Calliope Center Stage Concerts presents Mon River Ramblers

Friday, June 25
Mon River Ramblers

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts (6300 Fifth Avenue, Shadyside)
7:30pm, $12 ($10 Calliope & PCA members)
This event is held in conjunction with the PCA’s opening of its new exhibit Interplay.*

The Mon River Ramblers first began playing their unique blend of bluegrass throughout the streets of Pittsburgh in 2006. From their humble beginnings of pickin’ on street corners and avenues around the city, the Ramblers began to get noticed and started pickin’ in venues around the Pittsburgh area. Since that time, the band has competed in two of the most prestigious festivals in bluegrass—The Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Delfest.

The Ramblers have polished their sound with a mix of different genres of music to create their own take on bluegrass music. Their mix of traditional bluegrass, rag-time, jazz, blues, folk, punk, and rock infused with tight pickin’ keeps their brand of fiery bluegrass music innovative and fresh. The band's music is a mixture of original compositions, soaring harmonies, and an innovative approach to improvisation.

The Ramblers are city boys trying to bring fast-pickin’, high energy bluegrass music back to Pittsburgh. In the short time the Ramblers have played together they have shared the stage with the Greencards, the Infamous Stringdusters, the Hot Seats, bluegrass hall of famer Mac Martin & the Dixie Travelers, Hoots & Hellmouth, Crooked Still, and the Grammy award winning Cajun band the Pine Leaf Boys.

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor and longtime friend of the organization, Calliope has renovated a new space at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. The space, which occupies most of the lower level of the historic yellow mansion that houses the PCA galleries, features quality acoustic treatments, seating for 75-150, and a club-like atmosphere.

Upcoming Calliope Center Stage Concerts include:

Thursday, September 16—Red Molly  http://redmolly.com/

Stunning three-part harmonies, crisp musicianship and a warm, engaging stage presence on mandolin, guitar and banjo.

Thursday, November 11—The Wiyos http://.thewiyos.com/
Vaudevillian ragtime and blues from a vibrant young group. The Wiyos spent last summer touring with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson.

* Interplay runs from June 25-August 22, 2010 at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. There will be an opening reception at PCA, open to the public, the evening of June 25th from 5:30pm-8:00pm. A suggested donation of $5.00 is requested at the door.

Calliope: The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society
 http://calliopehouse.org/
412-361-1915
6300 Fifth Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Calliope School of Folk Music

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Fall Session: Sept. 21-Nov. 10 Winter Session: Jan. 25-March 16 Spring Session: April 5-May 25

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The Calliope School of Folk Music, Dance and Crafts began in 1990 and has given thousands of students the opportunity to explore some of the rich folk heritage available to them in western Pennsylvania. These programs cover the broadest possible range of topics in folk music, dancing and crafts at affordable rates.Over 25 classes are offered each Fall and Spring term. All courses are taught by the best folk artists in western Pennsylvania, and many of them are performers as well.
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Calliope Announces 2009-10 Concerts

Calliope Concerts 2009-10
(Pittsburgh, PA)- Calliope: The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society is proud to announce its 2009-10 Concert Series, featuring the best in acoustic music, from legends of American music to up and coming artists who are making a mark on the genre.
Subscribers receive the best seats in the house; subscriptions are available now for renewing subscribers. Subscriptions will go on sale for new subscribers in early July. Flex-plans and single tickets will go on sale mid-August.
Subscriptions can be purchased through ProArtsTickets--(412) 394-3353, http://www.proartstickets.org/ Subscriptions are available for $240. For additional information on the series, contact Calliope at (412) 361-1915, http://www.calliopehouse.org/.
October 17 The Klezmatics (Klezmer)

November 7 Jill Sobule & Kelly Joe Phelps (Singer-songwriter/Blues)

December 5 The Ebony Hillbillies (Old-time string band)

January 23 Richie Havens with special guest Harry Manx (Legend)

February 13 Cheryl Wheeler (Singer-songwriter)

March 6 Mick Maloney & The Green Fields of America (Irish)

March 27 Phil Wiggins & Corey Harris (Blues)

April 10 Music from the Crooked Road: Mountain Music of Virginia (Old-
time/Bluegrass)

Detailed information on the only Bluegrass related concert:

April 10, Music from the Crooked Road: Mountain Music of Virginia

This tour, supported in part by the National Council for the Traditional Arts, celebrates the living musical culture of the region, which today not only survives but thrives. The outstanding artists participating in this tour link the past, present and future of these deep American traditions. Artists on the tour include: Kirk Sutphin & Eddie Bond (old-time banjo and fiddle at its best), Wayne Henderson (Appalachian guitar master, National Heritage Fellow), Amber Collins & Another Day (hot young bluegrass band), Sammy Shelor (banjo virtuoso), The Whitetop Mountain Band (Southwest Virginia’s most popular family string band), Elizabeth LaPrelle (renowned keeper of mountain ballads and songs). Don’t miss this celebration of traditional music.

Calliope Music Classes

Calliope, The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society, is once again offering classes in various styles of music and dance. Bluegrass is a big part of their offerings. Check offerings below.

The Calliope School of Folk Music, located at Chatham University, teaches heritage-based music through classes and workshops. Take time to re-discover your creative side; pick up your favorite instrument, sing, or dance. Our informal and relaxing classes are made to fit your busy schedule.
1.5 hr classes meet for 8 weeks
Average class size 5-8
Classes at Chatham University. Free parking
Classes are rated by levels. Determine your level
Discount for members
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Infamous Stringdusters, in Pittsburgh

Calliope is bringing the Infamous Stringdusters to
Pittsburgh.

Carnegie Lucture, Hall Saturday October 25, 7:30pm