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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Animal Friends with Jane Marcus and “Cauliflower” the Bunny

April 23, 2011 – 10:03 am
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Jane Marcus from Animal Friends, along with special guest “Cauliflower,” discussing bunnies, their personalities, and how to adopt them responsibly – just in time for Easter! More info about Animal Friends is available at the link below.

Live poetry and music: Mark Weakland & Chris Laitta

April 16, 2011 – 11:38 am
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We’re pleased to host poet and musician Mark Weakland, who will both perform songs and read from his latest book of poetry, The Delicious Chocolate Donut. Mark will be accompanied by talented actress Chris Laitta, live in our studios.

Brittany Dorazio: Gilda’s Club Battle of the Bands Winner

April 16, 2011 – 11:15 am
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Gilda’s Club is proud to introduce SLB listeners to their first Gilda’s Club Battle of the Bands winner: Brittany Dorazio! Brittany sings, and is accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Frank DiDiano.

Singer-songwriter Tori Plack

April 16, 2011 – 11:00 am
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Singer-songwriter Tori Plack is the winner of the 2010 “Pittsburgh’s Got Talent” contest. She joins us today to share some of her original compositions.

Spotlight: Pittsburgh Folk Festival w/ Mimi Jong

April 16, 2011 – 10:46 am
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Mimi Jong has played the erhu – an ancient chinese instrument – since the age of ten. She has performed alongside members of the Pittsburgh Symphony and renowned Jazz musicians. Jong also performed with Mary Miller Dance Company, and taught/performed at Huntingdon Council for the Arts “Folk College.”

Eleanor Lee

April 9, 2011 – 9:11 am
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Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orhcestra member and PCS Young Artist winner Eleanor Lee, 17, performs works for cello.

Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.

April 9, 2011 – 9:07 am
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Beauty and the Beast is a Tony Award-winning tale of wonder and love! Based on the Disney film, this modern day classic has captured audiences around the world. We’re pleased to welcome Pittsburgh Musical Theater cast members as they preview their performance.

Environmental Charter School at Frick Park with PPC: Parks! with Mrs. Dessell’s Class

April 7, 2011 – 2:27 pm

Students at The Environmental Charter School at Frick Park in Mrs. Dessell’s first grade class, age 6 to 8, share stories with topics such as their favorite habitat, park memories, things that they would change about their park and why the parks are important to them.

Environmental Charter School at Frick Park with PPC: Parks! with Mrs. Sinnott’s Class

April 7, 2011 – 2:13 pm

1st grade students in Mrs. Sinnott’s class at The Environmental Charter School at Frick Park speak about the importance of parks in our community, their favorite habitats and fond park memories.

University Prep – Personal Narratives

April 7, 2011 – 10:47 am
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Middle school students at University Prep share their personal narratives. Topics range from bullying, to gang violence, why kids join gangs, fears of losing someone as well as water slides and the importance of being smart versus being popular.