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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Ronald McDonald House Charities: 2017 Red Shoe Ball

December 4, 2017 – 7:50 pm
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On Saturday, November 4th, 2017, Ronald McDonald House Charities supporters gathered at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh hotel to celebrate the night in black and white and to raise funds. Attendees recorded messages of hope to let RMHC children and families know that a large community is rooting for them.

Live Music: Brittney Chantele

December 2, 2017 – 11:05 am
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From 12/02/2017: Singer-songwriter and spoken-word poet Brittney Chantele.

Youth Express: Seton Center School of Music, Violins

December 2, 2017 – 10:35 am
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From 12/02/2017: Young violinists Jason Assaf (21), Evan Koepfinger (14, Achievement House Cyber Charter School), Yanna Mavrogeorgis (10, Brookline Elementary), Rocco Tobul (10, Banksville Elementary) and Ethan von Hedemann (15, Keystone Oaks) from Seton Center School of Music with instructor John Ott.

Youth Express: Big Brother, Big Sister of the Month

December 2, 2017 – 10:05 am
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From 12/02/2017: Big Brother Aaron Margo and Little Brother Amari (11, Assumption Catholic) discuss their relationship as forged by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh along with BBBS staff member Erica Strafalace

Nazareth College and Career Prep 2017-2018

December 1, 2017 – 11:05 am
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In Fall 2017, Holy Family Academy students visited the Saturday Light Brigade studios for a weekly class about radio production. These students learned about the background of radio storytelling and developed their skills in interviewing, audio production, and podcasting. Below are some of the works from these students:

Live Music: Dylan Rooke

November 25, 2017 – 11:05 am
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From 11/25/2017: Live music with Pittsburgh singer-songwriter Dylan Rooke.

Propel Braddock Hills Middle School 2017-2018

November 21, 2017 – 12:00 pm

Students from Ms. Neal’s class at Propel Braddock Hills Middle School share their thoughts, advocate for causes, and edit their own audio in the first trimester of radio club.

Propel Montour Middle School 2017-2018

November 21, 2017 – 12:00 pm
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Students from Mr. Pippen’s podcast group share their opinions, thoughts and more during radio club.

Believe Brashear 2017

November 20, 2017 – 4:48 pm
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Occurring annually, Believe Brashear is an event the showcases the magnet programs, sports teams, and clubs Brashear has to offer prospective eighth grade students, as they make the important decision of selecting a high school.

Live Music: Samantha Sears

November 18, 2017 – 11:05 am
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From 11/18/2017: Live music with Clarion-based singer/songwriter Samantha Sears.