The old adage "time flies when your having fun" certainly applies to Kevin Spitzer. He first joined KZSC 14 years ago; long-time listeners will recall programs he's hosted in the past such as "Celtic Undercurrents", "Freedom Flight", "Turtle Island" and…
In 1971 the band played a four night run at New York's Academy of Music that culminated in a powerhouse New Years Eve show. In 71' the tightest band in rock n' roll was at an apex, ripping through their…
Chris Webster and Nina Gerber will be visiting the Backroads show live on KZSC on Sunday, December 15, 2013 between noon and 2pm prior to their concert appearance at Don Quixote's in Felton, CA at 7pm that evening. They'll be…
This month's Programmer of the Month is the mighty Amanda Timoney (otherwise known as DJ Amanda Rose) of the beloved Power through Procrastination show. Ever since the show's debut in January of 2013, Amanda has developed a cult following by featuring soundtracks from…
In the fall of 1989, Unfiltered Camels was born on the airwaves of The Great 88. The Middle Eastern and North African music show was run by a few DJs when towards the end of 1998, it was announced that it would…
September 6th I had the great pleasure to attend the War and Peace Tour at the Catalyst here in Santa Cruz, Ca. The tour had all-star underground headliners Immortal Technique and Brother Ali speaking their mind about the injustice and…
Our featured KZSC programmer for July is "Living in the '80s" host "DJ Danny on the Radio" aka Danny Croft. He also puts together the Concert Calendar played at noon every weekday on the Great 88. Danny started in radio at the San…
Father's Day came up fast June 16th. My situation involved receiving a small package in the mail from my pops the other day, and inside the cardboard box was a small recyclable doggie-poo bag. Despite that informality, I found gold…
KZSC's Business Manager is a student position. And like the tides at our world famous surf breaks, they come and go. Goodbye to Kevin Candelar1a, the 2012-13 Business Manager who graduates in June. Kevin was also voted "Most Likely To…
The year was 2009 and a curious freshman walked into the first staff meeting of the school year held by the legendary KZSC. The vinyl and posters that covered every inch immediately enthralled her. Lois describes her first thoughts after…
Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole is the eldest son of Kekuhi Kanahele and descends from a distinguished hula family. "Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai" (a Wiki Wiki Wednesday favored song) was composed by his great grandmother, Edith Kanahele Kanaka'ole; his family's music traditions…
As our spring show schedule begins, things get fuzzy at The Great 88. KZSC's April Programmer Of The Month is living proof. Kendra Yoshinaga (aka DJ Teenage Dinosaur) does a show called “Fuzz Tone” Friday nights. It’s a retro garage,…
Jacqueline Culas is your KZSC March Programmer of the month. Host of Sunday's “Spoonful of Blues” show since 2011, Jacqui previously co-hosted "The Blues Sisters" and a jazz program called "Time Machine" in 2010 while serving a term as The…
I have often been on the air late night here @ KZSC. After 10 pm, radio station have been given what the FCC refers to as "Safe-Harbor Hours", where DJs are allowed to play content of a more adult nature.…
Have you ever wondered what kind of spider that is in your bedroom window? Is it a wolf spider? Is it a black widow? (If you responded yes to the last question, kill the spider immediately. Please.) No matter what…
For the second time in my life, I have attended a GWAR show. This most recent time was also @ the Catalyst and on the eve of the election. Naturally, both candidates for president appeared as puppets in the show…
The 23rd Annual International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards show was held several weeks ago, and KZSC will feature highlights from this show on Backroads, between 12-2pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012. Recorded live at the historic Ryman Auditorium in…
Ship of Fools may make you think of a Grateful Dead song or a song from The Doors, but the history behind this 3-word phrase is really quite amazing. It first appears in 1494 as a book, Das Narrenschiff, written…
Here we go, it's fall! The Talk Programming Department has gathered its minions and we are ready to attack--or rather, occupy the airwaves with quality pieces. Look out for The Cruz Report, the Talk Programming collective Tuesday nights 8-8:30pm. Six…
As KZSC's Public Service Announcement Director I receive piles of emails every day. Just like tofu, the easier your submission is to digest, the faster you'll hear it on the air. Here are some of the basic points when sending…
