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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Articles in The Saturday Light Brigade

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.

Live music: The Turpentiners

April 30, 2011 – 10:38 am
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We’re proud to host The Turpentiners, a group of five extrodinarily talented musicians who play old time, bluegrass numbers with grace, ease and style. Featuring beautiful harmonies adorned with adept fiddle and harmonica runs, The Turpentines are sure to please the most discerning fans of country music.

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.

Pittsburgh Concert Society’s Young Artist Winner’s Showcase: Lydia Gibson

April 30, 2011 – 10:29 am
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Lydia Gibson is a sophomore Voice Performance major (mezzo soprano) at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA.

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.

Live music: M&M Express

April 23, 2011 – 10:23 am
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Ron and Debbie Mesing & John and Wendy Mackin comprise bluegrass outfit The M&M Express. With dobro, double bass, guitar and banjo, these two couples sing in the high-lonesome sound that has been ever-evolving in our Appalachian hinterland. We are proud to welcome this quartet from Elizabeth, PA to our studios!

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.