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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Youth Expression Showcase: Tony, Dom and Vince Jazz Band

December 10, 2011 – 2:01 pm
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Joining us, the Carrola brothers Tony, 15, drums, Dom, 19, keys, and Vince, 17, guitar and clarinet, performing Holiday jazz favorites. We’re pleased to host this dynamic trio, hailing from Washington County, live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Pittsburgh Music Academy’s Violin Ensemble

December 10, 2011 – 1:59 pm
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Joining us, members of the Violin Ensemble at the Pittsburgh Music Academy. We’re pleased to be hosting this talented group of students performing Holiday favorites, live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Fairchild Challenge Winners

December 10, 2011 – 1:56 pm
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Matt Nemeth, winner of  Fairchild Challenge #2: Photojournalism Essays on …

Live Music: Marva Josie and Tom Roberts

December 3, 2011 – 3:57 pm
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Marva Josie and Tom Roberts join us in our studios.

Live Music: Tom Hitt

November 26, 2011 – 3:39 pm
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Joining us, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tom Hitt, whose most recent effort Scribe and Jester “combines alternative and folk music with great songwriting, excellent arrangements and a singular wit.”

Youth Expression Showcase: Greta Schaltenbrand

November 26, 2011 – 3:35 pm
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Joining us, singer-songwriter Greta Schaltenbrand. At 16 years old, Greta has already begun receiving radio play and awards for her craft. We’re pleased to have her in our studios, live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Lauren Goldstein

November 26, 2011 – 3:35 pm
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Joining us, 7 year old Lauren Goldstein, a vocalist currently studying at the Larri Cervi School.

Live music: Liz Berlin

November 19, 2011 – 3:01 pm
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Joining us, acclaimed singer-songwriter Liz Berlin, playing soulful acoustic folk and rock, live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Lightning Box

November 19, 2011 – 2:55 pm
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Joining us, four piece rock band ‘Lightning Box,’ comprised of Jordan Speranzo, 15, vocals, Billy Potter, 16, on electric guitar, Jeremy Levin, 12, on drums, and Bruce Morrison, 15, on bass. Here they perform original indie-pop and rock songs, live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Gemini Theater’s ‘A Holiday Tale’

November 19, 2011 – 2:43 pm
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Gemini Theater produces original, interactive, children’s musicals which focus on artistic, cultural and educational themes.