The readers of Santa Cruz Weekly have spoken. After all the ballots have been counted, The Great 88 was once again named “Best Radio Station” and KZSC’s Sleepy John Sandidge was named “Best Radio Personality”. Thank you to all who helped us repeat once again as Number One. We appreciate the recognition and the 2013…
Our New Spring Schedule
By Michael Bryant | Published April 3rd, 2013Everyone is waiting for KZSC’s spring program schedule – some more patiently than others. Starting mid-month you can set aside your own record collection and hear gypsy music, surf, blues, neo-classical polka and who knows what. Many of our regular shows that have become favorites are moving to new days and times. Have a favorite…
Hello New Listeners!
By Michael Bryant | Published March 23rd, 2013KZSC made some technical adjustments recently to our broadcast signal at 88.1 FM. If we did our math right, some of you are hearing us for the first time. So whether our radio waves are being picked up on your dental fillings or with the aid of that rusty coat hanger which replaced your car…
Good Friday on KZSC
By Michael Bryant | Published March 21st, 2013Even before the Easybeats put it into words, everyone was looking forward to the weekend. The Great 88 sets the mood with our Friday music programs. Kick start your morning at 6 AM with “The Bushwhackers Breakfast Club”, awash with Americana music, snappy banter and guests. Head for the beach next at 9 AM as…
Tower Project
By Michael Bryant | Published March 15th, 2013We’re a little busy at KZSC this weekend. We’ve got a tower project that, when completed, should provide a greater signal for The Great 88. In order to finish the job KZSC will be going off the airwaves during the morning of Saturday March 16th until about 4 pm. We will gradually return to our…
Programmer of the Month
By New Media Director | Published March 14th, 2013Jacqueline Culas is your KZSC March Programmer of the month. Host of Sunday’s “Spoonful of Blues” show since 2011, Jacqui previously co-hosted “The Blues Sisters” and a jazz program called “Time Machine” in 2010 while serving a term as The Great 88′s Jazz & Blues Director. Some of her other musical interests? TV on the…
Has College Radio Changed? [Part 2]
By Michael Bryant | Published March 10th, 2013As a follow up to the recent Has College Radio Changed [Part 1] post, here’s an opportunity to see many of your favorite KZSC DJs explain how good music programming becomes gooder…or something like that. There are many epiphanies, thought-provoking comments, an ET and The Grateful Dead reference and yes, some non-FCC approved swearing, so…
Do You Have The Time?
By Michael Bryant | Published March 10th, 2013If you can’t find your favorite program on The Great 88 right now, it could be related to the time change. Everyone springs forward an hour Sunday, March 10th. While we’re on the subject, we hope you took the time to make a donation to KZSC during our on-air fundraising drive. If not, you still…
Wondering what our staff does when we’re not DJing your favorite tunes? Stay in the know with our stream of pictures on Instagram. It includes exclusive content that you won’t find on our Facebook page. Don’t have an Instagram account? Fear not. View all our Instagram pictures by clicking on the little camera icon or…
Blue Line Radio
By Music Librarian | Published March 7th, 2013I have often been on the air late night here @ KZSC. After 10 pm, radio station have been given what the FCC refers to as “Safe-Harbor Hours”, where DJs are allowed to play content of a more adult nature. Though I am quite happy to spin things that may challenge views on race, politics,…