Ship of Fools
Ship of Fools may make you think of a Grateful Dead song or a song from The Doors, but the history behind this 3-word phrase is really quite amazing. It first appears in 1494 as a book, Das Narrenschiff, written…
Like, Zoinks Scoob!: On the Ambiance of All Hallow’s Eve
It's that time of year again - people are making costumes, buying candy, and starting blog posts in the most clichéd ways imaginable. That's right, anonymous internet stranger, it's time for Halloween! That can only mean one thing: time for…
Kabile, Sat Oct 20th
The Kabile Bulgarian band takes its name from a small village just north of the city of Yambol in Thrace. One of the premier traditional Bulgarian bands, they are on tour in the U.S. and will be playing for a…
Album Review: Tilly And The Wall’s “Heavy Mood”
When it comes to going back to school, nothing is better than new music that keeps your walk to class up-beat and motivated. Tilly And The Wall's new album Heavy Mood is filled with stomps and claps, making it the…
Universal Grapevine 10/16/12
Click the play button to hear a live interview with with Catherine Segurson about the Catamaran Literary Reader; as well as Richard Popchak about Ventana Wilderness Alliance.
The Cruz Report: A Collective
Here we go, it's fall! The Talk Programming Department has gathered its minions and we are ready to attack--or rather, occupy the airwaves with quality pieces. Look out for The Cruz Report, the Talk Programming collective Tuesday nights 8-8:30pm. Six…
Lil’ B – A Golden State Warrior?
The Santa Cruz Golden State Warriors tryouts were this weekend and there were many a talented players who came out to tryout for this NBA D-League team. Among all the players there was one that brought the attention of the…
What a Month for Jazz!
If you haven't already heard, it's another great month for jazz is Santa Cruz. Some of the heaviest hitters on the scene today will be gracing us with their presence in our wonderful town. All of the shows are at…
Fall for Hip-Hop
Fall is here, and Santa Cruz is the place to be for hip-hop enthusiasts! The next few months are crammed with hip-hop shows all the way until December. Starting on October 13th, Zion I will be at the Catalyst followed…
“Discovering” Jacques Brel
As I perused our station's labyrinth of a record collection in search for some "European" music a couple of days ago, I found a record from an artist with a name that rang a bell, but with a track-list that…
Reminder on PSA Guidelines
As KZSC's Public Service Announcement Director I receive piles of emails every day. Just like tofu, the easier your submission is to digest, the faster you'll hear it on the air. Here are some of the basic points when sending…
Between the Buried and Me’s Newest Album Teases With Some Sexy Foreplay But Will Never Call Back
When Between the Buried and Me came to San Francisco for Summer Slaughter, I had the great fortune to sit down with Dan Briggs and Dustie Waring. Of course, one of the main things we discussed in detail was their…
Loud Rock Charts: 10/9
I think now is a very worthwhile time to point out the amazing upcoming metal albums that are dropping in this metallest of months. The list is as follows: BTBAM, Daylight Dies, Enslaved, Dethklok, Downfall of Gaia, Converge, Sylosis, Wintersun,…
Calvin Likes All the Girls
Calvin Harris has been a popular act since the release of his first album I Created Disco. One of my favorite records ever was his second album Ready for the weekend. Lately though Mr. Harris has been making himself more of a…
Until the Quiet Comes
Anybody who knows me knows that I am a Flying Lotus fanatic (fan) so of course I am going to blog about his new album released this month entitled "Until the Quiet Comes." This album continues Lotus' move away from…
Our Sound, Our Fury
Today and Today and Today, sweeps in this pretty place, from hour to hour. To the last sound of time left on this track, and all our yesterdays have lighted playlists. The way to dusty vinyl. Out! Out! Skips and…
Talkabout 10/03/12
Michael Bryant hosts this week's Talkabout with Elliot Hazen, Assistant Researcher at UCSC discussing climate change. Also joining Michael is Thorne Lay, professor of Earth and Marine Science at UCSC, talking about earthquakes and Santa Cruz county.
Universal Grapevine 10/02/12
On Universal Grapevine this week is Susan Hillyard about a photo show at Louden Nelson Center; and with Bill Parkin about Safeway expansion in Aptos. Click the PLAY button to listen!
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is a San Francisco institution. Establishing itself as a free festival has its perks... I mean for one, it's free! But this festival also prides on having some of the most recognized acts not only in bluegrass…
Universal Grapevine 10/02/12
This weeks show features Susan Hillyard on the photo show at the Louden Nelson Center, as well as Bill Parkin about the Safeway expansion in Aptos.
Closet Free Radio 10/01/12
Closet Free would like to inform you that October is LGBT history month presenting an interview with Stuart Loomis in 1980 describing gay life in San Francisco from WWII-1980! Click the PLAY button to listen!