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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Interview: Theatre Festival in Black & White, ranney

June 4, 2022 – 7:20 am
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From 06/04/2022: Multi-talented comedian “ranney” previews the Theatre Festival in Black & White by Pittsburgh Playwrights (6/3 – 6/12 at Trust Arts Education Center, 805 Liberty Avenue, 4th floor).

Manchester Academic Charter School: Interview with Melvin Hubbard El and Chrisarah Johnson

June 2, 2022 – 2:27 pm
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On Tuesday, May 17, SLB Radio welcomed visitors from the …

Live Music: Big Blitz

May 28, 2022 – 11:05 am
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From 05/28/2022: Live music and conversation with saxophone and drum trio Big Blitz.

Interview: The Tamburitzans 85th Year, Alyssa Bushunow

May 28, 2022 – 8:20 am
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From 05/28/2022: Alyssa Bushunow on The Tamburitzans 85th Celebration (PNC Theatre Point Park University on June 4 at 7:00 PM). 

Interview: One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show, Joyce Meggerson-Moore

May 28, 2022 – 7:50 am
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From 05/28/2022: Joyce Meggerson-Moore previews New Horizon Theater’s production of One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show (5/27 – 6/12 at 7101 Hamilton Ave).

Live Music: Snappin’ Bug String Band

May 21, 2022 – 11:05 am
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From 05/21/2022: Old time music of Southwestern Pennsylvania with the Snappin’ Bug String Band.

Youth Express: Pittsburgh Concert Society’s Juliana Matteo

May 21, 2022 – 10:35 am
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From 05/21/2022: Juliana Matteo, winner of Pittsburgh Concert Society March 2022 auditions, performs selections on harp.

Youth Express: The Amazing Lemonade Girl, Prime Stage Theatre

May 21, 2022 – 10:05 am
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From 05/21/2022: Prime Stage Theatre cast members Rayna Akin, Cameron Tino, and Kayla Zhu preview The Amazing Lemonade Girl (June 16 – 18 at New Hazlett Theater). 

Live Music: Howling Mob

May 14, 2022 – 11:05 am
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From 05/14/2022: Live mountain music and conversation with trio Howling Mob.

Youth Express: Pittsburgh Concert Society’s Rebecca Mack

May 14, 2022 – 10:35 am
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From 05/14/2022: Rebecca “Becky” Mack, winner of Pittsburgh Concert Society March 2022 auditions, performs selections on oboe.