Sometimes referred to as “the 5th Beatle”, George Martin’s musical expertise helped fill the gaps between their raw talent and the sound they wanted to achieve. Most of The Beatles’ orchestral arrangements and instrumentation (as well as frequent keyboard parts on the early records) were written or performed by Martin in collaboration with the band….
Rave on Buddy Holly!
By Program Review Committee | Published August 16th, 2011As always, KZSC has an eclectic collection of new releases lined up to grace the airwaves. One of our most exciting new albums in on the on-air room is “Rave on Buddy Holly”, a compilation of Buddy Holly covers by some of today’s best artists…. except for Kid Rock that is, but you will be…
Reggae In The Redwoods Aug. 20th
By Michael Bryant | Published August 14th, 2011Aptos Village Park will be the outdoor venue for a beautiful afternoon of reggae music, food and fun at the first annual Reggae in the Redwoods event. Featured performers from Trinidad, Jamaica and other countries include Jamelody, Ancestree, Dub FX, Jamali and lots more. Also represented will be local craft beers and tasty festival food….
Musical Saw Festival Aug. 14th
By Michael Bryant | Published August 14th, 2011The song goes, “If I Had A Hammer”, however the 31st Annual International Musical Saw Festival is coming to Roaring Camp in Felton Sunday, August 14th. The big event brings together the world’s greatest saw players as they join other acoustic musicians in a variety of musical performances. The festivities start at 10 a.m. followed…
Reggae On KZSC
By Michael Bryant | Published August 11th, 2011Don’t let the dog days of summer keep you down. Try listening to the uplifting sounds of reggae music on KZSC. Tuesdays at 9 AM, Daddy Spleece puts the old school roots classics on the dub plate right next to piles of new releases during “All Fruits Ripe”. There’s more roots and dancehall vibes from…
PSA Of The Month: Santa Cruz Library Music
By PSA Director | Published August 11th, 2011The Santa Cruz Central Library presents a free classical music concert on the 3rd Thursday of every month, starting at 12:10 pm. The library is located at 224 Church Street in downtown Santa Cruz . For more information about the concert series or other programs, you can reach the Santa Cruz County Library system at…
Tripping The Light Factitious
By Music Librarian | Published August 11th, 2011Until recently, I had been happily living in a smaller world of words. Then, a new word entered my brain. A word which has perplexed my bothered mind. But then, I played the dichotomy gambit; it must be halfway between, fact & fiction. Ah yes, that’s it, something made-up that, through usage, becomes real. I…
Vinyl on Wheels
By Promotions Director | Published August 8th, 2011Although downloading music online is something that will never be reversed, all types of vinyl (LPs, EPs and 45 RPM records) are making a steady comeback. Artists are in favor of the sound (and the fact that it’s harder to copy than MP3s) and many record labels are putting a “new spin” on vinyl releases,…
This week in Hip Hop!
By Hip Hop Director | Published August 7th, 2011Recently in the Hip Hop section, we’ve had some really amazing up and coming artists that should be heard! Check out this week’s charts to see what you’re missing or what may just brighten up your music library. Adds for this week: BLACK JUDAH- California Green EP NUKKY GRISSOM- IAMGRISSY The EP IAMOMNI IAMOMNI- NatAural…
Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Fest, Aug 12th-14th
By Folk Department | Published August 7th, 2011The biggest event sponsored by the Northern California Bluegrass Society (aka The Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society) is the annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival in Bolado Park, Tres Pinos, CA (7 miles south of Hollister), this year held Fri, Aug 12 through Sun, Aug 14. Featuring some 50 local bands on three stages, this festival…