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Live music: Erik Balkey

June 4, 2011 – 2:02 pm
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New Jersey native Erik Balkey, along with harmony singer Annie Donahue, performs his beautiful folk music live on SLB.

Live music: Jim Avett & Ray Morton

May 28, 2011 – 10:40 am
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Country singer Jim Avett, a talent in his own right as well as father of famed brothers Scott and Seth Avett, performs live on SLB.

Live music: Grand Bon Rien

May 21, 2011 – 2:01 pm
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Tune in to hear live music featuring traditional Cajun Music by Pittsburgh’s very own Grand Bon Rien.

Live music: Ben Shannon

May 14, 2011 – 1:23 pm
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This week we’re happy to be joined by talented singer-songwriter Ben Shannon. Shannon employees laid-back melodies and provocative lyrics to help wrestle with difficult subjects such as depopulation and family strife.

Live music: Dennis McCurdy and the Lonesome No More Band

May 7, 2011 – 4:17 pm
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Dennis McCurdy and the Lonesome No More Band perform their country/folk music live on SLB.

Live music: The Turpentiners

April 30, 2011 – 10:38 am
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We’re proud to host The Turpentiners, a group of five extrodinarily talented musicians who play old time, bluegrass numbers with grace, ease and style. Featuring beautiful harmonies adorned with adept fiddle and harmonica runs, The Turpentines are sure to please the most discerning fans of country music.

Live music: M&M Express

April 23, 2011 – 10:23 am
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Ron and Debbie Mesing & John and Wendy Mackin comprise bluegrass outfit The M&M Express. With dobro, double bass, guitar and banjo, these two couples sing in the high-lonesome sound that has been ever-evolving in our Appalachian hinterland. We are proud to welcome this quartet from Elizabeth, PA to our studios!

Live poetry and music: Mark Weakland & Chris Laitta

April 16, 2011 – 11:38 am
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We’re pleased to host poet and musician Mark Weakland, who will both perform songs and read from his latest book of poetry, The Delicious Chocolate Donut. Mark will be accompanied by talented actress Chris Laitta, live in our studios.

Spotlight: Pittsburgh Folk Festival w/ Mimi Jong

April 16, 2011 – 10:46 am
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Mimi Jong has played the erhu – an ancient chinese instrument – since the age of ten. She has performed alongside members of the Pittsburgh Symphony and renowned Jazz musicians. Jong also performed with Mary Miller Dance Company, and taught/performed at Huntingdon Council for the Arts “Folk College.”

Ken Waldman

April 9, 2011 – 9:17 am
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We’re pleased to welcome Alaska’s Fiddling Poet Ken Waldman, who will perform live along with multi-instrumentalist Mark Tamsula. In addition to releasing his first book of prose, Are You Famous?, Ken’s latest children’s CD is entitled D is for Dog Team.