2008 Festival
Join us for the 49th annual Three Rivers Arts Festival, June 6-22, presented in the historic plazas, downtown streets and open spaces of the Golden Triangle. Kick off summer in the city with 300+ artists in the Artists Market, popular concerts every day and evening, public art and special exhibitions.
Listen to WYEP 91.3 FM on Monday, April 28, for the official announcement of the 2008 Three Rivers Arts Festival Main Stage line-up. WYEP will announce one headlining band each hour from 6 am to 6 pm. This year's lineup includes a legendary singer-songwriter, punk rock icons and 15 other unique musical acts.
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2008 Headliners
- moe. with special guest Teddy Thompson
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Friday, June 6, 2008, 6:30 pm
Pre-eminent progressive rock band moe. kicks off the 49th Festival with their epic, jam-based sounds.
- James McMurtry with special guest Scott Blasey
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Saturday, June 7, 2008, 6:30 pm
Singer-songwriter James McMurtry is known for his keen observations and searing political statements.
- Lizz Wright with special guest Raul Midon
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Sunday, June 8, 2008, 7:30 pm
The powerful vocals of young jazz songstress Lizz Wright meet with the pop-soul hooks of Raul Midón.
- Entrain
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Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 7:30 pm
An eclectic showcase of international rhythms.
- Rustic Overtones
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Thursday, June 12, 2008, 7:30 pm
Rustic Overtones brings blazing sound and white-hot horn section.
- Maceo Parker
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Friday, June 13, 2008, 7:30 pm
Jam sax master Maceo Parker will energize Pittsburgh with his soul funk orchestra.
- Phoebe Snow
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Saturday, June 14, 2008, 7:30 pm
Phoebe Snow is back on the scene with her soothing, melodic vocals.
- New York Dolls
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Sunday, June 15, 2008, 7:30 pm
Pioneers of punk glam rock the summer stage.
- Formula412
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Monday, June 16, 2008, 7:30 pm
Pittsburgh's own Formula412 brings homegrown hip-hop to the Festival Main Stage.
- Israel Vibration with special guest Outlaw Nation
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008, 6:30 pm
Reggae harmony duo Israel Vibration brings classic reggae to the summer stage.
- Lotus
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 7:30 pm
Genre-bending electronic jammers will plug in and rock out.
- The Holmes Brothers
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Thursday, June 19, 2008, 7:30 pm
The gospel-inspired trio The Holmes Brothers returns to Pittsburgh for a soul-stirring performance.
- Shelby Lynne
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Friday, June 20, 2008, 7:30 pm
Grammy Award-winning songstress serenades Pittsburgh crowds in her Three Rivers Arts Festival debut.
- The Avett Brothers
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Saturday, June 21, 2008, 7:30 pm
Fan-favorite grungegrass trio returns for another down-home good time.
- Alejandro Escovedo
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Sunday, June 22, 2008, 7:30 pm
Expect poetic lyrics and complex guitar work from Alejandro Escovedo and his alt-country sound.