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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YX: Well-Tempered Trio

July 29, 2017 – 10:05 am
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From 07/29/2017: Pittsburgh Concert Society the Well-Tempered Trio featuring pianist Cameron Schepner (18, Hampton), violinist Joseph Comella (17, Murrysville) and cellist Chris Fedor (17, Wexford).

Live Music: Johnny Walylko

July 22, 2017 – 11:05 am
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From 07/22/2017: Live music with Johnny Walylko and percussionist Pete Peters.

YX: Pittsburgh Music Academy

July 22, 2017 – 10:35 am
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From 07/22/2017: Youth musicians of The Pittsburgh Music Academy, Arjin Kairi (6) on flute, Kirk Magleby-Lambert (6) on piano and Eve Magleby-Lambert (8) on violin of Mt. Lebanon Montessori, Hayden Trac (8, Falk Laboratory School) and Max Pruemer (7, Montessori School of Celebration, FL) both on violin along with their instructor, Jennifer Madge.

In Studio Pop-up: AFS-USA

July 22, 2017 – 8:35 am
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From 07/22/2017: Ty Bedillion (Washington, Pa) and Eliyas Ali (Yemen), discuss their experiences as part of the AFS-USA international cultural exchange and scholarship program along with program ambassador Angelina Winbush and AFS volunteers Charlene Filsaime and Carol Huff.

Propel Northside: Veteran Oral History Project

July 20, 2017 – 8:00 am
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In Summer of 2017, SLB Radio Productions, Inc., in partnership with Propel Schools and Leadership Pittsburgh, convened a group of 5th through 8th grade students to conduct interviews with local veterans about their military experiences. While learning about digital audio recording, the students also discussed the importance of storytelling through the oral tradition. With support as needed, students arranged and conducted the interviews.

Live Music: Sean Howard Orchestra

July 15, 2017 – 11:05 am
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From 07/15/2017: The Sean Howard Orchestra in advance of their performance at James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy, today at 5:45.

YX: Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Essays

July 15, 2017 – 10:20 am
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From 07/15/2017: Julia Maruca (17) and Jiatian Qu (18) of North Allegheny High School and Liza Wilson, recent graduate of Oakland Catholic, discuss favorite places in Pittsburgh as detailed in essays submitted to Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation. Executive Director Louise Sturgess and scholarship alumni Terri White and Jim Washabaugh also join us to talk about this year’s 81 essays.

YX: National Marbles Champions

July 15, 2017 – 10:05 am
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From 07/15/2017: Sierra Ricci (12, Shaler) and Eli Murphy (14, Squirrel Hill) on their championship victories at the 94th National Marbles Tournament.

Summer Dreamers Academy 2017 – Radio Camp

July 10, 2017 – 12:15 pm
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The Summer Dreamers Academy’s 2017 Radio Camp has officially started!

Welcome to our blog, where we’ll document all of our educational adventures and store all of the audio we create. We’ve got an exciting five weeks ahead of us–weeks filled to the brim with unbridled awesomeness.

Live Music: Avi Diamond

July 8, 2017 – 11:05 am
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From 07/08/2017: Pittsburgh-based songwriter and jazz singer Avi Diamond accompanied by Al Jeffe (guitar) and Kevin Lynch (cajon)