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January 27, 2024 – 11:05 am

From 01/27/2024: Morgantown-based fiddler, guitarist and singer/songwriter Gray Buchanan previewing her SongSpace show at First Unitarian with Bertha and the Belles, 1/27 (7:30 pm), Shadyside.

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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.

Perry After School 2017-18

December 19, 2017 – 6:22 pm
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We’ve had some great After School sessions so far with the students at Perry High School. Check out some of their ideas, opinions, and conversations thus far this school year – and be sure to check back as work is added to their playlist!

Ronald McDonald House Charities: 2017 Red Shoe Ball

December 4, 2017 – 7:50 pm
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On Saturday, November 4th, 2017, Ronald McDonald House Charities supporters gathered at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh hotel to celebrate the night in black and white and to raise funds. Attendees recorded messages of hope to let RMHC children and families know that a large community is rooting for them.

Nazareth College and Career Prep 2017-2018

December 1, 2017 – 11:05 am
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In Fall 2017, Holy Family Academy students visited the Saturday Light Brigade studios for a weekly class about radio production. These students learned about the background of radio storytelling and developed their skills in interviewing, audio production, and podcasting. Below are some of the works from these students:

Propel Braddock Hills Middle School 2017-2018

November 21, 2017 – 12:00 pm

Students from Ms. Neal’s class at Propel Braddock Hills Middle School share their thoughts, advocate for causes, and edit their own audio in the first trimester of radio club.

Propel Montour Middle School 2017-2018

November 21, 2017 – 12:00 pm
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Students from Mr. Pippen’s podcast group share their opinions, thoughts and more during radio club.

Believe Brashear 2017

November 20, 2017 – 4:48 pm
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Occurring annually, Believe Brashear is an event the showcases the magnet programs, sports teams, and clubs Brashear has to offer prospective eighth grade students, as they make the important decision of selecting a high school.

Veteran’s Appreciation Luncheon at Brashear

November 9, 2017 – 3:59 pm
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On Thursday, November 9th, Brashear students welcomed local veterans to …

Sherman Alexie Visits Pittsburgh Perry

October 16, 2017 – 3:50 pm
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On October 16th, renowned author Sherman Alexie visited Pittsburgh Perry …

ProjectArt Launches in Pittsburgh

September 20, 2017 – 2:22 pm
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The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh welcomes ProjectArt: a national arts education nonprofit organization that provides free after school programming.

The Neighborhood Academy 2017: Future Vision Podcast

September 13, 2017 – 12:00 pm
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Students from The Neighborhood Academy, in collaboration with the Saturday Light Brigade, learn about interviewing, digital audio recording, and editing in preparation for the creation of their podcast series.