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: Ellen Cherry

February 25, 2012 – 2:31 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: Emmy-nominated songwriter Ellen Cherry, performing folk music that is rich in narrative and skill, live on SLB.

Big Brother Big Sister of the Month: Big Brother Bryan Scott and Little Brother Kyle

February 25, 2012 – 2:13 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: Meet a “big/little” pair matched by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh and learn how you can make a difference in a child’s life. This week, we’re joined by Big Brother Bryan Scott and Little Brother Kyle, along with BBBS staff member Kristine Pace. More information is available below.

Youth Expression Showcase: Western PA Young Writers Institute

February 25, 2012 – 1:39 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: Dighan Kelly (8th Grade at CAPA), Rachel Dougal (5th Grade at Boyce Middle) and Zaire Smith (4th Grade at Frick Environmental Charter), all members of the Western PA Young Writers Institute, share selections live on SLB.

The Western PA Young Writers Institute is for young people who enjoy writing and who want to develop their craft in a community of writers.

Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 Fifth Grade Personal Narratives

February 22, 2012 – 10:09 am
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In early 2012, students in 5th grade at Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 wrote and edited personal narratives in Ms. Hutson and Ms. Manifold’s writing classes. They then recorded excerpts of their work. Special thanks to Mrs. O’Malley for allowing this opportunity and to the student writers for working hard and sharing their stories.

Youth Expression Showcase: Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra

February 18, 2012 – 5:19 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: Kevin Silmore Skolnick, Claire Niederberger, Loleta Lee and Grace Stokan, all seniors in high school and members of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, performing live on SLB.

Live Music: Emily Rodgers

February 18, 2012 – 4:28 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: Singer/songwriter Emily Rodgers, joined by Erik Cirelli, creates folk-rock that is both haunting and beautiful, live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Gemini Theater’s ‘Snow White’

February 18, 2012 – 3:40 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: We welcome members of the cast of ‘Snow White’ as they preview their production of this classic story. Show runs through March 11, 2012.

The 6th Annual Father Daughter Dinner Dance

February 12, 2012 – 4:44 pm
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Alongside an evening of dinner and dance, fathers and their daughters joined us here at The Saturday Light Brigade to share memories of their fondest moments together.

YES: Center for Young Musicians Pianists

February 11, 2012 – 4:14 pm

New from Neighborhoodvoices:

Pianists from The Center for Young Musicians. The Center for Young Musicians develops a community of students with a life-long love of music through a comprehensive, long-term curriculum.

Live Music: Steve Pellegrino

February 11, 2012 – 4:04 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices:

Steve Pellegrino is a Pittsburgh-based performance artist who uses his accordion to traverse through songs and stories of Mon Valley heritage. We’re pleased to welcome him back to our studios, live on SLB.