Calliope Presents Bruce Molsky and Darol Anger

Name: Calliope Presents Bruce Molsky and Darol Anger
Start: 2025-10-09T19:30:00-04:00
Location: 6300 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232-2922, United States

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Thu, 09 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

6300 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232-2922, United States | Pittsburgh, PA

Grammy-nominated, described as “an absolute master” (No Depression), Molsky transports audiences to another time and place with his authentic and personal interpretations of rarities from the Southern Appalachian songbook and other musical traditions from around the globe. Best known for his work on the fiddle, Bruce’s banjo, guitar, and his distinctive, powerful vocals also resonate with listeners. His combination of technical virtuosity and relaxed conversational wit makes a concert hall feel like an intimate front porch gatheringBruce’s take on tradition has landed him in collaborations with some of the world’s most highly respected players from roots to rock. He is a special guest on legendary rocker Mark Knopfler’s recent CD, “Tracker.” His 1865 Songs of Hope & Home with Anonymous 4, was on Billboard’s top 10 for weeks. Along with Andy Irvine & Donal Lunny, Bruce is a founding member of the supergroup Mozaik, with three recordings. You can see Bruce on the BBC TV “Transatlantic Sessions” with Aly Bain and Jerry Douglas, and on “David Holt’s State of Music” on PBS. He stays active touring and recording with longtime collaborators Darol Anger, Tony Trischka, and Mountain Drifters’ Allison de Groot.
Fiddler Darol Anger has helped drive the evolution of the contemporary string band through his involvement with numerous pathbreaking ensembles such as his Republic Of Strings, the Turtle Island String Quartet, the David Grisman Quintet, Montreux, the Psychograss, The Duo, and other ensembles. Today, Darol can be heard on the Sim City soundtracks and on NPR’s “Car Talk” theme, along with Earl Scruggs, David Grisman, and Tony Rice.
The July ’24 release of Lockdown Breakdown, Bruce & Darol Anger’s brand new duet fiddle record, is an important pit stop in their years-long trip of collaborating. They continue to love exploring and chasing a shared musical vision that changes and grows as they go, and has powered at least a couple of generations of listeners and players. The project features original compositions, significant vocal songs from America’s recent past, and traditional tunes from all over the world.