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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Gemini Theater’s production of Beauty & the Beast

January 2, 2010 – 4:38 pm
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A LIVE preview performance of the always enchanting play — Beauty & the Beast!

Seth Corbin & Little Brother Nick

January 2, 2010 – 4:15 pm
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Meet our Big Brother/Big Sister of the month.
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Sue Powers & Jeff Berman

December 26, 2009 – 6:18 pm
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We’re proud to host the extremely talented duo of Jeff Berman and Sue Powers, whose musical projects include AppalAsia and Devilish Merry. They’ll join us live on acoustic guitar, dulcimer and vocals.

Brian O’Neill’s The Paris of Appalachia

December 19, 2009 – 3:46 pm
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We are quite pleased to host acclaimed author and writer Brian O’Neill live in our studios. Mr. O’Neill discusses his new book, “The Paris of Appalachia: Pittsburgh in the Twenty-First Century.” An insightful and poetic look at our city, “Paris” is a must read for fans and denizens of the tri-state area.

Fifth Avenue Strings

December 19, 2009 – 3:14 pm
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Fresh from an appearance with the Fifth Avenue Strings at the Governor’s Mansion, violin duo Jimmy Cunningham (a fifth grader at Pittsburgh Urban Christian School) and Will Wachter (a seventh grader at Sacred Heart) play holiday selections.

Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild Youth & Arts

December 12, 2009 – 4:17 pm
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This week we’re joined by Pittsburgh Public School students who participated in the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild after-school Apprenticeship Training Program. Students discuss their experiences working with finger puppetry and giant mask making under the guidance of visiting artists Leat Klingman and Beth Nixon.

Jay Hitt

December 5, 2009 – 3:57 pm
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We are proud to host singer-songwriter Jay Hitt in our studios. Combining vivid storytelling, a down to earth folk style and crisp acoustic melodies. Jay’s performance is sure to please listeners of all ages.

Collin Ziegler

December 5, 2009 – 3:46 pm
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Our Youth Music Showcase features the talented saxophone player Collin Ziegler, a ninth grade student at Shaler High School.

Urban Youth Action

December 4, 2009 – 5:45 pm
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In December 2009, SLB worked with 15 teens at Urban …

Pittsburgh Miller Pre-K-5: Future Careers

December 3, 2009 – 10:39 am
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What did you want to be when you grew up? A fire fighter? A cop? The bearded lady at a carnival? Students at Pittsburgh Miller PreK-5 share with us their career choices for the future.