Youth Expression Showcase

Our weekly radio program invites students in Grades K-12 to perform live on the air. Hear young musicians, singer/songwriters, photographers, writers, poets and other people who express themselves through the arts.

Oral History

SLB Radio’s Oral History Program connects teens with adult role models in their communities. Click here to listen.

Callers

Since 1978, The Saturday Light Brigade has broadcast LIVE spontaneous on-air phone calls from kids and adults as part of its Saturday morning radio program. Now you can hear some of the most memorable calls from people participating in on-air games and other participatory features or simply calling to tell us about something exciting.

Performance

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!

Interviews

Audio replays from the hundreds of arts, human services and other non-profit organizations interviewed by SLB each year.

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Live Music: Liz Berlin and Friends

September 9, 2023 – 11:05 am
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From 09/09/2023: Music and conversation with Pittsburgh musician Liz Berlin previewing her show at Millvale Days, 9/15, 8 pm, Mr. Smalls Café outdoor stage

Youth Express: Pittsburgh Youth Leadership

September 9, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 09/09/2023: Shayne Roth (10th grade, Pittsburgh Obama), John Harris (9th grade, Homeschooled), Adam Bullock (11th, Neighborhood Academy), and Da’Juan Green (9th, Pittsburgh Brashear) from Pittsburgh Youth Leadership sharing their experiences taking biking adventures across America. 

Youth Express: Natalie Augustine, Writer

September 9, 2023 – 10:05 am
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From 09/09/2023: Natalie Augustine (11th grade, Pittsburgh CAPA) reading prose from her award-winning entry in the Ralph Munn Creative Writing Contest sponsored by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.

Interview: Mexican War Streets House & Garden Tour, Leslie Vincen

September 9, 2023 – 8:20 am
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09/09/2023: Leslie Vincen from the Mexican War Streets Society with information on its 51st Annual Mexican War Streets House and Garden Tour on 9/17, 11 am

Interview: Pittsburgh Pennywhistle Project, L.E. McCullough

September 9, 2023 – 7:50 am
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From 09/09/2023: L.E. McCullough discussing the Pittburgh Pennywhistle Project, a project distributing free pennywhistles at the Pittsburgh Irish Festival during his Basics of Irish Pennywhistle workshop, 9/9 (3:30 pm), Carrie Blast Furnaces

Interview: Alloy School Open House, Sarah Gilmer

September 9, 2023 – 7:20 am
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From 09/09/2023: Sarah Gilmer from the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater with information on The Alloy School’s Open House and fall workshops

Live Music: The Lost Causes

September 2, 2023 – 11:05 am
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From 09/02/2023: Music and conversation with folk quintet The Lost Causes: Dan Miller (upright bass), Jack Hill (mandolin), David Powell (guitar), Britt Haefeli (vocals), and Set DiBello (banjo, harmonica, and percussion).

Youth Express: EcoLeader Academy, Brendan Harris

September 2, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 09/02/2023: Brendan Harris (12th grade, Baldwin-Whitehall) talking about his experiences during Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens EcoLeader Academy.

Youth Express: Pittsburgh Concert Society’s Andrew Li

September 2, 2023 – 10:05 am
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From 09/02/2023: Selections on piano with Pittsburgh Concert Society Young Artist Award honoree Andrew Li (11th grade, North Allegheny).

Interview: Celtic Pittsburgh, Patrick & Sue

September 2, 2023 – 8:35 am
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From 09/02/2023: Patrick Reiger and Sue Borowski with information about Celtic Pittsburgh, a community group fostering Celtic music and culture, and its 9/9 and 9/10 participation in the Pittsburgh Irish Festival.