Singer/songwriter Ani DiFranco returns to Santa Cruz for a performance Monday, March 26th. After starting her own record label, recording over 20 albums (including a collaboration with the man currently known as Prince) and winning a Grammy, what’s left to do? Find out when she breaks out new tunes and old favorites at The Rio…
Radim Zenkl, Santa Cruz House Concert Fri Mar 16th
By Folk Department | Published March 16th, 2012U.S. National Mandolin Champion Radim Zenkl will be performing solo in a house concert on the west side of Santa Cruz, CA on Friday, March 16th, 2012 at 8pm. Radim sings as well as plays the mandolin, mandola, Irish bouzouki, ukulele, tinwhistle, and didgeridoo. Radim plays traditional music from various genres, as well as blending…
Happy Saint Urho’s Day
By Program Review Committee | Published March 15th, 2012Since 1956, Saint Urho is said to have driven the grasshoppers from the vineyards of Finland. Saint Urho’s day is celebrated the day before Saint Patrick’s Day, mainly in Minnesota and by da Yoopers. Join in the fun! Get some akvaviiti and kala mojakka, and tune into Skallelujah on KZSC, Fridays at 8:30pm.
Nasty Beats in Santa Cruz Thursday Eve
By Business Manager | Published March 14th, 2012Nameless Collective Productions presents on Thursday night a “dynamic selection of the smoothest and nastiest beats in Santa Cruz”. The line up will include: Joomanji, Depakote, KN1 // NMLS, Squareweezy // The Bangerz, JUJ // Wedidit, and spitters Wordsound & Justice joining KN1. Showtime is 10 pm at The Red: 1003 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz.
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…
Crimes of the Heart
By PSA Director | Published March 14th, 2012Mountain Community Theater, Santa Cruz’s longest continually-running community theater company, kicks off its milestone 30th season with its reprisal of Crimes of the Heart. This Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-Winning play follows the funny but troubled Mac Grath Sisters as they reunite after one has just shot her husband. Performances run from March 16th through…
Karan Casey & John Doyle, Wed Mar 14th
By Folk Department | Published March 12th, 2012A couple of the finest singers from Ireland, Karan Casey and John Doyle, will be appearing Wednesday, March 14th at 7:30pm at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, CA. Both have received nominations for Grammy awards during their careers, both were previously members of the acclaimed Irish band Solas, and both are tremendous interpreters…
New Programming on KZSC!
By Intro to Radio Instuctor | Published March 12th, 2012This week, you might hear slight differences in the shows you know and love–but don’t worry, change is a good thing. This week, the Intro to Radio student mentees are taking over an hour of their mentors’ shows, which means you’ll be hearing new voices and new music. This will be foreshadowing the changes to…
(((FolkYEAH!))) This April in Santa Cruz
By Program Review Committee | Published March 11th, 2012Get excited! (((FolkYEAH!))) Presents is bringing big names to Santa Cruz in April including: MAZZY STAR at the Coconut Grove Ballroom on Tuesday, April 10th tUnE-yArDs at the Rio Theatre and M. WARD with fIREHOSE at the Coconut Grove Ballroom both on Thursday, April 12th REAL ESTATE at the Catalyst Atrium on Monday, April 23rd More info…
The Black Brothers, Sat March 10th
By Folk Department | Published March 10th, 2012Get an early start to your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations by joining the Black Brothers Band on Sat, March 10th at 8pm at Don Quixote’s in Felton, CA. Brothers Shay and Michael are acclaimed Irish singers, story-tellers and instrumentalists, covering a wide repertoire including ballads, music hall ditties, and sea shanties as well as the…