Check out the lineup announcement for the 2024 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival! Andy Cook announced this year's artists and played music from some of the bands that will be in town on Thursday on WYEP.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will present this year's festival in the Cultural District May 31 through June 9.
The following featured performances are scheduled for 7:30-9 p.m. on the Dollar Bank Main Stage, located at the intersection of Fort Duquesne Boulevard and 9th Street in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District.
Friday, May 31 | Pokey LaFarge
Pokey LaFarge found inspiration to create a unique style of music that would reflect his artistic purpose after working on a farm in Mid-Coast Maine. His latest album, Rhumba Country, displays his renewed passion for creating music that spreads joy and positivity to his listeners.
Saturday, June 1 | Los Lonely Boys
Los Lonely Boys speak the typically unspoken language of brotherhood out loud in their music. The Texican rock and roll band made up of three brothers has been making music for 17 years. They rose to fame after releasing their first album in 2003 with smash hit "Heaven," which sold over two million copies and won a GRAMMY®.
Sunday, June 2 | Martha Redbone Roots Project | with generous support from Mid Atlantic Arts
Martha Redbone is a unique vocalist, songwriter, and composer known for her blend of folk, blues, and gospel. She combines her African American and Native American heritage to create music that speaks to issues of social justice and celebrates the human spirit.
Monday, June 3 | Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is credited with a rich history of engaging the world’s finest conductors and musicians and demonstrates a genuine commitment to the Pittsburgh region and its citizens. The PSO is known for its artistic excellence for more than a century.
Tuesday, June 4 | Nicole Zuraitis
Nicole Zuraitis is a GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz singer-songwriter, pianist, and arranger. She has released six albums as a leader and is the premier vocalist for the Birdland Big Band, frequently headlining iconic New York City jazz clubs.
Wednesday, June 5 | Ozomatli
Ozomatli’s collaborative, energetic blend of multi-cultural music and activism has earned them three GRAMMY® Awards, four Hollywood Bowl shows, a TED Talk and much more. Since forming in 1995, the Los Angeles-bred lineup has inspired and energized listeners as far away Burma and Mongolia; their messages and music, sung in Spanish and English, need no translation.
Thursday, June 6 | Say She She
Say She She is a soulful female-led trio who stand rock solid on their disco-delic duty with their boundary-breaking sophomore album Silver. They consistently top the radio charts of tastemaker stations and have already played iconic festivals like Glastonbury and Central Park Summerstage.
Friday, June 7 | Doom Flamingo
Doom Flamingo is a synth-wave band from Charleston, South Carolina mixing Top Gun guitar riffs and Miami Beach poolside lounge-vibes, contrasted with dark synth sounds reminiscent of old John Carpenter films.
Saturday, June 8 | Sugarhill Gang and The Furious Five
The iconic Sugarhill Gang and The Furious Five are Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and GRAMMY® Award-winning artists and legendary pioneers of rap and hip-hop music. Sugarhill Gang lineup includes Wonder Mike, Master Gee, and Hen Dogg. The Furious Five includes Scorpio, Mele Mel, and Rahiem.
Sunday, June 9 | Ben Folds
Ben Folds is widely regarded as a major music influencer. The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.
Read the full release and get more information from the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.