Hartwood, South Park announce concert lineups

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

By Scott Mervis, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Alt-country stalwarts Steve Earle, Son Volt and the Old 97s highlight Allegheny County's summer concert seasons at South Park and Hartwood Acres.

Along with such staples as the Pittsburgh Symphony, Pittsburgh Opera and Tamburitzans, the parks will play host to former Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor, Irish folk-rocker Luka Bloom, classic-rock band Foghat and the legendary R&B group Jr. Walker's All Star Band.

As already announced, the Pittsburgh Blues Festival with Los Lobos and Robert Cray takes place July 24-26, there's a shot of Mellon Jazz with Kevin Eubanks and Lao Tizer Band, and hometown favorites close the Hartwood season on Sept. 6.

All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise indicated). Admission is free, except for the Blues Fest, which benefits the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and the Root show, which benefits the county's Department of Human Services.

HARTWOOD ACRES

June 7: Pittsburgh Opera

June 14: Hometown Music Fest with Tre Lads, Crossing Boundaries, Christian Trich Band, Triggers, Harlan Twins, Donora and Norm Nardini (3 p.m.)

June 21: Father's Day Tribute to Fallen Officers with Gator Country (4 p.m.)

June 28: Old 97s

July 4: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

July 12: Mick Taylor Band

July 19: TBA

July 24-26: 15th Annual Blues Festival with Los Lobos, Robert Cray and more. (various times)

Aug. 2: Patty Smyth and Scandal

Aug. 9: Son Volt

Aug. 16: BNY Mellon Jazz Concert Series with Kevin Eubanks