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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Live Music: Nameless in August

February 2, 2013 – 3:11 pm
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From 2/2/13: Live music with Nameless in August

Live Music: Progeny

January 26, 2013 – 12:35 pm
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From 1/26/13: Live music with Progeny, featuring 12-year-old Sebastian (vocals, guitar, harmonica), 10-year old Benjamin (keyboard, mandolin, percussion)and father Vincent (vocals, guitar, banjo) from Grove City, PA

Live Music: Peter Yarrow with Mustard’s Retreat

January 19, 2013 – 12:17 pm
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From 1/19/13: Folk legend Peter Yarrow with a special performance featuring Michigan-based folk duo Mustard’s Retreat.

While best known for his role in Peter, Paul & Mary, people around the world also know Peter Yarrow as the co-writer of “Puff, The Magic Dragon” as well as author of “Day is Done, Light One Candle” and other songs of hope. Peter also is the founder of Operation Respect, an organization dedicated to providing children with an environment free of bullying, ridicule and violence.

We were honored to welcome Peter to SLB along with our friends Michael Hough and David Tamulevich of Mustard’s Retreat

Live Music: Cait Cuneo

January 12, 2013 – 4:34 pm
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From 1/12/13: Live music with Cait Cuineo, whose music combines elements of hip hop, soul and R&B

Live Music: Joy Ike

January 5, 2013 – 2:19 pm
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From 1/5/13: Live music with singer/songwriter Joy Ike

Live Music: Several Conclusions

December 29, 2012 – 11:41 am
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From 12/29/12: Live music with Several Conclusions

Live Music: Rosa Colucci and Friends

December 22, 2012 – 1:11 pm
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From 12/22/12: Rosa Colucci and friends with selections from The Gift

Live Music: Judith Avers and The Early Mays

December 15, 2012 – 3:18 pm
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From 12/15/12: Live music with singer/songwriter Judith Avers and The Early Mays

Crossing Fences: Homewood

December 11, 2012 – 11:50 am
Homewood Crossing Fences Group August 2012

Homewood Voices features first-person reflections from thirteen men as collected by seventeen boys. Project activities were conducted in collaboration with the YMCA Lighthouse Project at Pittsburgh Westinghouse 6-12 in Homewood.

Live Music: City Dwelling Nature Seekers

December 8, 2012 – 2:26 pm
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From 12/8/12: Live music with City Dwelling Nature Seekers