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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Ortner-Roberts Duo

February 12, 2011 – 1:41 pm
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We’re pleased to once again host the very talented Ortner-Roberts duo, who will perform a special Valentine’s set, live on SLB.

The Environmental Charter School at Frick Park – Who Do You Love?

February 11, 2011 – 2:19 pm

Students at The Environmental Charter School at Frick park discuss love in time for Valentine’s Day!

Pittsburgh Linden K-5 – Something Worth Trying

February 11, 2011 – 1:54 pm

Students at Pgh Linden K-5 discuss the value and importance …

The Ellis School w/ PPC at Frick Park – Urban Eco Stewards

February 10, 2011 – 2:18 pm

This week SLB talked to teens participating in the Urban Eco Stewards program about protecting the environment and the importance of the public parks.

Gateway High School – Leadership And Memories

February 9, 2011 – 3:25 pm

Young teens reflect on leadership, baseball, poverty and their futures.

Greensburg-Salem Middle School – Transitioning to High School

February 9, 2011 – 2:16 pm
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Greensburg Salem Middle School students discuss the challenges they face upon their transition to high school.

Big Sister Carey Knapp and Little Sister Paulina

February 5, 2011 – 1:13 pm
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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 Sister Carey Knapp and Little Sister Paulina, along with BBBS staff member Lauren Etling.

Amarillis

February 5, 2011 – 11:54 am
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This week we’re pleased to welcome Amarillis, an acoustic trio who specialize in English country dances, waltzes and contras, live in our studios.

Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Camelot

February 5, 2011 – 11:41 am
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We’re pleased to welcome two young members of Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Camelot, as well as PPT’s Director of Education, Rob Zellers, as they preview PPT’s biggest event of the season. See website for further detail.

Pittsburgh Linden Academy – Pittsburgh Pride

February 4, 2011 – 5:31 pm
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As the Super Bowl approaches, students at Pittsburgh Linden Academy discuss their love for Pittsburgh and the Steelers.