Live Music: Jenny Morgan
New at Neighborhoodvoices: A recent import to Pittsburgh, having been raised in Austin, Texas, Jenny Morgan has received songwriting awards from the Kerrville Folk Festival and the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival. Expanding a repertoire that spans many genres and themes, she is now recording her third album, performing with Musicians with a Mission, and generally finding a home in the Pittsburgh music scene. We were thrilled to have Jenny join us this past week performing some of her original songs, including one piece with her son Phineas, live on SLB.
YES: Catherine Zhang
New at Neighborhoodvoices: The Pittsburgh Concert Society’s Young Artists Competition provides a recital opportunity and support to talented classical musicians. This past week, we were delighted to present winning artist Catherine Zhang from North Allegheny High School, a student of Luz Manriquez, who performed selections on piano.
Live Music: Sidewalk String Band
New at Neighborhoodvoices: Hailing from Pittsburgh, Sidewalk String band is Phil Giammattei (guitar, upright bass, lead vocals), Zach Kurtz (mandolin, guitar, vocals) and Jessica Spieser-Landes (fiddle, bones, vocals, band manager). We were thrilled to welcome this talented trio onto the SLB airwaves.
YES: Evan Harris
New at Neighborhoodvoices: Evan Harris, a recent graduate of Allderdice High School, performing originals on Ukele and Guitar.
YES: Hope Savasta
New at Neighborhoodvoices: 11 year-old Hope Savasta, from Eighty Four, PA, sings acapella, plays piano, and occasionally mixes the two musical feats simultaneously! We were pleased to welcome this multitalented, young performer this past week.