Sunnyhill Live!
Joy Street
Friday, February 21st, 7:30pm
Joy Street is a harmony singing group! They are Susan Spangler on mandolin, Mary Fleck and Deborah Brooks on guitars, David Bennett on cello, Jan Hamilton on fiddle, and Brian Junker on banjo, accompanying Susan, Mary and Deborah in some of the prettiest harmony singing you’ll hear.
Joy Street shows are full of laughter; Come on out of the cold and soak up some joy!
Tickets HERE!
$15 Adult/ $10 Student (plus $1 transaction fee) online until noon on Friday, February 21st;
$20 Adult/ $15 Student at the door (credit card processing fees apply).
The Heather Pierson Duo
Friday, March 14th, 7:30pm
Heather Pierson is a singer/songwriter and performer with a passion for cultivating joy, both onstage and off. Her sixteenth studio album, Back To The Light, pulsates throughout with the grooves of New Orleans, the beauty of Appalachia, and Sunday go-to-meeting celebration. Best known for her ease at the piano and her bell-tone voice that Americana Highways says ‘sounds like timeless wind moving slowly through the trees’, Heather’s live performances with her bassist/partner Shawn Nadeau take listeners’ ears and hearts on an uplifting journey with their conversational style of musicianship, speaking the language of music with ease and wit.
Tickets HERE!
$15 Adult/ $10 Student (plus $1 transaction fee) online until noon on Friday, March 14th;
$20 Adult/ $15 Student at the door (credit card processing fees apply).
Annie and Rod Capps w/ Jason Dennie
Friday, April 4th, 7:30pm
Annie and Rod Capps have established themselves as well-respected songwriters, musicians and performers, with three albums topping the Folk Radio charts and as 2-time Kerrville New Folk Finalists.
The Capps’ sound meets at the intersection of Americana & Folk citing rock, jazz and bluegrass influences. The duo is on a musical journey that began in 1982, culminating into a symbiotic sound that reflects their deep and intuitive understanding of each other. Annie’s disarming, earthy voice and solid command of her guitar are punctuated by Rod’s effortless, accompaniment and beautiful solo work on both guitar and viola. Together they weave unforgettable melodies that are at once intricate and sparse – musically completing each others’ sentences.
9 studio albums later they continue to explore their love of blending diverse styles to create a fresh and unique amalgamation all while sticking to their narrative “songs about broken things and poignant little ponderings delivered with a rootsy vibe, a touch of twang and soulful groove”.
Tickets HERE!
$15 Adult/ $10 Student (plus $1 transaction fee) online until noon on Friday, February 21st;
$20 Adult/ $15 Student at the door (credit card processing fees apply).
The Sunnyhill Live! Team is excited to announce that local artist, Christopher Mark Jones, has partnered with us to program a wonderful lineup for the 2024-25 concert series, bringing you some of the best local music Pittsburgh has to offer as well as thoughtfully curated acts from afar! Check back here for details and ticket sales.
Friday, September 27th, 2024 @7:30pm – Neighbors: Four Mt. Lebanon Songwriters
The new Sunnyhill Live! series kicks off with a songwriter in-the-round show with Mt. Lebanon songwriters Dan Getkin, Dan Petrich, Vince Rause, and Christopher Mark Jones. These four have been meeting occasionally in Christopher’s studio to share and critique songs in progress and are glad to have the opportunity to share the stage at Sunnyhill.
https://christophermarkjones.com/home
Friday, October 18th, 2024 @7:30pm – Squirrel Hillbillies
From deep within the urban forest of Pittsburgh’s East End, the Squirrel Hillbillies often emerge to share their eclectic mix of acoustic roots music, spanning folk, country and blues. Through a collaborative, nonlinear songwriting process, duo partners Jenny Wolsk and Gary Crouth draw from personal experiences, third-hand stories, and vivid imaginations to craft songs that are unpredictable and quirky yet widely accessible.
https://www.squirrelhillbillies.com/
Friday, November 15th, 2024 @7:30pm – Christopher Mark Jones and The Roots Ensemble
Christopher Mark Jones draws from folk, country, blues, jazz and r ’n b sources to stage his literate folk rock meditations. The Roots Ensemble is his full-band performance group in Southwestern Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. Members include Dave Gillespie (electric and acoustic guitars and vocals), Christopher’s cousin and a superb multi-instrumentalist, singer and writer in his own right, Eric George (drums and percussion) the house drummer and music director for Acousticafé at Mr. Small’s Funhouse, as well as a frequent session musician, and Mark Perna (fretless electric and upright bass), a Pittsburgh jazz scene regular who played with Richie Cole for many years.
https://christophermarkjones.com/home
Friday, February 21st, 2025 @7:30pm – Joy Street
Joy Street is a harmony singing group! They are Susan Spangler on mandolin, Mary Fleck and Deborah Brooks on guitars, Lutie Rodriguez on cello, Jan Hamilton on fiddle, and Brian Junker on banjo, accompanying Susan, Mary and Deborah in some of the prettiest harmony singing you’ll hear… and there is always lots of laughter!
https://brianjunkermusic.com/joy-street/
Friday, March 14th, 2025 @7:30pm – the Heather Pierson Duo
Heather Pierson is a singer/songwriter and performer with a passion for cultivating joy, both onstage and off. Her uplifting live performances with her bassist/partner Shawn Nadeau pulsate with the grooves of New Orleans, the beauty of Appalachia, and Sunday-go-to-meeting celebration.
Friday, April 4th, 2025 @7:30pm – Annie and Rod Capps w/ Jason Dennie
Annie and Rod Capps have established themselves as well-respected songwriters, musicians and performers, with three albums topping the Folk Radio charts and as 2-time Kerrville New Folk Finalists. They explore their love of blending diverse styles to create a fresh and unique amalgamation all while sticking to their narrative “songs about broken things and poignant little ponderings delivered with a rootsy vibe, a touch of twang and soulful groove”.
About Sunnyhill Live!
Sunnyhill Live! is our arts series that features the best in live music, film and theater in a casual, comfortable, and intimate setting.
Mission Statement
The goal of Sunnyhill Live! is the enhancement of congregational life at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills through the presentation of diverse, high-quality cultural arts performances.
Objectives
- To encourage fellowship for church members and community by providing a non-smoking, family-friendly cultural arts environment;
- To enhance the visibility and presence of the church in the community;
- To create a financially successful operation whose proceeds will be used to support the mission of the church.
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