What better way to bring in the new year then going to a concert? 2011 brought us great concerts in Santa Cruz like The Pixies, Weird Al Yankovic, Sharon Jones and the Dapp Kings, Animal Collective, Andrew Bird, and for that we are thankful, but 2012 is looking very promising as well. If you really want…
2012 Predictions
By Michael Bryant | Published December 27th, 20112012 is the Chinese New Year of the Dragon. Will this mean good fortune, a year of transition, a year of change? As the song says, “the future’s not ours to see” however if you sign up for the KZSC Newsletter, at least you’ll get a glimpse of what’s ahead here at The Great 88….
Brootalisk’s Top 10 Loud Rock Albums of 2011 (#5-1)
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published December 23rd, 2011Well. Here it is folks. The end of the end. Seeing as how the world is ending next year, this is the last top ten list ever. Of all time. So I hope you guys enjoy it while it lasts. I know, it’s a very solemn feeling, but I feel kind of free at the…
Wiki Wiki Art
By Michael Bryant | Published December 22nd, 2011We’d like to say “Mahalo” to listener Juanita who sent the beautiful “Wiki Wiki Wednesday” banner to The Great 88. Host Lani B thinks it’s the finest artwork she’s ever received from a listener; double-click on this picture to see the whole thing. If you like to create art while tuned in to KZSC, we’d…
Brootalisk’s Top 10 Loud Rock Albums of 2011 (#10-6)
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published December 22nd, 2011Well my fellow metal heads, it’s that time of year again. No, I’m not talking about Christmas or Hanukkah or any other “controversial” holiday. I’m talking about the top ten albums of the year. Specifically, those of the headbanging kind. I’ve listed my first 5 choices below. You’ll have to wait in eager anticipation for…
Beatle Guests Thursday
By Michael Bryant | Published December 21st, 2011Any hard-core Beatle fan would love to take the walk across one of the most famous intersections in music history – the same place The Fab Four had their Abbey Road cover picture taken. The Peironnet family (Simone following her dad William) did this recently and will be special guests on this week’s “Here, There…
Electrifying Radio
By Michael Bryant | Published December 19th, 2011KZSC will be brightening up your holidays with great programs, surprise guests and some special giveaways all the way to January. And now with our new Android app, you can keep your smartphone locked on The Great 88 on the go. So whether you’re tuned in at your computer, while you drive or with your FM…
Holiday Gift Tip: Don’t
By Michael Bryant | Published December 19th, 2011If you’re thinking about getting someone a holiday sweater like this, we beg on their behalf that you reconsider. Look at it this way – it’s so pretty but it’s only available as a fashion statement one season out of four. Alternate idea? A hoodie from The Great 88. They come in a variety of…
Free Love Tips from Lee Fields
By Program Director | Published December 19th, 2011For those of us looking to deviate from the holiday season’s consumption compulsion, Brooklyn’s Truth & Soul records has got our back. They’re offering up a free download of a Lee Fields single off is upcoming LP release, Faithful Man. Yes, you can tell that special someone you love them with out a luxury vehicle…
Keef’s Birthday Party Tuesday
By Michael Bryant | Published December 18th, 2011The guitar playing half of The Glimmer Twins turns 68 on December 18th; KZSC will be paying tribute on “Triple Decker Tuesday” December 20th with a special devoted to the reissue of the Stones’ “Some Girls” recording and your requests. Most of us only turn 68 once…Keith may be an exception. The Keith Richards birthday…