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!

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White Noise

January 16, 2010 – 11:17 am
White Noise

We’re pleased to host the wonderful a cappella singing group, White Noise, live in our studios. This accomplished group, which has sang with the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra, performs standards and original compositions.

Jacob Klein & Evan Fuhrer of Crossing Boundaries

January 16, 2010 – 11:03 am
Jacob Klein & Evan Fuhrer

Teens Jacob and Evan met in high school where they both entered a talent show and discovered a mutual love for The Beatles. From there they started writing songs together, eventually forming the up and coming pop/rock band, Crossing Boundaries. This week, they’ll join us live for an acoustic set featuring Jacob on guitar and Evan on piano.

Pittsburgh Miller Pre-K-5: Martin Luther King, Jr. Reflections

January 14, 2010 – 4:15 pm

To commemorate his life and work, Pittsburgh Miller PreK-5 students …

Pittsburgh Stevens Pre-K-8: Martin Luther King, Jr. Reflections

January 12, 2010 – 4:10 pm

To commemorate his life and work, Pittsburgh Stevens Pre-K-8 students discuss the significance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in both their lives and the lives of others. In this session, students also retell stories of Dr. MLK, Jr. that have left a powerful impression on them.

Bartus Family

January 11, 2010 – 4:09 pm
Abby Bartus

This week we’re joined by three very talented siblings, Hannah, Mark and Abby Bartus. These three teens from the Moon area will be singing and playing piano/violin, live in our studios.

Aaron Jentzen

January 11, 2010 – 3:52 pm
Aaron Jentzen

This week we’re joined by the very talented Aaron Jenzten and his band, who make beautiful, cinematic pop music. Aaron’s voice is deep and soulful, and serves as a wonderful vehicle for his insightful, poetic lyrics.

Greenfield Elementary: Martin Luther King, Jr. Reflections

January 11, 2010 – 2:06 pm

To commemorate his life and work, Greenfield Elementary students discuss the significance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in both their lives and the lives of others.

Lincoln Elementary: Hopes for 2010

January 6, 2010 – 3:22 pm

Happy New Year! 4th grade students at Pittsburgh Lincoln K-8 share with us their hopes for 2010.

Greenfield Elementary: Hopes for 2010

January 4, 2010 – 1:34 pm
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4th and 5th graders from Greenfield Elementary School in Pittsburgh share their hopes for 2010.

Live music with the Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle

January 2, 2010 – 4:48 pm
Pittsburgh Songwriters Cirlce

The Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle is an independent program of Calliope: the Pittsburgh Folk Music Society, and is dedicated to exploring, promoting and practicing the art and craft of song writing. This week we’re joined by members Bruce Hoffman, Mike Strasser and John Hayes, as they share their original, acoustic music and discuss the newly released, Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle: Collection 2010.