Behind the Chalkboard shares live cabaret style performances from the rich creative community in Long Beach, California. Recorded in local venues, the show unites home listeners and live audiences to illustrate the incredible connections between community, performance art, and joy. In this podcast produced by Melanie Rae, musicians and spoken word artists have a venue to share their art with a broader community.
The Long Beach Soul Collective Live hour 2 — May 6, 2026
We are back at for another live night of soul, spoken word, and pure Long Beach energy. Produced by Philosophy, Ashanti Dykes, Chad Bishop, and Melanie Rae, this episode features spoken word from Rick Sanchez, Celia DaPoet, Tommy Domino, Akbar Aisiyahsson, Beach Cities Poetress, and Philosophy — with music by Acoustic Soul Express. This is community, culture, and creativity all on one stage. Aired live on KLBP 99.1 FM Long Beach Public Radio.
10 May 2026
Long Beach Soul Collective hour 1 May 5, 2026
The Long Beach Soul Collective Live — Secret Island | May 6, 2026
We are back at Secret Island for another live night of soul, spoken word, and pure Long Beach energy. Produced by Philosophy, Ashanti Dykes, Chad Bishop, and Melanie Rae, this episode features spoken word from Rick Sanchez, Celia DaPoet, Tommy Domino, Akbar Aisiyahsson, Beach Cities Poetress, and Philosophy — with music by Acoustic Soul Express. This is community, culture, and creativity all on one stage. Aired live on KLBP 99.1 FM Long Beach Public Radio.
22 Apr 2026
The Long Beach Soul Collective, Live! April 8, 2026
Recorded live at Secret Island in Long Beach, CA, this Soul-a-bration was a night of pure community and musical fire. Featuring performances by Acoustic Soul Express, Tommy Domino, C-Bone and the Soul Shack Playas, Maestro De Sean, Melanie Rae, Philosophy, Ashanti Dykes, and Chad Bishop — produced and presented by the Long Beach Soul Collective. Originally aired on KLBP 99.1 FM Long Beach Public Radio.
8 Mar 2026
The Long Beach Soul Collective, Live! March 11 2026
The Long Beach Soul Collective Live — Secret Island | March 11, 2026
Recorded live at Secret Island in Long Beach, CA, this night brought together soulful music, spoken word, and storytelling at its finest. Featuring music by Acoustic Soul Express with Harmonica Greg, poetry by Tommy Domino, Margaret K, Subject Matter, and Wes Blake, and stories by Amy Phillips-Haller and Alex Stein — produced and presented by the Long Beach Soul Collective. Originally aired on KLBP 99.1 FM Long Beach Public Radio.
8 Mar 2026
The Long Beach Soul Collective, Live! March 4, 2025 hour 1
The Long Beach Soul Collective Live — Secret Island | March 4, 2026 | Hour One
Recorded live at Secret Island in Long Beach, CA, this is hour one of a night that brought together soulful music, spoken word, and storytelling at its finest. Featuring music by Acoustic Soul Express with Harmonica Greg, poetry by Tommy Domino, Margaret K, Subject Matter, and Wes Blake, and stories by Amy Phillips-Haller and Alex Stein — produced and presented by the Long Beach Soul Collective. Aired live on KLBP 99.1 FM Long Beach Public Radio.
20 Feb 2026
Long Beach Soul Collective, Live! February 11, 2026
The Long Beach Soul Collective Live — Secret Island | Hour two | Aired February 11, 2026
Recorded live at Secret Island in Long Beach, CA, this is hour one of a soul-filled night of music, poetry, and performance. Featuring Acoustic Soul Express, Tommy Domino, Unique, Future Star, and Maestro — produced and presented by the Long Beach Soul Collective. Aired on KLBP 99.1 FM Long Beach Public Radio on February 11, 2026.
20 Feb 2026
Long Beach Soul Collective, Live! February 4, 2026
The Long Beach Soul Collective Live — Secret Island | Aired February 4, 2026
Recorded live at Secret Island in Long Beach, CA, this hour is hosted by Tommy Domino, who brings his signature poetry to the stage alongside Unique, Future Star, and Maestro. Music provided by Acoustic Soul Express and Ebby Doo — produced and presented by the Long Beach Soul Collective. Aired on KLBP 99.1 FM Long Beach Public Radio on February 4, 2026.
29 Sept 2025
Long Beach Soul Collective Live at Secret Island Episode 8
C-Bone and the Soul Shack Players, Philosophy and special guest storyteller Miyo entertain another crowd at Secret Island.
29 Sept 2025
Long Beach Soul Collective Live at Secret Island episode 7
Long Beach vocalists Milk and Honey and Storyteller, Miyo join the Long Beach Soul Collective Live at Secret Island. Acoustic Soul Express and C-Bone and the Soul Shack Players entertain with every genre of music. Produced by Melanie Rae, Chadwick Bishop and Philosophy.
21 Sept 2025
Long Beach Soul Collective Live at Secret Island episode 6
Chadwick Bishop, Philosophy and Melanie Rae welcome poets from the Never Speak Collective.
21 Sept 2025
Long Beach Soul Collective Live at Secret Island episode 5
Melanie Rae, Philosophy and Chadwick Bishop welcome Alex Stein, Tommy Domino and other Long Beach Creatives to the stage.
21 Sept 2025
Long Beach Soul Collective Live at Secret Island episode 1: The spectacle that started it all!
Melanie Rae, Chadwick Bishop and Philosophy join forces to begin a cabaret style show that includes their multitalented friends and community.
10 Sept 2025
Long Beach Soul Collective Live at Secret Island Episode 4
Producers Chadwick Bishop, Melanie Rae and Philosophy present Live at Secret Island, including special guests Tommy Domino and Alex Stein.
10 Sept 2025
Long Beach Soul Collective Live at Secret Island Episode 3
25 Jul 2025
Long Beach Soul Collective live at Secret Island episode 2
Our premier show from July 2, 2025 broadcast live on KLBP. The team learns we have magic in our hands.
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