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.

Home » Archive by Author

Articles by SLB Radio

Gemini Children’s Theater presents Peter Pan

April 2, 2011 – 3:46 pm
2011-04-02-Sat Show & Open Studios Pics 006

The Gemini Theater produces original, interactive, children’s musicals which focus on artistic, cultural and educational themes. This week we welcome members of the cast of Peter Pan as they preview their production of this classic story.

Hal Walker & Hallie

April 2, 2011 – 3:43 pm
2011-04-02-Sat Show & Open Studios Pics 005

Kent, Ohio multi-instrumentalist and singer Hal Walker joins us to play a few songs and preview his upcoming concert at Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church

Joy Toujours and The Toys Du Jour

April 2, 2011 – 11:55 am
2011-04-02-Sat Show & Open Studios Pics 014

We’re pleased to welcome Pittsburgh’s own unique and talented joy toujours and the toys du jour, live on SLB.

Youth Alive! – Reflections

March 31, 2011 – 4:05 pm
YA trolley everyone

Young teens reflect on what it means to be a good friend, the effects of bullying, how every day is filled with new learning experiences, and the awesomeness that is spring break.

McKeesport High School – Sharing, Working With Young People

March 31, 2011 – 2:14 pm

Two groups of students at McKeesport High School discuss their thoughts on sharing, working with young people. The younger group, aged 4-5 discuss sharing after having read “Stone Soup,” the older students, aged 15-17, discuss their experience working with the younger children.

University Prep – Letters to the Editor

March 30, 2011 – 10:35 am
uprep photos 024

How to Make School More Interesting
[column width=”50%” padding=”0%”]
Alexandria [audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/hearme/2011-03-30-uprepLettersToEditor/B/Alexandria_16_Ways-to-Make-School-More-Interesting_School.mp3]
Barbara [audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/hearme/2011-03-30-uprepLettersToEditor/B/Barbara_14_Ways-to-Make-School-More-Interesting_School.mp3]
Brandon …

Peter King

March 26, 2011 – 3:41 pm
Peter king

We’re pleased to host talented singer-songwriter Peter King, live in our studios.

Pittsburgh Concert Society’s Young Artist Winners Showcase: Helen Kim

March 26, 2011 – 12:22 pm
2011-02-26-Sat Show & Open Studios Pics 002

PCS Winner Helen Kim is a senior at Taylor Alderdice High School and an accomplished and award-winning pianist.

Big Brother Joe Juarez and Little Brother David

March 26, 2011 – 12:06 pm
2011-02-26-Sat Show & Open Studios Pics 005

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 Joe Juarez and Little Brother David, along with BBBS staff member Kristine Pace.

South Allegheny High – Dating Violence and Abuse

March 14, 2011 – 1:09 pm
DSC_0042

Students from South Allegheny High share their thoughts on relationship abuse and how best to prevent it.