Universal Grapevine 03/19/13
Joop Rubens talks about our local Firelight Foundation and the work they do. The second half features photographers Neal Swanson and Tom Jacobs, discussing their Six Views show at the Leeds Gallery (2/15-3/25).
Loud Rock Charts: 3/19
One of the better weeks in terms of Loud Rock Adds, this time we see Clutch drop what could be their greatest album to date, Finnish monster costumers Lordi release a "beastly" (teehee) record, and the highly anticipated Kvelertak album…
Closet Free Radio 03/18/13
Kai and Richard talk about Senator Portman who comes out for gay marriage, RNC's news report that encourages focus on LGBT & other minorities, new poll on support for gay marriage, Hillary Clinton comes out in favor of gay marriage.
Caspian’s Drummer Joe Vickers Discusses Newest Album and Current State of Post-Rock
Post rock outfit Caspian recently stopped by Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco to close out the Noisepop 2013 Festival, and holy mother of god what a way to go out. Before the prodigious climax however, I was lucky…
Programmer of the Month
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…
Talkabout 03/13/13
John has guests Katie Purcell, Harry Salzberg & John Fisher on local gun control issues as well as calls from listeners.
Universal Grapevine 03/12/13
This week on Universal Grapevine Bruce has guest Annie Steinhardt on her book "Pele VooDoo," also Linda Burman-Hall talks about the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival.
Loud Rock Charts: 3/12
Unfortunately, last week there as a mix up with KZSC's CMJ subscription, hence the lack of charts and adds. With this week, however, KZSC is back in business, and boy what a week. This time around sees hard rock band…
Charts and Adds 3/8/2013
Here are KZSCs latest jazz charts and adds for the week. We had an error in our CMJ subscription the past week, but it is now fixed and here are the results for the past two weeks. Charts: 1 JOSE…
Between the Buried and Me Bassist Dan Brigss Talks New Tour, New Band & Album
I recently was given the opportunity to chat with the bassist from progressive metal giant Between the Buried and Me. Below you can read highlights of our conversation in which we cover Russian Circles, Dan's new band Trioscapes and even…
Blue Line Radio
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…
Talkabout 03/06/13
This week on Talkabout Henry Cleveland joins the show to discuss mobile home park rent control. Following them is Mardi Buck on the Santa Cruz Police memorial.
Universal Grapevine 03/05/13
Bruce has on the show Sandy Lyon for the pledge drive talking about local history.
New Growlers Album: Hung At Heart
Self-branded as "Beach Goth", the Orange County crew The Growlers are road warriors. Playing a seemingly endless string of dates, the quintet wander the country like modern day pranksters delivering a tight set of their jaunty organ-infused surf rock. Costa Mesa's psych-surf…
Martin Hayes and Masters of Tradition Tues Mar 5th
An all-star lineup of extraordinary Irish musicians are touring as the "Masters of Tradition" and will be in concert at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 7:30pm. This is a unique opportunity to…
Talkabout 02/27/13
John has Neil DelFino on the show talking about the oil industry & America's energy supply/use.
Universal Grapevine 02/26/13
This week on universal grapevine is Julie James from the Jewel Theater Company's production of "Geography of a Horse Dreamer." Also on the show: Kathy Bisbee and Lynn Miller on community television in Santa Cruz county.
Loud Rock Charts: 2/26
Thursday night, I witnessed one of the greatest acts on metal this world has seen. No, it wasn't any big name bands like Opeth or Gojira. It was just a small three piece band, who use nothing more than 2…
Seabright Stringfest March 2nd
The 2nd annual Seabright Stringfest takes place this Saturday, March 2nd outdoors on the Seabright Brewery/Java Junction patio in Santa Cruz on. This day-long FREE event is a cavalcade of bands performing from 11 AM until midnight. The day begins with a kids' show…
Staples Center goes Vegetarian for Morrissey
Morrissey has infamously pushed vegetarianism on concert venues he has promised to play. The latest one did not have to pushed. The Staples Center has agreed to go completely vegetarian for the Morrissey concert on March 1st on the condition…