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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Center for Young Musicians

May 8, 2010 – 5:05 pm
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The second installment of our Youth Music Series with the Center for Young Musicians will feature six young and talented CYM pianists, live on SLB.

Rising Regina

May 8, 2010 – 1:55 pm
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This week we’re happy to host local act Rising Regina, an exceptionally versatile band, whose sound incorporates rock, folk, blues, jazz, bluegrass and Celtic. Live on SLB.

Youth Music Showcase: Center for Young Musicians

May 1, 2010 – 2:48 pm
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The first installment of our brand new Youth Music Series with the Center for Young Musicians will feature seven young and talented CYM violin players, live on SLB.

Pittsburgh Concert Society’s Young Artist Winner’s Showcase: Stephanie Guo

May 1, 2010 – 2:35 pm
Stephanie Guo

This week, we’re proud to welcome Young Artist Winner Stephanie Guo, a talented pianist and sophomore at North Allegheny High School, live in our studios.

Stephen Pellegrino

May 1, 2010 – 2:13 pm
Stephen Pellegrino

We are pleased that accordion player, artist and storyteller Steve Pellegrino will make the trek up the Mon-Valley to share some music and lore with us, live in our studios.

Spark – Animals Storybox 2

April 30, 2010 – 5:30 pm
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What’s your favorite animal? What animal would you be if you could? Children from Pittsburgh Allegheny PreK learned digital recording and photography as they shared thoughts and stories about animals in The Saturday Light Brigade broadcast studios.

Dave Eggar, Charlie Palmer and Jay Sustain

April 24, 2010 – 2:15 pm
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We’re happy to welcome back the very talented duo of cellist Dave Eggar, percussionist Charles Palmer with piano provided by Jay Sustain live in our studios.

Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5 – Storybox

April 24, 2010 – 12:48 pm
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10 students from Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5 wrote and recorded personal narratives as part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools after school ESW program. Listen to stories and and a song on a range of topics including a basketball game, family reunion, vacation, and a trip to Kennywood.

Big Sister Krista Connelly and Little Sister Brianna

April 24, 2010 – 12:22 pm
Big Sister Krista Connelly and Little Sister Brianna

Meet our Big Brother/Big Sister of the month.
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Pittsburgh Concert Society’s Young Artist Winner’s Showcase: Hannah Taylor

April 24, 2010 – 11:45 am
Hannah Taylor

As part of our ongoing series, this week we’re proud to welcome the very talented singer and Sewickley Academy junior, Hannah Taylor, live in our studios.