Brad Yoder, singer-songwriter from Pittsburgh, will perform in the next Town Hall Concert Series event at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, according to Wendy Chappell-Dick.

Here's a summary of the performer

Yoder believes musical success should be measured in more than just the obvious ways. But, being voted in the top three slots multiple times since 2002 for "Best Acoustic/Solo Artist" by Pittsburgh City Paper readers is great.

Acknowledged by Pittsburgh Magazine as "ruling the Pittsburgh coffeehouse scene," Brad logs over 150 performances annually, playing colleges, caf'es, churches, festivals, First Nights, and even the zoo.

Along the way, Brad has sold over 7,000 copies of five self-released CDs, including Excellent Trouble (2010), Someday or Never (2007), Used (2002), Talk to Total Strangers (1999), and his 1997 debut disc, Best Sunday Heart..

The addition of the dynamic upright and fretless bass-playing of Jason Rafalak (plus mandolin and vocal harmonies) has added a new level of excitement and arrangement possibilities to Brad's live performances.

It's Brad's unique mix of humorous, poetic, political, funky and edgy original songs, covering a musical range from folk to indie rock (with unexpected musical and lyrical twists), that has earned him a loyal following ranging from kids in single digits through retirees.

The performance is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted.