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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Ortner-Roberts Trio

March 27, 2010 – 3:06 pm
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We’re pleased to welcome back this famous duo, who, along with drummer Tom Elrick, becomes a swinging trio as they delightfully explore the jazz of Benny Goodman’s days with Teddy Wilson and Gene Krupa. Live in our studios.

Big Brother Eric O’Brien and Little Brother Amir

March 27, 2010 – 2:38 pm
Big Brother Eric O'Brien and Little Brother Amir

Meet a “big/little” pair matched by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh and learn how you can make a difference in a child’s life. This week, we’re joined by Big Brother Eric O’Brien and Little Brother Amir, along with BBBS staff member Erin O’Brien. Sponsored by Supercuts.

Gemini Theater previews Little Mermaid

March 27, 2010 – 2:28 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 Little Mermaid as they preview their production live in our studios.

Kids & Technology Showcase

March 20, 2010 – 2:37 pm
Kids & Technology Showcase

Mac Howison of The Sprout Fund joins us to discuss their Spark grants, aimed at educating children through exposure to technology, along with students from HHOL, Joe Wos of the Toonseum, and Deren Guler from RePlayMyPlay.

Theatre for Young Audiences feature: Alice with Buddy Nutt

March 20, 2010 – 2:08 pm
Alice

Cast members from Alice, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic tale, join us to preview a scene, along with music director Buddy Nutt, who will provide the soundtrack, live on SLB.

Pittsburgh Concert Society’s Young Artist Winner’s Showcase: Sean Nimmo

March 20, 2010 – 2:03 pm
Sean Nimmo

As part of our ongoing series, we’re pleased to welcome Sean Nimmo, a talented pianist and junior at North Allegheny High School. Live on SLB.

Saltworks Theater previews The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

March 13, 2010 – 10:44 am
Saltwater Theater previews The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Cast members of Saltworks Young Company, along with director Michelina Pollini, join us to perform a scene from their upcoming production of C.S. Lewis’ classic story.

Pittsburgh Concert Society’s Young Artist Winner’s Showcase: Andrew Percy

March 13, 2010 – 10:09 am
Andrew Percy

Andrew Percy, a sophomore music major at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, began playing violin at the age of eight. We’re pleased to host this Young Artist Winner, live on SLB.

German exchange student Markus Lindner and Cindy Harris

March 6, 2010 – 4:28 pm
Markus

Markus Lindner and Cindy Harris share their experiences with the Aspect Foundation, a nonprofit student exchange organization. Markus, originally from Leipzig in Eastern Germany discusses his experiences here in the states.

Pittsburgh Concert Society’s Young Artist Winner’s Showcase: Trio

March 6, 2010 – 4:15 pm
Pittsburgh Concert Society's Young Artist Winner's Showcase: Trio

This week, the very talented violinist Alex Lee, cellist Eleanor Lee and pianist Geoffrey King perform live in our studios.