Articles in The Saturday Light Brigade
Prime Theater previews Tuesdays with Morrie
We’re pleased to welcome actors from Prime Stage Theater as they perform a scene from their latest production, Tuesdays with Morrie, a true story about friendship and life’s lessons.
The Weathered Road
This week we’re proud to welcome The Weathered Road, whose music blends the genres of folk, Celtic, and newgrass to create a sound all their own, a sound they call AmericCeltic Newgrass. Tune in to hear this wonderful trio from Washington County, live on SLB.
Gemini Theater previews Pinnochio
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 Pinocchio as they preview their production of this classic story live in our studios!
Dave Eggar and Charles Palmer
This week we’re happy to welcome back the very talented duo of cellist Dave Eggar and percussionist Charles Palmer, live in our studios. The two will also discuss their role in Attack Theatre’s latest production, Assemble This.
Beagle Brothers
Sometimes known as “Bloomfield’s best live band,” the Beagle Brothers perform country, old-time and honky-tonk acoustic music with energy, wit and style. We’re pleased to host them live in our studios.
Big Sister Jinny Morgan and Little Sister Emily
Meet our Big Brother/Big Sister of the month.
This segment is created in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh and is made possible with support from SUPERCUTS. Listen to the segments as they appeared on The Saturday Light Brigade.
Billy Robertson
This week we’re pleased to feature young pianist Billy Robertson, a fourth grade student at Donaldson Elementary School in The West Allegheny School District, live in our studios.
Lohio
Lohio’s music shifts between intimate, instrumentally rich folk songs and midwestern infused, Neil Young-esque indie rock. Singer/songwriter Greg Dutton’s hushed vocals and the bands knack for tackling a range of genre’s draws comparisons to artists such as Sufjan Stevens, Yo La Tengo, and Wilco. We’re proud to host them live in our studios.
Alberto Sewald
We are pleased to welcome back Alberto Sewald, a 13 year-old Rock Band Academy student who has been playing music since he was in second grade. Listen live as Alberto dazzles with some of his brand new, original acoustic guitar compositions.
