ZZ Ward's raw edge evokes blues greats such as Big Mama Thornton with a modern twist. Her "Eleven Roses" mixtape began to catch the public's attention when she sampled hip-hop beats over her bluesy vocals allowing for an explosive fusion of…
John has guest Richard DeBoard on the gold & coin market in Santa Cruz. Also on the show is Brian Murtha, on the Santa Cruz Democrat club.
Bruce has Kerry Kriber on the show talking about "Save the Frogs." Also on the show is Gary Patton on land use issues.
You're certain to see hula dancers in action as Ho'omana perform songs of hula and aloha from Hawai'i. Since the show is at The Reef Bar/Pono Grill, you can enjoy delicious "ono" food and drink as you escape into the music of…
This week on Talkabout, John has Don Miller on the show to talk about local newspaper versus national papers. Also: Murray Sheckman on police dogs in our schools.
Scottish singer-songwriter Jim Malcolm will be performing at Don Quixote's in Felton, CA on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 7:30pm. Former lead singer of the well-respected band Old Blind Dogs, Jim has been touring the world with his guitar and…
On the show is Betsy Herbert on fracking and environmental issue, as well as Joe Jordan on NASA, SETI, and alternate energy sources.
John has guest Naslsh Dhillon & Fran Grayson to Talkabout local food. Following, is Chris LaVeque on gun shops opening in Santa Cruz.
Bruce has Roberta Bristol, Beth Pettengal, and Ruth Scromon talking about dance history in Santa Cruz County. Following them is Steve Pleicn on local orgaination "Citizens For A Better Santa Cruz" and city politics.
Winter is not only a time for hot cocoa and new year’s resolutions - it is a time for NBA basketball. The city of Santa Cruz is taking the NBA D-League by storm this winter with the Santa Cruz Warriors…
The Santa Cruz Resource Center for Nonviolence celebrates the birthday of Martin Luther King with a weekend of events centered around "The Power of Songs for Social Change." John McCutcheon will be in concert Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at the…
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…