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Allegheny County Summer Concert Series 2012

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Each summer, Allegheny County hosts a series of free summer concerts at various parks and other locations around the Pittsburgh area. All performances in the Allegheny County Summer Concert Series are free and open to the public. Highlights for 2012 include multiple Grammy Award winner Lucinda Williams, Grammy-nominated funk jazz tour de force Trombone Shorty, and multi-platinum artist Joan Osborne, as well as several Big Band Bashes and the 18th annual Pittsburgh Blues Festival at Hartwood Acres. Plus, old favorites such as the Pittsburgh Symphony and Pittsburgh Opera.

Summer Concert Locations:

Concerts in the Allegheny County Summer Concert Series can be enjoyed at South Park and Hartwood Acres. For 2012 there is also a special concert in the park at Harrison Hills Park and a Big Band Bash at North Park.

2012 Free Allegheny Summer Concert Series Line-Up:

Pop/rock singer-songwriter (and Bethel Park product) Steve Moakler kicks off the free Allegheny County concert season on Friday, June 1 at South Park, followed by Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum artist Joan Osborne on Sunday, June 3 at Hartwood Acres. All performances are free and open to the public.

Find concerts/events by location:
Hartwood Acres | South Park


June Concerts:

June 1, 7:30 p.m., Steve Moakler (pop rock), South Park

June 3, 7:30 p.m., Joan Osborne (pop/rock/blues), Hartwood Acres

June 8 7:30 p.m., The Pittsburgh Opera, South Park

June 10, 7:30 pm, Pittsburgh CLO "Another Gleeful Evening", Hartwood Acres

June 15 7:30 p.m., Glen Pavone Tribute Featuring the Nighthawks, South Park

June 17, 7:30 pm, Jimmy Beaumont & the Skyliners (Oldies), Hartwood Acres

June 22, 7:30 pm, Eden's Edge (Country), South Park

June 24, 7:30 pm, Meshell N’Degeocello (Funk/Folk/Jazz), Hartwood Acres

June 29, 7:30 pm, Delta Spirit (Folk Rock), South Park

June 30, 7:00 pm, Mac Martin & the Dixie Travelers (Bluegrass), Harrison Hills Park


July Concerts:

July 7, 8:00 p.m., Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, South Park

July 8, 8:00 p.m., Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Hartwood Acres

July 13, 7:30 p.m., Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Ensemble, South Park

July 15, 7:30 p.m., James Vincent McMorrow, Hartwood Acres

July 20, 7:30 p.m., Joe Grushecky & the House Rockers, South Park

July 20-22, 18th Annual Pittsburgh Blues Festival (*this is not a free event - proceeds benefit the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank), Hartwood Acres

July 27, 7:30 p.m., Lucinda Williams, South Park

July 29, Toad the Wet Sprocket (Alternative Rock, 90s), Hartwood Acres


August Concerts:

Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m., Steel Wheels (Bluegrass), South Park

Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m., BNY Mellon Jazz presents Spyro Gyra, Hartwood Acres

Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m., Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (New Orleans jazz), South Park

Aug. 12, 7:30 pm, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings (Soul), Hartwood Acres

Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Hartwood Acres

Aug. 17, 7:30 pm, Mike Doughty (Singer-songwriter, Rock), South Park

Aug 19, 5:00 p.m.Allegheny County Hometown Music Fest, Hartwood Acres

  • New Shouts
  • Joy Ike
  • Cello Fury

Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m., Duquesne Tamburitzans, South Park

August 26, 5:00-9:00 p.m., 13th Annual Allegheny County Music Festival, Hartwood Acres * per car donation requested upon arrival at the concert

Aug. 31, 7:30 p.m., The Hit Men, South Park


All concerts and times are subject to change. See the 2012 Summer Concerts & Events Schedule on the Allegheny County Web site.

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