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Wicked Wednesdays

By Michael Bryant | Published April 13th, 2011

No Addams family member would be named “Tuesday”. Yes, Wednesday is quite possibly the scariest day of the week. Relax and listen to KZSC’s new spring schedule and we’ll get you over your hump day jitters. To keep you stable, mornings remain relaxing with the island sounds of “Wiki Wiki Wednesday” followed by DJ Oliver’s…

Eldar Djangirov and the love of piano

By Jazz and Blues Boss | Published April 12th, 2011

This album is proof that simpler is better. Just one man and a piano, and we have one of the most beautiful jazz albums in recent memory. Not say that the music is simple; the arrangements present here are a masterful and complex array of wide ranging genres, making the seamless transition from classical to…

A Taste Of Tuesdays

By Michael Bryant | Published April 11th, 2011

KZSC’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”…

“Run With A View” Today on Slug Talk

By Charlotte Gibson | Published April 8th, 2011

UCSC’s cross country team captain Charles Quan will join Slug Talk on air today at 4 PM to promote the Slug Run number 6. Sure to be an amazing event and it will take place 9 days from now on Sunday, April 17th, beginning at 7:45am and going throughout the entire morning. Registration for the…

Our New Spring Schedule

By Michael Bryant | Published April 3rd, 2011

Everyone is waiting for KZSC’s spring program schedule – some more patiently than others. Starting mid-month you can set aside your own record collection and hear gypsy music, surf, blues, neo-classical polka and who knows what. Many of our regular shows that have become favorites are moving to new days and times. Have a favorite…

Middle Brother at Moe’s Alley on April 4th

By Station Manager | Published April 2nd, 2011

Chances are you haven’t heard of a new indie rock super group called, Middle Brother…or maybe you have?  If you haven’t, you may recognize the bands that that members of the trio normally play for: Deertick, Dawes, Delta Spirit.  Middle Brother features John J McCauley III of Deertick, Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, and Matt Vasquez…

Mollie O’Brien and Rich Moore, Sun 4/3/11

By Folk Department | Published April 2nd, 2011

Mollie O’Brien and Rich Moore will be in concert Sunday, April 3, 2011, at 7:00pm at Don Quixote’s, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA (831) 603-2294. They’ve been married to each other for the past 27 years, and have performed solo and with other groups independently, but finally released their first studio album together last year…

Award For KZSC

By Michael Bryant | Published April 2nd, 2011

To 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…

The SHE’S and Hod on The Rising Tide tonight!

By The Rising Tide | Published April 1st, 2011

Did you know that you can follow your favorite local music radio show on Twitter? You can check out The Rising Tide on Twitter right here! By following us, you’ll be the first to hear announcements about our upcoming interviews, the first to see photos of recent performances we’ve put up on our Picasa page, and the…

I Wanna Go to Lover’s Lane

By Promotions Director | Published April 1st, 2011

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the bees are buzzing and it’s officially spring time! What better way to ring in the season with some new music? It you are looking to blast some happy-go-lucky, 60s-esque tunes about love, loss, and boys named Johnny, I suggest you take a listen to the full-length…