So many concerts…so little time. How do you decide? This is the season when both outdoor festivals and local venues feature the best musicians in the world. You can get an overview of everything on KZSC’s Concert Calendar. Heard every weekday at noon, The Great 88 covers what’s happening in Northern California in about 2…
Summer Wear
By Michael Bryant | Published June 21st, 2011Summer is here and no doubt your old shirts are being used as dust rags or chew toys for Fido. KZSC’s new heather gray style could be just the thing to add into your short sleeve wardrobe. It comes in all sizes cut for either men or women and proudly puts your support of community…
Something Pretty for Your Ears
By Rock Director | Published June 20th, 2011Rejoice, for Bon Iver’s new album comes out today! Bon Iver, Bon Iver is the second album from folk it-dude Justin Vernon’s band, his first album being the overwhelmingly pretty, often-hyped For Emma, Forever Ago, the one that has the highest play count on my iTunes. Of course the new album is also overwhelmingly pretty,…
Blues at the Great 88
By Jazz and Blues | Published June 20th, 2011Who doesn’t love an old man singing about a cheatin’ girlfriend, hard times, or some good whiskey? Blues has a deep history in music and here at KZSC. Over the summer, we got two bluesy shows you should check out, Stormy Tuesdays (Tues, 2-4pm) and Spoonful of Blues (Sundays, 8:30-10:30pm). Here’s a taste of the…
Welcome Back Bruce
By Michael Bryant | Published June 20th, 2011As The Great 88 begins our new summer program schedule, we also welcome a few new voices to the airwaves. Alison Irwin (Wednesdays 9 AM-noon), Eileen O’Grady (Tuesdays 2-4 PM), Griffin Lewis (Saturday nights at 9:30) and Jeffrey Stephens (Saturdays 9 AM-noon) are UCSC students who just completed KZSC’s broadcast class and are hosting their…
Paula Nelson June 27th
By Michael Bryant | Published June 20th, 2011The upside of having parents in showbiz is they can give you a pretty good idea if you want to follow in the family footsteps or maybe consider taking up bee keeping instead. Although her dad Willie once advised her “remember to watch everything I do and do the exact opposite” Paula Nelson started a…
The Tannahill Weavers, Sun June 19th
By Folk Department | Published June 18th, 2011One of Scotland’s most popular traditional bands, The Tannahill Weavers, will be performing on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 7:00pm at Don Quixote’s, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA (831) 603-2294. Two original members of the band, Roy Gullane (guitar, primary lead vocalist) and Phil Smillie (flute, whistles, bodhran, vocals), are joined now by John Martin…
Ska in Santa Cruz Saturday
By Michael Bryant | Published June 17th, 2011We made it through a predicted Armageddon-can we survive “Skamageddon?” Santa Cruz plays host to the return of Slow Gherkin, a decade after they played their last official show and almost two decades after they formed at Santa Cruz High. This local ska band still carries cult status. Slow Gherkin will tear it up Saturday,…
Misner & Smith, Fri June 17th
By Folk Department | Published June 17th, 2011Misner & Smith, the San Francisco based folk duo of Megan Smith (upright bass, mandolin) and Sam Misner (guitar) will be appearing at the Backstage Lounge (next to the Rio Theatre), Friday, June 17, 2011 at 8:30pm, 1209 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA (831) 469-9900. There’s no cover charge. Megan and Sam harmonize beautifully together,…
Live shows tonight!
By Intro to Radio Instuctor | Published June 16th, 2011Looking for some musical fun in Santa Cruz? Local music venues have got you covered. Tonight alone you can check out several live shows covering a variety of genres. Head over to Moe’s Alley on Commercial Way to see The Henhouse Prowlers for traditional bluegrass from Chicago and The Cattle Lackers, a Santa Cruz local…