April 16, 2011

Live poetry and music: Mark Weakland & Chris Laitta

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.

April 16, 2011

Brittany Dorazio: Gilda’s Club Battle of the Bands Winner

Gilda’s Club is proud to introduce SLB listeners to their first Gilda’s Club Battle of the Bands winner: Brittany Dorazio! Brittany sings, and is accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Frank DiDiano.

April 16, 2011

Singer-songwriter Tori Plack

Singer-songwriter Tori Plack is the winner of the 2010 “Pittsburgh’s Got Talent” contest. She joins us today to share some of her original compositions.

April 16, 2011

Spotlight: Pittsburgh Folk Festival w/ Mimi Jong

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.”

April 9, 2011

Eleanor Lee

Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orhcestra member and PCS Young Artist winner Eleanor Lee, 17, performs works for cello.