Shadyside Porch Concerts 2024
Thanks for joining us for another great season of great music in good company. You can review the lineup of 2024 artists below and watch the livestream of the Monique & Family concert.
Check back again in spring 2025 to see what we’re planning for next summer, and if you have a special request, feel free to get in touch!
Monique & Family
SUNDAY, June 30, 2024 @ 7pm
409 Devonshire St, Pittsburgh
What began as Monique’s pandemic project to motivate her teens to practice has now turned into an annual porch concert series that brings the family and the neighborhood together. This summer, Isabel joins us from Manhattan School of Music, Tino from Carnegie Mellon University. and Andres Cardenes from Boca Raton to delight you with family chamber music at its best.
Themed “The Golden Age,” the program includes the lush string sound of the golden ages of cinema, jazz, and tango, not to mention Isabel’s golden harp! From Fiddler on the Roof to Moon River, Nat King Cole, and iconic tangos, this promises to be an evening of nostalgia and virtuosity.
Musicians: Andres Cardenes and Monique Mead, violin; Isabel Cardenes, harp; Tino Cardenes, piano.
Beatles Band
Sunday, July 7, 2024 @ 7 pm
409 Devonshire St, Pittsburgh
Back by popular demand, The Nowhere Men pay tribute to the band that changed everything: The Beatles! From the British Invasion to Abbey Road & everything in between, expect to hear recreations of some of the most memorable songs of our lifetime. Skip the usual Beatles cover band gimmicks and get right down to it with faithful, energized versions of Beatles songs you know and love.
The Nowhere Men: Brandon Lehman - Vocals/Guitar; Jacob Pleakis - Vocals/Keyboard; Anton DeFade - Bass; Brian Wolfe - Drums
Young Talent Night
Tino Cardenes & Friends
Saturday, July 13, 2024 @ 7 pm
409 Devonshire St, Pittsburgh
Our porch concerts began with student recitals, and we continue to follow these young musicians as they mature as artists. Tino curates this multi-genre program with his fellow local young artists.
Musicians: Tino Cardenes, piano; Hannah Chang, Violin; Uma Simhan, Voice; Alice Tang, violin; Leah Huber, soprano;
Visual Artist: Jocelyn Hayes.
Brazilian Jazz ‘n’ Samba
Lilly Abreu and Brazilian Jazz Quartet
Sunday, July 14, 2024 @ 7 pm
409 Devonshire St, Pittsburgh
Enjoy an evening of Brazilian Jazz and Samba with songstress Lilly Abreu and her Brazilian Jazz Quartet. Lilly will sing classics of Bossa Nova like Quiet Nights and The Girl from Ipanema, as well as Sambas like the Mas que Nada. Immerse yourself in beautiful music from Brazil and learn a few samba steps as well!
Musicians: Lilly Abreu, vocalist; Eric Susoeff, guitar; DeFade sax/flute; Chris McGraw, bass; Hugo Cruz, drums. Special guests: Tino Cardenes, keys; Monique Mead, violin.
Sweet Songs on the Lawn
Saturday, July 20, 2024 @ 7 pm
409 Devonshire St, Pittsburgh
Join talented CMU alumni and founders of Lullaby Project Pittsburgh for a heartwarming concert of songs and stories! In addition to performing virtuoso repertoire, they’ll share melodies that foster connection between parent and child. From Schumann’s Childhood Scenes to brand new songs created with Pittsburgh parents, the program invites reflection on what inspires your love for music.
Musicians: Olivia Browdy, Flute/Ukulele; Claire Gunsbury, Flute/Ukulele; Kyle Steindler, Guitar; singer TBD; Monique Mead, violin; Tino Cardenes, keys
Cello Fury
Saturday, August 31 @ 7 PM
409 Devonshire St, Pittsburgh
Cello Fury is a dynamic instrumental rock band known for their innovative fusion of classical cello with rock, pop and movie music. Cello Fury blends the rich tones of the cello with the energy and power of rock music, pushing the boundaries of musical genres.
Cello Fury: Simon Cummings, Cecilia Caughman, and Nicole Myers
What we support
We host Porch Concerts because we believe that live music connects and uplifts our community. We enjoy sharing these experiences with others by donating our proceeds to Pittsburgh music programs.
This year, donations will continue to support Lullaby Project Pittsburgh, a program that pairs musicians with parents at risk to create personalized lullabies for their babies.
We will also continue our commitment to bringing music to children with autism and multiple disabilities by supporting Autism-Pittsburgh’s Azure school programs.