
This week we will be treated to repeat performances from last week’s 7 entertainers, plus Alba Flamenca, a duet performing flamenco music (guitar & vocals). Thank you to our talented volunteers! Descriptions are below and a map is attached. All performances are from 7 – 8 pm. Loud applause & cheering is encouraged!
If you’re interested in performing next week, email the HPCC at HPCCPgh@gmail.com with your first name/band name, address, short description of your performance, and the week/s that you plan on performing.
New this week:
Alba Flamenca
830 N Euclid Ave
Type of music: flamenco music, guitar and vocals.
Artists: Jon Bañuelos & Carolina Loyola-Garcia
Returning performers:
Tania and Jeff Grubbs
1033 Portland St
The Grubbs are professional jazz musicians who comprise ⅔ of the Tania Grubbs Quintet. https://taniagrubbs.com/
The Highland Park Mini Band
1112 N. Highland Ave.
Artists: Deb and Jim Bogen + family
The Bogen family will be singing and performing eclectic music from traditional folk and gospel, to a real mix of band members’ favorites like Gillian Welch, Bob Dylan, and Lyle Lovett. They will be playing uke, banjo, bass, and guitar.
Tami Fire
822 N. St. Clair St.
Tami will be playing kids songs and folk songs on guitar.
Jonathan Callard
5811 Stanton Ave.
Jonathan is a professionally-trained vocalist who’ll be playing acoustic guitar & singing an eclectic mix from folk, pop, gospel, and other genres. http://www.jonathancallard.com/blog
Christopher Shipton
5822 Bryant Street
Christopher will perform ambient experimental music using modular synthesizers.
Roger Romero
Bryant Street across from Smiling Banana Leaf (& next door to Christopher Shipton!)
Roger Romero is a professional musician, artist, composer and educator who will be performing on saxophone. www.rogerrafaelromero.com
Trevor Ring
913 Heths Ave. (on the fire escape on the left side of the house, not the porch)
Trevor is a bassist with Merz, Miller and the Wolves, but will be performing solo for the porch concerts. He will be playing from his fire escape, playing original and improvised compositions that emanate experimental, progressive and atmospheric jazz and funk. He utilizes looping and his pedal board to take listeners on journeys with layers of engaging and thought-provoking sounds. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0rp_9ShwVg/