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2024 SUMMER SHOWS

See below for information regarding all of the 2024 Summer Shows!

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Pittsburgh County Parks

Matthew Whitaker

Sunday, August 11, 2024 07:30 PM

Hartwood Acres Amphitheater, 4000 Middle Road, Allison Park, PA 15101

Concert starts at 7:30 pm with an opening performance by Colter Harper. Local food trucks, Hop Farm Brewing, and wine from Bella Terra Vineyards will be onsite starting at 6:00 pm. This performance will take place rain or shine at an open-air amphitheater with no covered seating.

About the Artist: Matthew's musical journey began at age 3 with a keyboard gift from his grandfather. He's now an artist, captivating audiences globally and appearing on notable TV shows like Showtime at the Apollo, the Today Show, Ellen, and a feature on 60 Minutes.

Matthew is a versatile artist, starring, producing, and scoring the All-Arts Emmy-nominated documentary "About Tomorrow" and scoring the film "Starkeisha," which is currently streaming on Hulu. He also appeared in and contributed music to the Emmy-winning Apple TV commercial "The Greatest." Matthew made his musical director debut for the award winning "Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For." A musical on the life of pianist and composer Billy Strayhorn, which premiered in Pittsburgh, PA, in the fall of 2023. He’s had guest soloist appearances with orchestras and symphonies including Aspen Chamber Symphony, under the baton of guest conductor, Marin Alsop, and the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa, CN, Alexander Shelley, conductor. He also composed a song for the 82-piece Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra, in Sofia, Bulgaria, which was included in the aforementioned All-Arts documentary, “About Tomorrow.”

Matthew believes that music connects us all and that every child should have access to music education. Beyond music, Matthew advocates for persons with disabilities, consulting with companies to improve accessibility features.

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Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership

Norside Organ Trio

June 29, 2024 5PM-8PM

Happy Hour in Mellon Square Park

Ross Antonich Trio

July 27, 2024 5PM-8PM

Happy Hour in Mellon Square Park

Mark Jackovic & The Jazz Influence

September 28, 2024 4PM-9PM

Inside/Outside

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Use Code "MCGSUMMER" for 20% off tickets!

All Inside/Outside tickets are General Admission.

Concerts are held in the Highmark Theatre at The Pittsburgh Playhouse,

350 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

July 11, 2024 5:30 PM

For over 44 years, this unique, genre-crossing vocal/guitar duo has cast its passionate musical spell worldwide, capturing the hearts of lovers, the respect of jazz buffs and the jaw-dropping awe of guitarists and singers. They have long been regarded by musicians and critics as the standard for an improvising musical duo.

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The Bill O'Connell Latin Jazz Group

July 18, 2024 5:30 PM

Bill O’Connell’s professional career spans almost half a century and has earned him widespread acclaim for his virtuosic skills as an attention-grabbing keyboardist, composer, arranger, and bandleader. Over the decades, the multi-talented musician has produced countless demonstrations of his myriad talents.

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Dave Stryker Trio

July 25, 2024 5:30 PM

Whether you’ve heard guitarist Dave Stryker leading his own group (with 35 CDs as a leader to date), or as a featured sideman with Stanley Turrentine, Jack McDuff, and many others, you know why the Village Voice calls him “one of the most distinctive guitarists to come along in recent years.”

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JazzLive

Summer JazzLive Concerts are free to attend and will be held 5PM-7PM at Agnes Katz Plaza, 667 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Dwayne Dolphin Fo'tet

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Norside Organ Trio featuring Steeltown Horns

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Hugo Cruz and Caminos

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Reggie Watkins Quartet

August 20, 2024

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Mila Shadel Trio

August 27, 2024

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