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.

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!

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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

YES: Propel Andrew Street High School Open Mic Night

January 12, 2013 – 4:18 pm
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From 1/12/13: Live performances captured by our microphones during the 12/20 Open Mic Night at Propel Andrew Street High School. Special thanks to student TaShaun, the talented student who engineered the recording session

YES: Gemini Theater’s “Tarzan and Jane”

January 12, 2013 – 3:43 pm
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From 1/12/13: Members of the cast of Tarzan and Jane with a preview of this classic story as staged by Gemini Theater, 1/12 through 2/3

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

YES: Propel Andrew Street High School Open Mic Night

December 22, 2012 – 3:17 pm
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From 12/22/12: Live performances from Propel Andrew Street High School Open Mic Night

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

YES: Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s “A Lyrical Christmas Carol”

December 15, 2012 – 2:53 pm
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From 12/15/12: Pittsburgh Musical Theater with selections from their production of “A Lyrical Christmas Carol”, running 12/19 to 12/23 at the New Hazlett Theater