Long Beach Soul Collective Live!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

C-Bone and the Soul Shack Players, Philosophy and special guest storyteller Miyo entertain another crowd at Secret Island. 

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. 

Chadwick Bishop, Philosophy and Melanie Rae welcome poets from the Never Speak Collective. 

Melanie Rae, Philosophy and Chadwick Bishop welcome Alex Stein, Tommy Domino and other Long Beach Creatives to the stage. 

Melanie Rae, Chadwick Bishop and Philosophy join forces to begin a cabaret style show that includes their multitalented friends and community. 

Producers Chadwick Bishop, Melanie Rae and Philosophy present Live at Secret Island, including special guests Tommy Domino and Alex Stein. 

Our premier show from July 2, 2025 broadcast live on KLBP.  The team learns we have magic in our hands.