I'd like to personally congratulate Northern California for surviving the Third Ice Age. Big cold front just passed through Santa Cruz, which made for ideal conditions to sit inside and listen to records all day. Here's what's happening in jazz…
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…
Top 10: 1. LA LUZ - It's Alive 2. SWEARIN' - Surfing Strange 3. BLOOD ORANGE - Cupid Deluxe 4. WHITE FENCE - Live In San Francisco 5. ARCADE FIRE - Reflektor 6. FUZZ - Fuzz 7. NIGHT BEATS -…
Before KZSC leaves our spot on the FM dial until January, here's a quick look at the most popular Electronic/RPM New Releases featured mid-December on The Great 88: 1 GESAFFELSTEIN Aleph Bromance 2 MACHINEDRUM Vapor City Ninja Tune 3 IMAMI…
Hello everyone, here are the top charts and adds for December. Here's looking forward to a new year of loud rock! Have a wonderful holiday. ADDS 1 AFTER THE BURIAL Wolves Within Sumerian CHARTS 1 PROTEST THE HERO Volition Razor…
Grammy award winning singer-songwriter Peter Rowan will be performing at Don Quixote's in Felton, CA on Friday evening, December 6, 2013 at 8pm. Peter has had a long history as a bluegrass performer, starting out professionally as a singer, rhythm…
The new year is fast approaching! I can't believe that it's already December. Here's the adds and charts for this week at KZSC: CHARTS: 1 ROBERT GLASPER EXPERIMENT Black Radio 2 Blue Note 2 AHMAD JAMAL Saturday Morning JazzVillage 3 …
Top 10: 1. WHITE FENCE - Live In San Francisco 2. ARCADE FIRE - Reflektor 3. LA LUZ - It's Alive 4. NIGHT BEATS - Sonic Bloom 5. DUCKTAILS - Wish Hotel [EP] 6. TENNIS - Small Sound [EP] 7…
Call it RPM, call it Electronic Music...whatever you call it, here's what we're calling early December's Top 10: 1 M.I.A. Matangi N.E.E.T.-Interscope 2 MACHINEDRUM Vapor City Ninja Tune 3 LAUREL HALO Chance Of Rain Hyperdub 4 D33J Gravel Anticon 5…
On August 27, 1972, The Grateful Dead played a legendary set on Ken Kesey's farm in Veneta, Oregon. This show has long been traded among Dead Heads but has never been available as an official release. Until now. The Dead…
Whether you're eating tofu or turkey this year, its normally a time when people from most any background can reflect upon what they're thankful for. As for me, I'm thankful for having Coltrane's A Love Supreme to enjoy on vinyl,…
Top 10: 1. LA LUZ - It's Alive 2. NIGHT BEATS - Sonic Bloom 3. NOBUNNY - Secret Songs: Reflections From The Ear Mirror 4. WHITE FENCE - Live In San Francisco 5. DUCKTAILS - Wish Hotel [EP] 6. SWEARIN'…
Our top chart for November, Protest the Hero, is playing in San Francisco on Friday at Slim's. If you're a fan of good music, definitely check them out! They put on great live performances. 1 LEAVES' EYES Symphonies Of…
Top 10: 1. COSMONAUTS - Persona Non Grata 2. LA LUZ - It's Alive 3. AUDACITY - Butter Knife 4. NIGHT BEATS - Sonic Bloom 5. CRYSTAL ANTLERS - Nothing Is Real 6. NOBUNNY - Secret Songs: Reflections From The…
What's happenin' in jazz? Here it is: Top New Jazz Releases: 1 BEATA PATER Golden Lady Self-Released 2 ROBERT GLASPER EXPERIMENT Black Radio 2 Blue Note 3 BILL MAYS AND THE INVENTIONS TRIO Life's A Movie Chiaroscuro 4 DAVID SILLS …
Top 10: 1 MACHINEDRUM Vapor City Ninja Tune 2 RANGE Nonfiction Donky Pitch 3 BOOKA SHADE Eve Embassy Of Music 4 MOUNT KIMBIE CSFLY Remixes [EP] Warp 5 DECO Timescales Deceast 6 SPECIAL REQUEST Soul Music Houndstooth 7 SHIGETO No…
The last stop of the 2nd Annual California Banjo Extravaganza tour will be at Don Quixote's in Felton, CA for a 2pm matinee show on Sunday, November 17, 2013, led by Tony Trischka, Sammy Shelor, and Bill Evans, who are well…
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…
The electronic music producer Pretty Lights will be performing back to back shows November 29 and November 30 at The Bill Graham Auditorium in San Francisco. Each night has a stacked line up of top artists. On Friday November 29, Tycho, The Grouch…
This talented 11th generation Sufi singer followed custom and tradition; he was trained at a young age by his father. After working with many different musicians while touring around the world, Ali Khan has skillfully blended Western influences into his traditional…