Concerts

Date
December 15, 2011 to May 22, 2013

WYEP's Holiday Hootenanny Benefitting Education Programs at WYEP

**ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE NOW ENDED. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR TONIGHT**

The Holiday Hootenanny is a benefit for WYEP's Education Programs. Join us for an amazing concert at the New Hazlett theater featuring local musicians singing favorite holiday tunes. Sample delicious desserts from local artisan bakeries, restaurants, and coffee shops.

Doors open at 7pm for general admission. The main show consists of three acts, each featuring a local band with lead singers switching out.

**ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE NOW ENDED. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR TONIGHT**

*Act One*
House Band: "CAPA Ensemble":http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/14422051611947873/site/default.asp
Singers:
"Casey Hanner of Donora":http://www.myspace.com/donora
"Joy Ike":http://joyike.com/
"Josh Verbanets of Meeting of Important People":http://www.meetingofimportantpeople.com/
"The Wreckids":http://www.myspace.com/thewreckids
"Billy Price":http://www.billyprice.com/

*Act Two*
House Band: "Panther Hollow String Band":http://www.facebook.com/pantherhollowstringband
Singers:
"Mark Dignam":http://www.markdignam.com/
"Dave Bubenheim of Pet Clinic":http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pet-Clinic/131858753531707?sk=wall
"Mike McCormick of City Dwelling Nature Seekers":http://www.myspace.com/citydwellingnatureseekers
"Emily Pinkerton":http://www.emilypinkerton.com/
"Brooke Annibale":http://brookeannibale.com/Final/home.html

*Act Three*
House Band: "New Shouts":http://www.facebook.com/NewShouts
Singers:
"Chet Vincent from Chet Vincent & the Big Bend":http://thebigbend.net/
"Ben Hardt":http://www.ben-hardt.com/
"Kelly Tobias of Big Hurry":http://www.myspace.com/bighurry
"Greg Dutton of Lohio":http://lohiomusic.com/
"Kathryn Heidemann of Blindsider":http://www.myspace.com/blindsiderrocks

This year we are featuring a special VIP act starting at 6:30pm, doors at 6pm. VIP ticket holders will also receive the best seats in the house, 2 drink tickets to use at the bar, and specific VIP food.

*VIP Act*
"DoubleShot!":http://www.double-shot.net/

For the most recent updates on the event visit "WYEP's Holiday Hootenanny Website":http://www.holidayhootenanny.com

*Thanks to our sponsors:*
"Concept Art Gallery":http://www.conceptgallery.com/new/index.html
"Giant Eagle Market District":http://www.marketdistrict.com
The public accounting firm of "Schneider Downs":http://www.schneiderdowns.com
"StarKist":http://www.starkist.com
"Phil Hilf of the Monroeville Office of Waddell & Reed":http://www.philhilf.wrfa.com

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December 18, 2011 to May 22, 2013

Silencio

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December 31, 2011 to May 22, 2013

Rusted Root First Night Pittsburgh

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December 31, 2011 to May 22, 2013

Donora First Night Pittsburgh

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December 31, 2011 to May 22, 2013

Colonizing the Cosmos First Night Pittsburgh

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January 13, 2012 to May 22, 2013

Satin Gum with The Winter Sounds, Triggers

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January 13, 2012 to May 22, 2013

Jeffrey Foucault

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January 14, 2012 to May 22, 2013

Judith Avers & Joy Ike SongSpace Presents

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January 18, 2012

Emeli Sandé

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February 2, 2012

Fiddlesticks Family Concert - Celebrate Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is a city full of traditions. Join KatyWiliams and CLO Academy Tap Dancers as they commemorate one of Pittsburgh'smost iconic dancers Gene Kelly in "Singing in the Rain". Joe Negri, frequent guest onMr. Roger's Neighborhood and one of Pittsburgh'smost famous jazz musicians, performs in celebration of the "City of Steel." Your Pittsburgh pridewill be in the spotlight for this special community concert!

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February 4, 2012 to May 22, 2013

Southside Johnny and the Poor Fools

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February 5, 2012 to May 22, 2013

A Benefit for HEARTH

WYEP invites you to enjoy local music and help tackle hunger in our community. Our 12th annual Alternative Souper Bowl features a live broadcast with local artists.

This year's performers include:
Bill Toms
Mark Dignam
Joy Ike

Please bring a non-perishable donation for "HEARTH":http://www.hearth-bp.org, a local shelter for displaced women and their children. This event is free and open to the public, and portions will be broadcast live on 91.3fm WYEP.

**Donation Needs at HEARTH**
_Non-food:_
Diapers sizes 3 and up
Women's deodorant
Women's shaving cream
Maxi pads
Tampons
Plastic wrap
Aluminum foil
Trash bags
Clorox wipes
Laundry detergent
Bleach
Dish soap
Dryer sheets
Bathroom cleaners
409
Clorox cleaners
Window cleaner
Lysol or Pine Sol floor cleaner
Sponges
Sponge mops

_Food:_
Ketchup
Mustard
Salad dressing
Barbeque sauce
Pasta
Pasta sauce
Canned pasta meals, like Spaghettios
Macaroni and cheese
Noodle sides
Rice sides
Cereal
Juice
Granola and cereal bars
Fruit and pudding cups
Spices
Snack crackers
Cream of chicken soup
Cream of mushroom soup
Peanut butter

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February 7, 2012 to May 22, 2013

Jenny Owen Youngs

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February 10, 2012

Matisyahu

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February 14, 2012 to May 22, 2013

Jill Sobule

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February 17, 2012 to May 22, 2013

Heather Kropf and Band with special guest Judith Avers

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February 25, 2012 to May 22, 2013

Samite

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February 27, 2012 to May 22, 2013

An Evening with Mary Fahl of October Project

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March 5, 2012 to May 22, 2013

Jean Grae Born in Flames Tour

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March 9, 2012 to May 22, 2013

Savoy Brown

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March 9, 2012

The Stray Birds

SongSpace Concert Series
Suggested donation: $15 general admission / $10 students (tickets available at door)

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March 13, 2012

The Calm Before The Storm

A Tribute to the Best of Irish Music

Mark Dignam and friends showcase their tribute to the best of Irish culture with poetry, pop, rock and traditional music.

A show, host Mark Dignam, has wanted to do for a good many years; St. Patricks Day will have plenty of drinking song craziness but before that hurricane hits, he thought to showcase some of the best of Irish culture, performed by some of the best of Irish leaning artists. Come take part in this unique trip through the history of Irish music and poetry.

Line-Up:

  • Mark Dignam & Friends (Songs + Tunes)
  • Bruce Foley & Friends (Songs + Tunes)
  • Leslie Ann Mcilroy (Poet/Writer)
  • Justin Hopper (Poet/Writer)

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March 24, 2012 to May 22, 2013

Ernie Hawkins SongSpace Presents

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March 26, 2012 to May 22, 2013

Bela Fleck and the Flecktones

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March 29, 2012

Melissa Ferrick

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