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Join us as we celebrate the original talent in our midst with these weekly archives of in-studio performances by regional and national musicians and artists. Folk, bluegrass, jazz, singer/songwriter, international, storytellers and more!

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Live Music: Slim Forsythe

July 16, 2022 – 11:05 am
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From 07/16/2022: Live music and conversation with Slim Forsythe, who will perform at the Teamster Horsemen (PGH Chapter 40) Bike Run to support the Little Sisters of the Poor (2:00 PM on July 30 at the Grove at 395 Jack’s Run Road).

Live Music: Lounna

July 9, 2022 – 11:05 am
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From 07/09/2022: Live music and conversation with indie folk singer-songwriter …

Live Music: Melina Bowser

July 2, 2022 – 11:05 am
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From 07/02/2022: Live music and conversation with pop singer-songwriter Melina Bowser accompanied by David Schmiech on electric guitar.

Live Music: Emily Pinkerton

June 25, 2022 – 11:05 am
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From 06/25/2022: Live folk music and conversation with Emily Pinkerton, who will be playing with her band The Early Mays at SongSpace on 6/25 at 7:30 PM (605 Morewood Ave).

Live Music: Alyssa Hankey

June 18, 2022 – 11:05 am
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From 06/18/2022: Live music and conversation with Rust Belt Troubadour, Alyssa Hankey.

Live Music: Erisy Watt

June 11, 2022 – 11:05 am
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From 06/11/2022: Live music and conversation with singer-songwriter, Erisy Watt …

Live Music: The Damaged Pies

June 4, 2022 – 11:05 am
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From 06/04/2022: Live rock and five-part harmonies with The Damaged Pies, who will be playing a show at the Tull Family Theater to benefit WhyHunger’s Artists Against Hunger & Poverty (6/19 at 1:30 PM). 

Live Music: Big Blitz

May 28, 2022 – 11:05 am
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From 05/28/2022: Live music and conversation with saxophone and drum trio Big Blitz.

Live Music: Snappin’ Bug String Band

May 21, 2022 – 11:05 am
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From 05/21/2022: Old time music of Southwestern Pennsylvania with the Snappin’ Bug String Band.

Live Music: Howling Mob

May 14, 2022 – 11:05 am
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From 05/14/2022: Live mountain music and conversation with trio Howling Mob.