All concerts are FREE!

Friday, July 22
Concert MC: WHYY news anchor Dave Heller
The Sound of Philadelphia 7:00 - 7:45 p.m.
Buddy Guy 8:00 - 9:30 p.m.
The Sound of Philadelphia will open the concert with a tribute to Philadelphia soul, followed by blues legend, Buddy Guy. Guy is considered the greatest contributor to classic Chicago Blues and is a recent inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Over the course of his 45-year career, Guy has sold over two million albums and won four Grammy Awards and 19 W.C. Handy Blues Awards.
Saturday, July 23
Concert MC: WHYY Radio Times host Marty Moss-Coane
Time for Three 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Adrian Belew 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
They Might Be Giants 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
These 2002 Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriters are not only traveling performers, but also write children's music, have created a children's DVD and are developing children's books.
Saturday is also WHYY Family Day
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Meet walkaround Cookie Monster from Sesame Street and Piggley Winks from Jakers.
Enjoy special gifts for WHYY Kids Club members and fun activities for all.
Sunday, July 24
Concert MC: WHYY Showcase host Ed Cunningham
Special Guest 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Intermission 7:15 - 7:45 p.m.
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops 7:45-8:30 p.m.
Peter Nero, a two-time Grammy Award winner, leads his Philly Pops, the largest independent orchestra in the country. Their style blends classical, swing, Broadway, blues and jazz. Nero and the Philly Pops have recently signed a three-record deal. They are one of only two pops orchestras in the country to have a recording contract.
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