Diverse music lineup planned for Three Rivers Arts Festival

Photo courtesy of Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, a production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Pittsburgh — Gospel/soul legend Mavis Staples will kick off a diverse lineup of musicians playing at the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival over a span of 10 days, starting June 1.

In addition to free live music, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will bring food and world-class art to Point State Park, Gateway Center and Pittsburgh's Cultural District.

Visit the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for a full list of events and musical lineup.

Saturday June 2, Electronic-inspired indie rock British band Everything Everything

Friday, June 1, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Mavis Staples. She provided the soundtrack to the Civil Rights Movement in the 60s.

Sunday, June 3  Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Monday June 4, Eclectic international sounds of Banda Magda

Tuesday, June 5, Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh performing "The Times They Are A-Changin' : Word and Music of Bob Dylan."

Wednesday June 6, Lukas Nelson & The Promise of the Real. Lukas is Willie Nelson's son fronting Neil Young's current studio and touring band

Thursday June 7, Chicago-based Sidewalk Chalk blends elements of jazz, funk, hip-hop and R&B

Friday June 8, Blues/folk/soul singer and songwriter Valerie June

Saturday June 9, Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder