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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King For a Day: A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.

February 22, 2010 – 6:32 pm
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Hear the words of Dr. King brought to life in voices from all over Pittsburgh and recordings of Dr. King himself recorded during this five hour tribute at the Children’s Museum in Pittsburgh. Hosted by The Saturday Light Brigade.

Greenfield Elementary: Snowstorm!

February 22, 2010 – 2:33 pm

After a long break, students at Greenfield Elementary tell us …

Young Writer’s Institute

February 20, 2010 – 7:48 pm
YWI

Teacher Christine Wolfe, along with a group of aspiring young writers, join us in the second installment of our two part series highlighting the Young Writer’s Institute, a program which seeks to enhance writing skills in both students and teachers. This week, students discuss their forays into prose.

Prime Theater previews Tuesdays with Morrie

February 20, 2010 – 7:37 pm
Tuesdays with Morrie

We’re pleased to welcome actors from Prime Stage Theater as they perform a scene from their latest production, Tuesdays with Morrie, a true story about friendship and life’s lessons.

The Weathered Road

February 20, 2010 – 7:12 pm
The Weathered Road

This week we’re proud to welcome The Weathered Road, whose music blends the genres of folk, Celtic, and newgrass to create a sound all their own, a sound they call AmericCeltic Newgrass. Tune in to hear this wonderful trio from Washington County, live on SLB.

Lincoln Elementary: Martin Luther King, Jr. Reflections

February 17, 2010 – 3:41 pm

To commemorate his life and work, Pittsburgh Lincoln K-8 students discuss the significance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in both their lives and the lives of others.

Gemini Theater previews Pinnochio

February 13, 2010 – 5:38 pm
Gemini Theater

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 Pinocchio as they preview their production of this classic story live in our studios!

Dave Eggar and Charles Palmer

February 13, 2010 – 4:52 pm
Dave Eggar & CharlesPalmer

This week we’re happy to welcome back the very talented duo of cellist Dave Eggar and percussionist Charles Palmer, live in our studios. The two will also discuss their role in Attack Theatre’s latest production, Assemble This.

Young Writer’s Institute

February 13, 2010 – 12:45 pm
Young Writers Institute

Teacher Victoria Dym and four aspiring writers join us in …

Pittsburgh Stevens Pre-K-8: The American Dream

February 2, 2010 – 4:35 pm

What is the American Dream? Students at Pittsburgh Stevens Prek-8 discuss what the American Dream means to them, including examples of people in our history who have lived the American Dream, or have helped to make it possible.