The genre is called “Psychobilly”, a heady mix of punk, rockabilly and the psych spirit. JJ Jenkins, Rockin Rick, Dan Watson and Scary, collectively known as the Hellbillys, have been on the Bay Area forefront of this scene since the late 1980′s. They’ve toured the world and have several popular CDs out but are best…
Our Sound, Our Fury
By Music Librarian | Published October 3rd, 2012Today 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 Scratches! Radio is but a walking shadow on a CD player, that struts and sweats…
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
By New Media Director | Published October 2nd, 2012Hardly 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 but in indie and rock. This iconic festival will take place this weekend, October…
Loud Rock Charts: 10/2
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published October 1st, 2012School has officially started up again here at UCSC, and that means I’m multi-tasking between classes, digging through the newest batch of Loud Rock sent to KZSC and trying to watch the NFL. Who would have thought the Arizona Cardinals would be 4-0 at this point? Here’s what should be in your ears during early October: ADDS 1…
Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill, Tues-Wed Oct 2nd-3rd
By Folk Department | Published October 1st, 2012The duo of Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill will be playing Irish traditional fiddle tunes at two concerts this week, on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 7:30pm at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, CA and on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 7:30pm at the Chautauqua Hall in Pacific Grove, CA. Presented by the…
Merchandise Ride the Newest of Waves on “Children of Desire”
By Intro to Radio Instuctor | Published September 28th, 2012Tampa, Florida’s Merchandise don’t reinvent the wheel on this year’s Children of Desire. The wheel they’ve got is damn fine, though. Combining the synthetic beats of New Wave and krautrock with soaring guitars and vocals, they create something that feels both modern and familiar. Their songs make you feel nostalgic for memories you’ve never had. All this…
Review: Thee Oh Sees – Putrifiers II
By Rock Director | Published September 27th, 2012In recent years the San Francisco Bay Area has produced some of the finest garage rock acts around. With such acts as Ty Segall, The Fresh and Onlys, Shannon and the Clams, and Wax Idols calling the area home, the Bay Area has no shortage of acts to choose from. Leading the charge is San…
Loud Rock Charts: 9/25
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published September 25th, 2012TesseracT, known for being very finicky with their vocalists, have finally found their newest singer, Ashe O’Hara, who will hopefully be a more permanent addition than their last two. You can hear a snippet their newest song “Nocturne”, which showcases some of O’Hara’s talent. Here’s to a hopefully long and bright future for Ashe O’Hara…
UCSC Student Open House @ KZSC
By Station Manager | Published September 24th, 2012KZSC has space for new UCSC student volunteers. No experience is needed (we provide the training), so if you’re a UCSC Student with a passion for music, sports, talk radio and/or pizza, then a KZSC’s Student Open House Event is the place for you. Find out how you can host your own radio show and…
Colleen Raney Band, Tues Sep 25th
By Folk Department | Published September 24th, 2012The Colleen Raney Band will be playing traditional and contemporary Irish music at Don Quixote’s International Music Hall in Felton, CA on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 7:30pm. Colleen was raised in Seattle, but is currently residing in Portland, and in recent years has released well-received recordings of modern arrangements of classic Irish songs as well…