Don’t miss this unique and rare opportunity to spend an evening in the intimate Warhol theater with the iconic and incomparable songwriter, Van Dyke Parks. In a whirlwind music career spanning almost 50 years, Parks has done everything from being a session player with The Byrds and Judy Collins, to arranging songs for Tim Buckley, to working with Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys on the Smile album. His first solo record, Song Cycle (1968) is a cult classic, hailed for its eclecticism, with folk, classical, ragtime, jazz and rock influences. The Brooklyn-based chamber pop band Clare and the Reasons will open the show as well as provide backing for Van Dyke Parks. Their recent release, Arrow, included contributions by Van Dyke and Sufjan Stevens.

The sheer eclecticism and individualism of his work is remarkable…the product of true inspiration.”—AllMusic.com

Co-Presented with Calliope: Pittsburgh’s Folk Music Society

Additional Information

This event will feature a cash bar in our lobby.

Sound Series

Sound Series is an ongoing concert series featuring internationally touring contemporary artists and bands from around the world. Learn more about our Sound Series.

Related Links

Van Dyke Parks on MySpace
Van Dyke Parks on iTunes