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This Month in Hip Hop

Hip Hop charts from July at KZSC! TOUSSAINT MORRISON    Fast Times At Trillmont High    Urban Home Companion BRYANT DOPE X HANNIBAL KING    New New York    Young One DESSA    Parts Of Speech    Doomtree RABBI DARKSIDE    Prospect Ave    Say Word ACEYALONE    Leanin'…

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New Website for KZSC

It's been a busy year for KZSC and  we now can add "Brand New Website" to the list of accomplishments for 2013. Razorfrog Web Design in San Francisco created a completely new version of our website while keeping the look…

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Rock Charts – July 25th

We've been really into Cool Ghouls' debut album over here at KZSC.  We're also loving the Burger Records' rerelease of King Tuff's first album Was Dead. Both are definitely worth checking out! Top 10: Cool Ghouls - Cool Ghouls Smith…

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Hristo Vitchev Interview

In my interview with Bulgarian-raised guitarist Hristo Vitchev, he largely spoke of the 'Impressionistic" ideas behind his unique style of music. A composer of 6 albums since 2009, his sound is expressed much like a painter expresses what he sees…

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Hot Jazz of July

As we all may know, summer is slow. Regardless, a few new titles have been coming in here and there, and some of it's hot. Check it out: CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE TRIO    Out Here HRISTO VITCHEV QUARTET    Familiar Fields ETIENNE CHARLES  …

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Americanarama Fest August 4th

Ahhh summer. Time for corn dogs, roller coaster rides and package tours that fill outdoor venues across the nation. Shoreline will see its fair share of these roll through this season, but there's one that puts the rest to shame…

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The “Original” Wailers

The Original Wailers recently released a five song album named Miracle that, "recreates the true sound of Bob Marley and The Wailers." The "Original" name is somewhat misleading since guitarist Al Anderson remains the only performer from the mid-1970's Wailers,…

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Fanfare Ciocarlia: Moe’s Alley July 20th

Fanfare Ciocarlia - whose name translates as "lark's song", are from the village of Zece Prajini in north eastern Romania. With humble beginnings as musicians performing  at local weddings, this group is full of vigor and daring. They are known…

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The Daily Mail

If you're a local artist, band on tour, or bedroom pop architect angling to make bleep on the blogospheric radar, it's time to think inside the box. KZSC staff are keeping their mailboxes extra ajar for your CDs, LPs, EPs,…

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Debo Band Tues July 16th

Outstanding Ethiopian-Pop Debo Band makes an appearance in Santa Cruz tonight, Tuesday July 16, 2013 at Moe's Alley. This large 11-member group includes musicians and dancers from Addis and Boston, plus local fiddler Kaethe Hostetter formerly of Bonny Doon. They've…

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Free Movies on the Beach!

Calling out all movie, beach, and fun lovers! Every Wednesday night at 9pm on the beach located next to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, our beautiful city will be hosting a FREE movie for anyone looking to have a wonderful evening!…

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Disclosure’s “Settle”

After dropping single after single, brothers Howard and Guy Lawrence have finally come through with their debut album. Filled with the sounds of UK's past, the album draws heavily on UK Garage and deep house, and infuses it with the…

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Universal Grapevine 07/02/13

Bruce's first guest will be Jane Gregorius and Teresa Zolar talking about the Pajaro Valley Art's Council's new show, "Fur, Flippers, Feathers and Fuzz." In the second half, artistic director Anita Monga talks about the 19th annual San Francisco

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Universal Grapevine 06/25/13

On Universal Grapevine this week Bruce has Santa Cruz County Supervisor Neal Coonerty on county issues. Following Coonerty is Jim and Paula Faris who chat with Bruce on their careers at MGM and the other Hollywood institutions back in the…

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Late June Loud Rock News

End of June's New & Good Loud Rock on KZSC: 1  Deceiver Of The Gods Metal Blade 2 SPIRITS OF THE DEAD Rumours Of A Presence The End 3 PHILIP H. ANSELMO AND THE ILLEGALS "Usurper Bastard's Rant" [Single] Housecore…

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Phono del Sol July 13

There is no shortage of festivals to attend in the summertime. With so many to choose from it's impossible to go to everything; especially with the prices they're asking these days. You've got to be a smart festival shopper to…

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Taking a Dive

Sports fans, what does flopping mean to you? On May 31st, Slugtalk had an in-depth discussion about flopping and its place in semi-contact sports such as basketball and soccer where unnecessary contact is often penalized in the form of fouls…

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