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: Elkhound

March 25, 2023 – 11:05 am
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From 03/25/2023: An acoustic set and conversation with the folk rock, alt-country band Elkhound.

Youth Express: LIGHT Initiative 24-Hour Vigil

March 25, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 03/25/2023: Baldwin-Whitehall High School students Sol Wiedor (15), Stephany Ochs (17), Sam Niggel (15), and Ainsley Weidensall (17) on their role in helping to create a 24-hour Vigil to Honor Victims of Identity-Based Violence.

Youth Express: North Hills Middle School Orchestra

March 25, 2023 – 10:05 am
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From 03/25/2023: The North Hills Middle School Orchestra, under the direction of Allison Craig and Nicholas Vranesevic.

Interview: Unisound, Michael Chapman

March 25, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 03/25/2023: Michael Chapman from Unisound, an organization that seeks to create a music ecosystem for youth in the Pittsburgh area by bringing together music education providers and performance opportunities. 

Interview: WPCTE Festival, Amy Bouch

March 25, 2023 – 7:20 am

From 03/25/2023: Amy Bouch on the Western Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of English 2023 English Festival. 

Live Music: Tommy Link

March 18, 2023 – 11:05 am
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From 03/18/2023: Live music with Erie-based six-stringer song singer Tommy Link.

Youth Express: Time Traveling Trio

March 18, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 03/18/2023: From Youth Chamber Connection, the Time Traveling Trio features flutist Elizabeth Bennett (17, Homeschooled), violist Caden Zhao (13, South Fayette Middle School), and cellist Maggie Stech (17, Peters Township High School).

Interview: CSA Performance Series, Painting Lessons

March 18, 2023 – 8:30 am
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From 03/18/2023: Playwright Jasmine Roth with a preview of Painting Lessons, running 3/23 (8 pm) and 3/24 (11 am and 8 pm) as part of the New Hazlett Theater Community Supported Art Performance Series.

Interview: CLP Teen Media Awards, Kelly Rottmund

March 18, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 03/18/2023: Coordinator of Teen Services Kelly Rottmund to discuss the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Teen Media Awards

Interview: World Affairs Council Youth Fellowship, Shawn Reming Jr.

March 18, 2023 – 7:50 am

From 03/18/2023: Shawn Reming Jr. from the World Affairs Council to discuss the 2023-2024 Youth Fellowship and Youth Board – applications due March 31st.