Your guide to new DJs on KZSC
Spring has sprung and we're two weeks into our new schedule with fresh faces (or voices) on KZSC. Here's a guide to some new DJs on air this season. DJ Mood Ring on Moody Classics There are many artists considered…
J Boog Concert Review by riz aka djrsd of KZSC Santa Cruz
On Thursday, February 24, 2017, I attended the Grammy Award Nominee and Island Reggae artist J Boog’s concert for his “Washhouse Ting” Tour here at The Catalyst in downtown Santa Cruz. I was unable to get an interview with J…
Jazz and Blues Update and BadBadNotGood Interview
Hello Jazzy and Bluesy Folks We hope you've been listening to all the wonderful jazz and blues programming we've had so far this program schedule. In case you missed any, below is a list of the shows on the schedule…
SOB X RBE Interview & Concert Review by riz aka djrsd of KZSC Santa Cruz
I caught up with the hottest artists on the block right now, from my hometown Vallejo, located in the North Bay Area, SOB X RBE. The group was on tour with Platinum recording artist and producer Sage The Gemini, and…
Richard Smith & Steve Palazzo Live on Backroads Sun Apr 10th
Extraordinary guitarists Richard Smith and Steve Palazzo will be stopping in for a live interview and performance during the KZSC folk and country show "Backroads" this coming Sunday, April 10, 2016 between noon-2pm. Catch them in concert later that day at Don Quixote's…
Los Primos of Santa Cruz on Backroads Sun March 6th
Los Primos of Santa Cruz will be visiting the KZSC studios during the "Backroads" folk show on Sunday afternoon, March 6, 2016. This trio excels in the performance of traditional Mexican music, including boleros, polkas, valses, mariachi and other styles. They'll…
Bluegrass Awards Show on Backroads, Sun Nov 8th
The 26th Annual International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards show was held last month, and KZSC will feature highlights from this event on Backroads, between 12-2pm on Sunday, November 8, 2015. Recorded live at the Duke Center for the Performing Arts,…
Jean Ritchie Remembrance on Backroads, Sun June 7th
Jean Ritchie, long-time singer and researcher of traditional songs from her native Appalachia and their connections to British balladry, passed away last Monday at the age of 92. Jean introduced the mountain dulcimer to many, and played a significant role in the folk-music revival of…
Santa Cruz Percolators Live on Backroads, Sun May 24th
The Santa Cruz Percolators will be on the air at KZSC during the Backroads folk show on Sunday (5/24/15, between noon-2pm) for an interview and some live music. The Percolators play a variety of traditional dance music from around the world, featuring melodies from Appalachia,…
Beautiful track from Kauflin’s latest album
Hey everyone. Listen to this beautiful, dexterous solo by Justin Kauflin. This sweet song is dedicated to Kauflin's mentor, Clark Terry. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu5w4zBGPiY
Party Like It’s 1965!
UCSC will be celebrating its 50th anniversary soon and KZSC will be there to provide the soundtrack. From 12 to 2 PM on Thursday, January 15th, KZSC will be spinning the tunes of 1965--live from UCSC's Quarry Plaza!
Five O’clock Rock: by Art O’Sullivan
Host of the Golden Road, Art O’Sullivan recounts his story of being the DJ on the air during the Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989.
“Irish Christmas in America” guests on ShamRock, Wed Dec 3rd
Oisin Mac Diarmada, All-Ireland Fiddle Champion and one of the producers of the "Irish Christmas in America" traveling show, now in its 10th season, will be joining DJ Sophaloaf in a live interview on KZSC's "ShamRock" show this Wednesday, December 3,…
Bluegrass Awards Show on Backroads, Sun Nov 23rd
Highlights from the 25th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards Show will be featured during "Backroads" on Sunday, Nov 23rd between noon and 2pm. Lee Ann Womack and Jerry Douglas host the show that features special performances by The Boxcars, Claire Lynch, The…
Break a Leg on Fridays 8:30-10pm
Do you miss Power Through Procrastination? Do you long for the magic of the theater and the bright lights of the stage? Do you get a thrill when you hear a passionate duet, an eleventh-hour plea, a sweeping finale? Tune in…
Rose’s “Most Impossible Secret Dream” wrapping up after 29 years
September. The sunny season is winding down, and fall is approaching. Many proud gardeners and groundskeepers find themselves bidding farewell to blooming flowers, and preparing for seasonal change. We here at KZSC are also bracing for change. Come October, we will be saying "farewell" to the amazing programmer Rose Lobel. Rose deejays "What's New", which airs Thursdays at noon. Her program showcases the recently released music of up-and-coming artists from a multitude of genres. An earful of Rose's "What's New" proves that great music is alive, kicking, and here to stay.
Programmer of the Month: Henry Bertheaud (Roux)
August's Programmer of the Month, Henry Bertheaud, is bringing back talk radio to KZSC! Henry began his career as a programmer at KZSC this past spring on the classical music program, "Machauts Circus." An incoming sophomore at UCSC, Henry is spending…
Programmer of the Month: Keith Rozendal
July's programmer of the month is Keith Rozendal with one of KZSC's newest programs, Music is a Teacher. Keith is also KZSC's new broadcast advisor! Taking on a new program, an early morning time slot and a new job —…
Interview with Alexandra & the Starlight Band
Alexandra Starlight and Zachary James of Alexandra & the Starlight Band stopped by the station to do an interview with our own DJ Soul Patch during his program Not-so-distant Relatives which airs every Thursday from 2pm-4pm. Listen for Alexandra's rocking acoustic…
Poet Gabe Kittle, Live on KZSC–Thurs July 17 at 7PM
Thursday July 17th be sure to tune in to "Happy beyond words" with me, DJ Roux, to hear a special live poetry reading with Gabe Kittle, a local poet and teacher! He will be sharing his poetry with us as…
Programmer of the Month: Shay Stoklos (DJ Lux)
She's young, talented and committed to KZSC. What's left to say about Shay? "DJ Lux" as she's known on the airwaves is now a card-carrying member of KZSC's Program Review Committee. Fun family fact: her father was one of the…