We asked fans of The Great 88 to send us a postcard while on summer vacation. The first batch included Kama’ole Beach in Maui, “Beer Mondays” from Portland and this gem from someone who claims to have been abducted by aliens while prospecting. If your summer plans call for travel anywhere between Los Gatos and…
Great 88 Vacation Postcards
By Michael Bryant | Published June 21st, 2012Last summer we asked fans of The Great 88 to send us a postcard while on summer vacation. We received beauties from Scotland, St. Louis, Paris and prison to name just a few of the 50-some exotic locales. Since we’re here and you’re going there, this traveling season KZSC is making the same request. We’ll…
KZSC Heads The Parade
By Michael Bryant | Published May 28th, 2012The 38th Annual Santa Cruz Pride Parade and Festival takes place Sunday, June 3rd. Leading the parade as Grand Marshals this year are KZSC’s “Closet Free Radio” hosts Kai and Richard. The parade begins at 11 AM on Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz. If you want to be in the parade, join the fun…
Droids & KZSC
By Station Manager | Published November 6th, 2011Good news Android users: KZSC’s Android Application is now up and running. With this app, you can stream The Great 88 on the go as well as complete access our website, second audio stream and current playlists. Don’t feel left out Steve Jobs. KZSC’s iPhone/iPad Application still rocks like Apple.
KZSC folk invade the CMJ Music Marathon of 2011
By Jazz and Blues Boss | Published November 4th, 2011Recently, four members of the KZSC Governing Board went to New York City for the CMJ Music Marathon 2011. There were too many shows to count and good music all around. If you’re ever in the station, just ask ‘em for a story. Some bands we saw and recommend are Gary Clark, The Stepkids, Longs…
Back Home At KZSC
By Program Review Committee | Published September 21st, 2011I admit to loving the less traveled roads of the world and of the mind. Every Sunday from 6-9 am on KZSC you can travel the oft neglected pathways of consciousness on Conciliation Sunday. And yes, that’s a very cool and intriguing ‘trip’ to be on even though it’s not the ’60′s’ anymore. Okay, to…
Great 88 Vacation Postcards
By Michael Bryant | Published August 18th, 2011When we suggested sending KZSC a postcard while on summer vacation, we had no idea what to expect. So far listeners have checked in from Scotland, St. Louis, Paris, prison, Kansas City and our two latest from scenic Los Angeles (featuring a wild coyote) and the island of Maui at the location where Jurassic Park…
KZSC: Kickin’ Cancers Butt Since 2011
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published May 18th, 2011To your left you can see some KZSC DJs in their fighting pose as they kicked cancer’s butt this past weekend! KZSC was representing at UCSC’s 3rd Annual Relay for Life event, this last Saturday. The event raised over $20,000 for cancer research and programs!!! People were walking the track throughout the entire event, through…
ROAD TRIP!!!
By Volunteer Coordinator | Published April 29th, 2011That’s right, KZSC is going on the road! This weekend a group of KZSC student DJs will be attending the University of California Radio Network conference at the beautiful UC Santa Barbara campus. We expect sunny temperatures plus a fun-filled event packed with radio knowledge. We will return tanned and ready with new ideas to…
I won’t stop til I get enough (of CMJ)
By Music Director | Published October 21st, 2010Good day! My legs and arms and head and stomach by now fully comprehend the physical strain of this particular marathon. Thankfully this city and people offer the weary visitor a number of was to replenish and sustain: strong coffee, greasy pizza, delis, drink specials and sooooo much music. So these aches in my body…