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!

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Live Music: Bill Weiner

December 17, 2011 – 4:33 pm
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Joining us, Bill Weiner, who brings more than 45 years of experience as a Blues guitarist and historian, and Ron Jozwiak, fellow guitarist and friend. Here they perform a ‘sophisticated approach to early country blues,’ live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Fifth Avenue Strings

December 17, 2011 – 4:32 pm
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Joining us, Jimmy Cunningham, 12, Will Wachter, 14, Anna Gorske, 12, and Marion Luckett, 16, who all make up the ensemble known as “Fifth Avenue Strings.” Here they perform Holiday favorites, live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Propel East Choir

December 17, 2011 – 4:25 pm
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Joining us, members of the choir at Propel East in Turtle Creek, performing selections from their Holiday program, live on SLB.

Live Music: Slim Forsythe

December 10, 2011 – 2:04 pm
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Joining us, singer-songwriter Slim Forsythe, performing his energized brand of country-swing, live on SLB.

Live Music: Marva Josie and Tom Roberts

December 3, 2011 – 3:57 pm
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Marva Josie and Tom Roberts join us in our studios.

Live Music: Tom Hitt

November 26, 2011 – 3:39 pm
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Joining us, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tom Hitt, whose most recent effort Scribe and Jester “combines alternative and folk music with great songwriting, excellent arrangements and a singular wit.”

Youth Expression Showcase: Greta Schaltenbrand

November 26, 2011 – 3:35 pm
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Joining us, singer-songwriter Greta Schaltenbrand. At 16 years old, Greta has already begun receiving radio play and awards for her craft. We’re pleased to have her in our studios, live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Lauren Goldstein

November 26, 2011 – 3:35 pm
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Joining us, 7 year old Lauren Goldstein, a vocalist currently studying at the Larri Cervi School.

Live music: Liz Berlin

November 19, 2011 – 3:01 pm
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Joining us, acclaimed singer-songwriter Liz Berlin, playing soulful acoustic folk and rock, live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Lightning Box

November 19, 2011 – 2:55 pm
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Joining us, four piece rock band ‘Lightning Box,’ comprised of Jordan Speranzo, 15, vocals, Billy Potter, 16, on electric guitar, Jeremy Levin, 12, on drums, and Bruce Morrison, 15, on bass. Here they perform original indie-pop and rock songs, live on SLB.