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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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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Articles in The Saturday Light Brigade

David Weale

November 21, 2009 – 6:14 pm
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We’re happy to host 15 year-old classical guitarist David Weale back on our program. Trained at the Center For Young Musicians in Wexford, David last performed on our show when he was twelve.

Brian Ashley Jones

November 21, 2009 – 5:36 pm
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We’re pleased to welcome Brian Ashley Jones, a soulful singer, accomplished lead guitarist, and versatile touring Americana songwriter. Originally from South Carolina, Brian is now based out of Music City, USA, otherwise known as Nashville. Tisha Simeral will be joining him live on upright bass.

Live music with Tommy Davis

November 7, 2009 – 4:39 pm
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We’re proud to host singer-songwriter Tommy Davis, live in our studios. A recent graduate of Drew University, Tommy is now embarking on a career as a professional musician in Washington, DC.

Rick Bruening

November 7, 2009 – 4:34 pm
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Acoustic folk picker and storyteller Rick Bruening live in our studios.

St. Thomas’ Episcopal School Pipe Band

November 7, 2009 – 4:07 pm
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In anticipation of their Balmoral Classic appearance, the award winning St. Thomas’ Episcopal School Pipe Band joins us for a live radio performance.

This five-time Junior World Champion band electrifies the audience with traditional and contemporary music performed by pipers and drummers, supplemented with keyboard, percussion, fiddle, and guitar.

Rob Stewart: Transit Authority Figures

October 24, 2009 – 2:18 pm
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Northampton, MA resident and graphic designer Rob Stewart joins us to discuss his very unique project, Transit Authority Figures, in which he develops beautiful, yet hypothetical subway maps for unlikely locales.

Gemini Theater: Legend of Sleepy Hollow

October 24, 2009 – 1:45 pm
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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 Legend of Sleepy Hollow as they preview their production of this classic, spooky tale.

Pittsburgh Musical Theater: Les Misérables

October 24, 2009 – 1:35 pm
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Pittsburgh Musical Theater previews Les Miserable, the timeless story of revolution and love that has touched lives around the world. This production combines the students of PMT’s Richard E. Rauh Conservatory with CAPA’s 80-piece student orchestra.

Ernie Hawkins

October 24, 2009 – 1:14 pm
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Listen as we host legendary blues guitarist Ernie Hawkins, along with the very talented Marc Reisman on harmonica and Roger Day on tuba. Hear one of Pittsburgh’s’ greatest musicians, live on SLB.

Lori Pearce

October 17, 2009 – 5:44 pm
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Singer-songwriter Lori Pearce has a beautiful voice to compliment her acoustic, dexterous, finger-picking. Her country/folk songs are at once both familiar and unique. And she’s got a knack for engaging young children in singalongs. Lori’s set includes the debut of her original Halloween composition, Creepy Town.