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: Lee Robinson & ISKA

July 30, 2016 – 12:00 pm
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From 07/30/2016: Lee Robinson and ISKA preview their Stars at Riverview Jazz Series performance, 7/30, 7 pm, Riverview Park.

YES: Heather Raphael

July 30, 2016 – 11:00 am
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From 07/30/2016: Heather Raphael (16, Fox Chapel) performs original songs on voice and piano.

Interview: Kate McConnell

July 30, 2016 – 9:00 am
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From 07/30/2016: Kate McConnell on the art of storytelling and a Pittsburgh rendition of “Red Riding Hood” told in advance of the Three Rivers Storytelling Festival, Schenley Plaza, 8/5 and 8/6.

Studio Visit: Bethel Park Recreation

July 29, 2016 – 12:00 pm
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On July 29th, campers from Bethel Park Recreation visited the SLB studios for a workshop. Here is audio from their visit where the campers use three words to describe themselves.

Radio Camp 2016 – Week 5 – Microphone Building

July 29, 2016 – 10:15 am
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During our fifth week, campers got to build working microphones out of household materials!

Camp FUN: The Swipe

July 28, 2016 – 12:06 pm
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Everyone has inside games they like to play with their friends – and Camp FUN is no different!

Camp FUN: Camping Trip

July 26, 2016 – 10:48 am
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Some members of our younger cohort got to spend a week at Camp Penuel in Elred, Pennsylvania. Still excited from their trip, campers reflected all the great outdoor activities, bonding, and good times they shared.

Propel Northside Radio Club: Week 3

July 25, 2016 – 12:00 pm
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It is the third week of Propel Northside Radio Club! We hear the rising 2nd through 4th graders host their own radio programs and rising 1st and 2nd graders talk about their homes and neighborhoods. Rising 5th through 8th graders review their podcast and try out editing techniques.

Live Music: Jesse Prentiss

July 23, 2016 – 12:00 pm
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From 07/23/2016: Live music with Jesse Prentiss and conversation with the Prentiss family.

YES: David’s Music House Saxophone Players

July 23, 2016 – 11:00 am
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From 07/23/2016: David’s Music House saxophonists Brenden Stilwell (13, Canon-McMillan) and Kate Hardy (13, Peters Township), accompanied by instructor, Ben Barson, perform solo and as an ensemble.