringing a celtic touch to every venue.
Steve Weber & Phil Smith
Wednesday March 31, 2010 6-7 p.m.
University of Pittsburgh’s own, Professor of Chemistry, Steve Weber, and Professor of English, Phil Smith, will be performing acoustic blues and ragtime. Phil Smith also teaches a popular university course entitled Ballads & Blues, which focuses on the history of blues music.