If you’re thinking about getting someone a holiday sweater like this, we beg on their behalf that you reconsider. Look at it this way – it’s so pretty but it’s only available as a fashion statement one season out of four. Alternate idea? A hoodie from The Great 88. They come in a variety of…
Free Love Tips from Lee Fields
By Program Director | Published December 19th, 2011For those of us looking to deviate from the holiday season’s consumption compulsion, Brooklyn’s Truth & Soul records has got our back. They’re offering up a free download of a Lee Fields single off is upcoming LP release, Faithful Man. Yes, you can tell that special someone you love them with out a luxury vehicle…
Keef’s Birthday Party Tuesday
By Michael Bryant | Published December 18th, 2011The guitar playing half of The Glimmer Twins turns 68 on December 18th; KZSC will be paying tribute on “Triple Decker Tuesday” December 20th with a special devoted to the reissue of the Stones’ “Some Girls” recording and your requests. Most of us only turn 68 once…Keith may be an exception. The Keith Richards birthday…
The Future of KZSC!
By Intro to Radio Instuctor | Published December 15th, 2011One benefit of taking on the position of Class Instructor at KZSC is personally knowing the people who will be the future of KZSC radio DJs, and now that all of their final grades have been finished, I have to say that I am confident about this bunch’s upcoming contributions to the air waves for…
Interview with Cynic’s Paul Masvidal
By Alec Howard | Published December 13th, 2011The metal interview train keeps on rolling (all night long?), this time with Cynic frontman Paul Masvidal. Paul’s one of those guys who you would want to meditate with in a nice cool rainforest with a light breeze and a cascading fog rolling through the trees. So why don’t you just sit back, grab a…
Closet Free Radio 7/25/11
By Station Manager | Published December 13th, 2011LGBT news and public affairs, calendar, and announcements. Listen to part one here! Listen to part two here!
Webstream Update
By Michael Bryant | Published December 12th, 2011If you’re a web stream listener to The Great 88, you’ll notice that the Main Stream [the one that broadcasts what happening live at 88.1 FM] is not working this weekend. It’s not because Santa found out you were naughty and left you a chunk; the Elves at The Great 88 are making some changes. …
Nothing to do tonight? UCSC MEN’S BBALL GAME!
By Daniel Nyberg | Published December 10th, 2011Tonight (Saturday, Dec. 10th) is the home opener for the UCSC Men’s Basketball Team! Come to the College 8 West Field House tonight at 7 PM to watch your Banana Slugs host Menlo College. It should be an exciting game, so come out and support your B-Slugs! For more information on UCSC athletics, visit www.goslugs.com
Interview with Obscura’s Christian Muenzner
By Alec Howard | Published December 10th, 2011I, Bröötalisk, have once again delved into the fiery pits of Metal and have returned with yet another awesome interview. This time, with Obscura’s lead guitarist Christian Muenzner. From the 15 minutes or so I got to spend with him, he seemed like a really down to earth guy who really appreciates the art of…
Inspiring Conversation: Peter Yarrow
By Program Review Committee | Published December 8th, 2011The first show I hosted at KZSC was ‘Celtic Undercurrents’ honoring my ancestral heritage. Then came ‘Freedom Flight’ (freedom, struggle, and responsible change) and a stint doing ‘Turtle Island’, KZSC’s long-loved Native American news and music show. Now it’s ‘Conciliation Sunday’, designed to inspire listeners to ‘conciliate’ or unite mind, body, spirit and emotion so…