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.

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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.

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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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Pittsburgh Concert Society’s Young Artist Winner’s Showcase: Michelle Lee

May 14, 2011 – 1:07 pm
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PCS Young Artist Winner Michelle Lee performing works for piano as part of our ongoing series.

Pittsburgh Concert Society’s Young Artist Winners Showcase: Niles Brandon

May 7, 2011 – 3:47 pm
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Niles Brandon is an 18 year old senior at Pine-Richland High School and has enjoyed and loved playing piano for 13 years.

Youth Expression Showcase: Pittsburgh Folk Festival w/ Christina Hlutkowsky

May 7, 2011 – 3:45 pm
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Christina Hlutkowksy, 18, is a student at Upper St. Clair High School and plays the “bandura,” a traditional Ukranian stringed instrument. She joins us representing the 54th annual Pittsburgh Folk Festival. The festival now highlights the cultural diversity of more than 30 nationalities in the Pittsburgh area.

Spotlight: Pittsburgh Folk Festival w/ Dean Poloka

April 30, 2011 – 2:11 pm
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Dean Poloka, artistic director of the Slavjane Carpatho-Rusyn Ensemble, representing the 54th annual Pittsburgh Folk Festival. The festival now highlights the cultural diversity of more than 30 nationalities in the Pittsburgh area.

Big Brother Joe Hareza and Little Brother Nathaniel

April 30, 2011 – 10:43 am
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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 Joe Hareza and Little Brother Nathaniel, along with BBBS staff member Cheryl Jones.

Feature: The Sprout Fund’s Spark Program

April 30, 2011 – 10:36 am
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Ryan Coon of the Sprout Fund, along with four new Spark program managers, join us to discuss their wonderful new intiatives that engage citizens, support creativity and cultivate connected communities.

Spotlight: Steve Pellegrino’s Accordion Stories

April 23, 2011 – 11:57 am
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Talented artist and musician Steve Pellegrino joins us to preview his Accordion Stories, a one-man show benefitting Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank.

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.

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.

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.”