Cowboy Bob is kicking The Great 88 out of his Trading Post at the end of the month. But rather than galloping up on your best pony to get here, KZSC offers you the chance to browse our selections via that crazy Internet thing. Bob still believes it’s a fad, but you can take full…
March Madness: KZSC Into The Elite Eight
By Program Director | Published March 23rd, 2012UPDATE: THANK YOU! KZSC advanced to Round 4 which is now underway. KZSC vs. KWVA – LISTEN LIVE! HELP US WIN! The clever people at Soundtap.com have caught March Madness. They’ve placed the top 64 college radio stations in a tournament bracket-style. Not officially sanctioned by the NCAA, stations are competing head-to-head to see who…
Many Thanks
By Michael Bryant | Published March 14th, 2012In the islands, it’s “Mahalo”; here will simply say Thank You to all our webstream and radio listeners who help by contributing funds to The Great 88. We would not/could not be here without you. If you haven’t made a donation yet or wish to donate again, the “Wiki Wiki” (fast) way to give is…
Bearing Down On the Pledge Drive
By Michael Bryant | Published March 8th, 2012This is Mai. She and Cuddles the Bear prepare a yummy pink box of donuts daily for our volunteers during KZSC’s Pledge Drive. We love these as much as the next person but seven days of donuts can make one weak. You can help. By doing a donation by phone at 831-459-4036, we’ll have to…
So Far, So Good
By Michael Bryant | Published March 5th, 2012We’ve got a lot to shout about during our 2012 On-Air Pledge Drive. It’s our 45th Anniversary; we’ve got special programming and gifts for you when you donate and our program hosts have been drinking coffee and eating donuts for 48 hours straight. Do your part to help us get to our goal (and back…
KZSC’s Pledge Store
By Michael Bryant | Published March 3rd, 2012Keep your eyes open and your mouse ready…The Great 88 Pledge Store will be expanding daily with a variety of unique items just in time for our fundraising drive. Take a peek inside to see what’s new!
Waiting for Your Call
By Michael Bryant | Published March 2nd, 2012Overly dramatic? A little, but it’s been a while since we’ve heard from you. Our message is simple: listeners need to support community radio or it shrivels up and goes away. The Great 88 is in the midst of the 2012 On-Air Pledge Drive this week; we hope you’ll call and donate money. Give us…
Students Day of Action March 1st
By Michael Bryant | Published February 27th, 2012College students across the country are participating in A Day of Action in support of public education today. UCSC students and other members of the campus community are involved rallies and other activities at the both entrances to the campus that has had an impact the flow of traffic onto campus. If you are planning…
March Madness @ KZSC
By Michael Bryant | Published February 22nd, 2012Starting March 3rd, KZSC will be interrupting our usual unusual programming to remind listeners about how community radio stays alive and well. It’s our 45th year of broadcasting from UC Santa Cruz and we hope you’ll help support our efforts by making a financial contribution to The Great 88. Get ready for “March Madness” as…
Weekends & KZSC
By Michael Bryant | Published February 15th, 2012KZSC is the Big Dipper of Broadcasting in Santa Cruz. Where else on a weekend can you wake up to trash, twang and rhythm mayhem (“Moon Twist” with Mr. Earl Saturday mornings at6 AM), find women in jazz (“Jazz Kitty” noon Saturdays), Jewish singers and musicians (“Muzical Jewz” Saturdays at 4 pm), chill to reggae…