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Live Music: Tom Cunningham

July 28, 2012 – 10:36 am
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: Pittsburgh native and Kentucky-based master storyteller and fiddle player Tom Cunningham shares his originally composed “Fiddle Tales,” live on SLB.

Live Music: Peter King

July 21, 2012 – 5:30 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: Songwriter Peter King recently released his second album, “Dancing on a Long Leash” which is inspired by his dog, his wife, and samba music. We’re happy to welcome Peter back to the show as he performs his original songs, with accompaniment from bassist Mark Perna, live on SLB.

Live Music: The Carpenter Ants

July 14, 2012 – 1:57 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: The Carpenter Ants combine old-style R&B with gospel, funk, soul and country. Their recent release entitled “Ants and Uncles,” includes performances from industry mainstays Steve Ferguson and Jon Carrol. We’re pleased to host this talented group of musicians from West Virginia, live on SLB.

Live Music: Broken Fences

July 7, 2012 – 5:46 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: Broken Fences is the songwriting duo of Morgan Erina and Guy Russo. Individually accomplished in their own right, the duo recently released their debut album to a sold-out crowd and critical acclaim. We are pleased to have Broken Fences join us, live on SLB.

Live Music: Brooke Annibale

June 23, 2012 – 4:25 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: Brooke Annibale is a singer-songwriter from Pittsburgh who performs acoustic folk originals paired with earthy vocals. We’re pleased to welcome her back to our studios to perform her original songs, live on SLB.

Live Music: Josh & Gab

June 16, 2012 – 4:51 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: Comedian Gab Bonesso and singer-songwriter Josh Verbanets make ‘Josh & Gab,’ who create interactive and educational entertainment for youth in Pittsburgh. Both of these talented, well-known locals are long time friends of the show and we are happy to welcome them to our studios for the first time together, performing their upbeat anti-bullying anthems, live on SLB.

Live Music: Big Snow Big Thaw

June 9, 2012 – 3:11 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: Big Snow Big Thaw perform rootsy and americana originals for banjo, guitar and percussion, coupled with lively and beautfiul vocal harmonies. We’re pleased to welcome this talented trio back to our studios.

Live Music: Chet Vincent and Molly Alphabet

June 2, 2012 – 11:53 am
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: Chet Vincent is a Pittsburgh-based singer/songwriter. His music is a rootsy rock and alt-country, conceived in the spirit of American folk traditions.We’re pleased to have Chet perform solo, as well as with accompaniment from vocalist Molly Alphabet, live on SLB.

From There to Here…2012

May 29, 2012 – 2:36 pm
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As part of their Spring 2012 Social Studies unit, twenty-eight Winchester Thurston School fifth graders interviewed people who came to the U.S. from other countries. Here are excerpts from these interviews, and the students’ reflections on this project.

Live Music: Fern Hollow Boys

May 19, 2012 – 5:06 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: The Fern Hollow Boys are made up of Father and Son duo Paul Dvorchek and Paul Dvorchek Jr. Hear musical talent in two generations as the group performs bluegrass and folk on mandolin and guitar, live on SLB.