So I recently went through a technological disaster that almost every person I know has experienced at one point or another: my beloved computer decided to die a very sudden death. Luckily, I had backed up my photos, documents, and music onto an external harddrive–but the last time I backed them up was over a…
Contradictions are always available.
By Music Librarian | Published July 5th, 2011In August of 1937, Mao Zedong wrote his seminal treatise, “On Contradiction”, & along with his work, “On Practice”, they formed the basis for what has become known as Maoism. Fast forward to the 21st century; to a college radio station with a librarian who is trying to practice at his very own ‘great leap…
You can see these artists for free!
By Promotions Director | Published June 30th, 2011Coachella may have ended and with it the flood of artists doing last minute shows in the Bay Area but do not fret because the Summer concert season sure looks promising. These upcoming tours are sure to sell out fast, but of course the Great 88 has got you covered. We will be giving away…
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!
By Volunteer Coordinator | Published June 1st, 2011Change is in the air! Beginning in June, KZSC’s new Governing Board becomes “radio active” and ready to kick the 2011-2012 year into shape, taking KZSC to a whole new level. On a the personal side, this is also the time I leave the classroom and my beloved Classroom Assistant behind (watch for her blog…
Your New DJs
By Michael Bryant | Published May 27th, 2011You are looking at the latest crop of KZSC programmers. These students are taking our “Intro to Radio” course during spring quarter at UCSC; with any luck (and some studying) they will graduate from the class and spread their broadcast wings sometime in June. Some of the ideas proposed in class have included a gospel…
Family Radio Says We’re All Toast…
By Michael Bryant | Published May 20th, 2011So far in 2011 we’ve survived a tsunami, budget squeezes and more than our fair share of paper cuts and colds. But taking on the end of the world? KZSC is up to the task. While one radio network is calling the planet finished as of 6 pm Saturday (yes, in every time zone at…
Ring Rang Rung
By World Music Director | Published May 17th, 2011The Internet has been abuzz of late with news that another religious group has set down the due date for Judgement Day. This time it’s May 21st, 2011 (At least I can finish this blog in time). Lucky for all of us the track record on this kind of prediction, is zero percent; case in…
Weekends On The Great 88
By Michael Bryant | Published April 15th, 2011Relax this weekend with KZSC’s new spring program schedule. Saturday mornings start at 6 a.m. with “Wave of Bricks”, three hours of surf sounds. The music rolls on with funk, jazz and of course reggae in the evening. Sunday features some listener favorites at their regular times: “Conciliation Sunday”, “Breakfast in Bed” and “Backroads” along…
A Taste Of Tuesdays
By Michael Bryant | Published April 11th, 2011KZSC’s new Tuesday spring program schedule includes many of the basic ingredients we had in winter with some added spices. Yes, Mr. Earl’s “Main Stem” and the reggae sounds of “All Fruits Ripe” will start your morning, followed by Rose and “What’s New” but don’t forget to check out our new Euro-centric dance show “EuroTrax”…
Award For KZSC
By Michael Bryant | Published April 2nd, 2011To all the readers of the Santa Cruz Weekly: Thank You! KZSC was voted “Best Radio Station” in this year’s Gold Awards. We’ve received national attention and awards this year but there’s nothing better than knowing the people who turn the knobs or push the buttons on their radios right here in Santa Cruz chose…