Upcoming shows Upcoming shows https://brianjunkermusic.com Brian Junker in Pittsburgh on 2026-05-03
  • Artist: Brian Junker
  • Date: Sunday, May 3rd 2026
  • Time: 6:00pm
  • City: Pittsburgh, PA
  • Venue: Ruckus Coffee Gallery & Cafe
  • Address: 1707 Babcock Boulevard
  • Country: United States
  • Notes:

    On Sunday May 3, 6pm-8pm, I’ll be playing at Ruckus Cafe. This is a super spot in Shaler on Route 8, with great salads, sandwiches, treats, coffee and other drinks — and an important supporter of live music in Pittsburgh! Free admission, a great way to spend a Sunday evening!

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    • ]]>     https://brianjunkermusic.com #show-200 Sun, 03 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000     Brian Junker in Pittsburgh on 2026-05-07
  • Artist: Brian Junker
  • Date: Thursday, May 7th 2026
  • Time: 12:45pm
  • City: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Carnegie Mellon
  • Address: 5000 Forbes Ave / Cyert Hall – Level B
  • Venue phone: 412-268-7489
  • Country: United States
  • Box office: 412-268-7489
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  • Notes:

    Are you interested in songwriting? If you’ve never written a song before, or only written one or two, this lab-style course co-taught by Brian Junker & Deborah Brooks is for you. We will talk about unlocking the lyric writing process, finding chords & melodies, and starting and finishing a song. Bring a notepad, tablet or laptop. Portable instruments (guitar, ukulele, etc.) are welcome but optional; if you don’t play an instrument but want to write lyrics, you are also welcome! By the end of the course, you should have a finished draft of a song.

    The course is part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. It meets weekly on Thursdays from 12:45 to 2:15 from May 7 to June 4, except for May 21. Become a member, and join the class!

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    • ]]>     https://brianjunkermusic.com #show-201 Thu, 07 May 2026 12:45:00 +0000     Brian Junker in Pittsburgh on 2026-05-09
  • Artist: Brian Junker
  • Date: Saturday, May 9th 2026
  • Time: 11:00am
  • City: Pittsburgh, PA
  • Venue: Baum Grove
  • Address: 400 Roup Avenue
  • Country: United States
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  • Notes:

    Come hang out at the Friendship Flower and Folk Festival, from 11am to 4pm on May 9. Grab some flowers for Mothers’ Day, and listen to the music that will be happening all day! Somewhere in there I’ll be playing too! I’ll post more details here as they become available.

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    • ]]>     https://brianjunkermusic.com #show-203 Sat, 09 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000     Brian Junker in Confluence on 2026-05-30
  • Artist: Brian Junker
  • Date: Saturday, May 30th 2026
  • Time: 6:30pm
  • City: Confluence, PA
  • Venue: Confluence Creative Arts Center
  • Address: 533 Williams Street
  • Country: United States
  • Notes:

    Join Brian Junker and Deborah Brooks for an evening of folk music from Pittsburgh! With roots in bluegrass, swing, and alt-folk, Deborah brings an intuitive musicality to every performance. Brian brings his music to life with a gentle tenor voice, finger-style guitar, and some old-time Appalachian banjo too. Together, they will curate a night you won’t want to miss!

    Community Potluck at 6:30pm
    Show Starts at 7 pm
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    • ]]>     https://brianjunkermusic.com #show-202 Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:00 +0000