Oh hi! Didn't see you there. I'd like to talk to you about a wonderful little record by a guy who goes by the name of Mac DeMarco. DeMarco - a Canadian singer-songwriter, formerly of the band Makeout Videotape -…
Do you like punk? Come get ur freak on Saturday night at the Catalyst Atrium with LA band FIDLAR. Opening for them will be Pangea (LA), Meat Market (Oakland) and Bummer City (Santa Cruz) with a special guest spot by DJ…
This week on Talkabout it Elen Perie on local politics followed by Peter & Donna Thomas on California hiking expeditions.
Here's just a quick snapshot of some of the new Hip Hop that is getting played on KZSC in the new year: 1 ROC MARCIANO - Reloaded 2 DJ VADIM - Don't Be Scared 3 E-DUBBLE - Reset 4 PAT…
Bruce has on the show Marcus Cato & Brian Spencer to talk about the current play series at Center Stage Theater. Also, Ian Coulson on bee keeping and selecting honey.
Hello everyone, Here is this week's edition of the KZSC Jazz Charts. Topping them this week comes an independent/self release from vocalist Lauren Desberg with her EP "Sideways." This album features many up and coming young jazz stars on the…
After 4 long years, Voivod is finally back with their newest full length, Target Earth. It's the first record to feature their new guitarist, Daniel Mongrain, and the first since 1991 to feature their original bassist. Also, Incite, who is releasing an…
Though not for the reasons being bandied about, I did not like this movie. But, since this is a blog for KZSC, let's keep to issues musically related...... I am a huge fan of QT, and have found his…
The Wake the Dead band who are mostly from the SF Bay Area, blends traditional Celtic music played on acoustic instruments with the songs of the Grateful Dead. They'll be performing at Don Quixote's International Music Hall in Felton, CA on Friday, January…
The Babies have just come out with their second full length album, House on a Hill to amazing reviews. After their show at the Crepe Place in Santa Cruz on December 7th, Kevin Morby and Cassie Ramone sat down with…
This week Talkabout hosts musician Diane Patterson and her performance at Synthesis 2012 Festival in Mexico.
1. Iggy Azalea, Glory (EP) Iggy Azalea was signed by T.I. earlier this year and blew up with her single "Murda Bizness" off of her EP. This Australian babe raps like nobody's business, combining unstoppable sex appeal and rough lyrics.…
Bruce's guest in the first half hour is Brian Staufenbiel the head of UCSC's Opera Program. Opera is an important and unique part of the UCSC campus and Brian brings us up to date on Opera news. In the second…
Alas, it is time once again to bring ourselves back into reality. However, that also means more awesome music for the masses. This week brings some really neat stuff out of Corsair, a band that actually self released their first…
Bruce has Jane Dawson on the show about "Holiday Challenges." Click the PLAY button to listen!
John has Santa Cruz lawyer Ben Rice to talk about changes in the law for 2013. Also, Laurence Bedford and Richard Stockton to talkabout upcoming Planet Cruz Comedy Show in the Cruz.
The end of December is full of music events in the Santa Cruz area that you won't want to miss. "Winter Solstice" which includes Barbara Higbie, Liz Story, Lisa Lynne, George Tortorelli and Aryeh Frankfurter is a holiday music event…
Back by popular demand and just in time for the cold, harsh, lonely winter months, KZSC's 2nd edition of Anonymous Caller is now accepting submissions. The theme for this issue is graffiti-you've-spotted-around-that-looks-cool. That means photos of bathroom graffiti, wall graffiti,…
Sleepy John has guest Steve Wissner on the show to talk about reducing the cost of your phone. Also: guest Alicia Cube to talk about Take Back Santa Cruz!
This week on Universal Grapevine entertains Futzie Nutzle and his art at the Blitzer Gallery as well as Bonnie Stone and Virginia Wright of MAPS - Multidisciplinary Assoc of Psychedelic Studies!
December 5th marked the three-year anniversary of the passing of guitarist and visionary Jack Rose. Over those three years the brilliance of his music has remained constant. His unwavering dedication to not only wowing listeners with his brilliant technical skill,…